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Peer reviewedErez, Miriam; Shneorson, Zehava – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1980
Academics scored higher on the artistic type and significantly lower on the enterprising type. Academics are motivated by the opportunity for scientific contribution, for autonomy, and for the high status attained in their jobs. Professionals in industry are highly motivated by the opportunity for exercising power. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Faculty, Employee Attitudes, Expectation
Peer reviewedZener, Thelma Baldwin; Schnuelle, Leslie – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1976
This study compares effects on high school students (N=959) of the Self Directed Search (SDS), the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI), and no treatment. Students taking the SDS or the VPI evaluated the instruments, felt more satisfied with current occupational choices, and considered more occupational alternatives. Differences between the…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Planning, Comparative Analysis
