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Daniel A. DeCino; Steven R. Chesnut; Phillip L. Waalkes; Reed N. Keen – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2025
Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the Counselor Self-Reflection Inventory (CSRI) from a Transformative Learning Theory framework for counselors, and counselors-in-training to use in clinical and training settings. Method: A sample of 351, mostly female (86.89%), white (85.19%), counselors with MS or MA (88.08%)…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Attitude Measures
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Moore, C. Missy; Foxx, Sejal Parikh – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2021
Using a multiphased and mixed method approach to instrument development, the ISS-C was composed of 16 items extracted into four factors, which demonstrated adequate model fit. The ISS-C scores showed good internal consistency, convergent validity, and temporal stability, while some aspects of discriminant validity remain suboptimal.
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Anxiety, Counselors, Test Validity
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Peterson, Christina Hamme; Peterson, N. Andrew; Powell, Kristen Gilmore – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2017
Cognitive interviewing (CI) is a method to identify sources of confusion in assessment items and to assess validity evidence on the basis of content and response processes. We introduce readers to CI and describe a process for conducting such interviews and analyzing the results. Recommendations for best practice are provided.
Descriptors: Test Items, Test Construction, Interviews, Test Validity
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Kim, Bryan S. K.; Soliz, Alicia; Orellana, Blanca; Alamilla, Saul G. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2009
This article describes the development of the Latino/a Values Scale (35 items, 14 reverse-worded). Evidence of reliability and validity are presented on the basis of three studies. An examination of the factor structure of the items suggests the presence of the following dimensions: cultural pride, simpatia, familismo, and espiritismo. (Contains 4…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Social Values, Measures (Individuals), Reliability
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Lee, Sang Min; Puig, Ana; Pasquarella-Daley, Lauren; Denny, George; Rai, Ann Allen; Dallape, Aprille; Parker, Woodrow Max – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2007
This article describes the revision of the White Racial Consciousness Development Scale (D. Claney & W. M. Parker, 1989). A multistage approach including item generation, item refinement and selection, and evaluation of score validity and reliability was used to test construction and validation. Implications for theory, practice, and future…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Test Construction, Test Items, Scores
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Koch, William R.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1990
Implemented computerized adaptive testing (CAT) to measure students' attitudes toward alcohol. Administered a paper-and-pencil version and a CAT version of an attitudes toward alcohol scale to 113 undergraduates enrolled in health education classes. Findings showed a high correlation between scores from the CAT and the paper-and-pencil versions.…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, College Students, Computer Assisted Testing, Drinking