James W Grice
Biographic Data
| ID | 127634 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James W Grice |
| GIVEN NAMES | James W |
| FAMILY NAME | Grice |
| SIGNATURE | GRICE J W |
| AFFILIATIONS | Oklahoma State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7500-8427 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1992 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Validation of the Emotional Balance Inventory
Iconic models in science and psychology
Scientists use a wide variety of models to formally represent their theories, including computational, quantitative, and mathematical models. A type of model often overlooked in discussions of modeling is an iconic model, which is a visual or physical representation of the structures and processes comprising some natural phenomenon. In the current paper, we present a brief history of iconic models as they have been employed in other sciences such…
Attribution of faith as the secret to living a long and satisfying life
The purpose of this study was to examine the attribution of faith relative to patterns in life satisfaction among centenarians. Data for this investigation originated from N = 106 centenarians who participated in the Oklahoma 100 Year Life Project. Observation Oriented Modeling (OOM) was utilized to evaluate the patterns within life satisfaction data. Findings revealed no noticeable differences in life satisfaction of centenarians representing th…
Observation-Oriented Modeling: Going Beyond “Is It All a Matter of Chance”
An alternative to null hypothesis significance testing is presented and discussed. This approach, referred to as observation-oriented modeling, is centered on model building in an effort to explicate the structures and processes believed to generate a set of observations. In terms of analysis, this novel approach complements traditional methods based on means, variances, and covariances with methods of pattern detection and analysis. Using data f…
A Simple and Transparent Alternative to Repeated Measures Anova
Observation Oriented Modeling is a novel approach toward conceptualizing and analyzing data. Compared with traditional parametric statistics, Observation Oriented Modeling is more intuitive, relatively free of assumptions, and encourages researchers to stay close to their data. Rather than estimating abstract population parameters, the overarching goal of the analysis is to identify and explain distinct patterns within the observations. Selected …
A Note on Cohen's Overlapping Proportions of Normal Distributions
Social scientists are often interested in computing the proportion of overlap and nonoverlap between two normal distributions that are separated by some magnitude. In his popular book, Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences (1988, 2nd ed.), Jacob Cohen provided a table (Table 2.2.1) for determining such proportions from common values of separation. Unfortunately, Cohen's proportions are inconsistent with his explication of the pop…
The Relationship between Personality Match and Pet Satisfaction among Dog Owners
We investigated the extent to which personality match between dog and owner is related to pet satisfaction. Prior research shows that owners relinquish dogs at a high rate, not only in the United States, but also in other countries. New procedures to match owners to future pets could reduce the problem of homeless pets. These were developed after examining the literature to determine all possible traits in dogs and conducting structured interview…
One is Enough: Single-Item Measurement via the Dynamic Analog Scale
The Dynamic Analog Scale (DAS)—a generic and flexible technique for creating single-item measures of psychological constructs—comprises detailed definitions and a continuous analog scale on which self and others are rated simultaneously. Using five experimental conditions, the authors investigated the psychometric properties of the DAS as well as the impact of different social contexts and modified Big Five trait definitions on participant rating…
Predicting psychological well-being from self-discrepancies: A comparison of idiographic and nomothetic measures
This study examined the associations between self-discrepancies, assessed both idiographically and nomothetically, and measures of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that actual – ideal and actual – ought self-discrepancies were significant predictors of the three measures of psychological well-being, even while controlling for individual variability in ratings of the actual self. Further analysis indi…
Bridging the Idiographic‐Nomothetic Divide: A Follow‐Up Study
In a replication and extension of Grice (2004) , participants in the current study rated themselves and other known individuals on scales constructed from their own personal constructs and on marker items for the Big Five model personality traits. Confirmatory components analyses revealed excellent fit for the Big Five Model when applied to aggregate trait ratings but highly variable fit when applied to participants' individual ratings. Compariso…
Bridging the Idiographic‐Nomothetic Divide in Ratings of Self and Others on the Big Five
Recent discussions of the idiographic‐nomothetic debate were initially reviewed in this paper. Three important issues stemming from this debate were then expounded within the context of Personal Construct Theory and evaluated in an empirical study. Participants were required to rate themselves and people they knew on 25 marker items for the Big Five personality traits and on 12 of their own unique personal constructs. The ratings were analyzed us…
Reliability of Coordinate Grid Data
Reliability of Coordinate Grid Data
The reliability of data obtained from a modified repertory grid procedure was examined. The coordinate grid, developed by Chambers (1983), measures the logical inconsistency and integrative complexity of an individual's view of different people. 56 college students completed two forms of the coordinate grid on each of two testing occasions. Analysis indicated low reliability for measures of both logical inconsistency (r = -.04) and integrative co…
Computing and evaluating factor scores.
