Sex and occupational choice

Compared the omnibus personality inventory score patterns of 275 males and 248 females graduating in majors classified into the 5 occupational categories of J. Holland (see pa, vol. 40:12652) in a 5 * 2 multivariate analysis of variance design. Although significant differences were found by sex and occupational category, it was the significant interaction effect which supported the conclusion that separate theories of occupational choice for males and females are required if the theories are to be based on personality constructs. (23 ref.)