Students in Highly Technical Careers: Sex Differences in Interpersonal Characteristics and Vocational Identity.

Cooper, Stewart E.; Robinson, Debra A. G.

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ERIC Number: EJ319664

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Students in Highly Technical Careers: Sex Differences in Interpersonal Characteristics and Vocational Identity.

Cooper, Stewart E.; Robinson, Debra A. G.

Journal of College Student Personnel, v26 n3 p215-19 May 1985

Compared interpersonal characteristics and vocational certainty in 268 male and 57 female college freshmen choosing technical majors. Both males and females were found to be controlling and assertive, although women showed more traditional feminine traits as well. Women were less sure of their career choice. (JAC)

Descriptors: College Freshmen, Higher Education, Nontraditional Occupations, Personality Traits, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Technology, Vocational Maturity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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