Journal Article10.1080/00223891.1990.9674097
Construction of a Hypercompetitive Attitude Scale
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TL;DR: In this paper, an individual difference measure of general hypercompetitive attitude with satisfactory psychometric properties is presented. But, it is limited to the area of hypercompetitiveness and is not suitable for the general public.
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Abstract: Theory testing in the area of hypercompetitiveness has been impeded by the lack of an adequate psychometric instrument. Four studies were conducted as part of an initial research program designed to remedy this deficiency by constructing an individual difference measure of general hypercompetitive attitude with satisfactory psychometric properties. In Studies 1 and 2, a 26-item scale was derived primarily through item-total correlational analysis; it demonstrated adequate internal and test-retest reliabilities. The remaining two studies were concerned with determining the construct validity of the scale. In line with theoretical expectations based on Horney's theory of neurosis, subjects who perceived themselves as hypercompetitive were less psychologically healthy. The potential usefulness of the scale in therapeutic, athletic, school, and business settings is discussed.
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