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ERIC Number: EJ140984
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
Holland's Theory of Careers Applied to Women and Men: Analysis of Implicit Assumptions
Prediger, Dale J.; Hanson, Gary R.
Journal of Vocational Behavior, 8, 2, 167-182, Apr 76
A basic assumption underlying Holland's theory of careers is that men and women in the same occupation have the same personality pattern. Contrary to expectations, this research shows there are substantial and systematic differences in the Holland raw codes of males and females pursuing the same occupations, especially nontraditional occupations. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Evaluation, Interest Inventories, Occupational Clusters, Personality Assessment, Psychological Characteristics, Research Projects, Sex Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Identifiers: Holland (John); Holland Theory of Careers