Naslov
Economic Influences on Ideals About Future Jobs in Young Adults in Formerly Socialist Countries and the United States

Autori
Olson, Josephine E. ; Frieze, Irene H. ; Wall, Sally ; Zdaniuk, Božena ; Telpuchovskaya, Nina ; Ferligoj, Anuška ; Kogovšek, Tina ; Horvat, Jasna ; Šarlija, Nataša ; Jarošová, Eva ; Pauknerová, Daniela ; Luu, Lan ; Kovacs, M. ; Miluska, J. ; Orqocka, A. ; Erokhina, L. ; Mitina, O.V. ; Popova, L.V. ; Petkeviciute, N. ; Pejić-Bach, Mirjana ; Makovec, M.R.

Izvornik
Cross-cultural research (1069-3971) 40 (2006), 4; 352-376

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
postsocialist society ; work values ; career plans ; Central and Eastern Europe ; macroeconomic performance measures

Sažetak
University students today in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)confront a world in which old ideals learned under state socialism are being questioned. Despite initial difficulties after the end of socialism, most of these countries now have more stable market economies. This article investigates how macroeconomic variables relate to ideals for future work in samples of students from eight CEE countries and the United States. Results indicate there are some significant relationships between macroeconomic factors and job values.Wanting a job that pays well is associated with poorer economic conditions, whereas wanting a career is associated with better economic conditions. Results for wanting a job that allowed time for family are mixed, with higher GDP per capita a positive predictor but economic growth a negative predictor. Economic predictors of wanting a job helping others are weak, with a significant effect of growth found only when U.S. data are added.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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