An exploration of the macrostructural implications of the Holland theory of careers

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The Holland theory of careers (Holland, 1984) rests on an implicit assumption of isomorphism between the relative frequency distributions of occupations and personalities congruent to th'ose occupations. A number of mechanisms are described which theoretically could act to generate a tendency towards isomorphism. Elements of the sociological linkage hypothesis are shown to be germane to the processes by which isomorphism may be generated. The version of the linkage hypothesis (Mortimer and Kumka, 1982) which posits a relationship between the quality of the father/son relationship and intergenerational value transmission is tested using the Holland RIASEC taxonomy.

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