
Exploring Social Representations of Career Planning: Insights From Finnish University Students
By: Leena Itkonen and Toni Kosonen
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.16993/njtcg.83 | Journal eISSN: 2003-8046
Language: English
Page range: 123 - 136
Submitted on: Sep 28, 2023
Accepted on: Nov 30, 2024
Published on: Dec 12, 2024
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