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ERIC Number: EJ625944
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
Separation/Attachment Theory and Career Decidedness and Commitment: Effects of Parental Divorce.
Scott, Donna J.; Church, A. Timothy
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v58 n3 p328-47 Jun 2001
A study of 287 undergraduates (149 from intact homes) showed that those from intact families displayed more career decidedness and financial connectedness to parents. Students with divorced parents had higher financial press and greater independence from fathers. Partial or limited support for separation/attachment theory was found. (Contains 47 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Career Choice, College Students, Decision Making, Divorce, Financial Support, Parent Influence
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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