Time Discounting in Relation to Career Preferences.

Saunders, Bob; Fogarty, Gerard

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Publication Date: 2001

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Time Discounting in Relation to Career Preferences.

Saunders, Bob; Fogarty, Gerard

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v58 n1 p118-26 Feb 2001

A longitudinal study of career-path choices of 23 Hong Kong workers found that 16 changed career preferences from senior management to lesser roles. Such factors as a shift in preference to short-term rewards influenced the change. Time discounting appeared to have a strong effect on career decisions. (SK)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Delay of Gratification, Foreign Countries, Influences, Occupational Aspiration, Time Perspective

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong

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