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Peer reviewedArnold, John – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1990
Three theories of commitment were tested by surveying 92 nursing students 3 times during their first year. The social exchange approach and unmet expectations about nursing careers influenced commitment during the latter eight months. The circumstances surrounding the decision to enter nurse training (behavioral approach) predicted commitment only…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Career Choice, Expectation, Foreign Countries
