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Holland's Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work Environments
Holland's Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work Environments
Basic Assumptions
Most people are one of 6 personality types (stereotypes)
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There are 6 basic types of work environments šØāš§ šØāš¬ šØāšØ šØāš¤ šØāš» šØāš
People of the same personality type working together in a job create a working environment that fits their type. š» š¼ šØ šÆ
People who choose to work in an environment which suits their personality types are more likely to be successful and satisfied. š šš
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ARTISTICš©āšØ
Writer
Graphic designer
Fashion desgner
Public relations
REALISTIC šØāš§
Mechanical Engineer
Landscape gardener
Sound Technician
Cook
INVESTIGATIVEš©āš¬
Biologist
Surgeon
Veterinarian
Pilot
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SOCIAL š©āš¤
Teacher
Counsellor
Librarian
Speech Therapist
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ENTERPRISING šØāš»
Salesperson
Lawyer
Newscaster
Lobbyist
CONVENTIONAL šØāš
Accountant
Fire Inspector
Data manager
Proofreader
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The
Key
Constructs
Differentiation š
most people have one, two or three dominant types but some don't
Consistency š
Some types are more similar than others, as represented by the
distance on the typology diagram (left)
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Identity š
The clarity of individuals of their goals, interests and talents. For the environments, it refers to the degree to whcih a workplace has clarity, stability and integration of goals, tasks and rewards.
NOTE : It is always a combination of types : up to 3 dominant types (primary & secondary interests) šØāš š©āāļø šØāāļø
š© Interests Change as People become Exposed to a Range of Environments.
š» Role of Counsellor : To spot common themes that suggest a tendency for certain type.
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Critique
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CONS
Early research literature based, later - small sample
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Differentiation
Clients' preferences not clearly differentiated
It is counsellor's role to help differentiate clients' experiences & desires - ascertain satisfaction
Congruence
Counsellor & client styles often incongruent
Most counsellors = social, may not "respect" what clients do
Other Factors
Client's education, ability, location, responsibilities
Holland's theory does not provide all-purpose conceptualisation system