A variety of methods for computing factor scores can be found in the psychological literature. These methods grew out of a historic debate regarding the indeterminate nature of the common factor model. Unfortunately, most researchers are unaware of the indeterminacy issue and the problems associated with a number of the factor scoring procedures. This article reviews the history and nature of factor score indeterminacy. Novel computer programs fo…
The Evolution of Sex Differences in Jealousy: Failure to Replicate Previous Results
Developmental Perspectives on Morningness-Eveningness and Social Interactions
Developmental perspectives on sleep/wake rhythmicity have been neglected in research, yet evidence from chronobiological sources, infant sleep data, and adult light treatment studies suggest continuities in individual differences in internal synchronization to light-dark cycles. Developmental systems suggest maintenance through strong contextual constraints, perturbed only by unusual alterations in social demands and light exposure, such as shift…
A Comparison of Regression and Loading Weights for the Computation of Factor Scores
An alternative strategy for computing factor scores was introduced and compared to a popular contemporary scoring procedure. The new strategy involved unit-weighted composites of the standardized items that possessed salient factor score coefficients. Within the context of a sampling model, this strategy was shown to be superior to the common method of computing factor scores by unit-weighting and summing the standardized items with salient facto…
On the Validity of the Perceived Understanding Instrument
20 married couples completed the relationship version of the Perceived Understanding Instrument, four face-valid items written to assess perceived understanding, and the Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Pearson correlations indicated that scores on the Perceived Understanding Instrument were as highly related to those on the four subscales of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale as to the sum of the four face-valid items. These findings suggest that the Perceived…
Casper: A Program for Psychometrics and Factor Analysis
CASPER is a computer program for modeling psychometrics and factor analysis and was designed for students in tests and measurements courses. Data may be directly entered or simulated. A partial list of analyses include: reliability, correlation, multiple regression, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Various file handling, editing, transformation, and graphing procedures are included
The Relationship between Personality Match and Pet Satisfaction among Dog Owners
We investigated the extent to which personality match between dog and owner is related to pet satisfaction. Prior research shows that owners relinquish dogs at a high rate, not only in the United States, but also in other countries. New procedures to match owners to future pets could reduce the problem of homeless pets. These were developed after examining the literature to determine all possible traits in dogs and conducting structured interview…
The Evolution of Sex Differences in Jealousy: Failure to Replicate Previous Results
Casper: A Program for Psychometrics and Factor Analysis
CASPER is a computer program for modeling psychometrics and factor analysis and was designed for students in tests and measurements courses. Data may be directly entered or simulated. A partial list of analyses include: reliability, correlation, multiple regression, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Various file handling, editing, transformation, and graphing procedures are included
On the Validity of the Perceived Understanding Instrument
20 married couples completed the relationship version of the Perceived Understanding Instrument, four face-valid items written to assess perceived understanding, and the Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Pearson correlations indicated that scores on the Perceived Understanding Instrument were as highly related to those on the four subscales of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale as to the sum of the four face-valid items. These findings suggest that the Perceived…
A Comparison of Regression and Loading Weights for the Computation of Factor Scores
An alternative strategy for computing factor scores was introduced and compared to a popular contemporary scoring procedure. The new strategy involved unit-weighted composites of the standardized items that possessed salient factor score coefficients. Within the context of a sampling model, this strategy was shown to be superior to the common method of computing factor scores by unit-weighting and summing the standardized items with salient facto…
Developmental Perspectives on Morningness-Eveningness and Social Interactions
Developmental perspectives on sleep/wake rhythmicity have been neglected in research, yet evidence from chronobiological sources, infant sleep data, and adult light treatment studies suggest continuities in individual differences in internal synchronization to light-dark cycles. Developmental systems suggest maintenance through strong contextual constraints, perturbed only by unusual alterations in social demands and light exposure, such as shift…
The Evolution of Sex Differences in Jealousy: Failure to Replicate Previous Results
Computing and evaluating factor scores.
