John Lewis Holland | |
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| Born | October 21, 1919 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2008 (aged 89) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | Ph.D. Psychology, University of Minnesota (1952) B.A. Psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha (1942) Omaha Central High School (1938) |
| Occupation(s) | Psychologist, Researcher |
| Employer | Johns Hopkins University (1969–1980) |
| Known for | The Holland Codes (Creator) |
| Notable work | Making Vocational Choices: A Theory of Careers The Self Directed Search The Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes |
John Lewis Holland[1] (October 21, 1919 – November 27, 2008) was an American psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University.[2] He was the creator of the career development model, Holland Occupational Themes, commonly known as the Holland Codes.