The Factor Structure Of The Life Orientation Test

    Authors

    L. Chang;C. McBrideChang

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Educ. Psychol. Meas.

    Keywords

    OPTIMISM; PERSONALITY; Psychology, Educational; Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications; Psychology, Mathematical

    Abstract

    This study disputed the unidimensionality of the Life Orientation Test (LOT). The eight-item LOT was administered to undergraduates in its original mixed form and in consistent optimism and consistent pessimism forms. Within the original form, two factors of optimism and pessimism were identified. However, when items had the same connotations, only one factor emerged. Researchers should acknowledge the two-factor structure of the LOT or reconstruct the items to maintain the unidimensional interpretation of the test.

    Journal Title

    Educational and Psychological Measurement

    Volume

    56

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-1996

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    325

    Last Page

    329

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1996UC54000013

    ISSN

    0013-1644

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