Dimensionality of a test battery for nonprofessional mental health workers

Darwin Dorr; Emory L. Cowen; Irwin Sandler; D. Michael Pratt

doi:10.1037/h0035133

Dimensionality of a test battery for nonprofessional mental health workers

Darwin Dorr, Emory L. Cowen, Irwin Sandler, D. Michael Pratt

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Abstract

Developed and factor analyzed a comprehensive test battery, including the SVIB and the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability scale, for nonprofessional mental health personnel. Basic dimensions measured by the battery were cultural interests, attitudes toward attributes of the job, extraversion, helping-person qualities, social class, and interests in science. A scoring system based on factor structure was developed and used to compare 105 female nonprofessional child aides with 34 demographically comparable controls. Aides had stronger cultural interests than controls, more positive attitudes toward job-associated concepts, and higher scores on the helping-person dimension. (18 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	181-185
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
Volume	41
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/h0035133
State	Published - Oct 1973
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

measurement & factor analysis, cultural interests & job attitudes & extraversion & helping qualities, nonprofessional mental health workers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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