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ERIC Number: EJ193796
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978-Dec
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
Background and Career Orientations of Women with Mathematical Aptitude.
Handley, Herbert M.; Hickson, Joyce F.
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v13 n3 p255-62 Dec 1978
A "person-thing" career motivation continuum was tested as a model for structuring this investigation of the personal characteristics and career influences of women in mathematics who entered teaching or nonteaching careers. Women mathematicians who choose to teach were hypothesized to be more person-oriented in career development. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Students, Employed Women, Females, Majors (Students), Mathematics, Occupational Aspiration, Research Projects, Vocational Interests
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire