Constructive thinking inventory: evidence of validity among Iranian managers

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Management Science

Background:

• The Constructive Thinking Inventory (CTI) measures cognitive styles.
• Assessing CTI validity is crucial for its application in diverse populations.
• Previous research has not extensively validated the CTI in Middle Eastern management contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Constructive Thinking Inventory (CTI).
• To determine the validity and incremental validity of the CTI in Iranian managers.
• To assess the CTI's alignment with established psychological constructs.

Main Methods:

• A sample of 159 male Iranian managers participated.
• Participants completed the Constructive Thinking Inventory.
• Psychometric assessments included the Big Five Factors, Depression and Anxiety Scales, and Perceived Stress Scale.

Main Results:

• The study confirmed the overall validity of the Constructive Thinking Inventory.
• The Global Constructive Thinking subscale demonstrated incremental validity.
• These findings support the CTI's theoretical framework in this specific demographic.

Conclusions:

• The Constructive Thinking Inventory is a valid measure for Iranian managers.
• The Global Constructive Thinking subscale provides unique predictive value.
• The CTI's theoretical underpinnings are supported within this managerial sample.