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<p>The professional interest scale is a critical tool for assessing students’ interest in making wise choices when presented with a range of possibilities for academic studies and future professional development. However, there is a dearth of internally organized measurement methods for evaluating the types of interests of high school students. This study aimed to construct an independent professional interest scale in the context of the New College Entrance Exam in China. We conducted two tests. In the initial test, a sample of 604 randomly selected high school students was used for item and exploratory factor analyses; 1,400 students participated in the formal test for confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity, and internal consistency reliability. The items were based on Holland’s vocational interest theory and their reasonableness was determined through expert reviews and panel discussions. Consequently, 10 dimensions were derived, and their reliability and validity were supported. This has significant implications to understand the career interests and aspirations of students, highlighting the factors that influence their preferences in the professional realm.</p>

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Preliminary development of a professional interest scale for high school students

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    2025年1月27日

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  • Tong Hao,
  • Jingwen Li,
  • Zhihai Qiu,
  • Yu Zhou,
  • Ying Guo,
  • Dandan Li,
  • Chunyan Zhu,
  • Kai Wang

摘要

The professional interest scale is a critical tool for assessing students’ interest in making wise choices when presented with a range of possibilities for academic studies and future professional development. However, there is a dearth of internally organized measurement methods for evaluating the types of interests of high school students. This study aimed to construct an independent professional interest scale in the context of the New College Entrance Exam in China. We conducted two tests. In the initial test, a sample of 604 randomly selected high school students was used for item and exploratory factor analyses; 1,400 students participated in the formal test for confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity, and internal consistency reliability. The items were based on Holland’s vocational interest theory and their reasonableness was determined through expert reviews and panel discussions. Consequently, 10 dimensions were derived, and their reliability and validity were supported. This has significant implications to understand the career interests and aspirations of students, highlighting the factors that influence their preferences in the professional realm.