The measurement and conceptualization of career stages

Journal of Career Development, Vol. 17(3), Spring 1991 The helpful vetting of Paula C. Morrow and James C. McElroy on an earlier draft manuscript is gratefully acknowledged. Address all correspondence to Arthur G. Bedeian, Department of Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6312, U.S.A. Telephone: (504) 388-6141. The last decade or so has seen a growing interest in relationships between work attitudes and behaviors as moderated by career stage (e.g., Isabella, 1988; Jans, 1989; Ornstein, Cron, & Slocum, 1989). As

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