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Fouad, Nadya A.; Hackett, Gail; Smith, Philip L.; Kantamneni, Neeta; Fitzpatrick, Mary; Haag, Susan; Spencer, Dee – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2010
This article presents three studies that provide an in-depth examination of STEM-related supports and barriers. These studies constructed an instrument to identify male and female perceptions of the barriers and supports for pursuing coursework and/or careers in mathematics and sciences domains; to pilot test and refine that instrument; and then…
Descriptors: Classification, Literature Reviews, Gender Differences, Science Curriculum
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Scanlan, Thomas J. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1980
Male entrepreneurs were administered Holland's vocational preference inventory. Respondents were classified as either craft entrepreneurs or opportunistic entrepreneurs, and the characteristics of the two groups were compared. Results indicated that the craft entrepreneurs had a Holland occupational code of ERA. Opportunistic entrepreneurs had a…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Classification, Males
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Johnson, Richard W.; Campbell, David P. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1974
The 22 basic interest categories on the Strong Vocational Interest Blank for Men were used to classify the interests of men in 62 occupations. At least nine categories were required to describe adequately the interests of most occupational groups. (Author)
Descriptors: Classification, Interest Inventories, Males, Occupational Clusters
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Thomas, L. Eugene – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1980
Examined motivations and outcomes of mid-life career change among men who left professional careers between ages 34 and 54. Changers differed in amount of education completed, additional schooling undertaken, time taken to make changes, radicalness of change, and importance of personal values. Respondents were highly satisfied with their career…
Descriptors: Career Change, Classification, Job Satisfaction, Males