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ERIC Number: EJ760767
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 20
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 37
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1520-3247
Who's Computing? Gender and Race Differences in Young Adults' Decisions to Pursue an Information Technology Career
Zarrett, Nicole R.; Malanchuk, Oksana
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, n110 p65-84 Win 2005
This chapter explores the important social-psychological factors along individuals' developmental pathways that influence youths' computer-related occupational decisions. Findings suggest that these factors differentially influence information technology pursuits dependent on youths' race and gender. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Young Adults, Information Technology, Career Choice, Influences, Predictor Variables, Racial Differences, Gender Differences, Self Concept, Computer Attitudes, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Racial Discrimination, Longitudinal Studies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Maryland