Convergent and discriminant validity of three measures of adjustment and three measures of social desirability

Steven Schwartz; Sharon Giacoman

doi:10.1037/h0033411

Convergent and discriminant validity of three measures of adjustment and three measures of social desirability

Steven Schwartz^*, Sharon Giacoman

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Administered the MMPI, Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability scale, TAT, and the Rorschach to 19 undergraduates and 19 psychiatric patients. Scores were viewed in terms of a multitrait-multimethod matrix, which was analyzed by a principal-components analysis. 2 traits, adjustment and social desirability, were clearly revealed, although inspection of the matrix appeared to provide only weak evidence for convergent and discriminant validity. Results indicate the usefulness of considering the 2 constructs independent. (15 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	239-242
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
Volume	39
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/h0033411
Publication status	Published - Oct 1972

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principal-components analysis of multitrait-multimethod matrix, convergent & discriminant validity of MMPI & Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability scale & TAT & Rorschach, college students & psychiatric patients

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