Perceived causality for success in occupations |
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Authors: | Rochelle Reno |
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Institution: | State University of New York College, Brockport, USA |
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Abstract: | A representative group of occupations was examined within an attributional framework, utilizing the concept of perceived causality for success. Specifically, it was hypothesized that (1) success in different types of occupations would be attributed to different causes, (2) the causal attributions of incumbents would differ from those of nonincumbents, (3) standard occupational categories could be derived on the basis of perceived causality for success, and (4) perceived causality for success could be used as a basis for generating a circular ordering of occupations.Holland's (1973) occupational classification was used as a basis for categorization. College students, as well as six types of occupational incumbents, were administered a questionnaire in which they attributed causality for success in 35 occupations. The results supported the first three hypotheses and also revealed some systematic relationships between causes and between perceived causality for success and occupational prestige. |
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Keywords: | Requests for reprints should be sent to Rochelle Reno Department of Psychology State University of New York College Brockport NY 14420 |
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