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Schnabel, Kai U.; Alfeld, Corinne; Eccles, Jacquelynne S.; Koller, Olaf; Baumert, Jurgen – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2002
Longitudinal data from 1,425 U.S. and 1,755 German students in grades 7-10 revealed that the influence of family background is more pronounced on early-schooling decisions. In both countries, achievement was the best predictor of career decisions. The cumulative process of social background influences is stronger in Germany. (Contains 49…
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