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Roy, Kevin; Messina, Lauren; Smith, Jocelyn; Waters, Damian – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2014
Many children in economically disadvantaged communities assume adult roles in their families. Negotiating the responsibilities and expectations associated with becoming what some young men describe as "man of the house" has important implications for how adolescent boys move into adulthood. In this study, we share insights from field…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, African Americans, Latin Americans, Males
Malanchuk, Oksana; Messersmith, Emily E.; Eccles, Jacquelynne S. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2010
Exploration and identity formation are primary developmental tasks during adolescence and the transition to adulthood. Yet little is known about occupational identity formation and growth during this period of life. In this chapter, the authors describe their ongoing research on this topic. First, they present their findings on the ontogeny of the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Self Concept, Occupational Aspiration, Career Choice
Zarrett, Nicole R.; Malanchuk, Oksana – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2005
This chapter explores the important social-psychological factors along individuals' developmental pathways that influence youths' computer-related occupational decisions. Findings suggest that these factors differentially influence information technology pursuits dependent on youths' race and gender. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Young Adults, Information Technology, Career Choice
Roeser, Robert W.; Peck, Stephen C. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2003
The authors' approach to using pattern-centered analyses and longitudinal data addresses how configurations of personal and contextual factors forecast the educational achievement and attainments of different youth across adolescence. Here, they discuss various types of pattern-centered analyses and provide an empirical illustration of how these…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Adolescent Development, Enrollment