The hypothesis that the extracurriculum serves as a socializing agency fostering achievement and success orientations was tested by estimating a structural equations model which examined the effect of participation in extracurricular activities on attainments, statistically controlling on educational and occupational aspirations. (NQ)

This study and previously published data from small, local samples indicate that the reliability and validity of the OAS are sufficient for research on high school youth of both sexes and from both higher and lower SES levels. (Author)

This study estimates antecedents of early career alienation of a male age cohort (N=442) with panel data, 15 year interval. The theoretical model sequentially attributes effects to statuses of origin, adolescent personality characteristics, and current socioeconomic statuses. The study establishes definitions of alienation both inductively (by…

This study provides estimates for the Nye and Berardo model of the effect of age at marriage on socioeconomic attainments. The major findings are that marital timing has neither a total effect on educational and occupational attainments, nor does it mediate the total effects of family socioeconomic statuses. (Author)

Girl friends are significant-others who influence young men's career aspirations and achievements. Girl friends and same sex peers evaluate a youth's educational potential using broader criteria than do parents. (Author/MV)

A survey of 362 high school juniors showed their ideas about career aspirations were similar to their parents'. Most turned to their mothers for career planning help. Findings for young men and women and minority and majority youth. (SK)

A study measured the influence of academic ability and high school socioeconomic status on college plans and occupational aspirations of students. Findings indicate that school context variables do not substantially affect college plans and occupational aspirations. (Author/DB)

This paper integrates theory and research on the adolescent society into a comprehensive model of the status attainment process. The analysis reveals that a multidimensional conception of the adolescent role informs understanding of the dynamics of the status attainment process; that perceived peer status does not mediate antecedent effects on…

This document reports on research in progress on the nature and dimensions of careers. Following a brief introduction, the second section develops and illustrates new concepts and measures for analyzing career lines. The following concepts are defined in terms of the chosen conceptualization: job, career, career lines (regularities in job…