作者: Don Vandewalle
DOI: 10.1177/0013164497057006009
关键词: Construct (philosophy) 、 Goal orientation 、 Exploratory factor analysis 、 Social psychology 、 Goal setting 、 Human–computer interaction 、 Confirmatory factor analysis 、 Construct validity 、 Validity 、 Psychology 、 Nomological network
摘要: This article describes the development and validation process for an instrument to assess goal orientation (an individual disposition toward developing or validating one's ability in achievement settings). In contrast to previous goal orientation instruments, three goal orientation dimensions are identified (learning, avoid, and prove), and the instrument is domain specific to work settings. The results of exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis (internal consistency and test-retest), confirmatory factor analysis, and nomological network …