Analysis

Donald Super’s Work Values Inventory was developed by Donald Super, a pioneer in career psychology, and is used to assess individuals’ professional values and preferences.

Objective

The primary goal of the Work Values Inventory is to help individuals identify and understand the values they consider important in their professional lives, influencing career choices and job satisfaction.

Calibration

The inventory includes statements related to job security, autonomy, achievement, and creativity. Participants typically respond using a Likert scale.

References

Super, D. E. (1970). Work Values Inventory. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Super, D. E., & Sverko, B. (1995). Life Roles, Values, and Careers: International Findings of the Work Importance Study. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Brown, D. (2002). Career Choice and Development (4th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Zytowski, D. G. (1970). The Concept of Work Values. Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 18(3), 176-186.