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Betz, Nancy E.; Hackett, Gail – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1983
Investigated the relationship of mathematics self-efficacy expectations to the selection of science-based major in 261 college students. Results indicated that mathematics self-efficacy expectations were significantly related to students' selection of science-based college majors. The math-related self-efficacy expectations of males were…
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Preparation, College Science, College Students

Betz, Nancy E.; Hackett, Gail – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1981
Subjects, (N=134) female and (N=101) male undergraduates, were asked to indicate their perceptions of their capabilities to successfully complete the educational requirements and job duties of each of 10 traditionally female and 10 traditionally male occupations. Results indicated sex differences in self-efficacy with regard to traditional versus…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Development, College Students