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Would You Major in Psychology Again?
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Lunneborg, Patricia W.; Wilson, Vicki M. – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
Of the 797 psychology baccalaureates who were asked if they would major in psychology again if they had it to do all over, 70 percent said that they would. Study results are discussed in terms of how academic advising of psychology majors can be improved. (RM)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Bachelors Degrees, Educational Attitudes, Educational Improvement
Job Satisfactions in Different Occupational Areas among Psychology Baccalaureates.
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Lunneborg, Patricia W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
A total of 178 psychology baccalaureates were surveyed to determine how satisfied they were with their jobs. Forty-one percent of the graduates did not participate in the study. Results showed that general job satisfaction was associated with business contact and general cultural jobs and not with organizational and technical jobs. (RM)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Bachelors Degrees, Educational Research, Higher Education
Advising Undergraduates in Psychology: Exploring the Neglected Dimension.
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Lunneborg, Patricia W.; Baker, Elizabeth C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1986
Presents a brief description and evaluation of advising in departments of psychology based on a 1985 national survey. Notes, among other things, that the 'all faculty' model of advising was most popular and that a majority of institutions provided no advising rewards or system for evaluating advisers' performance. (JDH)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Higher Education, Psychology, Surveys
Assessing Students' Career Needs at a Large State University.
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Lunneborg, Patricia W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1986
Using a slightly modified version of the Creighton University survey form, (see SO515 858) this survey (N=145) showed students most valued psychology advisors as sources of career information and least valued the placement center. Compared to the Creighton University results, this study showed a need to increase students' use of all sources of…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Higher Education, Psychology, Surveys
Job Satisfaction Correlates for College Graduates in Psychology.
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Lunneborg, Patricia W.; Wilson, Vicki M. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
This study explored the important components of job satisfaction in psychology baccalaureates. Results indicated highly statistically significant associations between job satisfaction and whether or not the job was psychology related and in the respondent's career choice area as well as length of job search and method used to locate job. (AM)
Descriptors: College Graduates, Higher Education, Job Satisfaction, Job Search Methods
How Are Changes in Graduate Admissions Affecting the Teaching of Undergraduate Psychology?
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Lunneborg, Patricia W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
To determine what impact budget cuts in training and research support were actually having on psychology graduate programs and what accommodations departments were making in their baccalaureate programs, a survey of psychology departments was undertaken. Results showed modest declines in graduate enrollment. Adjustments suggested for the…
Descriptors: Admission (School), Educational Research, Enrollment Rate, Federal Aid
Who Majors in Psychology?
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Lunneborg, Clifford E.; Lunneborg, Patricia W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Presents study results comparing psychology graduates with graduates in other areas. Includes comparisons of high school interests, grades, and achievement measures. Concludes that psychology graduates exhibited vocational interests in artistic, general cultural, scientific, and service areas. Reports that psychology majors had similar interests…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, College Graduates, Comparative Analysis