Vocational Interests: A Look at the Past 70 Years and a Glance at the Future.

Betsworth, Deborah G.; Fouad, Nadya A.

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ERIC Number: EJ556547

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Publication Date: 1997

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Vocational Interests: A Look at the Past 70 Years and a Glance at the Future.

Betsworth, Deborah G.; Fouad, Nadya A.

Career Development Quarterly, v46 n1 p23-47 Sep 1997

Reviews the literature on vocational interests. Ten themes about vocational interests are discussed: development, correlates, measurement, homogeneity and differentiation, career choice, sex differences, stability, structure, career counseling, and cultural influences. Claims these themes are similar to major issues discussed by Strong in his landmark book on career interests. (RJM)

Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Attitude Measures, Career Choice, Career Counseling, Interest Inventories, Interest Research, Vocational Aptitude, Vocational Interests

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Strong Interest Inventory

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