The Influence of Locus of Control on Students' Aspirations, Expectations, and Information Preferences for Summer Work.

Friedrich, James

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ERIC Number: EJ383509

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Influence of Locus of Control on Students' Aspirations, Expectations, and Information Preferences for Summer Work.

Friedrich, James

Journal of College Student Development, v29 n4 p335-39 Jul 1988

Examined college students' summer employment aspirations, expectations, and information preferences among 115 college students. Found aspirations, expectations, and information preferences to be correlated with students' perception of control over life events. These findings have implications for counseling professionals. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: College Students, Expectation, Higher Education, Locus of Control, Occupational Aspiration, Seasonal Employment, Student Employment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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