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Sociotropy and autonomy: preliminary evidence for construct validity using TAT narratives.

P Kwon1, D G Campbell, M G Williams

  • 1Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman 99164-4820, USA. kwonp@wsu.edu

Journal of Personality Assessment
|September 20, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study validated the Personal Style Inventory (PSI) using Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) narratives. Sociotropy and autonomy scales showed construct validity, with nuances for gender and specific subscales.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Assessment

Background:

  • Sociotropy and autonomy are key personality constructs.
  • The Personal Style Inventory (PSI) is a questionnaire used to measure these traits.
  • Validating psychological measures is crucial for reliable research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the construct validity of the revised Personal Style Inventory (PSI).
  • To assess sociotropy and autonomy using non-questionnaire methods.
  • To examine gender differences in the validity of these measures.

Main Methods:

  • Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) stories were collected from participants.
  • TAT narratives were coded for need for Achievement and need for Affiliation.
  • These TAT-derived scores were correlated with PSI sociotropy and autonomy scales.

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Main Results:

  • The construct validity of sociotropy and autonomy, and most subscales, was supported.
  • The Perfectionism/Self-Criticism subscale of autonomy lacked construct validity support.
  • Sociotropy's construct validity appeared stronger in women than in men.

Conclusions:

  • Non-questionnaire measures support the validity of the PSI for assessing sociotropy and autonomy.
  • Findings highlight the importance of considering gender in personality assessment.
  • The study confirms the utility of the PSI while identifying areas for further investigation.