The Strong Ring: A Basic Interest Model of Occupational Structure

A classification system and spatial map of occupations were developed using the Basic Interest Scale profiles of 198 occupational incumbent samples (31,010 women; 32,421 men) from the Strong Interest Inventory. Profile shape was found to be similar for incumbents of both genders, allowing for an ana...

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Published in:Journal of counseling psychology 2004-07, Vol.51 (3), p.299-313
Main Authors: Armstrong, Patrick Ian, Smith, Thomas J, Donnay, David A. C, Rounds, James
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Career Choice
Classification
Classification (Cognitive Process)
Cluster Analysis
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Human
Interest Inventories
Interests
Male
Motivation. Job satisfaction. Attitude
Multidimensional Scaling
Occupational Clusters
Occupational Interests
Occupational psychology
Occupations
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Samples
Structure
Vocational Interests
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Summary:A classification system and spatial map of occupations were developed using the Basic Interest Scale profiles of 198 occupational incumbent samples (31,010 women; 32,421 men) from the Strong Interest Inventory. Profile shape was found to be similar for incumbents of both genders, allowing for an analysis of combined-gender samples. Using hierarchical cluster analysis, the authors identified 9 general interest areas subdivided into 19 occupational clusters. Nonmetric multidimensional scaling was used to create a spatial representation, producing a 3-dimensional ringlike structure called the Strong Ring . Dimension labels were identified using property vector fitting of O*NET variables. These dimensions were (a) Persuasion Versus Problem Solving, (b) Structured Versus Dynamic, and (c) Social Service Versus Solitary Work. This new model provides an organizational and interpretive framework for professional, technical, managerial, and skilled occupations.
ISSN:0022-0167
1939-2168
DOI:10.1037/0022-0167.51.3.299