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Análise Psicológica

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SANTOS, Paulo Jorge. Goal instability, self-esteem, and vocational identity of high school Portuguese students. Aná. Psicológica [online]. 2003, vol.21, n.2, pp.229-238. ISSN 0870-8231.

According to the self-psychology of Heinz Kohut, development of a healthy narcissism that is reflected in a secure sense of self, permits individuals to set and pursue meaningful life goals and maintain a sense of well-being, particularly in periods of transition and change. Based on this perspective, the primary purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of goal instability and self-esteem to the vocational identity of Portuguese high school students using a sample of 375 individuals. Additionally, the effect of gender and age on vocational identity was assessed. A regression equation accounted for 32% of the variance of the dependent variable with goal instability emerging as the strongest predictor. Implications for career theory and counseling are discussed.

Keywords : Goal instability; self-esteem; vocational identity; adolescence.

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