A key postulate of the Chaos Theory of Careers is the significant influence of change, in general, and unplanned change, in particular, on individuals' career development. This qualitative research study investigated the perceived incident and impact of such change in the career paths of 55 high school graduates from the same class. Using a…

Used cluster analysis to investigate the influence of sex role on work preferences in 1,081 Australian high school students who completed the Work Aspect Preference Scale. Results revealed substantial similarities in the preference patterns of males and females, with differences in the Altruism and Physical Activity subscales. (JAC)

Explores the role of prestige, sex type, and vocational interests in influencing compromise in career decision making among Australian youth (N=287). Results indicated basic proportions concerning the relative influence of the three variables are supported. However, a variety of compromise strategies were identified. (Author/ABB)

Investigated the usefulness and the methods for combining vocational interests and work aspect preferences. Results indicated the Vocational Preference Inventory has greater discriminatory ability than the Work Aspect Preference Scale. Implications for counselors are given. (Author/BL)

Two studies are reported that investigate the role of chance events as influences in career decision making. In study one, the results of a large-scale survey of high-school and university students (N=772) investigating influences on their career decision making are presented. Chance events were reported as influencing the career decisions of…