Tests the hypothesis that biographic variables can be used to identify student career expectations. Subjects were 111 undergraduate, minority students. Results support the hypothesis. (Author/HMV)

The use of a self-counseling device is explored as a diagnostic tool in identifying college students who may be better suited to vocational training programs. (Author)

A majority of college freshmen initially declaring a psychology major appear to be influenced by their high school psychology course and profess an interest in helping-relationship careers. (Author)

The architect of the 1951 theory points out some weaknesses in the early constructs and presents a restructured theory. (Author)

This study attempts to determine whether difference in occupational introversion extroversion exist between students from rural and urban environment. Results appear to indicate that such differences do, in fact, exist. (Author)

This study tests two hypotheses: (1) women choosing traditionally feminine occupations are more conservative concerning feminine role than are women selecting traditionally masculine occupations; and (2) men entering traditionally masculine occupations are more conservative in sex-role attitudes than are men entering traditionally feminine…

This study investigated the effectiveness of group counseling designed to increase the number of tentative career choices made by sixth-grade girls and to decrease the percentage of sex-typed choices. (Author)

Examines the current conception of voluntary career change by focusing on managers and professionals who switched careers during their middle years. This group is of interest because they have defined career paths, and have been more likely to remain in established careers through their working lives. (Author)

A developmental orientation toward interpreting Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory profiles is described and Gestalt counseling techniques for processing SCII information are emphasized. (Author)

Tested the hypothesis that an abbreviated Self-Directed Search (SDS) would increase self-estimated career knowledge and decision making of students (N=173). Completing an abbreviated SDS decreased self-estimated career management competencies, but it did not affect tested career management competencies nor differentially affect men and women nor…

Examined effects of a science and engineering careers course on students' career indecision and planning. Results indicated the course was effective in facilitating career planning. Students reported less posttest indecision and higher posttest scores on self-appraisal in relation to careers, knowledge of career information, and vocational…

Tested the utility of the Career Decision Scale in identifying chronic career indecision in 205 high school seniors. Followup data was gathered three years later. Results indicated the CDS factor scores can help identify the more chronically career indecisive students whose indecision is complicated by personality concerns. (JAC)

Compared the effectiveness of a computer assisted guidance program (DISCOVER), a small group guidance intervention (Vocational Exploration Group), and a combined approach on career maturity and decidedness in 120 high school students. All three interventions were significantly helpful to students. (JAC)

Investigates the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) on the occupational aspirations of 1,036 female high students. Results indicate SES has a definite impact on occupational choice. (HMV)

This article shows how a client's level of aspiration and vocational interests can be measured by means of a short, reliable, and valid interest inventory. (Author)