The Scale for Existential Thinking: Rasch analysis of the Portuguese version

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  • José Pacheco Miguel Universidade de Coimbra
  • José Tomás da Silva Universidade de Coimbra
  • Teresa Sousa Machado Universidade de Coimbra

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https://doi.org/10.17979/reipe.2015.0.10.336

Keywords:

existential thinking, Rasch, rating scale model, DIF

Abstract

The present study analyzes the psychometric properties of the Scale for Existential Thinking (SET) in a sample of Portuguese university students with the Rasch model. The results indicate that the items are well fitted to a latent unidimensional structure, as required by Rasch modeling. The response scale showed proper functioning; therefore, people and item parameters were estimated with high precision. DIF analyses confirmed no differences in the results concerning gender. Correlational analyses with additional measures support construct and criterion-related validity. Limitations of this study and the psychometric implications of its results are discussed, providing suggestions for future research.

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Published

2015-11-28

How to Cite

Miguel, J. P., Silva, J. T. da, & Machado, T. S. (2015). The Scale for Existential Thinking: Rasch analysis of the Portuguese version. Revista De Estudios E Investigación En Psicología Y Educación, (10), 045–049. https://doi.org/10.17979/reipe.2015.0.10.336

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Vol. Extr., núm. 10 (2015) - XIII CIG-PP

Section

XIII Congreso Internacional G-P de Psicopedagogía. Área 10: MODELOS Y PRÁCTICAS DE EVALUACIÓN

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