Meta-Analysis: Examining the Role of Race/Ethnicity and Gender in Career Choice

• In Event: 56.082 - Poster Session 12
  In Poster Session: 56.082-7 - Using Quantitative Methodologies in the Study of Counseling Psychology

Abstract

Using the social cognitive career theory (SCCT) as theoretical guides, this meta-analysis examined the role of different racial/ ethnic and gender groups on three components of career choice: (1) career choice/aspirations, (2) perceptions of opportunities and obstacles in career choice, and (3) career decision-making and explorations. Results demonstrated that (a) both race/ ethnicity and gender groups did not yield significant differences in (a) career choice/ aspirations and (b) career decision-making and explorations. However, there were significant differences between gender groups in perceptions of career-related opportunities and barriers.

Authors

• Hansori Jang, The University of Iowa

• Seohong Pak, The University of Iowa