Abstract
This study replicates and extends prior studies of the dimensionality, convergent, and external validity of African Self-Consciousness Scale scores with appropriate exploratory factor analysis methods and a large gender balanced sample (N = 348). Viable one and two-factor solutions were cross-validated. Both first factors overlapped significantly and were labeled "Embracing African Heritage." The second subscale of the two-factor solution was labeled "Refusal to Deny African Heritage." Only the structural validity of the first factor of the two-factor solution was fully consistent with prior findings. Partial evidence of convergent validity was found for all factors, and only the second factor of the two-factor solution received external validity support. Implications for usage of the African Self-Consciousness Scale and recommendations for further investigation are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 65-76 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Assessment |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2012 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Clinical Psychology
- Applied Psychology
Keywords
- African Self-Consciousness
- Afrocentricity
- culture
- ethnicity
- exploratory factor analysis
- racial identity