Van Wyk, ReneBoshoff, A.B.Owen, J.H.2009-11-092009-11-091999Van Wyk, R, Boshoff, AB & Owen, JH 1999, 'Construct validity of psychometric instruments developed in the United States, when applied to professional people in South Africa', South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, SS, no. 1, pp. 1-72. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_ecoman.html]1015-8812http://hdl.handle.net/2263/11747Reports on part of a joint research programme, conducted to examine the values, motives and work experiences of highly educated individuals in professional occupations. Illustrates with tables.enFaculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of PretoriaBehaviourCareer orientationEntrepreneurial skillsJenkins Activity Survey ScalesJob involvementMotivesProfessional occupationsPsychometric instrumentsSelf-conceptWork experienceProfessional employees -- South Africa -- AttitudesCompetitionVocational qualificationsJob satisfaction -- South AfricaPsychometrics -- Data processing -- ValidityValuesConstruct validity of psychometric instruments developed in the United States, when applied to professional people in South AfricaArticle