Explains the conceptual background and potential use of the Self-Directed Search (SDS): Computer Version (CV), and discusses its relationship with the paper version. Operations, reports, technical aspects, and distinguishing characteristics of the SDS:CV are described. The SDS Main Menu is appended. (Author/NB)

Compared quality of counselors' written evaluations following an initial interview with clients. Results indicated quality of intake evaluations was lower for vocational than for personal problems. Counselors' interest in doing intakes, studying the results of interest inventories, and doing vocational and personal counseling related to the…

The responses of two classes of medical students on both the original and abbreviated versions of the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) are examined. The purpose was to identify the extent to which MBTI numerical scores and the MBTI personality types represented by the numerical scores are congruent between the forms.

A comparison of Career Assessment Inventories for vocational/technical students and for non-college bound, non-vocational students revealed that there were differences on occupational preference, interest variability, educational orientation, occupational extroversion/introversion, and fine arts/mechanical indices. Implications for counseling of…

Proposes a measure to evaluate the agreement between Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) and occupational preference with students (N=42) seeking vocational guidance. Results showed that the proposed index of agreement is applicable to the SDS and to any situation where ranked (ordinal) data is partially recorded. (LLL)

Examined the equivalency of the Spanish translation of the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory to the English version. The results indicated that the translated version was comparable to the English version and that the two forms elicited similar interests. (JAC)

The Jackson Vocational Interest Survey was administered to 10,134 high school college-bound students to appraise the degree to which student profiles for different academic majors could be clustered in a meaningful way. The clustering approach showed definite advantages over the traditional item-based scoring, resulting in more reliable score.…

Describes a new system of aptitude and interest testing in relation to a psychologically meaningful structure of occupations. A variety of applications of the system are described, including an example of group assessment and occupational exploration for workers who were about to lose their jobs. (Author/JAC)

A basic assumption underlying Holland's theory of careers is that men and women in the same occupation have the same personality pattern. Contrary to expectations, this research shows there are substantial and systematic differences in the Holland raw codes of males and females pursuing the same occupations, especially nontraditional occupations.…

Vocational interests, attitudes, and aspirations of retarded clients has been shown to be significant to rehabilitation counseling. Two recently developed techniques--the Vocational Interest and Sophistication Assessment (VISA) and the Reading-Free Vocational Interest Inventory (RFVII)--are discussed as potentially useful tools in assessing…

The scales of the Self-Directed Search (SDS) were correlated with the scales of the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) for a sample of 192 high school girls. The two devices have small to moderate correlations that indicate self-reported abilities and competencies have some concurrent validity. (Author)

This study investigated 36 mathematics classroom environments that a priori appeared to hold promise as being motivationally effective. Classroom environments from fifth grade through graduate school were selected (N=598 students). In particular, the study measured students' perceived situational interest in the learning environment, individual…

The purpose of this study was to examine the simultaneous relationships among intelligence, personality, and vocational interests. The study sample was composed of 874 individuals aged 14 to 83. Intelligence, personality, and vocational interest were measured using the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicators,…

Results supported the hypothesis that underachievers are significantly more likely to report and display "irresponsible behaviors arising from impulsivity and anxiety over achievement in work situations. (Author)

SVIB profiles of 1169 freshmen entering a college of engineering were grouped according to total occupational scale profile similarity into 28 code types. The investigators concluded that SVIB profile types can be useful in acting as moderator variables to predict student characteristics, and that total profile analysis of the SVIB occupational…