| Abstract: | Patterns of occupational choice and correlates of these patterns were investigated for black male inner-city high school juniors and seniors. The pattern of occupational choice of the sample was distinctly different from the middle class, white normative sample of the occupational scale and other select samples in that the present subjects demonstrated more interest in artistic, health and welfare fields. Locus of control correlated significantly with one occupational category but generally was not a reliable correlate of occupational choice. Grade level was strongly related to positive choices. Implications for vocational counseling are discussed. |
