Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ913575
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jan
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-8534
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Differences in Career and Life Planning between African American and Caucasian Undergraduate Women
Booth, Caroline S.; Myers, Jane E.
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, v39 n1 p14-23 Jan 2011
Women, especially African American women, have traditionally been in low-paying careers. This exploratory study examined how career aspirations are affected by future career and family plans. Results revealed that African American undergraduate women had higher career aspirations than Caucasian undergraduate women and also planned for multiple roles in the future. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Females, Whites, African Americans, Occupational Aspiration, Career Planning, Futures (of Society), Undergraduate Students, Role, Comparative Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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