Exploring Occupational Aspirations of School-Age Children by Fluid Intelligence, Gender and Grade
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| Title: | Exploring Occupational Aspirations of School-Age Children by Fluid Intelligence, Gender and Grade |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nikel, Lukasz (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. Apr 2023 23(1):1-18. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Grade 4 Intermediate Grades Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Elementary School Students, Occupational Aspiration, Gender Differences, Intelligence Differences, Instructional Program Divisions, Grade 4, Academic Aspiration, College Attendance, Cognitive Ability, Career Development |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10775-021-09497-w |
| ISSN: | 0251-2513 1573-1782 |
| Abstract: | The present study explored the occupational aspirations of school-age children (N = 394) comparing differences by gender, level of intelligence and grade level. Results indicated that girls' aspirations were more realistic, intrinsically motivated, prosocial and inclusive of higher education than those of boys. Moreover, a higher level of intelligence only from the fourth grade and 10 years of age was associated with higher education aspirations. These results suggest that in choosing occupational aspirations, children from the fourth grade (aged 10-11) may begin to be guided by intellectual abilities. The contribution of these results to career development theories is discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1369637 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The present study explored the occupational aspirations of school-age children (N = 394) comparing differences by gender, level of intelligence and grade level. Results indicated that girls' aspirations were more realistic, intrinsically motivated, prosocial and inclusive of higher education than those of boys. Moreover, a higher level of intelligence only from the fourth grade and 10 years of age was associated with higher education aspirations. These results suggest that in choosing occupational aspirations, children from the fourth grade (aged 10-11) may begin to be guided by intellectual abilities. The contribution of these results to career development theories is discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0251-2513 1573-1782 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10775-021-09497-w |
