Harry J. Parker

VOCATIONAL REHABILITANTS' PERSONALITY AND WORK ADJUSTMENT: A TEST OF HOLLAND'S THEORY OF VOCATIONAL CHOICE

This study tested 3 hypotheses derived from Hollands theory of vocational choice: relations between levels of Hollands hypothesized personality dimensions for person-environment interactions (congruency, consistency, and homogeneity) and two work adjustment variables (satisfaction and satisfactoriness) from the Minnesota Studies in Vocational Rehabilitation. 124 male Ss and 76 female Ss, classified as having psychological or physical disabilities, were administered the Holland Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) and the short-form Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). Their employers completed the short-form Minnesota Satisfactoriness Scale (MSS). Levels of congruency, consistency, and homogeneity derived from the VPI were hypothesized to be related to levels of the MSQ and MSS scores. No over-all confirmation was found for the hypotheses; however, some encouragement for further exploration of the efficacy of Hollands personality dimensions was indicated. Significant relationships, involving the answers to questionnaire items of the responders to requests for participation in the study, are reported and discussed.

Parent-child relations: a child's acceptance by others, of others, and of self.

A phenomenal approach was employed to assess childrens attitudes of acceptance by other family members, acceptance of other family members, and acceptance of self. The sample consisted of 81 Caucasian males, 6 1/2 through 12 years of age; 35 were classified as normal, 35 as learning disordered, and 11 as emotionally disturbed. Childrens attitudes of acceptance by and of other family members were measured by the Family Relations Test. Childrens acceptance of self was measured by the Sense of Personal Worth Scale, California Test of Personality. Findings revealed significant differences in the emotionally disturbed and learning-disordered samples in certain attitude areas. Significant correlations were discovered in certain relationships examined within samples.

Delegation of tasks in radiology to allied health personnel. Reaction of radiologists

Abstract Two hundred sixty-two radiologists in 5 states were asked their feelings about delegating 26 radiologic tasks to nonphysician personnel, and if such personnel were now performing such tasks. Delegation of tasks classified as injection of contrast materials received 25% approval; fluoroscopy 40%; and interpretive 25%. For all tasks, delegation was disapproved by 60%; approved by 30%; and 10% were undecided. A significant majority of tasks were not now performed by nonphysician personnel. Practice setting, time allocation, city size, hospital size, and age revealed significant associations with degrees of approval to various tasks.