Pitfalls of Congruence Research: A Comment on Tinsley's "The Congruence Myth"

The present comment is divided into three parts. The first discusses some distinctions which have not received the attention they deserve (e.g., the distinction between occupational and job congruence or between choice and adjustment). In the second, a few of Tinsley's 10 Principles are discussed. Particular attention is given to the importance of comparing models, rather than testing only a single model, and to alternative ways of assessing the individual, the environment, and the degree of fit between them. Finally, the need to continue reviewing prevalent theoretical concepts and attend to old questions in novel ways is highlighted.