Types Produce Types: An Examination of Personality Development using Holland's Theory.

Grandy, Thomas G.; Stahmann, Robert F.

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Publication Date: 1974

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Types Produce Types: An Examination of Personality Development using Holland's Theory

Grandy, Thomas G.; Stahmann, Robert F.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, 5, 2, 231-238, Oct 74

This study was designed to test Holland's hypothesis that parents encourage the development of their own personality types in their offspring. Results indicate that relationships exist between the personality types of fathers-sons fathers-daughters and mothers-daughters while no relationship was confirmed between mothers-sons. (Author)

Descriptors: Career Choice, College Freshmen, Family Influence, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Vocational Interests

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