An investigation of the construct validity of three recently developed personality instruments: An application of confirmatory multimethod factor analysis
Australian Journal of PsychologyPublished 1 December 1981
David Watkins, John Hattie
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Abstract
The advantages of using confirmatory factor analysis in the analysis of multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) matrices are discussed. This method is then applied to investigate the convergent and discriminant validity of three Australian developed personality instruments - two measures of self-esteem (Watkins, 1978) and the New England Personality Questionnaire (Fitzgerald & Cole, 1976). Examination of a MTMM matrix based on the responses of 275 university students generally supported the construct validity of these instruments.
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