Author(s)

Xu Diao ¹, Rui Tan ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Research Institute of Aero-Engine, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, China
² Mackay Mental Health Center, Chongqing, 404100, China

Corresponding Author

Xu Diao

ABSTRACT

Starting from the concept of core self-evaluation, this study identified four factors, namely self-esteem, self-efficacy, cognitive intelligence, and emotional intelligence, to construct a model of core self-evaluation for Chinese college students. Based on the four-factor structure of core self-evaluation in college students, this study developed an initial questionnaire consisting of 37 items. Through item analysis, factor analysis, and tests of reliability and validity, a final version of the questionnaire with 22 items was refined, demonstrating good reliability and validity.

KEYWORDS

College students, core self-evaluation, psychological measurement, factor analysis

CITE THIS PAPER

Xu Diao, Rui Tan, A Study on Structural Exploration and Measurement Tool Development of Core Self-Evaluation in College Students. Advances in Educational Technology and Psychology (2024) Vol. 8: 91-102. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aetp.2024.080314.

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