To extend Holland's (1997) theoretical proposition regarding inconsistency in vocational personality patterns, this study examined how individuals conceptualize the origin, experience, development, and career implications of their incongruent interests. A semistructured interview was conducted with 10 participants who displayed an inconsistent vocational personality pattern. Cross‐case analysis (Stake, 2006) yielded 17 themes organized into five conceptual clusters. In terms of family of origin, inconsistent personality patterns occurred more frequently among oldest or only children with incongruent or inconsistent parents who provided weak guiding lines. From an interpersonal perspective, participants described themselves as outsiders who were shy, isolated, and unpopular. From an intrapersonal perspective, they may feel odd, inferior, and different and may seek comfort by either withdrawing into media or placing themselves in a safe space. The results provide a basis for formulating three hypotheses for future empirical research with large and diverse samples.

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职业人格不一致：共性和特征的多案例研究

为了扩展Holland（1997）关于职业人格模式不一致的理论命题，本研究考察了个人如何概念化他们不一致利益的起源，经历，发展和职业影响。对10位参与者进行了半结构化访谈，他们表现出不一致的职业性格模式。跨案例分析（Stake，2006）得出了17个主题，分为五个概念组。就原籍家庭而言，在父母指导不一致或不一致的大龄或独生子女中，性格不一致的情况更为常见。从人际关系的角度来看，参与者将自己描述为害羞，孤立和不受欢迎的局外人。从人际交往的角度来看，他们可能会觉得奇怪，自卑，可能会有所不同，可能会撤回媒体或将自己放在安全的空间中以寻求安慰。研究结果为根据大量不同样本为未来的实证研究提出三个假设提供了基础。