Edward Kellog Strong Jr.

Edward Kellog Strong Jr.
BornAugust 18, 1884
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 4, 1963
Menlo Park, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of California (B.S; M S.)
Columbia University (Ph D.)
Occupation(s)Psychologist, academic, scholar
TitleDr

Edward Kellog Strong Jr. (August 18, 1884 – December 4, 1963) was a professor of Applied Psychology at Stanford University, who specialized in organizational psychology and career theory and development.[1] Edward Strong's contributions to the field of vocational counseling and research are still evident today. He is most well known for the Strong Interest Inventory, an inventory which matches an individual with a career based on their interests and perceived abilities.[2] He also published several books related to vocational interests and guidance, including Vocational Interests of Men and Women.[3]

  1. ^ Darley, J. G. (1964). Edward Kellogg Strong Jr., 1884-1963. Journal of Applied Psychology, 48(2), 73-74.
  2. ^ Most, R. (1992). Edward K. Strong: A thoroughly applied psychologist. Bowling Green, Ohio, US: APA Division 14, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP).
  3. ^ Strong, E.K. Jr. (1943). Vocational interests of men and women. Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University Press.