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Factor structure of the Heiby Self-Reinforcement Questionnaire
M K Wagner1, E W Holden, R J Jannarone
1Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|March 1, 1988
Summary
This study evaluated the Heiby Self-Reinforcement Questionnaire using factor analysis in 570 students. The analysis identified five key factors, offering insights for improving the self-reinforcement assessment tool.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Self-reinforcement is a key component of behavioral regulation.
- Existing measures of self-reinforcement require psychometric evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the psychometric properties of the Heiby Self-Reinforcement Questionnaire.
- To identify underlying factors of self-reinforcement using factor analysis.
Main Methods:
- Administered the Heiby Self-Reinforcement Questionnaire to 570 undergraduate student volunteers.
- Performed factor analysis on the collected data.
Main Results:
- The factor analysis yielded five interpretable factors.
- These factors were discussed in relation to Rehm's self-reinforcement model.
Conclusions:
- The Heiby Self-Reinforcement Questionnaire demonstrates a five-factor structure.
- Suggestions are provided for enhancing the questionnaire's psychometric properties and utility.