A variety of methods for computing factor scores can be found in the psychological literature. These methods grew out of a historic debate regarding the indeterminate nature of the common factor model. Unfortunately, most researchers are unaware of the indeterminacy issue and the problems associated with a number of the factor scoring procedures. This article reviews the history and nature of factor score indeterminacy. Novel computer programs fo…
Reliability of Coordinate Grid Data
Reliability of Coordinate Grid Data
The reliability of data obtained from a modified repertory grid procedure was examined. The coordinate grid, developed by Chambers (1983), measures the logical inconsistency and integrative complexity of an individual's view of different people. 56 college students completed two forms of the coordinate grid on each of two testing occasions. Analysis indicated low reliability for measures of both logical inconsistency (r = -.04) and integrative co…
Bridging the Idiographic‐Nomothetic Divide in Ratings of Self and Others on the Big Five
Recent discussions of the idiographic‐nomothetic debate were initially reviewed in this paper. Three important issues stemming from this debate were then expounded within the context of Personal Construct Theory and evaluated in an empirical study. Participants were required to rate themselves and people they knew on 25 marker items for the Big Five personality traits and on 12 of their own unique personal constructs. The ratings were analyzed us…
Bridging the Idiographic‐Nomothetic Divide: A Follow‐Up Study
In a replication and extension of Grice (2004) , participants in the current study rated themselves and other known individuals on scales constructed from their own personal constructs and on marker items for the Big Five model personality traits. Confirmatory components analyses revealed excellent fit for the Big Five Model when applied to aggregate trait ratings but highly variable fit when applied to participants' individual ratings. Compariso…
Predicting psychological well-being from self-discrepancies: A comparison of idiographic and nomothetic measures
This study examined the associations between self-discrepancies, assessed both idiographically and nomothetically, and measures of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that actual – ideal and actual – ought self-discrepancies were significant predictors of the three measures of psychological well-being, even while controlling for individual variability in ratings of the actual self. Further analysis indi…
One is Enough: Single-Item Measurement via the Dynamic Analog Scale
The Dynamic Analog Scale (DAS)—a generic and flexible technique for creating single-item measures of psychological constructs—comprises detailed definitions and a continuous analog scale on which self and others are rated simultaneously. Using five experimental conditions, the authors investigated the psychometric properties of the DAS as well as the impact of different social contexts and modified Big Five trait definitions on participant rating…
The Relationship between Personality Match and Pet Satisfaction among Dog Owners
We investigated the extent to which personality match between dog and owner is related to pet satisfaction. Prior research shows that owners relinquish dogs at a high rate, not only in the United States, but also in other countries. New procedures to match owners to future pets could reduce the problem of homeless pets. These were developed after examining the literature to determine all possible traits in dogs and conducting structured interview…
A Note on Cohen's Overlapping Proportions of Normal Distributions
Social scientists are often interested in computing the proportion of overlap and nonoverlap between two normal distributions that are separated by some magnitude. In his popular book, Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences (1988, 2nd ed.), Jacob Cohen provided a table (Table 2.2.1) for determining such proportions from common values of separation. Unfortunately, Cohen's proportions are inconsistent with his explication of the pop…
A Simple and Transparent Alternative to Repeated Measures Anova
Observation Oriented Modeling is a novel approach toward conceptualizing and analyzing data. Compared with traditional parametric statistics, Observation Oriented Modeling is more intuitive, relatively free of assumptions, and encourages researchers to stay close to their data. Rather than estimating abstract population parameters, the overarching goal of the analysis is to identify and explain distinct patterns within the observations. Selected …
Observation-Oriented Modeling: Going Beyond “Is It All a Matter of Chance”
An alternative to null hypothesis significance testing is presented and discussed. This approach, referred to as observation-oriented modeling, is centered on model building in an effort to explicate the structures and processes believed to generate a set of observations. In terms of analysis, this novel approach complements traditional methods based on means, variances, and covariances with methods of pattern detection and analysis. Using data f…
Attribution of faith as the secret to living a long and satisfying life
The purpose of this study was to examine the attribution of faith relative to patterns in life satisfaction among centenarians. Data for this investigation originated from N = 106 centenarians who participated in the Oklahoma 100 Year Life Project. Observation Oriented Modeling (OOM) was utilized to evaluate the patterns within life satisfaction data. Findings revealed no noticeable differences in life satisfaction of centenarians representing th…
Iconic models in science and psychology
Scientists use a wide variety of models to formally represent their theories, including computational, quantitative, and mathematical models. A type of model often overlooked in discussions of modeling is an iconic model, which is a visual or physical representation of the structures and processes comprising some natural phenomenon. In the current paper, we present a brief history of iconic models as they have been employed in other sciences such…
Validation of the Emotional Balance Inventory
Psychology (16 works) · Statistics (9 works) · Computer Science (8 works) · Mathematics (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Econometrics (5 works) · Big Five personality traits (4 works) · Cognitive and psychological constructs research (4 works) · Cognitive psychology (4 works)