The predictive validity of a computer-assisted career decision-making system: A six-year follow-up Export

@article{citeulike:416936, abstract = {The present study tested the predictive validity of Making Better Career Decisions (MBCD), a computer-assisted career decision-making system. Seventy clients who had used MBCD six years earlier were interviewed by telephone about their present field of study or occupation and the degree of their satisfaction with their occupational choice. The participants were divided into two groups: one consisted of clients whose chosen occupation was on the list of occupations recommended by MBCD, whereas the other consisted of clients whose chosen occupation was not on the recommended list. In the first group, 84\% were highly satisfied with their occupational choice and 16\% were satisfied to a moderate extent. Among those whose chosen occupation was not on the recommended list, only 38\% were highly satisfied with their chosen occupation, 44\% were satisfied to a moderate extent, and 18\% were dissatisfied with their choice. These findings support the predictive validity of MBCD. Implications for counseling and computer-assisted career guidance systems are discussed.}, author = {Gati, Itamar and Gadassi, Reuma and Shemesh, Naama}, citeulike-article-id = {416936}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2005.08.002}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WMN-4H8MP23-1/2/a2b4a5a1878381baba0b2e4152189b28}, comment = {Abstract The present study tested the predictive validity of Making Better Career Decisions (MBCD), a computer-assisted career decision-making system. Seventy clients who had used MBCD six years earlier were interviewed by telephone about their present field of study or occupation and the degree of their satisfaction with their occupational choice. The participants were divided into two groups: one consisted of clients whose chosen occupation was on the list of occupations recommended by MBCD, whereas the other consisted of clients whose chosen occupation was not on the recommended list. In the first group, 84\% were highly satisfied with their occupational choice and 16\% were satisfied to a moderate extent. Among those whose chosen occupation was not on the recommended list, only 38\% were highly satisfied with their chosen occupation, 44\% were satisfied to a moderate extent, and 18\% were dissatisfied with their choice. These findings support the predictive validity of MBCD. Implications for counseling and computer-assisted career guidance systems are discussed. Keywords: Career decision making; Making Better Career Decisions; Computer-assisted career guidance systems; Predictive validity; Longitudinal studies; Occupational choice; Occupational choice satisfaction; Career counseling }, doi = {10.1016/j.jvb.2005.08.002}, journal = {Journal of Vocational Behavior}, keywords = {benefits, ict, predictive}, posted-at = {2005-12-01 07:09:04}, priority = {2}, title = {The predictive validity of a computer-assisted career decision-making system: A six-year follow-up}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2005.08.002}, volume = {In Press, Corrected Proof} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:416936 L3 - citeulike-article-id:416936 N2 - The present study tested the predictive validity of Making Better Career Decisions (MBCD), a computer-assisted career decision-making system. Seventy clients who had used MBCD six years earlier were interviewed by telephone about their present field of study or occupation and the degree of their satisfaction with their occupational choice. The participants were divided into two groups: one consisted of clients whose chosen occupation was on the list of occupations recommended by MBCD, whereas the other consisted of clients whose chosen occupation was not on the recommended list. In the first group, 84% were highly satisfied with their occupational choice and 16% were satisfied to a moderate extent. Among those whose chosen occupation was not on the recommended list, only 38% were highly satisfied with their chosen occupation, 44% were satisfied to a moderate extent, and 18% were dissatisfied with their choice. These findings support the predictive validity of MBCD. Implications for counseling and computer-assisted career guidance systems are discussed. JF - Journal of Vocational Behavior TI - The predictive validity of a computer-assisted career decision-making system: A six-year follow-up VL - In Press, Corrected Proof KW - benefits KW - ict KW - predictive N1 - Abstract The present study tested the predictive validity of Making Better Career Decisions (MBCD), a computer-assisted career decision-making system. Seventy clients who had used MBCD six years earlier were interviewed by telephone about their present field of study or occupation and the degree of their satisfaction with their occupational choice. The participants were divided into two groups: one consisted of clients whose chosen occupation was on the list of occupations recommended by MBCD, whereas the other consisted of clients whose chosen occupation was not on the recommended list. In the first group, 84% were highly satisfied with their occupational choice and 16% were satisfied to a moderate extent. Among those whose chosen occupation was not on the recommended list, only 38% were highly satisfied with their chosen occupation, 44% were satisfied to a moderate extent, and 18% were dissatisfied with their choice. These findings support the predictive validity of MBCD. Implications for counseling and computer-assisted career guidance systems are discussed. Keywords: Career decision making; Making Better Career Decisions; Computer-assisted career guidance systems; Predictive validity; Longitudinal studies; Occupational choice; Occupational choice satisfaction; Career counseling AU - Gati, Itamar AU - Gadassi, Reuma AU - Shemesh, Naama UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2005.08.002 ER -