Title

The Factor Structure Of The Life Orientation Test

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.

Publication Date

1-1-1996

Publication Title

Educational and Psychological Measurement

Volume

56

Issue

2

Number of Pages

325-329

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/0013164496056002013

Socpus ID

0030532607 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0030532607

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