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ERIC Number: EJ232900
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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A Model to Link Personality Characteristics to a Preference for Science.
Head, John
European Journal of Science Education, v2 n3 p295-300 Jul-Sep 1980
Suggests that an ego-identity model, based on the work of Erikson, serves as a means to associate personality factors with a career in science. Also relates changes in school and curriculum to pupils' reactions to science. (CS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Choice, Individual Differences, Science Careers, Science Education, Scientists, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Interests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Erikson (Eric)