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Johnston, Claire S.; Broonen, Jean-Paul; Stauffer, Sarah D.; Hamtiaux, Armanda; Pouyaud, Jacques; Zecca, Gregory; Houssemand, Claude; Rossier, Jerome – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2013
This study presents the validation of a French version of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale in four Francophone countries. The aim was to re-analyze the item selection and then compare this newly developed French-language form with the international form 2.0. Exploratory factor analysis was used as a tool for item selection, and confirmatory factor…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Vocational Adjustment, Test Construction, French
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Holland, Thomas A.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1974
Significant relationships between the Holland Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) and the Strong Vocational Interest Blank (SVIB) were again empirically demonstrated in this study, and conversion equations were developed to use standard scores of SVIB scales, rather than items, to produce estimates of VPI scores. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comparative Testing, Evaluation Methods, Occupational Aspiration
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Lamb, Richard R.; Prediger, Dale J. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1979
Describes two studies comparing the criterion-related validity of sex-balanced ("unisex") interest inventory scales. Results indicate that psychometrically sound interest inventories can be constructed with sex-balanced items, and counselors may use inventories which provide sex-balanced score reports without sacrificing validity.…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Interest Inventories
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Horton, Joseph A.; Walsh, W. Bruce – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1976
The study was designed to explore two areas: (1) the concurrent validity of Holland's theory for employed college degreed women using two different operational definitions (Vocational Preference Inventory and the Self-Directed Search) of vocational orientation; and (2) the relationships among same named scales across the VPI and the SDS. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Graduates, Comparative Analysis, Employed Women
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Lunneborg, Patricia W. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1977
The convergent and divergent construct validity of the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory and the Vocational Interest Inventory was examined separately in samples of male and female college counselees. The validity of the SCII General Themes was strongly supported while minor weaknesses in certain Basic Interest and Occupational scales were…
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
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Iachan, Ronaldo – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1984
Proposes a measure to evaluate the agreement between Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) and occupational preference with students (N=42) seeking vocational guidance. Results showed that the proposed index of agreement is applicable to the SDS and to any situation where ranked (ordinal) data is partially recorded. (LLL)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Comparative Analysis, Congruence (Psychology), Interest Inventories
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Kelso, Geoffrey I.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1977
The scales of the Self-Directed Search (SDS) were correlated with the scales of the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) for a sample of 192 high school girls. The two devices have small to moderate correlations that indicate self-reported abilities and competencies have some concurrent validity. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Correlation, Females, High School Students
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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
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Slaney, Robert B.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1981
Compares and factor analyzes the Career Decision Scale and Vocational Decision-Making Difficulty Scale. Subjects included undergraduates who were satisfied with their career choices and those who were unsure, dissatisfied, or undecided about theirs. Both scales seem promising. (CKJ)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, College Students, Comparative Analysis