Personality Traits of Mature Women in Student versus Homemaker Roles.

Erdwins, Carol J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ230822

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Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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Personality Traits of Mature Women in Student versus Homemaker Roles.

Erdwins, Carol J.; And Others

Journal of Psychology, v105 n2 p189-95 Jul 1980

The results suggest that mature women students may be more flexible in the sex-role identities and less tied to a nurturant, interpersonally oriented role but that they are not necessarily more ambitious, confident, or achievement-oriented than homemakers. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Achievement Need, Adult Students, Females, Homemakers, Nontraditional Students, Personality Traits, Role Perception, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Sex Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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