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    • The California Q-Set (CQS) is a widely utilized Q-sort procedure for personality assessment.
    • Understanding the dimensional structure of assessment tools is crucial for accurate interpretation and application.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the underlying dimensional structure of the California Q-Set.
    • To identify and characterize the principal factors derived from CQS data.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized principal component analysis with a scree test criterion on 104 variables from 160 cases.
    • Applied Promax rotation to the identified factors to achieve a simple structure.

    Main Results:

    • Identified eight interpretable factors from the CQS data.
    • Achieved a clear-cut simple structure defined by 94 statements.
    • The identified dimensions showed resemblance to factors from other behavioral rating inventories.

    Conclusions:

    • The California Q-Set exhibits a robust dimensional structure.
    • The identified factors provide a framework for understanding personality traits assessed by the CQS.
    • Findings support the utility of the CQS in personality research and assessment.