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Get an Apprenticeship before School Is Out: How German Adolescents Adjust Vocational Aspirations When Getting Close to a Developmental Deadline.

Authors :
Heckhausen, Jutta
Tomasik, Martin J.
Source :
Journal of Vocational Behavior. Apr 2002 60(2):199-219.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

A study of 335 German 10th graders who applied for apprenticeships showed that they adjusted their aspirations from "dream job" to "a job I am interested in" as deadlines approached. They matched their school performance to the prestige of the apprenticeships they applied for. (Contains 47 references.) (SK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0001-8791
Volume :
60
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Vocational Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ642521
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research