Holland’s secondary constructs of vocational interests and career choice readiness of secondary students: Measures for Related but Different Constructs
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Holland’s secondary constructs of vocational interests and career choice readiness of secondary students : Measures for Related but Different Constructs. / Hirschi, Andreas; Läge, Damian.
In: Journal of Individual Differences, Vol. 28, No. 4, 12.2007, p. 205-218.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Holland’s secondary constructs of vocational interests and career choice readiness of secondary students
T2 - Measures for Related but Different Constructs
AU - Hirschi, Andreas
AU - Läge, Damian
PY - 2007/12
Y1 - 2007/12
N2 - This study examined the relationship between the secondary constructs of Holland's (1997) theory of vocational interests and career choice readiness (career maturity) attitudes with 358 Swiss secondary students. The hypothesis was tested that the secondary constructs consistency, coherence, differentiation, and congruence are measures for the degree of vocational interest development. Thus, they should belong to the content domain in career choice readiness and should show meaningful relations to career-choice readiness attitudes. The hypothesis was confirmed for congruence, coherence, and differentiation. Interest-profile consistency showed no relation to career-choice readiness attitudes. Vocational identity emerged as a direct measure for career-choice readiness attitudes. Realism of career aspirations was related to career-choice readiness attitudes and coherence of career aspirations. Profile elevation was positively connected to more career planning and career exploration. Differences between gender, ethnicity, and school-types are presented. Implications for career counseling and assessment practice are discussed.
AB - This study examined the relationship between the secondary constructs of Holland's (1997) theory of vocational interests and career choice readiness (career maturity) attitudes with 358 Swiss secondary students. The hypothesis was tested that the secondary constructs consistency, coherence, differentiation, and congruence are measures for the degree of vocational interest development. Thus, they should belong to the content domain in career choice readiness and should show meaningful relations to career-choice readiness attitudes. The hypothesis was confirmed for congruence, coherence, and differentiation. Interest-profile consistency showed no relation to career-choice readiness attitudes. Vocational identity emerged as a direct measure for career-choice readiness attitudes. Realism of career aspirations was related to career-choice readiness attitudes and coherence of career aspirations. Profile elevation was positively connected to more career planning and career exploration. Differences between gender, ethnicity, and school-types are presented. Implications for career counseling and assessment practice are discussed.
KW - Business psychology
KW - developmental vocational interests, career choice readiness, career maturity, RIASEC model, career counseling, interest assessment, career
KW - Gender and Diversity
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U2 - 10.7892/boris.65681
DO - 10.7892/boris.65681
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 28
SP - 205
EP - 218
JO - Journal of Individual Differences
JF - Journal of Individual Differences
SN - 1614-0001
IS - 4
ER -