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PDF pending restorationAthanasou, James A. – 1983
This report is a preliminary investigation of differences in the pattern and level of interests between ethnic groups and control groups of Australian subjects. A theoretical framework for the development of cultural differences in interests is outlined. Self-estimates of interests are also examined to determine the extent to which individuals…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Guidance, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups
Peer reviewedBaker, Dale R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Research focused on two factors that may be influencing females in choice of careers. Factors are role-specific self-concept in science and self-perception in terms of stereotypical masculine and feminine characteristics. Logical ability and mathematics and science courses were also examined as factors in career choice. Results of data for 177…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Careers, Females, Grade 10
Download full textJohnston, Jayne E.; Rennie, Leonie J. – 1990
In the mid to late 1980s, observers of education in Western Australia witnessed considerable educational change. Following an inquiry into education in Western Australia (Beazley, 1984), several major changes were made in secondary school curricula, procedures of assessment, and methods of certification. This paper explores some of the…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Course Selection (Students), Educational Change, Educational Trends
