Uncertainties about the new Strong Interest Blanks

Abstract

Many SVIB materials were published in 1969, and the new men's and women's revisions are now largely complete. Because these inventories are such fundamental instruments for vocational counseling, the revisions merit careful examination at this point. Consideration is given to necessary technical information, the Basic Interest Scales, new occupational scale reference groups, scale development and validation, an illustrative scale, and other factors. Because the SVIB's are more complex than ever, and involve uncertainties yet to be resolved, they need to be approached with caution.

Interest patterns of psychologists in nine Western nations.

“…All these changes, and more, are discussed in the new SVIB Handbook (Campbell, 1971). Frank and Kirk (1970) have zealously criticized much of the SVIB's "new look," although they generally agree that interest measurement has firmly established its right to exist and thrive. Campbell (1970), in a rejoinder following the same article, has countered Frank and Kirk, but the defense does not rest.…”

Internal-external control of reinforcement and the Strong Vocational Interest Blank: A comparison study.

“…A comparison study was needed because Zytowski's findings have significant implications for the theoretical exploration of the 482 SVIB and counseling uses for the SVIB, the SVIB has been revised (Form T399), and Zytowski's study had some methodological limitations. Concerning the SVIB revision, Frank and Kirk (1970) in an article reviewing the new SVIB, Form T339, indicated some significant differences in the scoring, scale content, profiles, and psychometric development of the instrument. Because of these extensive changes, the Zytowski findings might not apply to the revised SVIB.…”