VAS Flashcards
(3 cards)
What is Vocational Anticipatory Socialization?
How people develop expectations about work before entering the workforce.
What are the five sources of workplace socialization in VAS?
Family – Parents model work behaviors.
Education – Schools teach hierarchies & communication skills.
Part-time jobs – Real-world experience.
Peers – Friends influence work expectations.
Media – Job portrayals in TV/movies.
How does media influence job expectations?
Media stereotypes professions (e.g., all lawyers are rich and ruthless), shaping unrealistic career views.