Development and Validation of the Critical Consciousness Scale

This article details the development and validation of a measure of critical consciousness, defined as the capacity of oppressed or marginalized people to critically analyze their social and political conditions, endorsement of societal equality, and action to change perceived inequities. In Study 1...

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Published in:Youth & society 2017-05, Vol.49 (4), p.461-483
Main Authors: Diemer, Matthew A., Rapa, Luke J., Park, Catalina J., Perry, Justin C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Class consciousness
Confirmatory factor analysis
Consciousness
Disadvantaged
Discriminant analysis
Egalitarianism
Equality
Exploratory factor analysis
Factor Analysis
Factor Structure
High School Students
Inequality
Marginality
Measurement
Measures
Measures (Individuals)
Motivation
Participation
Social Change
Social Justice
Statistical Analysis
Test Construction
Test Validity
Urban Youth
Validity
Youth
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Summary:This article details the development and validation of a measure of critical consciousness, defined as the capacity of oppressed or marginalized people to critically analyze their social and political conditions, endorsement of societal equality, and action to change perceived inequities. In Study 1, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted with a diverse sample of youth, resulting in three internally consistent factors: (a) Critical Reflection: Perceived Inequality, (b) Critical Reflection: Egalitarianism, and (c) Critical Action: Sociopolitical Participation. In Study 2, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was completed with a new sample of youth. Strong model fit estimates in Study 2 confirmed the factor structure of Study 1 and resulted in a final 22-item measure called the “Critical Consciousness Scale” (CCS). The CCS has the potential to unite and advance the fragmented conceptualization and measurement of critical consciousness, the primary motivation for the development of the scale.
ISSN:0044-118X
1552-8499
DOI:10.1177/0044118X14538289