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Walsh, W. B.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1973
This study explored the differences on variables of satisfaction, self-concept, self-acceptance, and vocational maturity between freshmen students who made congruent and incongruent occupational choices. Findings suggest that subjects in the congruent male group tend to report better maintenance of personal stability and greater satisfaction than…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Development, Career Planning

Aranya, Nissim; Barak, Azy – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1981
Examined personality patterns and work attitudes of Canadian and Californian accountants. Using the Self Directed Search Scales, combinations of conventional, enterprising and social types were found most frequently. Scores on these types were related to organizational and professional commitments and vocational satisfaction. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Accountants, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Interest Inventories

Doty, Maxene S.; Betz, Nancy E. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1979
Examined the concurrent validity of Holland's theory for men and women employed in an enterprising occupation as well as the degree of personality-environment correspondence and relationships of personality type to job satisfaction. Findings suggested that within an employed sample, Holland's theory is valid for women as well as for men. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Employees, Environmental Standards, Individual Characteristics

Reardon, Robert C.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1982
Compared student satisfaction ratings for CHOICES, an interactive computer-based career guidance program, and the Self-Directed Search, a pencil-and-paper career planning guide. Results indicated a user preference for CHOICES, although both programs received positive ratings. The findings were discussed in terms of cost effectiveness. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Career Guidance, Career Planning, College Students