Development of A Constuctive Thinking Scale for Pupils
- VernacularTitle:小学生建设性思考量表的初步编制
- Author:
Junsheng LIU
;
Ying ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Psychometrics;
Constructive thinking;
Pupils;
Reliability;
Validity;
Exploratory factor analysis(EFA)
- From:Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology
2006;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To develop a Constructive Thinking Scale for Chinese pupils. Methods: Data were collected from a sample of 302 primary school pupils tested with the Constructive Thinking Scale. Results: ①Item analysis showed that the Constructive Thinking Scale had satisfactory item discrimination; ②The Constructive Thinking Scale had a satisfactory reliability with a 0.83 test-retest reliability, and the Cronbach’s ? was 0.88; ③The result of EFA had five factors, and the range of factor loading was between 0.36 and 0.75. The final revised questionnaire included 23 items, which could explain 53.13% of the total variances. The scale had an ideal criterion validity. Conclusion: The Constructive Thinking Scale for pupils has ideal reliability and validity, and can be used in assessing Chinese pupils’ constructive thinking .
