This research examined correlates of Norwegian managerial and professional women's patterns of career priority to replicate findings from a large Canadian study. 191 women indicated their commitment to career-primary (n= 32) or career-family (n= 159) orientations. The latter earned less income, worked fewer hours per week, and spent more time on household tasks. They also were less involved with their jobs and held less optimistic future career prospects. Fewer significant correlates were observed among Norwegian than Canadian managerial women.
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