title: Psychometric analysis of the self-coherence survey.
abstract: Self-coherence, as measured by the Self-Coherence Survey, is an important determinant of psychosocial health in a variety of life circumstances. This report presents a psychometric analysis of the Self-Coherence Survey that resulted in three scales labelled Appraisal, Holism, and Introspection. The factorial structure, reliability, and validity of Self-Coherence was evaluated and replicated in two samples from the same community population (Phase I n = 433; Phase II n = 421). The three dimensions identified in the theoretical discussion of self-coherence published in this journal in 1993, were identified and replicated. Implications for further research and nursing practice are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Kent State University, School of Nursing, OH 44242, USA.
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Budd
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ross-Alaolmolki
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Zeller
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*