The relationship between objective and perceived fit with academic major, adaptability, and major-related outcomes

Journal of Vocational Behavior

Volumn 72, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 363-376

  Wessel, Jennifer L ^a   Ryan, Ann Marie ^a   Oswald, Frederick L ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adaptability; College major; Fit congruence; Objective fit; Perceived fit

Indexed keywords

EID: 43449124405     PISSN: 00018791     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvb.2007.11.003     Document Type: Article

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