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Worth Index
1Department of Physical Education, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84604, USA. Barbara_Lockart@byu.edu
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|December 17, 1997
Summary
This study introduces the Worth Index, a new tool measuring if individuals believe their self-worth is earned or innate. Findings support its validity and reliability for assessing perceived sources of value.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Understanding the sources of self-worth is crucial in psychological research.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the earned versus innate dichotomy of perceived value.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new psychometric instrument, the Worth Index.
- To assess whether individuals perceive their life's value as earned or innate.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Worth Index scale.
- Statistical analyses to estimate the validity and reliability of the measure.
Main Results:
- The Worth Index was successfully developed.
- Preliminary estimates indicate acceptable validity and reliability for the scale.
Conclusions:
- The Worth Index provides a novel way to measure the perception of the source of one's worth.
- This tool can be utilized in future research on self-perception and value systems.