TY - JOUR
T1 - The structure of vocational interests
AU - Gati, Itamar
PY - 1991
Y1 - 1991
N2 - Although the significance of the structure of occupational interests is generally acknowledged, there is less agreement regarding the nature of the structure. This article first discusses the circular- hexagonal model for this structure and the problems faced by it and then describes the hierarchical model for the structure of interests, which is proposed as an alternative to the circular-hexagonal model. Studies testing the assumptions of the hierarchical model are reviewed. A comparison between the circular and the hierarchical model in 18 data sets revealed an advantage of the hierarchical model. Additional support for the hierarchical model and the compatibility of this model with the findings of previous studies are reviewed. The relation between the way occupa- tional interests are classified and the structure of the resulting clusters is explored. Finally, the research, theoretical, and counseling implications are discussed.
AB - Although the significance of the structure of occupational interests is generally acknowledged, there is less agreement regarding the nature of the structure. This article first discusses the circular- hexagonal model for this structure and the problems faced by it and then describes the hierarchical model for the structure of interests, which is proposed as an alternative to the circular-hexagonal model. Studies testing the assumptions of the hierarchical model are reviewed. A comparison between the circular and the hierarchical model in 18 data sets revealed an advantage of the hierarchical model. Additional support for the hierarchical model and the compatibility of this model with the findings of previous studies are reviewed. The relation between the way occupa- tional interests are classified and the structure of the resulting clusters is explored. Finally, the research, theoretical, and counseling implications are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1037/0033-2909.109.2.309
DO - 10.1037/0033-2909.109.2.309
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AN - SCOPUS:0000081773
SN - 0033-2909
VL - 109
SP - 309
EP - 324
JO - Psychological Bulletin
JF - Psychological Bulletin
IS - 2
ER -