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Perry, Justin C.; Raeburn, Ryan – Journal of Career Development, 2017
The present study investigated developmental differences and stability in possible selves within the educational and occupational domain among a diverse sample of urban youth (N = 319). A secondary aim was to test the "aspiration-expectation gap" while exploring the role of subjective social class and gender differences. Results did not…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Urban Youth, Gender Differences, Occupational Aspiration
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Gushue, George V.; Whitson, Melissa L. – Journal of Career Development, 2006
This study examines the influence of two potential sources of strength (i.e., ethnic identity and parent/teacher support) on the cognitive variables of career decision self-efficacy and outcome expectations in a sample of 104 African American ninth-grade students. The results indicate that parental support is positively related to career decision…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Self Efficacy, Career Choice, Decision Making