Development and validation of attitudes measurement scales

Fundamental and practical aspects

Bibliographic Data

ID23324834
AuthorsJoseph F Hair (0000-0002-9226-9693, University of South Alabama), Marcelo L D S Gabriel (0000-0001-8861-0783, Universidade Ibirapuera, corresponding author), Darcy Da Silva (0000-0003-3267-511X, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Dirceu Da Silva, Sérgio Braga Júnior, Sérgio Silva Braga (Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp))
Year2019
Volume54
Issue4
Pages490-507
Publication date2019-10-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueRAUSP Management Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2531-0488 • E-ISSN: 2531-0488
PublisherEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/rausp-05-2019-0098
OpenAlexW2979514404
LanguageEN
Citations received55
References cited6

Purpose This paper aims to present the fundamental aspects for the development and validation (D&V) of attitudes’ measurement scale, as well as its practical aspects that are not deeply explored in books and manuals. These aspects are the results of a long experience of the authors and arduous learning with errors and mistakes. Design/methodology/approach The nature of this paper is methodological and can be very useful for an initial reading on the theme that it rests. This paper presents four D&V stages: literature review or interviews with experts; theoretical or face validation; semantic validation or validation with possible respondents; and statistical validation. Findings This is a methodological paper, and its main finding is the usefulness for researchers. Research limitations/implications The main implication of this paper is to support researchers on the process of D&V of measurement scales. Practical implications Became a step-by-step guide to researchers on the D&V of measurement scales. Social implications Support researchers on their data collection and analysis. Originality/value This is a practical guide, with tips from seasoned scholars to help researchers on the D&V of measurement scales.

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