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Direct linkConner, Bradley T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2022
The measurement of sensation seeking has been mired in controversy since Zukerman defined it. The sensation seeking personality trait (SSPT) eliminates many of the psychometric issues found in previous scales and may allow researchers to better understand the role of sensation seeking in the engagement in health risk behaviors.
Descriptors: Sensory Experience, Stimulation, Personality Traits, Measures (Individuals)
Costa, Sebastiano; Ingoglia, Sonia; Inguglia, Cristiano; Liga, Francesca; Lo Coco, Alida; Larcan, Rosalba – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2018
The purpose of this multistudy report was to adapt the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS) to the Italian context. Two studies were conducted. In Study 1, we investigated the dimensionality, reliability, and convergent and discriminant validity of the instrument in a sample of 544 participants (males = 41%) from 16…
Descriptors: Psychological Needs, Psychometrics, Need Gratification, Gender Differences
del Carmen Domínguez Espinosa, Alejandra; van de Vijver, Fons J. R. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2014
We describe an Indigenous Social Desirability Scale for Mexico developed using a mixed-methods approach. Scores on the scale with two dimensions show adequate reliability and validity.
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Mixed Methods Research, Test Validity, Test Reliability
Peer reviewedRobitschek, Christine – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1998
The Personal Growth Initiative Scale (PGIS) assesses intentionality in personal growth. Three studies were undertaken to (1) investigate the PGI construct; (2) describe the development and factor structure of the PGIS; and (3) test the internal consistency, temporal stability, and convergent and discriminant validity of scores on the PGIS. (EMK)
Descriptors: College Students, Counseling, Individual Development, Self Efficacy
