An experimental group of 792 tenth graders spent from one to seventeen hours on ECES, a computer-based educational and occupational exploration system. Gains on a test of vocational maturity administered at the beginning and end of the school year were compared with a control group. ECES users showed larger gains. (Author)

Examined the effectiveness of CHOICES (Computerized Heuristic Occupational Information and Career Exploration System) in promoting career decision making in college students (N=136). Results indicated that computerized guidance systems such as CHOICES are viable counseling interventions that can assist in meeting the career development needs of…

One hundred twenty-eight 11th grade male students were randomly assigned to a control group on one of three experimental groups: (1) computer-generated feedback on self-knowledge accuracy; (2) guidance taught on occupational classification scheme; and (3) a combination of (1) and (2). Measures of self-knowledge showed increased accuracy about…

This study tested Hershenson's hypthesis that different vocational counseling methods would be differentially effective for clients at different levels of readiness. Findings suggest that individual counseling be emphasized with low readiness clients when both options are available. (Author)

Utilizing a method of explicit comparison between students' measured characteristics and the measured characteristics of occupational norm groups, the results of this study showed students in the groups receiving feedback increased in the appropriateness of the occupational level of their first occupational choice. A delayed posttest indicated…

Compared student satisfaction ratings for CHOICES, an interactive computer-based career guidance program, and the Self-Directed Search, a pencil-and-paper career planning guide. Results indicated a user preference for CHOICES, although both programs received positive ratings. The findings were discussed in terms of cost effectiveness. (Author/JAC)