Development and validation of attitudes measurement scales: fundamental and practical aspects

Joseph F. Hair, Marcelo L.D.S. Gabriel, Dirceu da Silva and Sergio Braga Junior

RAUSP Management Journal, 2019, vol. 54, issue 4, 490-507

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to present the fundamental aspects for the development and validation (D&V) of attitudes’ measurement scale, as well as its practical aspects that are not deeply explored in books and manuals. These aspects are the results of a long experience of the authors and arduous learning with errors and mistakes. Design/methodology/approach - The nature of this paper is methodological and can be very useful for an initial reading on the theme that it rests. This paper presents four D&V stages: literature review or interviews with experts; theoretical or face validation; semantic validation or validation with possible respondents; and statistical validation. Findings - This is a methodological paper, and its main finding is the usefulness for researchers. Research limitations/implications - The main implication of this paper is to support researchers on the process of D&V of measurement scales. Practical implications - Became a step-by-step guide to researchers on the D&V of measurement scales. Social implications - Support researchers on their data collection and analysis. Originality/value - This is a practical guide, with tips from seasoned scholars to help researchers on the D&V of measurement scales.

Keywords: Business research; Scale development; Scale validation; Quantitative methods; Attitude measurement; Attitudes scale (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1108/RAUSP-05-2019-0098

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