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Herr, Edwin L.; Enderlein, Thomas E. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1976
The purpose of this study was to investigate the usefulness of the Career Maturity Inventory (CMI) as a measure of vocational maturity. The findings indicate that scores on the CMI incrementally increase by grade level. However, the rate and level of this increase is influenced by sex, school, and curriculum effects. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Development, Curriculum, Evaluation, Longitudinal Studies
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Osipow, Samuel H.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1976
A scale designed to measure and identify antecedents of educational-vocational indecision was administered to a variety of college student groups. Results indicate that the scale is reliable, appears to discriminate career-decided from career-undecided students, and is responsive to interventions designed to alleviate educational-vocational…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, College Students, Decision Making
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Steers, Richard M.; Braunstein, Daniel N. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1976
This investigation represents an attempt to develop and validate a research instrument (Manifest Needs Questionnaire) capable of measuring the four needs of achievement, affiliation, autonomy, and dominance using behaviorally-based scales. The instrument is designed to measure such needs with specific reference to work settings. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Measurement Instruments, Psychological Needs, Psychological Studies
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Arvey, Richard D.; Dewhirst, H. Dudley – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1976
The relationships between four goal-setting attributes identified by factor analytic procedures and job satisfaction were investigated among 271 scientists and engineers at a nuclear research and development center. Positive relationships between the goal-setting attributes and satisfaction were found. (Author)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Comparative Analysis