Comparison of the Concurrent Validity of Holland's Theory for Men and Women in an Enterprising Occupation.

Doty, Maxene S.; Betz, Nancy E.

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Publication Date: 1979-Oct

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Comparison of the Concurrent Validity of Holland's Theory for Men and Women in an Enterprising Occupation.

Doty, Maxene S.; Betz, Nancy E.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v15 n2 p207-15 Oct 1979

Examined the concurrent validity of Holland's theory for men and women employed in an enterprising occupation as well as the degree of personality-environment correspondence and relationships of personality type to job satisfaction. Findings suggested that within an employed sample, Holland's theory is valid for women as well as for men. (Author)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Employees, Environmental Standards, Individual Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, Personality Assessment, Personality Measures, Sex Differences, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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