The Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) and the Self-Directed Search (SDS) were administered to 110 Black and White non-college-degreed workers in three occupations (laboratory technicians, sales clerks, and clerk-typists) corresponding to three of Holland's environmental categories (Investigative, Enterprising, and Conventional). Findings for…

A confirmatory factor analysis provided support for the result that Holland's Self-Directed Search measures six factors: realistic, investigative, artistic, social-enterprising, conventional, and a sixth general interest factor. Generally, the psychological relationship among types confirms the hexagon model proposed by Holland and others.…

The structure of the six vocational interests measured by the Holland Vocational Preference Inventory was identified. Results of two separate analyses showed that a general factor accounted for much of the total variance. Remaining bipolar factors supported previous classifications of interests. (Author/GK)

Presents an inventory through which teachers of adult beginning readers can plan instruction, select materials, assess student growth, and make recommendations to publishers. (AEA)

Assessed immediate reactions to completing the Self-Directed Search (SDS) and the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII). Results indicated that: (1) the SDS had more perceived stimulus value than the SCII; (2) the SCII was perceived to have greater clarity of directions; and (3) no sex differences on reactions were found. (Author/BEF)

Examined the relationship of self-esteem to response style of individuals completing the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory. Results indicated like and dislike preferences discriminated between self-esteem groups but not between sexes. Test profiles of high and middle self-esteem subjects exhibited greater differentiation and provided more helpful…

The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) and the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII) were administered to undergraduates. Only low to moderate linear correlations were found between the RSE and the SCII administrative index, Part VII (Your Characteristics). Counselors are cautioned against overinterpreting the index until further substantial…

Findings suggest that a woman will obtain a different Holland code depending on what instrument or what set of scales within an instrument is used to establish that code. This phenomenon could reflect sample characteristics equally as much as any bias in the measures. (Author)

Describes the procedures the authors of the System for Career Decision-Making (CDM) followed in establishing client scoring reliability. Authors recommend that manuals of self-scored inventories provide data establishing scorer reliability, that scoring be supervised, and that APGA test standards deal directly with scorer reliability. (Author)

Subjects were assigned to profile only, audiotape and profile, or counselor and profile treatments. Subjects in the counselor-contact treatment requested information in significantly greater numbers. Counselor contact was also related to goal attainment. The selection of relevant client outcome measures warrants future research. (Author/JAC)

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)

Maintains that sex bias in vocational interest assessment is a serious problem. Provides suggestions on what to do about it as well as information on vocational interest assessment. (JOW)

Describes the adaptation--based on Roe's classification of occupations--of two interest inventories translated into English. In an analysis based on the responses of 181 participants, the items followed the six rules for interest inventory items formulated by Meir and Gati. Analysis supported the construct validity of the inventories. (RJM)

This report reviews and compares in a table 27 vocational interest and values instruments that are used in career assessment and counseling. Includes information about publishers, intended population, time, scoring, computerization, cost, and reviews. (JOW)

Tables describe the characteristics of 16 aptitude/achievement and 27 interest/value measures. Relationship between career assessment and vocational education historically and in terms of federal legislation is addressed. (SK)