This short-term longitudinal study investigated 918 students' school-related affect across the transition to high school. The study focused specifically on the moderating effect of change in student ethnic congruence from middle to high school. Results indicate that students experiencing more ethnic incongruence from middle to high school, in…

In this article, responses are made to comments regarding Eggerth and Andrew (2006) by Gore and Brown (2006) calling for simplification of the modified C index and by Tinsley (2006) questioning the logic of the modified C index (all articles in this issue).

Studied the relationship between marital satisfaction and occupational interest similarity of married couples (N=44) within the context of Holland's theory of vocational choice. Results did not support Holland's contention that greater congruence between one's self and one's environment leads to greater satisfaction. (LLL)

Describes Humorous Imagery Situation Technique, treatment technique incorporating imagery procedures. Discusses how this technique permits therapist to generate humor from imagery scenes. Explains how humor generated assists in resolution of personal conflicts and lessening of individual distress. (Author/NB)

This rejoinder to comments on a previous article about research on the person-environment fit (PEF) model addresses issues in the relationship of congruence to vocational outcomes, the circumplex model, tests of Holland's hexagonal model, and advances in PEF theory and research. (Contains 61 references.) (SK)

Data from 483 workers in 172 occupations were examined for correlations of 11 congruence indices to each other and to 2 job satisfaction measures. None of the 22 correlations between indices and measures was significant. The congruence-satisfaction relationship varied according to Holland personality type. (SK)

In this article, the author focuses on three major generational groups in the US: Baby Boomers (born between 1943 and 1960), Generation Xers (born between 1961 and 1981), and Millennials (born between 1982 and 2003), examining what the preferences of each group are for continuing higher education and how market research can be employed, by…

This article responds to the need to synthesize theory and research in educational psychology by introducing the Thriving with Social Purpose (TSP) conceptual framework. TSP results when the four components of human motivation--goals, capability beliefs, context beliefs, and emotions--are amplified in dynamic, mutually reinforcing patterns. The…

Festinger's (1954) theory of social comparison holds that in the absence of objective standards, people use the attitudes or judgments of similar others to determine the correctness of their own positions. More recent studies have suggested, however, that people often prefer dissimilar comparison targets. A study was undertaken to examine the…

Examined the hypothesis that occupational preference is based upon harmonious career values within a decision scheme. Results indicated the most important value tends to be more harmoniously related to other values within a decision scheme. In contrast, the least important value tends to conflict with other values. (Author/BL)

This study was designed to test the relationship between spouse personality congruence based on Holland's typology and marital satisfaction. Satisfaction was tested at three levels including a sample of distressed couples seeking marital counseling. Congruence level was found to be a highly reliable predictor of marital satisfaction. (Author)

Surveyed parents (N=80) prior to clinic contact to examine congruence between parent expectations and clinic actions as to the form, duration, and process of treatment. Supported the importance of congruent expectations of treatment form and duration to acceptance of services, but not of treatment process. (JAC)

Surveyed 126 married couples to study factors related to marital satisfaction. Results showed personality compatibility was a major factor in satisfaction. Individuals whose spouses were more accurate in perceiving their satisfaction and those in relationships with a previous marriage were also more satisfied. (JAC)

Assessed relationship between religious heterogamy and marital happiness of Catholics, using data from National Opinion Research Center General Social Surveys. Findings showed that heterogamy was not related to marital happiness for Catholics, either at bivariate level or when religiosity and other variables were controlled. Religiosity had…

An examination of the relationship among nine measures of Holland's concept of congruence and their relationship to job stress used data from 154 workers. Iachan's M index was the best predictor of stress and strain. The relationship between congruence and stress was significant but dependent on the congruence measure used. (SK)