ABSTRACT Using an ego network analysis, this study examined how young adults actively seek out vocational anticipatory socialization (“VAS”) information and whether there is a difference between those who report knowing or not knowing their future career paths. Findings reveal that young adults follow Jablin’s model for their sources of information. Further, significant gender patterns emerged. Respondents suggest that sex specific role models, experiences, and information drive their information seeking. Additional findings indicate that knowing one’s career path is significantly associated with confidence, time talking, and career discussions with alters, but not with network size.

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年轻人积极向谁寻求职业信息？职业预期社会化的自我网络分析

摘要 本研究使用自我网络分析，研究了年轻人如何积极寻找职业预期社会化 (“VAS”) 信息，以及那些报告知道或不知道自己未来职业道路的人之间是否存在差异。调查结果显示，年轻人在信息来源方面遵循 Jablin 的模型。此外，出现了显着的性别模式。受访者表示，特定性别的榜样、经历和信息推动了他们的信息寻求。其他发现表明，了解一个人的职业道路与自信、时间交谈和与其他人的职业讨论显着相关，但与网络规模无关。