The Predictive Validity of Vocational Interests for Life Outcomes Across Adulthood

Overview of attention for article published in Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, June 2026

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Career Interests Predict Life Outcomes into Adulthood

World Today News, 23 Jun 2026

Vocational Interests Predict Work, Relationship, and Community Outcomes Into Adulthood, Study Finds Over 8,000 adults tracked…

Career interests predict life outcomes into adulthood

Futurity, 23 Jun 2026

New research challenges the assumption that vocational interests are only relevant for early career decision-making; rather…

Study finds vocational interests predict life outcomes, even for adults

Phys.org, 17 Jun 2026

Career interest tests can be very helpful for teenagers and young adults deciding which career to pursue.

Study shows how career interests translate into major life choices across decades

The Medical News, 17 Jun 2026

Career interest tests can be very helpful for teenagers and young adults deciding which careers to pursue.

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