A study of 215 students who completed career indecision, career thoughts, and depression measures showed that dysfunctional career thoughts were significant components of career indecision. Depression was significantly associated with career indecision, but it did not capture a significant independent variation in regression analyses. (SK)

Data from German professionals (n=206) were used to test selective optimization with compensation (SOC)--goal setting in career and partnership domains and use of means to achieve goals. A positive relationship was found between SOC behaviors and successful life management; it was more predictive for the partnership domain. (Contains 82…

Males (n=123) and females (n=134) rated sexual harassment case studies, judging subordinates harassing supervisors more harshly than coworker cases. Females held organizations more responsible than males did. When behavior violated norms of role-prescribed behavior, it was more likely to be perceived as harassment. (Contains 46 references.) (SK)

A study of the effect of organizational politics on 303 Israeli public employees found that public sector workers are more likely to react to organizational politics with negligent behavior than quitting. Women, highly educated employees, and those with higher incomes showed fewer intentions of neglect. (Contains 66 references.) (SK)

Causal modeling techniques applied to data from 791 college students showed that parental encouragement in math and science significantly influenced achievement, which in turn influenced self-efficacy and outcome expectations. Results supported the role of family context in Lent et al.'s social cognitive career choice model. (Contains 40…

Comparison of 540 U.S. and 1,076 Taiwanese college students showed that career decision-making style is significantly associated with career decision-making self-efficacy. Cultural background and gender influenced both decision-making styles and self-efficacy. (Contains 53 references.) (SK)

Results of a study of 219 graduating college students suggest that self-exploration has little impact on job search behavior; environmental exploration is associated with job search intensity; and the level of job search intensity had the most direct impact on initial compensation in a job. (Contains 35 references.) (SK)

Gender discrimination (sexual harassment and use of gender in job decisions--gender evaluation) was compared using data from 583 working women in the United States, China, and Hong Kong. Discrimination negatively affected job satisfaction, commitment, and stress. Harassment was more significant in the United States, unwanted attention in China,…

Becker's side bet theory (remaining in a job because of perceived costs of leaving) was tested using data from 327 working business students. Three factors were most consistent with the theory: bureaucratic organization, nonwork-related concerns, and adjustment to social position. Attachment to the organization was significantly linked to tangible…

Patterns of career and family transitions for German young adults were analyzed using correspondence analysis (interpersonal connections) and configural frequency analysis. Results demonstrated that person-oriented nonlinear methods are valuable approaches to studying the complex phenomenon of career development. (Contains 65 references.) (SK)

A study of 153 Israeli nurses (84 full time) tested the part-time/full-time dichotomy and a continuous scale of actual work schedules, finding neither significantly related to job satisfaction and commitment. Preferred work schedule and scheduling control were significant determinants of work attitudes. (SK)

One-factor, three-factor, and higher-order factor structures of the Maslach Burnout Inventory were tested with 183 elementary-secondary teachers and administrators and 162 small business owners. Analyses suggested the three-factor structure was most plausible. Addition of business owners extended the generalizability of the inventory. (SK)

College women (n=24) with moderate Realistic career interests and low Realistic confidence took part in an intervention focused on building, repair, and construction activities. Compared with 30 controls, the treatment group had a statistically significant increase in confidence regarding Realistic occupations. (SK)

A study of 189 college student-athletes showed that hours of sport participation, identity foreclosure, and career locus of control were inversely related to career decision-making self-efficacy. They reported spending 20-30 hours per week participating in their sport, but few expected to have a professional career. (SK)

Multivariate analysis of the relationship between career exploration and its predictors for 156 women and 162 men indicated that combining all predictors accounted for less than one-third of variance. Other analyses showed that the broad construct of ego identity exploration cannot be substituted for career exploration. (SK)