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A review of occupational preference and choice research using expectancy theory and decision theory
Author(s) -
MITCHELL TERENCE R.,
BEACH LEE ROY
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of occupational psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 2044-8325
pISSN - 0305-8107
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8325.1976.tb00348.x
Subject(s) - expectancy theory , preference , psychology , decision theory , empirical research , social psychology , life expectancy , cognitive psychology , epistemology , sociology , economics , microeconomics , demography , population , philosophy
Expectancy theory and decision theory are described as models that can be used to predict occupational preference and choice. The empirical research using these models is reviewed and found to be highly supportive. Every investigation showed considerable support for the model being tested. The implications for practice and further research are discussed.