| Abstract: | The Interpersonal Orientation Scale (IOS) was developed from a theory of interpersonal relationships proposed by Erb and Hooker (in press). The IOS measures general posture toward interpersonal interactions on an altruistic-manipulative axis and assesses preference levels for 5 categories of manipulative techniques. The completed instrument was administered to selected groups of school administrators, teachers, and counselors. All sub-scales except one showed significant differences among the comparison groups. Counselors were most altruistic, then teachers, then administrators. Administrators and teachers indicated higher levels of preference for all manipulative techniques than did counselors. Significant sex differences were noted for teachers on three of the subscales while none were noted for counselors. |
