Early Adolescents' Career Aspirations : A Qualitative Study of Perceived Barriers and Family Support Among Low - Income, Ethnically Diverse Adolescents  

Oleh:

Hill, Nancy E. ; Ramirez, Cynthia ; Dumka, Larry E.

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Family Issues vol. 24 no. 7 (Oct. 2003), page 934-959.
Topik: ADOLESCENTS; career aspirations; perceived barriers; african americans; mexican americans; mexican Immigrants
Fulltext: 934.pdf (139.18KB)

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Using qualitative methods and data, this study examined career aspirations, perceived barriers, and family support among low - income, African American, Euro - American, Mexican American, and Mexican Immigrant early adolescents. Based on themes grounded in the narratives, gender and ethnic differences emerged. Girls were more likely to express an understanding of the requirements for reaching their goals than were boys. Mexican girls were more likely to express traditionally female goals than were other girls. Adolescents of Mexican descent perceived fewer barriers for reaching their goals than did African Americans or Euro - Americans. Negative relationships were observed between career aspirations and perceived barriers and between perceived barriers and family support. The implications of the findings were discussed, in addition to directions for future research.

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