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Powell, Gary N.; Greenhaus, Jeffrey H. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2012
The work-family literature has provided an abundance of evidence that various family factors are linked to various work decisions, suggesting that the "family-relatedness" of work decisions is a prevalent phenomenon (Greenhaus & Powell, 2012). However, the cognitive processes by which such linkages occur have received little attention. We offer a…
Descriptors: Family Work Relationship, Decision Making, Cognitive Processes, Family Influence
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Pitz, Gordon F.; Harren, Vincent A. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1980
Reviews implications for career decision making (CDM) from recent studies. Techniques of decision analysis have been developed for helping people to make better decisions. These methods might be of value to CDM, both in supplementing traditional guidance procedure and in defining criteria used to evaluate CDM. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Theories, Career Choice, Career Counseling
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Savickas, Mark L.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1984
Investigated the hypothesis that time perspective is a component in vocational maturity and career decision making with college freshmen (N=97). Results supported the hypothesis and specifically linked time perspective to planfulness and degree of indecision. (LLL)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Cognitive Processes, College Freshmen, Decision Making
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Thomas, Ruth G.; Bruning, Charles R. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1984
Investigated cognitive dissonance as a mechanism associated with vocational decision processes in students (N=224) enrolled in a professional training program. Results did not support the hypothesis that individuals who change their course of action regarding vocational choice will exhibit dissonance-related variables that are different from those…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Career Choice, Career Development, Cognitive Processes