Discrepancy score validity in self- and ideal self-concept measurement

Conducted factor analyses of semantic differentials completed by 445 male and female undergraduates to ascertain whether the factor composition of self-concept and ideal self-concept was sufficiently similar to justify computing the distance between these scores as a measure of congruence. The analy...

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Published in:Journal of counseling psychology 1974-03, Vol.21 (2), p.156-158
Main Authors: Judd, Larry R, Smith, Carolyn B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Human
Personality Measures
Self-Concept
Statistical Validity
Test Scores
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Summary:Conducted factor analyses of semantic differentials completed by 445 male and female undergraduates to ascertain whether the factor composition of self-concept and ideal self-concept was sufficiently similar to justify computing the distance between these scores as a measure of congruence. The analyses produced 2 factors of self-concept and 3 factors of ideal self-concept; the factors in self-concept and in ideal self-concept differed in scale composition. Results raise serious questions about the appropriateness of computing the difference between measures of self-concept and ideal self-concept on a given factor of either concept unless analyses of both concepts indicate compatible factor structure.
ISSN:0022-0167
1939-2168
DOI:10.1037/h0036221