PROJECT SUMMARY: VOCATIONAL INTERESTS OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS.
Abstract
The Strong Vocational Interest Blank was administered to 1378 computer programmers in business, industry, education and government. Programmers were found to be especially interested in problem- and puzzle-solving activities, including all forms of mathematics as well as mechanical activities. They prefer varied, rather than routine, activities and dislike close personal interactions with people. Their scores on existing occupational scales indicate a combination of applied scientific and administrative interests, but none of the existing scales adequately represents the interests of programmers. A Programmer interest key was developed and found to be highly valid for differentiating between programmers and men in general. Applications of the key in counseling and selection are discussed, and further research needed to complete the study of programmer's vocational interests is outlined. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 15, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0623774
Entities
People
- Dallis K. Perry
- William M. Cannon
Organizations
- System Development Corporation