Psychological needs related to vocational personality types

Psychological needs of 6 vocational personality types were studied by means of analysis of variance using the Adjective Check List (ACL) and the SVIB. For each personality type 75 male clients of a university counseling service were selected in equal groups of SVIB A's, B's, and C's. Results show (1) at least 5 needs significantly related to each personality type, except social, and (2) dominance, affiliation, and heterosexuality being most frequently related to the personality types. Results are interpreted as supporting some current vocational stereotypes and demonstrating the importance of psychological needs to vocational personality types. (20 ref.)