Shukla, Archana. (2009). DEVELOPMENT OF A CAREER MATURITY INVENTORY FOR USE WITH FEMALE COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. Unpublished. ERIC, Education

Objective of the study:

To develop an inventory for the measurement of career maturity of female under-graduate students.

Sample of the study:

The inventory was field tested on a sample of 450 female and 180 male undergraduate students.

Tools Used:

Career Development Inventory and structured Questionnaires

Research Methodology:

Survey Method

Statistical Techniques Used:

Means, SDs, 2X2X3 ANOVAs and inter-correlations were used.

Findings of the study:

The study revealed areas in which knowledge and information are particularly lacking among female undergraduates. Importance of such tests are underscored for timely career guidance and other psychological interventions so that drop outs and under usage of females in gainful employment can be prevented. Also, the present study points towards the initial psychometric worth of the modified CDI.

Keyword(s): Career Mturity Inventory