The Impact of a Youth Development Program on Secondary Students' Career Aspirations

被引:3
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作者
Williams, Bonita [1 ]
Thompson, Jody [2 ]
Taylor, Tanya [3 ]
Sanders, Karen Eley [4 ]
机构
[1] Virginia Polytech Inst & State Univ, Fac Affiliate, Dept Human Dev, Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
[2] Virginia Polytech Inst & State Univ, Multicultural Acad Opportun Program, Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
[3] Virginia Polytech Inst & State Univ, Virginia Cooperat Extens, Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
[4] Virginia Polytech Inst & State Univ, Acad Enrichment & Excellence, Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
来源
JOURNAL OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | 2010年 / 5卷 / 03期
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10.5195/JYD.2010.210
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
This study's purpose determined the extent to which adolescents' participation in a youth development program may be linked to the participants' post-secondary education and career aspirations. One hundred and seven adolescents, ages 14-19 in grades 8-12 completed Holland's Vocational Interest Survey and the 4-H Career Decision Survey. Ordinal regression analysis indicated participation in 4-H had a positive impact on career decisions for students who participated in 4-H for two years (p<.038) and six years (p<.001). Significant differences were apparent with 80% of the racial/ethnic groups surveyed concerning a college fair's impact on career choice and college major determination.
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页码:75 / 88
页数:14
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