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The Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of the Self-Directed Search (SDS)-Form R, 5th Edition for First-Year University Students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
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Akram, Hadeel Abdulah – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The factor structure of Holland's hexagonal model as shown in the Self-Directed Search (SDS) has received extensive attention across the world. The goal in creating the SDS was to equip guidance counselors and services with information about adults' personality types, interests, preferences, and career options. More precisely, the SDS items assess…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Translation, Semitic Languages, Factor Structure
Comparing the Chinese Career Key and the Self-Directed Search with High School Girls in Hong Kong
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Ting, Siu-Man Raymond – Journal of Career Development, 2007
A career interest inventory, the Chinese Career Key (CCK) adapted from the Career Key based on Holland's theory of vocational choice, was studied. The purpose of the study was to further examine the psychometric qualities and user satisfaction of the CCK by comparing it to the Self-Directed Search. Students at a girls' public high school (N = 130)…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Interest Inventories, Chinese, Females
A Review of the Computerized Version of the Self-Directed Search.
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McKee, Lynne M.; Levinson, Edward M. – Career Development Quarterly, 1990
Discusses general issues and concerns relative to the adaptation of paper-pencil assessment instruments to computerized formats. Describes and evaluates Self-Directed Search computerized version (SDS-CV). Presents strengths and weaknesses of the SDS-CV and makes recommendations for its use. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Oriented Programs, Evaluation Methods, Reliability