The stability of adolescents' (N=271) career interests was examined over a three-year period using the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory. Comparisons on occupational themes and basic interest produced stable differences related to gender and parental occupation. Findings are discussed in relation to previous research and Holland's theory;…

A study of 1,800 Kentucky high school students revealed working students demonstrate a remarkable diversity of work experience and uses of earning while not differing markedly from nonworking students in school experience. The data, both quantitative and qualitative, suggest conventional wisdom is not sufficient to capture fully the current…