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Recording and Interpreting Work‐Related Daydreams: Effects on Vocational Self‐Concept Crystallization
Author(s) -
Pisarik Christopher T.,
Currie Lacy K.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the career development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.846
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 2161-0045
pISSN - 0889-4019
DOI - 10.1002/cdq.12015
Subject(s) - psychology , vocational education , clarity , interpretation (philosophy) , intrapersonal communication , social psychology , applied psychology , pedagogy , chemistry , computer science , biochemistry , interpersonal communication , programming language
This mixed‐methods study examined the effects of recording and interpreting work‐related daydreams on vocational self‐concept crystallization and attitudes toward daydreams. Fifty‐one college students were assigned to 1 of 2 experimental groups—daydream journal group ( n = 15) and daydream interpretation group ( n = 18)—and a control group ( n = 18). Data were analyzed using analyses of covariance. At posttest, both experimental groups showed higher levels of vocational self‐concept crystallization than the control group, and the daydream interpretation group perceived their daydreams as more relevant than the control group. Qualitative data were collected via written postintervention surveys and embedded as a supplement to the quantitative design. The qualitative data support the findings that participants in the experimental groups gained a greater awareness and clarity regarding their vocational self‐concepts and a greater belief in the relevancy of work‐related daydreams.