Sex differences in vocational attitudes

Abstract

The Lehman vocational attitude quiz was administered to 26,878 boys and girls ranging in age from 8 1/2 to 18 1/2. Differences between boys and girls in occupational interests and attitudes occur and should be considered in vocational guidance courses. Girls tend to prefer occupations described as sedentary, esthetic, personal service, teaching. Boys show more preference for occupations involving travel, movement, physical activity, giving orders or commands. Vocational attitudes of boys change more with age than do those of girls. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)