Validation of ISCol: An identity-specific measure of collectivism.
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Title
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Validation of ISCol: An identity-specific measure of collectivism.
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Identifier
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AAI9908351
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identifier
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9908351
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Creator
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Reid, Anne.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Kay Deaux
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Date
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1998
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Social
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Abstract
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Collectivism has been measured as a dimension of cultural variation (Hofstede, 1980; Triandis et al., 1986), as an individual difference (Triandis, 1995), and as a characteristic of interpersonal relationships (e.g., Allik and Realo, 1996; Hui, 1988). Reid, Deaux, Mizrahi, and Poulson (1996) have developed a measure of collectivism that shifts the focus to groups and group memberships. Identity Specific Collectivism (ISCol) is offered as a unique way of measuring collectivism, one that grows out of a distinctly social psychological framework, building on theory and research about the self and social identity as well as theory and research on collectivism. This group-level approach suggests that people have different amounts of collectivism toward their different group memberships.;Three studies designed to test the psychometric integrity of ISCol are described. ISCol is shown to have very good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Convergent and divergent validity are explored by examining the relationship between ISCol and an existing measure of collectivism (Triandis, 1995). Correlations, exploratory, and confirmatory factor analysis provide evidence of divergent validity, each suggesting that ISCol and Triandis' (1995) represent distinct, yet related constructs.;Construct validity was also demonstrated by showing that ISCol varies meaningfully at the level of the group. In Study 1, collectivism toward a particular ethnic or nationality group predicted future collectivism toward that same group better than it predicted collectivism toward memberships based on occupations or hobbies. In study 2, groups are shown to differ in collectivism in a way that relates to other group characteristics such as group pride. Study results were similar to those found by Deaux et al. (1995), suggesting some overlap between insiders and outsiders' perceptions of group collectivism. In both, religious groups are high in collectivism while occupation and hobby groups are low.;While concurrent validity is demonstrated, evidence of predictive validity is limited. Group specific collectivism did not predict members' agreement with ingroup and outgroup norms. The meaning and applicability of identity specific collectivism is explored in light of results from these three studies. Further studies are needed to complete the validation of ISCol.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
