Relationship Between Holland's Typology and Cognitive Styles
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Psychology
- Vol. 23 (1-6) , 449-459
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207598808247778
Abstract
This paper combines the results of two studies across different cultures which included an investigation into the relationship between field‐dependence‐independence and vocational orientations within the framework of Holland's theory of career choice and Witkin's theory of psychological differentiation. The samples included 179 Canadian senior high school students and 376 Pakistani college and university students. Both samples were administered Self‐Directed Search and Group Embedded Figures Test. The results indicated a significant relationship between cognitive styles and vocational orientations. It was evident from the findings of these two studies that the theories of Holland and Witkin dove‐tail nicely with each other.Keywords
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