Personality And Vocational Aspirations Among High School Students

The study determined the vocational aspirations of high school students and their level of congruence with Holland’s RIASEC personality types measured by SDS (Self Directed Search) (Miller, Springer, Tobacyk &Wells, 2004). Majority of the students (N = 482) mentioned doctor, army, teacher, lawyer, and engineer as their most preferred vocational aspirations. The effects of vocational aspirations of students on five main domains of personality measured by NEO-PI-R were also studied. Expert opinions were incorporated to identify the personality patterns and Holland’s personality types, which... Mehr ...