Examines fit of the correlations among the SCII General Occupational Theme scales to Holland's RIASEC hexagon model. Results suggest the SCII General Occupational Themes may be interpreted in the context of Holland's hexagon model for males but that further study is needed to support the scales for females. (Author)

Empirically examines differences on Introversion-Extroversion Scale and General Occupational Themes of Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory between 88 Hispanic and 88 Anglo New Mexico State University students. Indicates no significant differences between Hispanics and Anglos. Suggests Hispanics are becoming bicultural and combining their values…

Studied role of self-efficacy in mediating gender differences on Investigative and Realistic General Occupational Themes of the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory among 71 male and 77 female entering university freshmen. Path analyses suggested a correlation where mathematics self-efficacy and high school mathematics preparation mediated gender…

Compares vocational interests of freshmen in Basic Interest scale scores on the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory. Significant differences in Basic Interests were found between Arts and Science freshmen as well as between sexes within these curricula. (Author)

A study examined the stability of career interests of adolescents using the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII). Participants were 271 freshmen from a rural Midwestern state who took the SCII two times, 3 years apart. Based on this sample, comparisons were made on occupational themes and basic interests of the SCII. Results revealed that…

Compared two group career decision-making courses with a comparison group on such factors as occupational certainty and satisfaction, appropriateness, and information-seeking behavior. Results were mixed, but generally the 20-session course was favored by study participants over the 10-session course. (Author/TE)