Traditionality and the Discriminating Effect of Expectations of Occupational Success and Occupational Values for Women within Math-Oriented Fields.

Brown, Michael T.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ543997

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Traditionality and the Discriminating Effect of Expectations of Occupational Success and Occupational Values for Women within Math-Oriented Fields.

Brown, Michael T.; And Others

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v50 n3 p418-31 Jun 1997

Results of a study of 31 women majoring in engineering and 43 women majoring in mathematics education showed the following variables distinguished between the two groups: success expectations for traditional and nontraditional occupations, self-efficacy for traditional occupations, and outcome desirability. (SK)

Descriptors: Engineering Education, Expectation, Females, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Nontraditional Occupations, Self Efficacy, Success

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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