Role conflict and ambiguity scales: Reality or artifacts?

Discusses 2 arguments against the role conflict and ambiguity scales developed by J. R. Rizzo et al (see record 1971-01407-001). The arguments focus on the positive and negative wording of the scale items and the self- and other-attributions found in the wording of the scale items. These arguments, if substantiated, would suggest modification of the Rizzo et al scales. The present study, with 272 adults, provided evidence that such arguments may not be able to be substantiated and that modification of the scales based on these arguments may not be necessary. (3 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)