Abstract

This study was intended to develop and validate the Korean version of the Career Orientation Type Scale(KCOTS). To develop preliminary items, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 employees in a variety of organizations, and 63 items were developed through content analysis. In study 1, data were obtained from 218 employees using these items. The results of exploratory factor analyses showed that the nine-factor model fit the data well. Most of these factors were similar to those found in the Schein(1978)`s Career Anchor scale except the religion orientation. In study 2, data were obtained from 212 employees. The result of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the eleven-factor model had a better fit to the data than the nine-factor model. Also these factors were significantly related to various criteria such as career planning, career commitment, self-rated performance, etc, supporting criterion-related validity of the scale. Finally, the limitations and implications of this study and the directions for future study were discussed.