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Distinguishing Characteristics of the Life Roles of Worker, Student, and Homemaker for Young Adults.
Peer reviewedRooney, Gail S. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1983
Determined whether three life roles of student, worker, and homemaker would be distinguished by career and achievement motivation. A survey of high school graduates (N=212) showed that generally students had higher level career and education aspirations and homemakers had higher social approval values. Characterizations of workers were less…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Attribution Theory, High School Graduates, High Schools
