Utility of Expectancy Theory in Predicting Occupational Choices in College Students.

Brooks, Linda; Betz, Nancy E.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Utility of Expectancy Theory in Predicting Occupational Choices in College Students.

Brooks, Linda; Betz, Nancy E.

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v37 n1 p57-64 Jan 1990

Examined student (N=188) responses to measures of Expectancy and Valence to six male- and six female-dominated careers. Found that Expectancy X Valence interaction for occupation accounted for variance in choosing occupation; gender differences were marked and consistent across expectancy, valence, and likelihood of choosing occupation, varying with traditionality of occupation. (Author/PVV)

Descriptors: Career Choice, College Students, Expectation, Higher Education, Life Style, Nontraditional Occupations, Occupational Aspiration, Sex Differences

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Language: English

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