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Structural findings regarding the Silencing the Self Scale

H B Stevens1, S L Galvin

  • 1Department of Psychology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723, USA.

Psychological Reports
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed the Silencing the Self Scale in 363 college women. Factor analysis confirmed four subscales, but five items require revision for improved measurement of self-silencing behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Measurement and Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Silencing the Self Scale (STS) is a widely used instrument to measure self-silencing.
  • Understanding the psychometric properties of the STS is crucial for accurate assessment of self-silencing tendencies.
  • Previous research has established the four-factor structure of the STS, but further validation is warranted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the factor structure of the Silencing the Self Scale (STS) in a sample of college women.
  • To identify any items within the STS that may not align with the established subscale structure.
  • To provide recommendations for the refinement of the STS based on empirical findings.

Main Methods:

  • Principal components factor analysis was employed to analyze the responses of 363 college women.
  • The study utilized scores from the Silencing the Self Scale (STS).
  • Confirmatory factor analysis was performed to test the proposed four-subscale structure.

Main Results:

  • The factor analysis confirmed the presence of four subscales within the Silencing the Self Scale (STS).
  • However, five specific items demonstrated cross-loading or loaded onto unexpected factors.
  • These five items deviated from the theoretically proposed structure of the STS subscales.

Conclusions:

  • The Silencing the Self Scale (STS) largely maintains its four-subscale structure in this population.
  • Specific item revisions are recommended to enhance the psychometric integrity of the STS.
  • Further validation studies with diverse populations are suggested to ensure the generalizability of the STS findings.

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