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Objectivism in information utilization: theory and measurement.

M R Leary1, J A Shepperd, M S McNeil

  • 1Department of Psychology, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|April 1, 1986
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This study introduces the Objectivism Scale to measure reliance on empirical data and rational thought. Highly objective individuals prefer factual decision-making over intuition and value research careers.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Decision Science

Background:

  • Individual differences in judgment and belief formation are crucial.
  • Understanding the tendency to rely on empirical information and rational considerations (objectivism) is key.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To construct and validate a self-report scale measuring individual differences in objectivism.
  • To explore the characteristics and preferences of highly objective individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Development and validation of the Objectivism Scale.
  • Correlational analyses examining relationships between objectivism scores and various preferences/behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Highly objective individuals enjoy thinking, prioritize observable facts, and de-emphasize subjective decision-making.

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  • Objectivism positively correlated with research career ratings and negatively with mental health career ratings among psychology graduate students.
  • Objective individuals were more critical of non-objective psychological assessment techniques and valued research more.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Objectivism Scale effectively measures individual differences in rational and empirical judgment.
    • Objectivism influences career preferences, critical evaluation of assessment methods, and decision-making criteria.