ERIC Number: EJ741528
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Sep
Pages: 11
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Cultural Dimensions of Career Decision-Making Difficulties
Mau, Wei-Cheng J.
Career Development Quarterly, v53 n1 p67-77 Sep 2004
This study investigated cultural dimensions of career decision-making difficulties using the Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire. Career decision-making difficulties were compared among White, African, Hispanic, and Asian American high school and university students at U.S. schools. Results indicated Asian American students perceived significantly more difficulties in career decision making than other groups, whereas White American students perceived the fewest difficulties. Asian American students reported more difficulties than White and Hispanic American students before the process and more difficulties than White and African American students during the process. Findings are discussed based on perspectives of cultural differences. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Career Development, Decision Making, Questionnaires, White Students, African American Students, Hispanic American Students, Asian American Students, High School Students, College Students, Statistical Analysis, Cultural Influences, Career Choice, Comparative Analysis, Self Efficacy, Readiness, Student Diversity, Conflict, Education Work Relationship, Ethnic Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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