If vocational psychology is to realize its potential as a developmental science, it must speak authoritatively on substantive questions of vocational development and integrate research findings with those of other fields. This will contribute to the larger framework of life-span human development. (Contains 36 references.) (Author/SK)

In vocational psychology, the person-environment fit concept remains viable, but should be expanded to include occupational choice and work adjustment. Research is needed on commonalities among interests, self-efficacy, personality, goals, and well-being. Both qualitative and quantitative research philosophies and methods are needed. (Contains 54…

Major research directions for vocational psychology include diversity, use of new technology, organizational career development, and work adjustment over the life span. Issues include the role of qualitative methods and the appropriate disciplinary focus--closer to or beyond psychology. A challenge is attracting new researchers to the topic of…

Synthesizes articles in this special issue into objectives to fulfil vocational psychology's mission: reaffirm research as core activity, articulate the research agenda, forge links with related fields, bridge science and practice, diversify epistemology, make the research focus more inclusive, adapt to work changes, and commit to recruitment and…

Examines means of human connection from a career development perceptive: attachment, eye-to-eye validation, identification, mutuality, embeddedness, boundedness, and tending. Discusses how relational experiences foster, circumscribe, and guide explorational experiences.(Contains 54 references.) (SK)

A study of 117 university employees found that supervisor support and adult attachment orientation (secure, preoccupied, fearful, dismissive) predicted outcomes on three work strain indices. The interaction of supervisor support and attachment orientation significantly predicted intensity of job stress and job satisfaction. (Contains 51…

Analysis of longitudinal data on 658 German adolescents studied from sixth to ninth grade identified four developmental patterns of beliefs about their academic capabilities: steady high, increasing, decreasing, and steady low. Factors influencing patterns included parental involvement/interest, maternal warmth, school grade, school anxiety, and…

A study of 179 Latino college students found their college self-efficacy was associated with stronger intention to persist, better health, and social integration. Social integration did not predict persistence. Students with stronger family support reported stronger self-efficacy. (Contains 37 references.) (SK)

Using expectancy theory, analysis of data from 113 subjects found that perceptions of procedural justice and the performance appraisal system in organizations interact with organizational citizenship behavior. Those who believe that organizaitonal citizenship behaviors are worthwhile, influenced by direct and indirect rewards, will do more of…

Identity orientations and employment histories of 203 women receiving public assistance were examined. Those with informational or passive styles received over 1 year of welfare. Those with diffuse/avoidant styles received welfare for more than 3 years and changed jobs more frequently in the last 12 months. (Contains 37 references.) (SK)

The structure of children's interests changes over time from concrete to abstract. Interest structures differ depending on individual perceptions of preferences and competencies. Longitudinal research with ideographic measures is needed to identify developmental patterns of interests and determine whether Holland's model is valid for children.…

Factor analysis of the female and male Business Education Teacher Occupational Scales of the Strong Interest Inventory revealed two occupationally specific factors that differed from the General Occupational Theme scales. Results provide evidence of the existence of occupationally unique interest structures. (SK)

A survey of 13,743 women in the armed forces used an instrument to identify specific experiences of sexual harassment rather than aggregate approaches. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the measure's construct validity. Reasons for using aggregate versus situation-specific approaches were identified. (Contains 19 references.) (SK)

A survey of 256 members of a science institute found that those who aspire to management tend to be more motivated by power, influence, upward mobility, security, respect, and the need for dominance. Some of these qualities describe persons willing to make decisions, influence others, and deal with interpersonal issues. Current managers and…

In the 1930s-1940s, personality inventories measuring psychopathology were used to identify job applicants who might be union sympathizers. Some managers believed that engagement in union activity correlated with psychological problems. Industrial psychologists' involvement in this practice raises ethical questions. (Contains 93 references.) (SK)