A Test of Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription.

Henderson, Susan; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Test of Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription.

Henderson, Susan; And Others

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v32 n1 p37-48 Feb 1988

Examined Gottfredson's (1981) theory of circumscription, which states that gender influences occupational preferences from age 6 years, and social background, the prestige level of preferences, from age 9 years. Occupational card sort among 396 New Zealand children confirmed the social background theory though ability greatly influenced socioeconomic status level of preferences. (Author/KS)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Career Choice, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Influences, Occupational Aspiration, Prestige, Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes, Social Background, Socioeconomic Status, Theories, Vocational Interests

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Language: English

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