Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ572952
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Publication Date: 1998
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Occupational Sextype and Sex Differences in Vocational Preference-Measured Interest Relationships.
Aros, Jesse R.; Henly, George A.; Curtis, Nicholas T.
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v53 n2 p227-42 Oct 1998
Strong Interest Inventory responses from 16,484 people aged 18-22 were analyzed using differential item functioning (DIF). Sex-related differences were found on 28 occupational title items. Sex-related DIF was strongly correlated with sex-type ratings for occupations. (SK)
Descriptors: Interest Inventories, Item Bias, Occupations, Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes, Vocational Interests
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Strong Interest Inventory
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