The O-NET content model: strengths and limitations

Michael Handel

Journal for Labour Market Research, 2016, vol. 49, issue 2, 157-176

Abstract: "This paper describes the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a relatively recent database containing measures of occupational characteristics produced by the United States Department of Labor as a replacement for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. O*NET scores cover cognitive, interpersonal, and physical skill requirements, as well as working conditions, and are derived mostly from survey responses of large, representative samples of workers. O*NET's substantive scope and sampling are impressive, but there are also significant gaps and duplication in content. Underlying constructs, item wording, and response options are often vague or overly complex. However, O*NET items have generally sensible correlations with wages, which, along with the richness of the database, ensure O*NET's place among researchers interested in work and labour markets." (Author's abstract, © Springer-Verlag) ((en))

Keywords: USA; Befragung; Berufsbeschreibung; Berufsinformation; Datenbank; Datengewinnung; Qualifikationsanforderungen; Arbeitsbedingungen; Tätigkeitsmerkmale; Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016-02-23
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