Work values, measured by Super's Work Value Inventory, indicate that females rate extrinsic values relating to personal work environment as more important, while males prefer intrinsic values such as stimulation, independence, and creativity. Differences appear to reflect differences in intensity of response rather than marked differences in value…

This study investigated the effect of social class, race, and sex on the work values of ninth-grade students in a large metropolitan area. Results indicated that the primary differences were for the dependent variables of race and sex. In general, low social position black females scored low on the work values scales. (Author)

An instrument developed to measure pharmacy student work values revealed 11 reliable factors: quality patient care; supervision and company policy; work creativity/variety; status; management/leadership; economic return; work schedule; family responsibilities; job security; co-worker relationships; and policies and procedures. There were…

In order to determine if there are differences in the work values of two-year college students among various vocational/occupational majors, Super's Work Values Inventory was administered to 391 freshmen entering Middlesex Community College in the fall of 1973. Among the 127 males and 268 females surveyed, there were 178 liberal arts majors, 73…