Results of a study suggested possibility of a process whereby (1) service-oriented individuals are attracted to and recruited by the Forest Service, (2) service-oriented members are likely to identify strongly with the Service, and (3) this identification results in intrinsic need satisfactions. (Author/KJ)

Results of a mail survey of (N=292) female volunteers, ages 23-44, indicated the role of volunteer work may be: one of consciously chosen primary work, a supplement to primary work, or a vehicle for entry or return to employment. Discussed differences in each role's relationship to voluntary organizations. (Author/RC)

A national probability sample revealed similar patterns of relationships between perceived job characteristics and job satisfaction for men and women, indicating that they require similar job characteristics to be satisfied with their jobs. Self expression has the highest correlation with job satisfaction for both men and women. (Author)

A training director talks about the soul-searching that resulted in his decision to resign from his job. The author tells how organizational differences in regard to human resource development practices frustrated his desire to continue his career planning programs for employees, as well as his own personal growth. (MF)

Presents a biographical sketch of the author of the Fukuyama Profile, an instrument that uses self-analysis, job analysis, and occupational exploration to guide a career choice that leads to work satisfaction and self-fulfillment. (SK)

This book discusses career unrest (defined as a sense of dissatisfaction associated with one's work), as a potential source of creativity. In the first of three parts, the author's point of view on career unrest is presented. Following a question and answer introduction to career unrest, the problem and the opportunity it presents are discussed.…

Reasons for leaving the profession of medical technology were determined through a survey of 83 technologists' attitudes and demographic characteristics. Information was obtained on the age of respondents, year of certification, number of years experience as a medical technologist, and number of years as a member of the American Society for…

A systems approach forces counselors to ask questions about themselves, their clients, and the larger environmental contexts. A systematic look at how work relates to a client and his total environment necessitates relating to the political, educational, social, personal, and economical ramifications of work. (Author)

The author contends that the counselor, accepting a hierarchy of needs, can assist the client in assessing the fulfillment of those needs and choosing from social institutions the alternatives that will permit adequate gratification of unmet needs. Plans to satisfy needs at higher levels can then be made. (Author/BY)

This study investigated: (1) the concurrent validity of Holland's theory for employed men; and (2) the pattern of needs associated with occupations exemplifying each of Holland's models. Five vocational scales distributed eight work groups, representative of each of Holland's vocational models, in a comparable fashion according to their interests.…

Examined how variation in family structure and timing of career entry influenced career satisfaction in a survey of professional men (N=370). Results suggest men in less traditional life structures may find satisfaction in their careers in different ways than do men in traditional life structures. (Author/JAC)

It is proposed that the institutionalization of instruction has brought with it a reduction in the pleasure of teaching itself and also in the excitement of learning. Common doubts and conflicts for college faculty are discussed. (MSE)