| Abstract: | A number of shortcomings have been noted in factorial studies of the Child Nowicki-Strickland Internal–External (CNS–IE) scale. Using different computational procedures, factor analysis of the CNS–IE responses of 2 independent samples of British schoolchildren (N?=?188; mean age 14.85 yrs) produced a factor that correlated significantly better with socialization than the total scale score. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for the factorial validity of the CNS–IE scale and the utility of locus of control subscales. (15 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
