Vocational interests are an important factor in the decision to become a teacher. Based on Holland's (1997) RIASEC model and large-scale data, the current study examines how far pre-service teachers (n~=~2977) show different vocational interests in comparison to students not aspiring the teacher profession (n~=~4766). Furthermore, it is investigated whether pre-service teachers in STEM and non-STEM fields differ regarding favorable interest constructs (e.g., person-environment fit). Pre-service teachers show higher Social and Enterprising interests than non-teaching students while within teacher education, especially males in STEM fields show unfavorable interest profiles. Conclusions are drawn regarding suitable support offers.    «

Vocational interests are an important factor in the decision to become a teacher. Based on Holland's (1997) RIASEC model and large-scale data, the current study examines how far pre-service teachers (n~=~2977) show different vocational interests in comparison to students not aspiring the teacher profession (n~=~4766). Furthermore, it is investigated whether pre-service teachers in STEM and non-STEM fields differ regarding favorable interest constructs (e.g., person-environment fit). Pre-service...    »