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Cebi, Merve – Journal of Human Resources, 2007
This paper examines the effect of teenagers' outlooks--specified as their locus of control--on educational attainment and labor market outcomes. I replicate the study of Coleman and DeLeire (2003) and test the predictions of their theoretical model using a different data set--National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY). The findings fail to…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Human Capital, Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education
McGrevy, David F.; And Others – 1974
With the implementation of the all volunteer force concept, the Air Force must ensure that the objectively measurable range of ability in its manpower pool is being utilized. This is especially true for minority groups who have been categorized and channeled into military career areas based on their performance on two selection tests: the Armed…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Aptitude Tests, Intelligence Tests, Labor Utilization