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ERIC Number: EJ160248
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
Psychological Stages of Careers in Engineering: An Expectancy Theory Taxonomy
Kopelman, Richard E.
Journal of Vocational Behavior, 10, 3, 270-284, Jun 77
Expectancy and value scores from 376 engineers were used to develop a taxonomy of nine psychological categories, these being differentially related to motivation and satisfaction. Static and longitudinal analyses over four years revealed significant relationships between age, prior category, and organizational reward practices. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Developmental Stages, Engineering, Expectancy Tables, Models, Psychological Patterns, Psychological Studies, Research Projects, Vocational Maturity
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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