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Assessing the impact of common method variance on higher order multidimensional constructs.

Russell E Johnson¹, Christopher C Rosen, Emilija Djurdjevic

¹Department of Management, Michigan State University, N438 North Business Complex, East Lansing, MI 48824-1121, USA. johnsonr@bus.msu.edu

The Journal of Applied Psychology

|December 15, 2010

Summary

Common method variance (CMV) can distort relationships within predictors, impacting higher-order constructs like core self-evaluation. Applying remedies altered the construct and its link to job satisfaction, highlighting the need for careful consideration of CMV in research.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Organizational Behavior
Research Methodology

Background:

Common method variance (CMV) is a concern for predictor-criterion relationships.
CMV may also bias relationships among predictors, especially for multidimensional constructs.
Higher-order constructs are increasingly popular in psychological research.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how common method variance (CMV) affects higher-order constructs.
To examine the inflation of interrelationships among indicators of higher-order constructs due to CMV.
To assess the impact of CMV on the relationship between higher-order constructs and criteria.

Main Methods:

Examined core self-evaluation, a higher-order construct composed of self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, emotional stability, and locus of control.
Applied statistical and procedural common method variance (CMV) remedies across two studies.
Utilized data from multiple samples to ensure robustness of findings.

Main Results:

Common method variance (CMV) remedies altered the nature of the higher-order construct (core self-evaluation).
The relationship between core self-evaluation and job satisfaction was modified after applying CMV remedies.
Findings indicate that CMV can significantly influence the structure and predictive validity of higher-order constructs.

Conclusions:

Common method variance (CMV) can distort the measurement and relationships of higher-order constructs.
Researchers should carefully consider and address potential common method variance (CMV) when studying complex constructs.
The findings have significant implications for the conceptualization and empirical investigation of higher-order constructs in organizational psychology.