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Direct linkDias, Diana – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 2013
Students face significant pressures in their decision about their career plan. These pressures are simultaneously internal and external, personal and social, individual and from the reference group. The present paper aims at understanding the reasons driving students' choices, perceived needs, and aspirations. Moreover, it discusses the major…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Background, Self Esteem, Content Analysis
Dias, Diana – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2011
Towards the end of their secondary education, students face significant pressures in their decision about their career plan. These pressures are internal and external, personal and social, individual and from the reference group. This paper aims at understanding the reasons driving engineering students' choices, their perceived needs and…
Descriptors: Reference Groups, Social Status, Education Work Relationship, Engineering
