Research Notes. SEX DIFFERENCES IN OCCUPATIONAL ASPIRATIONS.

1 March 1980

journal article
Published by Academy of Management in The Academy of Management Journal

Vol. 23 (1) , 144-149
https://doi.org/10.2307/255501

Abstract

The article discusses the role of sex differences in occupational aspirations. According to the results of this study, processes of socialization in the United States at the time of publication encourage occupational aspirations leaning toward professional rather than managerial careers. The study asserts that these processes reinforce existing sex role stereotypes in regards to occupational groupings. Factors labeled by the study that affect occupational aspirations include societal cultural values and the impact of a career on family life.

Keywords

VOCATIONAL INTERESTS
OCCUPATIONS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
SEX DIFFERENCES
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
SEX ROLE IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
SEX DIFFERENCES (PSYCHOLOGY)
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
LEVEL OF ASPIRATION
VOCATIONAL INTERESTS TESTING

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