Comparing the Relative Fit of Various Factor Models of the Self-Consciousness Scale in Two Independent Samples
- 1 October 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Personality Assessment
- Vol. 75 (2) , 295-307
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa7502_9
Abstract
Research shows that using highly self-aware participants yields studies of higher reliability, validity, and statistical power; dispositional self-awareness is commonly measured using the Fenigstein Self-Consciousness Scale (Fenigstein, Scheier, & Buss, 1975). This study used confirmatory factor analysis to compare various factor models that may underlie that scale. Two independent student samples (296 from Bernstein, Teng, & Garbin, 1986, and 350 from a large Canadian university) completed the scale. Using 6 fit criteria, results from both samples supported the Burnkrant and Page (1984) 4-factor model, namely, that self-consciousness consists of 3 principle scales: Social Anxiety, Public Self-Consciousness, and Private Self-Consciousness (divided into Internal State Awareness and Self-Reflectiveness). We discuss the psychometric implications of enhancing scale reliability, validity, and self-awareness.Keywords
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