This study examined the bidirectional relations over time between behavioral functioning (autism symptoms, maladaptive behaviors, activities of daily living) and vocational/educational activities of adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Participants were 153 adults with ASD (M age = 30.2 years) who were part of a larger longitudinal study.…

Explored the effectiveness of a counseling intervention for disadvantaged adults (N=20). Results indicated that the Adkins Life Skills Program increased clients' vocational maturity, and they became more involved in their own career development. Reading ability influenced scores. (JAC)

Assessed the vocational decision-making problems of rehabilitation clients (N=60). Revealed that decision-making problems of clients can be grouped into three areas: employment readiness, self-appraisal, and decision-making readiness. Suggested that vocationally decided and undecided subjects differ significantly in the extent to which they have…

Describes the development and validation of a measure of attitudinal, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of vocational maturity for educationally and economically "disadvantaged" adults who experience delayed career development. Presents evidence for the measure's reliability, content, and construct validity, including its performance in a…

Using data from the Quality of Employment Surveys, the author investigates three explanations of age differences in work involvement. Differences in cohort and job characteristics appear to be plausible determinants of differences in specific job involvement, while overall subjective commitment to the labor force may be influenced by developmental…

Explored the use of Crites' Career Maturity Inventory (CMI) with rehabilitation clients in evaluation versus training groups. Results indicate the CMI may be useful in tapping variables important in the progress of rehabilita- tion clients. Suggests group placement, content, and reading level must be considered and further research is needed. (JAC)

Reports results of a questionnaire completed by 18 supervisors of entry-level employees. Supervisors ranked each of their subordinates from most to least likely to be hired and identified the behaviors that made these individuals more or less valuable to the organization. Implications and recommendations are presented. (CH)

Investigated the efficacy of a test of vocational knowledge to assist in decision-making and career-planning for deaf and hard of hearing adults. Results indicated that the type of school attended by the client influenced vocational knowledge scores more than any other factor considered. (Author/ABB)

Explored validity and reliability of Adult Career Concerns Inventory (ACCI) using data from 104 graduate nursing students. Findings support construct validity and reliability of ACCI. Concluded that, although the ACCI seemed to be psychometrically sound, the use of other measures in conjunction with it would be recommended practice in assessing…

Compared employed adults' (N=136) career concerns to vocational development tasks in Super's model of maintenance career stage. Found results indicated adaptation not maturation propelled development. Results support posited renewal task which deals with midlife reassessment of career choice and commitment. (Author/CM)

It is postulated that adult vocational maturity needs to be assessed because of the changing developmental tasks encountered during the course of careers. Super's proposed adult vocational maturity model is examined for the promise that it offers and the problems that arise in developing a multidimensional measure of vocational maturity. (Author)

Studied effects of secondary school characteristics on career behavior in young adults. Found significant differences in patterns of career development by curriculum but not by sex, in certainty by curriculum and sex, and in satisfaction by neither curriculum nor sex. Comments by Donald Super and authors' response included. (Author/RC)

Proposes a three-level taxonomy of reasons for vocational retraining: compliance, identification, and internalization. Internalization level motivators correlated with internal locus of control and vocational maturity. Subjects who retrained because of high compliance motivation were less satisfied with the program and more inclined to drop out.…

Discusses the construct of career maturity, and reviews research that identifies factors associated with it. Describes six measurement instruments and reviews their uses and psychometric properties. Summarizes information about these measures in two tables. Discusses issues associated with the assessment of career maturity. (Author/EMK)

The vocational development of 547 disabled students (ages 10-24) in the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany was classified by disability type and compared with able-bodied students, in terms of plans, realism, initiative, work values, commitment, and occupational awareness. Germans made specific training plans whereas U.S. students…