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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Muller, Juanita J.; Goddard, Richard; Creed, Peter A.; Johnson, Kate; Waters, Lea – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2006
The aim of this study is to examine gender differences in the impact of the "Work for the Dole" program on wellbeing and access to latent benefits. Previous studies have shown gender differences in coping and responding to stressful situations, and the vocational interests and psychological responses to participation in personal development…
Descriptors: Unemployment, Females, Psychology, Males
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Patton, Wendy; Watson, Mark B.; Creed, Peter A. – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2004
The present study investigates the career maturity of 1090 high school students in Years 8 to 12 in Australia (n = 656) and South Africa (n = 434). Scores on the Australian version of the "Career Development Inventory" were analysed. While a developmental explanation for career maturity was supported, gender differences between countries and…
Descriptors: Career Education, Foreign Countries, Gender Differences, High School Students
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Prideaux, Lee-Ann; Creed, Peter A. – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2001
A review of literature on three career development constructs--career maturity, career decision-making self-efficacy, and career indecision--identified the usefulness and validity of each and strengths and weaknesses of relevant research. A close relationship suggests they should be investigated together and more systematically. Revision of career…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Decision Making, Research Methodology