This study examined the relationship between the sub-components of Holland's Self-Directed Search and independent, objective measures of ability using a comprehensive battery of well-validated tests of primary abilities corresponding to each of Holland's six vocational interest types. The sample consisted of 149 female undergraduate students, ages 18-25. Correlation of the ability measure test scores with the four Self-Directed Search subcomponents revealed that the subtests were not related to corresponding measures of ability in a consistent fashion. Implications for the use of the Self-Directed Search in assessing abilities are discussed along with suggestions for future research investigating the relationhip between interest in ventories and the measurement of primary abilities.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc501104 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Williams, Richard Earl |
| Contributors | Lowman, Rodney L., Schneider, Lawrence J., Johnson, Douglas A. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 55 leaves, Text |
| Coverage | Netherlands |
| Rights | Public, Williams, Richard Earl, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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