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P-E Fit
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Person-environment (P-E) fit refers to a body of career-related theories that suggest people and jobs can be matched to one another. P-E fit career theories are also known as "differentialist" career theories.
John Holland's (1985; in Holland, 1996) theory of congruence is arguably the leading P-E fit theory. Holland proposed a typology consisting of six facets that could be used to describe individuals as well as career environments. He believed that individuals would do well if they could be matched to environments with typologies similar to their own (Holland, 1996). Holland's facets, represented by the acronym 'RIASEC' are:
References Holland, J.L. (1996). Exploring careers with a typology. What we have learned and some new directions. American Psychologist, 51, 397-406. Holland, J.L. (1985). Making vocational choices: A theory of vocational personalities and work environments. Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources. Read a practice exam essay in response to:
"With reference to relevant research, compare and contrast person-environment theories and developmental theories."' Exam essay practice answer |
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