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ERIC Number: EJ578879
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
Linking a Structure of Vocational Interests to Gottfredson's (1986) Occupational Aptitude Patterns Map.
Oswald, Frederick L.; Ferstl, Kerri L.
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v54 n1 p214-31 Feb 1999
Strong Interest Inventory items from 320 counseling clients were classified into Occupational Aptitude Patterns (OAP) Map clusters. Principal components analysis supported this structure, suggesting the potential use of the OAP Map for job classification and improvement of person/environment fit. (SK)
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Interest Inventories, Occupational Clusters, Vocational Aptitude, Vocational Interests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Job Classification; Person Environment Fit