Abstract
Presents a procedure for assessing the success of a scale in measuring an underlying construct. This procedure (a) provides a quantitative index of the relation between a scale and its underlying factor, (b) provides guidance in interpreting reliability coefficients, (c) indicates 1 case where the multitrait-multimethod procedure may lead researchers astray, and (d) aids development of scales suggested by clearly articulated theory. The 5 Job Descriptive Index scales were examined with this procedure in Exp I with 1,046 retail employees. Each scale was found to relate highly with a single underlying construct. In contrast, results for the Job Characteristic Inventory scales completed by 851 National Guard members in Exp II are less compelling and suggest that 3 of these scales (task identity, task variety, and dealing with others) may benefit from further refinement. (25 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 268-279 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Psychology |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1982 |
Keywords
- procedure for determination of scale's validity, correlation of Job Descriptive Index vs Job Characteristic Inventory scales with underlying construct, retail employees & National Guard members
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology