Impact of At-Risk Behavior on the Occupational Aspirations and Expectations of Male and Female Adolescents in Rural Settings.

Rojewski, Jay W.

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ERIC Number: EJ507773

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Impact of At-Risk Behavior on the Occupational Aspirations and Expectations of Male and Female Adolescents in Rural Settings.

Rojewski, Jay W.

Journal of Career Development, v22 n1 p33-48 Fall 1995

Data from 129 rural adolescents ranked as minimal, moderate, or substantial risk showed the following: substantially at-risk males had lower aspirations than similar females, females had higher occupational expectation and aspiration, 50% expected occupations significantly lower in prestige than aspired careers; and aspiration and expectation of females were more likely to agree. (SK)

Descriptors: Congruence (Psychology), Expectation, High Risk Students, High School Students, High Schools, Income, Occupational Aspiration, Rural Areas, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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