The Impact of Family, Peers, and Educational Personnel Upon Career Decision Making.

Houser, Betsy Bosak; Garvey, Chris

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ERIC Number: EJ287841

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Impact of Family, Peers, and Educational Personnel Upon Career Decision Making.

Houser, Betsy Bosak; Garvey, Chris

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v23 n1 p35-44 Aug 1983

Examined the amount of support, encouragement, and discouragement 470 women received from others when considering enrolling in a male-traditional vocational course. Results revealed nontraditionals consistently received more support and encouragement than traditionals. Nontraditionals and those who considered the male-dominated program received equal support, except from significant males. (WAS)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Family Influence, Females, Nontraditional Occupations, Occupational Aspiration, Peer Influence, Postsecondary Education, Predictor Variables, Sex Role, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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