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SPANISH COPES

EdITS now has a preliminary Spanish version of the COPES values survey. Initial analysis for the norm database is very encouraging and shows that the scales of the Spanish COPES are valid. The COPES measures values as they relate to the 14 COPSystem Career Clusters. The scales measured are shown in Figure 3 (on the right).

The new norm sample for the Spanish COPES consists of 1,195 participants with a fairly even distribution of males (585) and females (588), and of this group, 22 individuals did not report gender. The students ranged in grade level from 6th to 12th with a median of 9th grade. The results show very similar means and standard deviations to the English version of the COPES and reliabilities for the COPES scales ranged from .49 to .68 with a median of .55. There were no significant gender differences.

Now that this preliminary data has been collected we are collecting new norms for the Spanish COPES. Please see “Research Opportunities” . A new Self-Interpretation Profile and Guide has been developed that is based on the new norm sample to assist individuals in the interpretation of their scores. Like the English version, the Spanish COPES is an useful measure of work environment preferences and can be used for career counseling in schools or business and industry.
Figure 3. Work Values Measured by the COPES.

INVESTIGATIVE vs ACCEPTING: Scorers to the right of this scale value intellectual curiosity and the challenge of solving a complex task. Scorers to the left value clear-cut activities and seeing concrete results.
PRACTICAL vs CAREFREE: Scorers to the right of this scale value showing proper appreciation for one's personal belongings and appreciation of practical and efficient ways of doing things. Scorers to the left value activities where others take care of equipment and keep things in good working order.
INDEPENDENCE vs CONFORMITY: Scorers to the right of this scale value independence from rules, and the freedom to work on their own. Scorers to the left value working under careful supervision where clear directions can be folowed..
LEADERSHIP vs SUPPORTIVE: Scorers to the right value making decisions and directing others. Scorers to the left of this scale value activities in which they can be a good follower and do not need to tell others what to do.
ORDERLINESS vs FLEXIBILITY: Scorers to the right of this scale value orderliness and keeping things neat and in their proper place. Scorers to the left value activities in which they can take things as they come and do not need to keep things orderly and neat.
RECOGNITION vs PRIVACY: Scorers to the right of this scale value becoming well known and famous. Scorers to the left value keeping their activities private.
AESTHETIC vs REALISTIC: Scorers to the right value showing artistic appreciation and emotional sensitivity. Scorers to the left of this scale value activities in which they do not rely on their aesthetic senses or intuition.
SOCIAL vs RESERVED: Scorers to the right value helping others and working with many other people. Scorers to the left value activities in which they spend time on their own projects rather than helping others.


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