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ERIC Number: EJ199303
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Apr
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
Concepts of Present Self, Expected Self, and Ideal Self in Vocational Preferences and Expectations.
Burgoyne, Peter H.
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v14 n2 p134-44 Apr 1979
Investigated the hypotheses that similarity of ideal self and occupational stereotypes is important in determining vocational preferences of adolescents, while similarity between expected self and occupational stereotypes is important in determining occupational expectations. Findings supported the idea that ideal self played an important role in determining vocational preferences. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, High School Students, Occupational Aspiration, Research Projects, Secondary Education, Self Concept, Vocational Interests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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