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Psychometric Examination of an Inventory of Self-Efficacy for the Holland Vocational Themes Using Item Response Theory

Brandon M. Turner The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAView further author information
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Nancy E. Betz The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA, [email protected]View further author information
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Michael C. Edwards The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAView further author information
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Fred H. Borgen Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USAView further author information
Pages 188-198 | Published online: 13 Mar 2017

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