Long-term validity of the Strong Interest Test in two subcultures

Abstract

A fourteen-year follow-up was made of the Strong VIB for 61 male Ss. The following conclusions may be drawn: "1. The Strong has at least the validity claimed for it as a measure of interests. 2. Its most rigorous validation criterion will be the prediction of actual behavior, but even that criterion is met at least 1 time in 2. 3. We may regard as critical for understanding the use of the test Strong's proposed 'future calculations as to how much other factors, such as family pressures, etc. affect a man's occupational career." 27 references. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)