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Peer reviewedCulver, Steven M.; Burge, Penny L. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1985
This study examined differences in occupational aspirations of students grouped by sex and sex-intensiveness of vocational programs. Students in traditionally female occupations had the highest job aspirations. Females in male-intensive, female-intensive, and nonsex-intensive programs had higher aspirations than males in each of these groups.…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Nontraditional Occupations, Occupational Aspiration, Prestige
Peer reviewedSandell, Amanda C.; Burge, Penny L. – Journal of Vocational Education Research, 1988
Interviews with two females enrolled in vocational auto mechanics and two males enrolled in a medical aide program were conducted to discover why secondary students enroll in nontraditional programs. Results indicate that females' choices depend upon interpersonal interaction and role models, whereas males are concerned with workplace roles and…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Decision Making, Nontraditional Occupations, Occupational Aspiration
