An Application of Holland's Theory to Career Interests and Selected Careers of Automotive Technology Students

Autor/inn/en	Maldonado, Laura G.; Kim, Kyungin; Threeton, Mark D.
Titel	An Application of Holland's Theory to Career Interests and Selected Careers of Automotive Technology Students
Quelle	In: Journal of Career and Technical Education, 35 (2020) 1, S.36-54 (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1531-4952
Schlagwörter	Interest Inventories; Vocational Interests; Student Interests; College Students; Vocational Education; Career Choice; Auto Mechanics; Self Directed Search + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Interest profile; Interessenprofil; Berufsinteresse; Studieninteresse; Collegestudent; Ausbildung; Berufsbildung
Abstract	This study investigated whether postsecondary automotive technology students' interests were congruent with their chosen career pathways. One hundred eighty-six students from three institutions completed Holland's Self-Directed Search assessment. Realistic was the predominant Holland code followed by Enterprising for the participants within this study. A majority of participants had a medium level of congruence between their interests and career choices as measured by the C-index. The findings may be useful for educators, counselors, and career development professionals interested in diversifying instruction and professional development strategies to promote future career success. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01