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Examining the convergent validity of shared mental model measures
1Department of Psychology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. sarah_ross@rogers.com
Behavior Research Methods
|April 6, 2012
Summary
Researchers investigated the convergent validity of shared mental model (SMM) measures in teams. Findings suggest current task-based SMM measurement tools may not consistently capture the same underlying team cognition aspects.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Team Dynamics
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Shared mental models (SMMs) are crucial for team performance.
- Existing research links SMMs to team outcomes, but measure validity is under-explored.
- Convergent validity of SMM measures requires rigorous examination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the convergent validity of three common task-based shared mental model measures.
- To determine if different SMM measurement techniques yield comparable results.
- To evaluate the reliability of SMM measures in team performance contexts.
Main Methods:
- Ninety-six two-person teams performed a complex flight simulation task.
- Three SMM measures were administered: concept mapping, paired ratings, and causal mapping.
- Convergent validity was tested using actual team members and a large pseudo-partner sample.
Main Results:
- Task-based sharedness scores showed low convergence across the three SMM measures.
- Analyses using actual teams and pseudo-partners yielded similar results regarding low validity.
- The findings indicate potential inconsistencies in what different SMM measures capture.
Conclusions:
- The convergent validity of commonly used task-based SMM measures is questionable.
- Further research is needed to refine or develop more robust SMM measurement tools.
- This study highlights the need for careful selection and interpretation of SMM measures in team research.
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