The Influence of Racial Identity and the Perception of Discrimination on the Career Aspirations of African American Men and Women.

Evans, Kathy M.; Herr, Edwin L.

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ERIC Number: EJ482685

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Publication Date: 1994

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The Influence of Racial Identity and the Perception of Discrimination on the Career Aspirations of African American Men and Women.

Evans, Kathy M.; Herr, Edwin L.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v44 n2 p173-84 Apr 1994

A group of 111 African American college students completed Turner's scales on perceived discrimination against blacks and women and a racial identity scale. Racial identity and perceptions of discrimination were not significantly predictive of traditional African American career aspirations. (SK)

Descriptors: Blacks, Career Development, College Students, Occupational Aspiration, Racial Discrimination, Racial Identification, Sex Discrimination, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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