Exploratory Factor Analysis of African Self-Consciousness Scale Scores

This study replicates and extends prior studies of the dimensionality, convergent, and external validity of African Self-Consciousness Scale scores with appropriate exploratory factor analysis methods and a large gender balanced sample (N = 348). Viable one- and two-factor solutions were cross-valid...

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Published in:Assessment (Odessa, Fla.) Fla.), 2012-03, Vol.19 (1), p.65-76
Main Authors: Bhagwat, Ranjit, Kelly, Shalonda, Lambert, Michael C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acculturation
Adults
African Americans
African Americans - psychology
Afrocentrism
Brief Symptom Inventory
Culture
Exploratory Factor Analysis
Factor Analysis
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Factor Structure
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Measures (Individuals)
Mental Health
Psychological Characteristics
Psychometrics
Racial Identification
Racial Identity Attitude Scale
Reproducibility of Results
Scores
Self Concept
Statistics, Nonparametric
Stress, Psychological
United States
United States (Midwest)
Validity
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Summary:This study replicates and extends prior studies of the dimensionality, convergent, and external validity of African Self-Consciousness Scale scores with appropriate exploratory factor analysis methods and a large gender balanced sample (N = 348). Viable one- and two-factor solutions were cross-validated. Both first factors overlapped significantly and were labeled “Embracing African Heritage.” The second subscale of the two-factor solution was labeled “Refusal to Deny African Heritage.” Only the structural validity of the first factor of the two-factor solution was fully consistent with prior findings. Partial evidence of convergent validity was found for all factors, and only the second factor of the two-factor solution received external validity support. Implications for usage of the African Self-Consciousness Scale and recommendations for further investigation are discussed.
ISSN:1073-1911
1552-3489
DOI:10.1177/1073191111398314