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A Psychometric Investigation of the Academic Motivation Scale Using a United States Sample.
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Cokley, Kevin O.; Bernard, Naijean; Cunningham, Dana; Motoike, Janice – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2001
Examines the factor structure of the Academic Motivation Scale with a United States student population. There was some support for a 7-factor structure. Evidence of construct validity examining the relationship with academic self concept and academic achievement is mixed. Discusses ethnic and gender differences in motivation. (Contains 37…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Construct Validity, Factor Structure, Learning Motivation
Testing the Construct Validity of Scores on the Multidimensional Inventory of Black Identity.
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Cokley, Kevin O.; Helm, Katherine – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2001
Tests the validity of scores on the Multidimensional Inventory of Black Identity (MIBI) using confirmatory factor analysis and correlations. Results show partial support for construct validity. An item analysis was performed to identify problematic items. Discusses implications for racial identity research. (Contains 54 references and 2 tables.)…
Descriptors: Blacks, Construct Validity, Factor Analysis, Racial Identification
A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Mathematics Anxiety Scale for Children.
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Beasley, T. Mark; Long, Jeffrey D.; Natali, Michele – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2001
Confirmatory factor analyses suggested that the Mathematics Anxiety Scale for Children measures an internally consistent, unidimensional construct. Construct validity (i.e., correlations with state anxiety, trait anxiety, and quantitative ability) was demonstrated. Discusses the importance of accurately assessing mathematics anxiety at the…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Children, Construct Validity, Counseling
Psychosocial Correlates of Internalized Homophobia in Lesbians.
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Szymanski, Dawn M.; Chung, Y. Barry; Balsam, Kimberly F. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2001
Investigates the relationship between lesbian internalized homophobia and various psychosocial variables in a national sample of 157 women. Discusses development of the Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale and provides evidence in support of its reliability and construct validity. Highlights the importance of addressing internalized homophobia…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Construct Validity, Counseling, Evaluation Methods
Factor Structure and Short Form of the Miville-Guzman Universality-Diversity Scale.
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Fuertes, Jairo N.; Miville, Marie L.; Mohr, Jonathan J.; Sedlacek, William E.; Gretchen, Denise – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2000
Examines the factor structure of the Miville-Guzman Universality-Diversity Scale (M-GUDS) and presents a short form of the scale (M-GUDS-S). Findings suggest that the M-GUDS-S measures Universal-Diverse Orientation as a multidimensional construct with three distinct domains: behavioral, emotional, and cognitive. (Contains 21 references and 3…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Cultural Pluralism, Factor Structure, Measures (Individuals)
The Online and Face-to-Face Counseling Attitudes Scales: A Validation Study
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Rochlen, Aaron B.; Beretvas, S. Natasha; Zack, Jason S. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2004
This article reports on the development of measures of attitudes toward online and face-to-face counseling. Overall, participants expressed more favorable evaluations of face-to-face counseling than of online counseling. Significant correlations were found between online and face-to-face counseling with traditional help-seeking attitudes, comfort…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Client Characteristics, Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2).
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Austin, James T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Describes the development of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Details revisions in the MMPI and then evaluates positive and negative features of these revisions in the light of construct validity and professional practice. Argues that many suggested refinements to the instrument are being actively investigated by its…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Diagnostic Tests, Measures (Individuals), Personality Assessment