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ERIC Number: EJ609278
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
Longitudinal Effects of Achievement Perceptions on Choice of Postsecondary Major.
Trusty, Jerry; Ng, Kok-Mun
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v57 n1 p123-35 Aug 2000
Tenth graders' (n=7,953) achievement perceptions were compared with their college major choices 2-4 years later. Math achievement perceptions had the strongest effect for men and lower socioeconomic status women. English achievement perceptions had stronger effects than math for middle and high socioeconomic status women. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Longitudinal Studies, Majors (Students), Prediction, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Sex Differences, Socioeconomic Status
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hollands Hexagonal Model