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Peer reviewedHolland, John L.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1975
The validity of some theoretically derived vocational diagnostic signs was examined to learn if a person's self-knowledge, occupational knowledge, and decision-making ability were predictable. The positive results imply some practical applications and the need for further theoretical investigation. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Decision Making Skills, Predictive Validity
Peer reviewedHealy, Charles C.; Mourton, Don L. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1983
Computed four derivatives of the Self-Directed Search (SDS) and correlated them with other indices of career maturity for 138 community college students. Accuracy in estimating one's SDS profile correlated significantly with five other maturity indices, but the other derivatives tended not to relate to other career maturity criteria. (JAC)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Development, College Students, Counseling Techniques
Peer reviewedMcGowan, Andrew S. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1977
High school males (N=66) and 60 high school females were tested for anxiety and vocational maturity levels. The experimental subjects were given the Self Directed Search (SDS). Statistical analysis indicated that the SDS was an effective instrument in reducing career indecision. (Author)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Career Choice, Career Counseling, Decision Making
Peer reviewedZener, Thelma Baldwin; Schnuelle, Leslie – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1976
This study compares effects on high school students (N=959) of the Self Directed Search (SDS), the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI), and no treatment. Students taking the SDS or the VPI evaluated the instruments, felt more satisfied with current occupational choices, and considered more occupational alternatives. Differences between the…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Planning, Comparative Analysis
