Gender Differences in Relationships Between Personality and Career Attribute Priority

Abstract

The relationship between personality and vocational choice have long been established. More recently, researchers have observed gender differences in some basic constructs of vocational attributes. In this study, we investigate the relationships between scores on a personality assessment instrument and relative priority ascribed to various career attributes in 790 subjects. Multivariate analysis confirmed significant relationships between personality factors and career attribute priority. Subsequent analysis performed on gender-based sample partitions showed notable distinctions in the specific relationships. The emerging personality-directed motivation traits and their gender distinctions may aid career counselors when advising clients regarding personality-based career decisions.