The original Personal Growth Initiative Scale (PGIS; Robitschek, 1998) was unidimensional, despite theory identifying multiple components (e.g., cognition and behavior) of personal growth initiative (PGI). The present research developed a multidimensional measure of the complex process of PGI, while retaining the brief and psychometrically sound…

This study attempted to replicate Miller's (2007) finding that a bilinear domain-specific model of Asian American acculturation demonstrated superior model fit when compared to unilinear and bilinear domain-generic models. Current confirmatory factor analytic tests of competing acculturation models in a cross-validation sample of 306 participants…

Two studies were conducted to investigate a revised and extended version of the Lesbian and Gay Identity Scale (Mohr & Fassinger, 2000): the 27-item Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Scale (LGBIS). This revision features more inclusive and less stigmatizing language than the previous version and includes 2 new subscales assessing identity…

Perfectionistic concerns (i.e., negative reactions to failures, concerns over others' criticism and expectations, and nagging self-doubts) are a putative risk factor for depressive symptoms. This study proposes and supports the existential model of perfectionism and depressive symptoms (EMPDS), a conceptual model aimed at explaining why…

Enculturation is the degree to which a person adheres to the values and behaviors of an indigenous or ethnic culture. This study was conducted to develop the Enculturation Scale for Filipino Americans (ESFA). Items were generated from a literature review, interviews with 5 Filipino American academic experts, and a survey of 24 cultural informants.…

The authors report the development of the Religious Commitment Inventory--10 (RCI-10), used in 6 studies. Scores on the RCI-10 had strong estimated internal consistency, 3-week and 5-month test-retest reliability, construct validity, and discriminant validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses identified 2 highly correlated factors,…

Fear of being stigmatized is the most cited reason why individuals avoid psychotherapy. Conceptually, this fear should be strongest when individuals consider the reactions of those they interact with. Across 5 samples, the authors developed the Perceptions of Stigmatization by Others for Seeking Help (PSOSH) scale. In Sample 1 (N = 985), the 5…

Focuses on anomalies in the O'Neil (1980) data on the factor structure of the Career Factor Checklist. Charges that critical errors compromise the conclusions regarding CFC valididty, and notes errors in analyses based on CFC scores. (JAC)

Replicated the methodology of an earlier validation study on the Counselor Rating Form-Short Version (CRF-S). Compared the CRF and the CRF-S. Results generally added to the validation of the CRF-S. Differences between the two instruments suggested that they might be measuring slightly different constructs. (BH)

Developed Career Factors Inventory, a multidimensional measure of career indecision containing two information factors (Need for Career Information and Need for Self-Knowledge) and two personal emotional factors (Career Choice Anxiety and Generalized Indecisiveness). Conducted reliability and concurrent validity analyses. (Author/ABL)

Conducted a series of studies (N=627) to develop and validate the Supervisory Styles Inventory (SSI), with parallel versions for supervisors and trainees. Four separate analyses consistently revealed three factors among the perceptions of heterogeneous samples of trainees and experienced supervisors, which suggests that supervisory style is…

Results suggest, first, that the test anxiety scale, both the worry and the emotionality components, is stable over at least a ten week period and, secondly, that this stability is not disrupted by the situational input of variations and examinations stress. (Author)

Critiques six frequently used counselor rating scales: the Counselor Rating Form, the Counselor Rating Form-Short Version, the Barrett-Lenard Relationship Inventory, the Counselor Evaluation Inventory, the Counselor Effectiveness Scale, and the Counselor Effectiveness Rating Scale. Examines validity, reliability, and pragmatic utility of each…

Examines the incremental validity of the General Confidence Themes of the Skills Confidence Inventory as measures of vocational self-efficacy in identifying tenured and satisfied membership in 21 occupational groups. Results replicate earlier findings that self-efficacy and interest form similar structures. Results also demonstrate the explanatory…

Distilled versions of Beck's cognitive and Lewinsohn's behavioral treatments for depression were crossed in a 2 x 2 design that included combined and high-demand control treatments. The obtained pattern of convergent and divergent outcomes indicates considerable construct-valid strength for cognitive therapy applied to a moderately depressed…