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Phillips, Susan D. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1982
Examined a series of decisions made by 95 subjects over a period of 18 years. Results indicated that decisions made at earlier stages of development are more likely to be of an exploratory nature and decisions made at later stages are more likely to be of a terminal nature. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Behavior Patterns, Career Development
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Phillips, Susan D. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1982
Examined the theoretically predicted adult career outcomes of individuals who engage in different developmental patterns of commitment to choice. Results indicated minimal support for the hypothesis that those who engage in increasing commitment and who do not revert to earlier behaviors would experience the most desirable outcomes in adulthood.…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Behavior Patterns, Career Choice
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Heath, Douglas H. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1976
A longitudinal study of the maturing of 68 professional and managerial men provided adolescent and adult test, questionnaire, and interview data about their personalities and competence that were predictive of their vocational adaptation. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Longitudinal Studies, Males