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Shin, Yun-Jeong; Kelly, Kevin R. – Career Development Quarterly, 2013
This study explored the effects of optimism, intrinsic motivation, and family relations on vocational identity in college students in the United States and South Korea. The results yielded support for the hypothesized multivariate model. Across both cultures, optimism was an important contributing factor to vocational identity, and intrinsic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Motivation, Family Relationship
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Gottfredson, Gary D.; Johnstun, Marissa L. – Career Development Quarterly, 2009
Holland influenced practice and research in career development by contributing a clear theory useful in organizing information about individuals and career alternatives and for understanding individuals' entry and persistence in occupational and other environments. His theory was repeatedly revised in response to evidence. As Holland's own career…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Measures (Individuals), Intervention, Research Opportunities
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Prediger, Dale J. – Career Development Quarterly, 1987
Conducted study to examine validity of Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Form 14 (ASVAB-14) composites and validity of new ASVAB-14 Job Cluster Scales developed by American College Testing Program for use in computer-based career planning system, DISCOVER. Found ASVAB-14 had serious limitations for career counseling. (NB)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Development, Computer Oriented Programs, Test Validity
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Betsworth, Deborah G.; Fouad, Nadya A. – Career Development Quarterly, 1997
Reviews the literature on vocational interests. Ten themes about vocational interests are discussed: development, correlates, measurement, homogeneity and differentiation, career choice, sex differences, stability, structure, career counseling, and cultural influences. Claims these themes are similar to major issues discussed by Strong in his…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Attitude Measures, Career Choice, Career Counseling