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An Empirical Derivation of Career Decision Subtypes in a High School Sample.

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Multon, Karen D.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1995

Usable responses on the Goal Instability Scale, Career Decision Profile, and other measures were obtained from 196 high school students. Decisiveness/indecisiveness was associated with career choice comfort level, occupational knowledge, and negative affect. Goal stability/instability was associated with self-efficacy and positive affect. (SK)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Career Choice, Decision Making, Goal Orientation

Status and Familial Orientations of Rural Mexican-American Youth: Integration and Conflict within Aspirational Frames of Reference

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Marshall, Kimball P.; Miller, Michael V. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1977

Studies regarding status aspirations among Mexican-American youth have presumed that life goals are integrated and congruent. An alternative line of inquiry is suggested which questions these assumptions and specifies types of conflicts that may arise among occupational, educational, and familial orientations. (Author)

Descriptors: Aspiration, Environmental Influences, Ethnic Status, Ethnic Stereotypes