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Download full textChristensen, Kathleen C.; Sedlacek, William E. – 1973
This study explores the use of a self-counseling device, Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS), as a diagnostic tool in identifying students who have encountered difficulties in college but persist in their attendance when they may have been better suited to vocational training programs. Thirty-seven students in the University of Maryland Office of…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, College Students, Counseling, Counseling Services
Peer reviewedShivy, Victoria A.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1996
Examined learning outcomes associated with J.L. Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS). Participants (N=146) were randomly assigned to three conditions: the SDS, an attentional control, and no control. Hypothesized participants who completed the SDS would acquire Holland's complete RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, or…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Awareness, Career Counseling, Career Guidance
Peer reviewedReardon, Robert C. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1987
Explains the conceptual background and potential use of the Self-Directed Search (SDS): Computer Version (CV), and discusses its relationship with the paper version. Operations, reports, technical aspects, and distinguishing characteristics of the SDS:CV are described. The SDS Main Menu is appended. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedLevinson, Edward M.; And Others – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1994
Describes correlational analyses between Self-Directed Search (SDS) and the second edition of the Occupational Aptitude Survey and Interest Schedule (OASIS-2). Scales generally correlate significantly at an acceptable level for establishing criterion-related validity. Implications for practitioners using the OASIS-2 are discussed. Includes 26…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, College Applicants, Concurrent Validity, Counseling
