Investigates the hypothesis that, given a broad sampling of subjects from various occupations, typological analysis will yield a limited number of general interest patterns closely resembling the groups suggested by Holland. (Author)

A study of the relationships between the two inventories reveals many potential problems for counselors. Frequent inconsistencies and contradictions are found wherein like named scales appear to be measuring different things, while dissimilar scales often have strong positive relationships. The implications for counselors are discussed. (Author)

Statistical analyses of the Strong Vocational Interest Blank (SVIB) were made to determine its validity as a predictor of success for engineering students. In addition, the study attempted to statistically differentiate students completing engineering programs at Purdue from those who transferred to other fields and/or did not continue in other…

The predictive validities of various SVIB academic interest scales were assessed with first semester freshman males at the University of Massachusetts. Both the Rust and Ryan and the Campbell and Johansson scales contributed significantly, albeit modestly, to a multiple correlation coefficient consisting of high school rank and scholastic aptitude…

This is a report of the development of a system of scoring the Strong Vocational Interest Blank (SVIB) for Men. The scales which were developed supplement the occupational scales. Their main concern is identifying important clusters of interest which can be generalized beyond a single occupation. Development of the scales was based on an item…

SVIB scores were available on samples of artists, farmers, ministers, physicists, real estate men and newsmen. A typological analysis applied separately to the 14 SVIB interest scores recovered all six groups when total scores were used, but only five groups when items responses were used as descriptors. (Author)

An analysis of the vocational preferences of policement and recruits indicated they have militaristic, mechanical, and risky types of interests. (Author)

Based on PhD dissertation, University of Minnesota

The 22 basic interest categories on the Strong Vocational Interest Blank for Men were used to classify the interests of men in 62 occupations. At least nine categories were required to describe adequately the interests of most occupational groups. (Author)

Six in-general samples have been generated to fit different developments of the SVIB, Twenty experimental homogeneous scales were used to measure the similarities and differences among the six in-general samples. Generally, all samples were strikingly similar with the greatest differences appearing between male and female in-general samples.…

To further understanding of the meaning of other-sex scores on the New Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory, correlations of occupational scores on both forms of the old SVIB with masculinity were studied in a sample of 116 female counseling clients. Differences in mean scores for scales appearing on both forms were highly related to the masculinity…

Differences in measured interests for Psychologists were reflected in differences in their career behavior within their profession. Statistically significant shifts appeared on twelve scales of the Strong Vocational Interest Blank. Increases for the most part were on science occupations, while decreases were on adventurous pursuits, business, or…

A Dogmatism scale was empirically constructed for the SVIB to differentiate high-and low- dogmatism criterion samples. High dogmatism included activities of a military, business, and managerial nature. Low dogmatism reflected artistic interests. Results suggest that the SVIB Dogmatism scale did identify dogmatic and nondogmatic patterns of…

The Strong Vocational Interest Blank (SVIB) has been used in the selection of Navy ROTC scholarship applicants and a scale was developed to identify potential career effectiveness. Consequently, it was necessary to assess the possibility of faking. An earlier study indicated that when under instructions to do so, individuals can increase their…