An Evaluation of Interest Congruence Indices: Distribution Characteristics and Measurement Properties.

Brown, Steven D; Gore, Paul A., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1994

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An Evaluation of Interest Congruence Indices: Distribution Characteristics and Measurement Properties.

Brown, Steven D; Gore, Paul A., Jr.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v45 n3 p310-27 Dec 1994

Using simulated data a study comparing 10 congruence measures found none of the 3-letter Holland codes sensitive to differences among persons and incapable of distinguishing persons with like but out-of-order person-environment codes. A second study identified an interest congruence measure that is easier to calculate. (SK)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Congruence (Psychology), Differences, Measures (Individuals), Vocational Interests

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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