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Kalkhoff, Will; Younts, C. Wesley; Troyer, Lisa – Social Psychology Quarterly, 2011
The dual nature of the self has been a core concern of social psychology since its inception. We contribute to this longstanding tradition of inquiry by focusing on two lines of research within the expectation states theoretical research program: (1) the study of second-order expectations and (2) research on the durability of expectations. We…
Descriptors: Social Psychology, Self Concept, Social Influences, Expectation
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Hershenson, David B.; Lavery, Gerard J. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1978
Reports two studies supporting the prediction derived from Hershenson's life-stage vocational development model that average scores on Self-differentiation (worker self-concept and motivation) would exceed those on Competence (work habits, skills, and interpersonal relations), which in turn would exceed those on Independence (appropriateness and…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Development, Developmental Stages, Models
Brady, Thomas C. – 1975
The study attempts to demonstrate movement in adult learning from particularization to symbolization to internalization (value choice) through use of a Counseling-Learning Model. Adult resistance to learning is dealt with through application of counseling awarenesses to the learning situation. If the adult learner can be freed from threat to…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Attitude Change, Counseling, Learning
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Ekehammar, Bo – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1978
A causal model for career choice was tested on longitudinal data from 173 students. Results showed clear sex differences. Psychological profit with regard to continued education had a clear direct effect as well as an indirect effect on career choice. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Individual Development
Bailey, Larry J. – Illinois Career Education Journal, 1972
Describes a research project designed to promote career awareness, understanding of self, and intelligent career planning. (BH)
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Planning, Curriculum Development, Developmental Programs
HUMMEL, RAYMOND C. – 1966
THE CO-RELATED OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY WERE--(1) TO DEVELOP AND EVALUATE A MODEL OF EGO COUNSELING DERIVED, IN PART, FROM THE PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY OF ADAPTIVE FUNCTIONING, AND (2) TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS UNDERLYING ACADEMIC UNDERACHIEVEMENT. A COUNSELED EXPERIMENTAL SAMPLE OF 53 BRIGHT, BUT ACADEMICALLY…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Counseling, Counseling Theories
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King, Mark – Small Group Behavior, 1976
The major concern of this study is changes in self-acceptance as related to different college classroom models. The specific research hypothesis is that self-acceptance increases as a function of the encounter classroom model. This was confirmed. Increased self-acceptance also appeared stable over time. (NG)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Classroom Environment, College Students, Higher Education
Bailey, Larry J. – 1971
Many career education programs have been criticized because they concentrate on dispensing information instead of developing competencies. Part of this weakness can be traced to the absence of a rationale derived from the body of literature and research and supported by a knowledge of child growth and development. This project was designed to show…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Development, Career Education, Career Planning
VanRooy, William H. – 1972
The conceptual model described in this paper resulted from the need to organize a body of knowledge related to the world of work which would enable curriculum developers to prepare accurate, realistic instructional materials. The world of work is described by applying Malinowski's scientific study of the structural components of culture. It is…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Career Education, Concept Formation