Investigates the factoral validity of the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI) in a sample of 250 adolescent offenders. Results revealed a two-factor structure for the seven clinical scales. Findings suggest that the MACI may provide important information that psychologists find useful in the formulation of treatment plans as well as…

Results are reported from a study which explored which play behaviors are characteristic of the field dependent and field independent cognitive styles. Social factors underlying cognitive style and play are identified. Subjects were 300 3- to 5-year-old children. Implications for teachers and researchers are discussed. (IAH)

Surveys most important intellectual abilities for physics students. Found four factors: visualization; mathematics; logic; and problem solving. Explores the variations between respondent classification (researcher, teacher) and student goal (physicist, scientifically aware layman) on the ratings. (Author/YP)

A response to comments on internal correlation for statistical analysis, as proposed by the present authors (1989), is provided. Focus is on issues raised by W. W. Rozeboom (1989). Comments by J. H. Schuenemeyer (1989) and R. Bargmann (1989) are briefly considered. (TJH)

In restricted factor analysis, each element of the matrices of factor loadings and correlations and unique variances and covariances can be constrained. It is argued that the practice of constraining some parameters at zero is not psychologically meaningful. Alternative procedures are presented and illustrated. (TJH)

The structural validity of the Index of Organizational Reactions (IOR)--an eight-factor job satisfaction scale--was investigated via confirmatory factor analysis. Results of first- and second-order factor analyses of data concerning a stratified random sample of 445 employees of a large financial institution are reported. (TJH)

A survey of 123 rehabilitation counseling students' perceptions of supervisory style and supervisor behaviors during practicum was conducted. Using the Supervisory Style Inventory and the Supervisory Questionnaire-Revised, confirmatory factor analysis did not support the original factor structure of either scale and no consistent relationship…

From 105 samples of 300 observations each and 87 samples with 3,000 observations each, constrained factor analyses of 96 normally distributed variables in a three-stage hierarchical structure were computed by maximum likelihood and unweighted least squares (ULS). ULS took less time and computer resources and led to better estimates. (SLD)

The joint factor structure of the Differential Abilities Scale (DAS) and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) was investigated with 115 normal children (ages 8-15). Analysis supported the DAS structure and the WISC-III four-factor reinterpretation of the WISC-R. (Author/DB)

Performs factor analysis of editorial criteria reported in earlier studies of cognitive editing of arguments. Finds and discusses three main categories: effectiveness, person-centered issues, and discourse competence. Conceives of these dimensions and criteria as interactional objectives, representing the multiple goals people have during…

Principal components extraction with orthogonal and oblique rotations tested the construct validity of the Personal Profile System (PPS) using data from 1,045 senior noncommissioned Air Force officers. Four factors accounted for 85 percent of the total variance, but the results do not completely justify publisher claims for the PPS. (SLD)

Explores humor from a functional perspective. Finds three primary functions: positive affect, expressiveness, and negative affect. Finds positive relationships between positive affect humor and interpersonal competence. Supports the validity of the Uses of Humor Index. (SR)

Two forms of Holland's Hexagon Model (circular order and circumplex structure) are proposed and evaluated to demonstrate a randomization test of hypothesized order relations and confirmatory factor analysis. The models and methods are illustrated with correlation matrices based on the Unisex Edition of the ACT Interest Inventory. (Author/SK)

A reanalysis of the intercorrelation matrix from a principal components analysis of the Life Styles Inventory was conducted using a Canadian sample. Using nonmetric multidimensional scaling, analyses show an almost perfect circumplex pattern. Results illustrate the inadequacy of factor analytic procedures for the analysis and representation of a…

Designed a conceptual model to better understand the retention decision of nontraditional students, and examined the model empirically to understand the underlying factors that constitute retention decisions. Results revealed that, for nontraditional students, the reality of time constraints and academic rigor when compared with the expectations…