[1] During the crystallization period, adolescents begin to form their own ideas about what is appropriate work for them and learn more about themselves occupationally; this will guide them to their future educational decisions.
A study done by Arizona State University assessed eighth to twelfth graders on career interests and crystallization.
A study was done by the University of Minnesota to determine whether working during high school helped form adolescents' choices in crystallization of occupations.
[3] The results of the study showed it was not employment opportunity or number of hours that were worked that affected the occupational value formation.
Therefore, the crystallization of career opportunities is more likely to occur in adolescents given the chance to explore and learn new skills in their job during high school.