Abstract
Two studies bearing on the construct validity of the Social Anhedonia Scale (S A) are reported. Study 1 reported convergent validity coefficients between, the SA scale and numerous measures of traits reflecting a generalized attitude toward others (e.g., social interest and empathy) as well as several traits reflecting maladjustment without a social component as a test of discriminant validity (e.g., pessimism and rigidity). Study 1 found impressive convergent validity for the SA scale and mixed discriminant validity. Study 2 found that the SA scale was related to two dimensions of striving for security, one of which is strongly influenced by-negative interpersonal tendencies, suggesting support for the validity of the SA scale. Implications for the measurement and concept of social anhedonia are presented.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 84-95 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Personality Assessment |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1991 |
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- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology(all)
- Social Psychology
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An Examination of the Construct Validity of the Social Anhedonia Scale. / Leak, Gary K.
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AU - Leak, Gary K.
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AB - Two studies bearing on the construct validity of the Social Anhedonia Scale (S A) are reported. Study 1 reported convergent validity coefficients between, the SA scale and numerous measures of traits reflecting a generalized attitude toward others (e.g., social interest and empathy) as well as several traits reflecting maladjustment without a social component as a test of discriminant validity (e.g., pessimism and rigidity). Study 1 found impressive convergent validity for the SA scale and mixed discriminant validity. Study 2 found that the SA scale was related to two dimensions of striving for security, one of which is strongly influenced by-negative interpersonal tendencies, suggesting support for the validity of the SA scale. Implications for the measurement and concept of social anhedonia are presented.
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