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Trigg, Linda J.; Perlman, Daniel – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 1976
Three hypotheses were derived from the basic premise that, among women, social factors are crucial in the choice of a high status, nontraditional career. Data were collected via mailed questionnaires from 153 traditional (nursing and medical rehabilitation) applicants and 78 nontraditional (medical and dental) applicants. Results supported all…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Career Choice, College Students, Females