| Title: |
Investigating the Effects of Extreme Response Styles Using the Nominal Response Model |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Cole, Ki Matlock; Turner, Ronna L.; Gitchel, Wallace D. |
| Source: |
AERA Online Paper Repository. 2017. |
| Availability: |
AERA Online Paper Repository. Available from: American Educational Research Association. 1430 K Street NW Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-238-3200; Fax: 202-238-3250; e-mail: subscriptions@aera.net; Web site: http://www.aera.net |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2017 |
| Document Type: |
Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Self Evaluation (Individuals); Depression (Psychology); Rating Scales; Response Style (Tests); Anxiety Disorders; Item Response Theory; Test Items; Factor Analysis |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: |
Zung Self Rating Depression Scale |
| Abstract: |
This study uses the nominal response model to investigate the effects of extreme response styles. The Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) is a commonly used scale for the identification of anxiety disorders. In some cases, the response options are not extreme, ranging from "A little of the time" to "Most of the time;" in other cases, extreme responses are used: "None or a little" to "Most or all of the time." The SAS was administered to two samples, each having a different response set. Results indicated that the items administered with extreme responses were more informative for those at the middle of the distribution, while items administered without the extreme responses were more informative at the ends of the distribution. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2020 |
| Access URL: |
http://www.aera.net/Publications/Online-Paper-Repository/AERA-Online-Paper-Repository |
| Accession Number: |
ED608117 |
| Database: |
ERIC |