A Comparison of Self-Reported Abilities and Occupational Ability Patterns across Occupations.

Harrington, Thomas F.; Schafer, William D.

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Publication Date: 1996

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A Comparison of Self-Reported Abilities and Occupational Ability Patterns across Occupations.

Harrington, Thomas F.; Schafer, William D.

Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, v28 n4 p180-90 Jan 1996

Job analyses were compared with employees' self-ratings of abilities across 54 occupations. Participants totaled 2,272 workers (1,119 women and 1,153 men) who took the Career Decision-Making System as part of an effort to expand its concurrent validity evidence. The results supported the validity of self-assessment of aptitudes in career exploration. Discusses study findings. (KW)

Descriptors: Ability, Ability Identification, Adults, Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, Career Choice, Career Counseling, Careers, Occupations, Predictive Measurement, Self Concept, Self Evaluation (Individuals)

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Language: English

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