"Holland's (1985) hexagonal model is the most widely used system for vocational counseling in the world. But its use transcends vocational counseling. In previous PT posts, I have described how Holland's model can be used to understand personality type theories in general, different ways of serving other people, gender norming on personality tests, and core values that underlie life goals. After describing the Holland hexagon, I will then explain how the hexagon can be used to understand the psychology of journalism."
"Holland's model identifies six personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. The types are often abbreviated with the first letter of each type name, and the model as a whole is sometimes called the RIASEC model. Each type represents a cluster of interrelated values, skills, and traits that incline people toward certain careers and away from others. For example, Realistic types are practical, mechanically skilled, and prefer working with things over people."
Journalists' personal views lean left relative to the general American public. A widely used hexagonal RIASEC model defines six personality-vocational types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. Individuals are mixtures of these types, typically summarized by three-letter codes from vocational inventories such as the O*NET Interest Profiler. Investigative traits emphasize fact-seeking and analysis, Artistic traits emphasize creativity and narrative framing, and Social traits emphasize helping and public service. Selection into journalism favors Investigative, Artistic, and Social combinations, and occupational culture amplifies those inclinations, producing a workforce whose political outlooks differ from the broader population.
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