A cross-sectional analysis of the data, stratified by length of time between case closure and follow-up, supported the conclusion that rehabilitation counseling has a lasting impact on the work adjustment of the client. (Author)

A sample of 161 undergraduate students completed a questionnaire measuring their preferences for expertise, genuineness, trust, acceptance, understanding, outcome, and directiveness. These data were compared with data previously obtained about students' expectations of counseling, and the relationship among sex, college class, and preferences for…

Undergraduate students (N=287) completed an 82-item questionnaire about their expectations of counseling. The respondents' strongest expectations were of seeing an experienced, genuine, expert, and accepting counselor they could trust. Expectancies that the counselor would be understanding and directive were lower. Significant sex differences were…

The Vocational Rating Scale (VRS) is a 40-item self-rating scale which attempts to directly assess the individual's awareness of the degree and nature of patterns in his or her specific vocational self-concepts. Scores on the VRS are related to the degree of certainty regarding overall self perception. (Author)

Korman and Super differ in regarding vocational self-concept crystallization of high and low self-esteem persons. This was measured by the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale using undergraduate students. A significant difference was found for both sexes in the degree of crystallization across self-esteem levels, therby supporting Super's model. (Author)

This study compared the scores obtained on the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire, the Strong Vocational Interest Blanks for Men and Women, and the General Aptitude Test Battery by groups of relatively effective and relatively ineffective counselor trainees (N=74). Data revealed significant differences in the needs, interests, and abilities of the…

Compares scores on the Omnibus Personality Inventory by groups of relatively effective and ineffective trainees. Trainees completed tests prior to first practicum experience and were evaluated by practicum supervisors at the end of each practica. Data revealed significant differences in personality characteristics of the groups. (Author)

This study investigated how graduate students described and evaluated the characteristics of their work-training experiences. The impact of the experiences on professional career development is discussed, and some implications are drawn on the nature and importance of experiential learning. (Author)