For 151 male graduates of the University of North Dakota, expressed choices measured by preferences made as high school seniors on the ACT Student Profile Section were significantly more accurate predictors of graduating college major and of career entry occupation than were their Vocational Preference Inventory high point codes. (Author)

Holland's Vocational Preference Inventory was administered to 115 black undergraduate college students. The scales for the black subjects correspond generally to Holland's model but not as well as they do for white subjects. Three weaknesses in the correspondence between the scales of black students and Holland's model were identified. (Author)

This study determined if there were any significant differences between groups of counselees and noncounselees when compared on the basis of Holland's six personality types as assessed by the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI). No significant differences were found between counselees and noncounselees. (Author)

Examines one aspect of the construct validity of vocational interest across Japanese and American cultures. Results based on two samples of college students (Japanese N=373; American N=401) indicated that the item structure was similar across cultures. Findings support the general structural similarity of interests in Japanese and American…

This study compares effects on high school students (N=959) of the Self Directed Search (SDS), the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI), and no treatment. Students taking the SDS or the VPI evaluated the instruments, felt more satisfied with current occupational choices, and considered more occupational alternatives. Differences between the…