Title
The Factor Structure Of The Life Orientation Test
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
ISSN
0013-1644
Recommended Citation
"The Factor Structure Of The Life Orientation Test" (1996). Faculty Bibliography 1990s. 1590.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib1990/1590
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