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ERIC Number: EJ171198
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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Developmental, Emotional, and Interest Factors in Voluntary Mid-Career Change
Vaitenas, Rimantas; Weiner, Yoash
Journal of Vocational Behavior, 11, 3, 291-303, Dec 77
Young (N=38) and 2( older career changers in business-managerial occupations were compared to 45 young and 40 older vocationally stable controls with respect to several characteristics. Results showed career changers were characterized by high incongruity, emotional maladjustment, and fear of failure, and low differentiation and consistency of interest. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Career Change, Comparative Analysis, Emotional Adjustment, Employment Patterns, Research Projects, Self Concept
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