Results of this study indicate that VPI acquiescence scale scores are suspect as indicators of the response style of acquiescence. (Author)

The structure of the six vocational interests measured by the Holland Vocational Preference Inventory was identified. Results of two separate analyses showed that a general factor accounted for much of the total variance. Remaining bipolar factors supported previous classifications of interests. (Author/GK)

The psychometric properties of a revised version of Holland's Vocational Preference Inventory were assessed using federal government employees. Factor analyses, interscale correlations, measures of internal consistency, and criterion group profiles are presented. Evidence was supportive of the validity of the revised form. (Author/BW)

The scores from the Milwaukee Academic Interest Inventory (MAII) effected a significant pattern of examinee discrimination among Holland's six personality types, as specified by his Vocational Preference Inventory. Close relationships are shown among personality, academic interests, and vocational choice as well as the construct validity of the…

The validity of Holland's vocational personality types and their relationship to value dimensions were examined in light of Holland's theory of vocational choice. The results generally supported Holland's postulated personality typologies and value dimensions. (Author/JKS)