Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model01:29

Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model

The Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) model offers a psychological framework to understand how individuals’ self-esteem is influenced by the achievements of others, particularly those with whom they share close personal bonds. The SEM model operates when personal rather than social identity guides individuals. Central to this model is the notion that individuals have an inherent desire to preserve a favorable self-image, which is continuously shaped by interpersonal comparisons and...
Strategies of Self-Presentation III: Self-Monitoring01:24

Strategies of Self-Presentation III: Self-Monitoring

Self-monitoring is a central construct in understanding individual differences in self-presentation strategies across social contexts. It refers to how individuals observe, regulate, and control their expressive behavior and self-presentation following situational cues. Self-monitoring reflects a person's sensitivity to social appropriateness and willingness to adapt behavior to fit varying interpersonal demands.High vs. Low Self-Monitoring IndividualsIndividuals high in self-monitoring are...
Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping02:05

Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping

People can go to great lengths to protect their self-image and present themselves in ways that they want others to see them. Sociologist Erving Goffman presented the idea that a person is like an actor on a stage. Calling his theory dramaturgy, Goffman believed that we use “impression management” to present ourselves to others as we hope to be perceived. Each situation is a new scene, and individuals perform different roles depending on who is present (Goffman, 1959). Think about the way you...
Introspection01:29

Introspection

Introspection, long upheld as a reliable route to self-knowledge, involves examining one's thoughts, emotions, and mental processes. It underpins many psychological practices, from mindfulness meditation to psychotherapy and self-help strategies. However, empirical evidence challenges the accuracy of introspection as a means of understanding oneself.Limitations of Introspective InsightSeminal work by Nisbett and Wilson demonstrated that individuals are frequently unaware of the true causes...
Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification03:00

Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification

Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
Self-Schemas02:16

Self-Schemas

In general, a schema is a mental construct consisting of a cluster or collection of related concepts (Bartlett, 1932). There are many different types of schemata, and they all have one thing in common: schemata are a method of organizing information that allows the brain to work more efficiently. When a schema is activated, the brain makes immediate assumptions about the person or object being observed.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Oxygen-Assisted MOCVD Growth of Monolayer PtSe<sub>2</sub> Films With Bandgap Opening for Semiconducting FET Channels.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2026
Same author

Validation of a novel multi-sensor wearable for measuring heart rate, steps, and energy expenditure in laboratory and simulated free-living protocols.

Physiological measurement·2026
Same author

Fluoride enamel stability and remineralization.

Anatomy & cell biology·2026
Same author

Vape flavoring chemicals and oral fibroblast viability.

Anatomy & cell biology·2026
Same author

Alloferon regulates the growth and movement of Trichomonas vaginalis by altering hydrogenosomes.

BMC infectious diseases·2026
Same author

Clinical Validation of Object Detection Models for AI-Based Pressure Injury Stage Classification.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 22, 2026

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
12:55

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

Many-faceted Rasch calibration: an example using the Self-Talk Scale.

Thomas M Brinthaupt1, Minsoo Kang2

  • 1Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, USA tom.brinthaupt@mtsu.edu.

Assessment
|May 17, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The Rasch model validates the Self-Talk Scale (STS) for measuring adult self-talk as a unidimensional construct. This analysis provides methods for converting raw scores to logit scores, enhancing personality assessment validity.

Keywords:
STSSelf-Talk Scalemany-faceted Rasch modelpsychometricsscale calibrationself-talk frequency

More Related Videos

Creating Virtual-hand and Virtual-face Illusions to Investigate Self-representation
06:53

Creating Virtual-hand and Virtual-face Illusions to Investigate Self-representation

Published on: March 1, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
12:55

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

Creating Virtual-hand and Virtual-face Illusions to Investigate Self-representation
06:53

Creating Virtual-hand and Virtual-face Illusions to Investigate Self-representation

Published on: March 1, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Psychometrics
  • Personality Assessment
  • Psychological Measurement

Background:

  • Personality measures require rigorous validation.
  • The Self-Talk Scale (STS) measures self-talk frequency.
  • Rasch modeling offers advanced psychometric analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the many-faceted Rasch model to the Self-Talk Scale (STS).
  • To demonstrate the Rasch model's utility in validating personality measures.
  • To provide guidance on score conversion for the STS.

Main Methods:

  • Calibration of the Self-Talk Scale (STS) using the many-faceted Rasch model.
  • Assessment of model-data fit to confirm unidimensionality.
  • Analysis of item functioning and response format validity.

Main Results:

  • The Rasch model demonstrated good fit, supporting the STS's measurement of self-talk frequency as unidimensional.
  • The five-category response format of the STS was found to function appropriately.
  • Evidence indicated differential item functioning, necessitating score conversion.

Conclusions:

  • The Rasch model provides robust support for the validity of the Self-Talk Scale.
  • Converting raw STS scores to logit scores offers a more accurate representation of personality constructs.
  • The Rasch model is a valuable tool for personality assessment and measure development.