Psychometric evaluation of the self-undermining scale in South Africa using the Rasch model Psychometric evaluation of the self-undermining scale in South Africa using the Rasch model

This study is the first to investigate the reliability and validity of the self-undermining scale through the Rasch Measurement Model. It also offers cautionary insights into the applicability of the scale to measure self-undermining among South African employees because of the lack of discriminatory power. Recommendations for further validation studies are provided.

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African Journal of Psychological Assessment
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2025-05-20
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https://doi.org/10.4102/ajopa.v7i0.163
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Resilience and Mental Health
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Psychometric evaluation of the self-undermining scale in South Africa using the Rasch model Psychometric evaluation of the self-undermining scale in South Africa using the Rasch model

Sergio L. Peral
African Journal of Psychological Assessment
Resilience and Mental Health
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Psychometric evaluation of the self-undermining scale in South Africa using the Rasch model Psychometric evaluation of the self-undermining scale in South Africa using the Rasch model

Sergio L. Peral
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This study is the first to investigate the reliability and validity of the self-undermining scale through the Rasch Measurement Model. It also offers cautionary insights into the applicability of the scale to measure self-undermining among South African employees because of the lack of discriminatory power. Recommendations for further validation studies are provided.

African Journal of Psychological AssessmentVol. 7(7)
University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
University of Johannesburg
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Resilience and Mental Health
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