Analysis of the Construct Validity and Measurement Invariance of the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale: A Rasch Model Approach

Guido Makransky; Mary E. Rogers; Peter E. Creed

doi:10.1177/1069072714553555

Analysis of the Construct Validity and Measurement Invariance of the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale: A Rasch Model Approach

Guido Makransky, Mary E. Rogers, Peter E. Creed

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Abstract

The Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form (CDSE-SF) is one of the most frequently used instruments to assess individual levels of career-related self-efficacy. This study used the partial credit model within the framework of item response theory to examine the content, structural, substantive, and generalizability aspects of validity for the CDSE-SF in a sample of 534 Australian high school students aged between 14 and 19 years. The results showed clear evidence of multidimensionality for the CDSE-SF. Furthermore, there was strong support for the content, structural, and substantive aspects of validity when using the five subscales individually. The evidence of measurement invariance was found across grade levels; however, there were individual items that exhibited differential item functioning across gender, achievement level, and age-groups. The implications for career counseling and research are discussed.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Career Assessment
Volume	23
Issue number	4
Pages (from-to)	645-660
ISSN	1069-0727
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072714553555
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2015
Externally published	Yes

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