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Measurement of ambiguity tolerance
1Department of Speech Communication, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, USA.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|December 1, 1975
Summary
This study introduces the MAT-50, a reliable and valid measure for ambiguity tolerance. Empirical evidence supports its construct validity, making it a valuable tool for psychological research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Ambiguity tolerance is a key psychological construct.
- Existing measures may lack comprehensive validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present definitions for ambiguity tolerance.
- To introduce and validate the Measure of Ambiguity Tolerance (MAT-50).
Main Methods:
- Internal and test-retest reliability of MAT-50 were assessed.
- Content and subjective validity were evaluated.
- Multivariate comparisons with related measures were conducted.
- Four empirical studies examined construct validity.
Main Results:
- MAT-50 demonstrated high internal reliability (r = .88) and test-retest reliability (r = .86).
- Content and subjective analyses indicated adequate content validity.
- Multivariate comparisons provided strong evidence for criteria-related validity.
- Empirical studies supported the construct validity of MAT-50.
Conclusions:
- The MAT-50 is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring ambiguity tolerance.
- The findings support the use of MAT-50 in psychological research and practice.