Investigated the concurrent validity of Holland's theory for college-educated Black working men using two different definitions of vocational orientation. In general, the findings indicate that, consistent with Holland's theory, the Vocational Preference Inventory scales and the Self Directed Search scales tend to effectively discriminate among…

Data from 112 of 126 twelfth-grade vocational students who completed Career Decision Scale, My Vocational Situation, and Self-Directed Search showed that chronically career undecided students had lower levels of congruence and vocational identity. Such students may need a more psychotherapeutic approach to career counseling. (SK)

Describes correlational analyses between Self-Directed Search (SDS) and the second edition of the Occupational Aptitude Survey and Interest Schedule (OASIS-2). Scales generally correlate significantly at an acceptable level for establishing criterion-related validity. Implications for practitioners using the OASIS-2 are discussed. Includes 26…