ERIC Number: EJ748864
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Nov
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0361-0365
Students' Personality Types, Intended Majors, and College Expectations: Further Evidence Concerning Psychological and Sociological Interpretations of Holland's Theory
Pike, Gary R.
Research in Higher Education, v47 n7 p801-822 Nov 2006
Because it focuses on the interactions between students and their environments, Holland's theory of vocational choice provides a powerful framework for studying college experiences. The present study assessed the relative merits of psychological and sociological interpretations of Holland's theory by examining the relationships among students' expectations about college, their personality types, and their intended academic majors. Results indicated that both the psychological and sociological aspects of Holland's theory aid in understanding students' college expectations.
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Intention, Student Attitudes, Psychological Patterns, Expectation, Theories, Interaction, Career Choice, Educational Experience, Majors (Students), Work Environment, Social Influences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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