title: Aspects of emic and etic measurement: lessons from Mary Poppins.
abstract: This article describes emic and etic approaches to measurement in terms of a process of associating indicators and constructs. In this process, it is important to establish evidence of an adequate range of indicators and a relevant association of indicators and constructs and to recognize that such evidence places bounds on the interpretation of measurement outcomes. A passage from one of P. L. Travers's Mary Poppins stories provides a counterpoint for this article's discussion of these key aspects of emic and etic methods of measuring human individuality.
authors.affiliation: School of Occupational Therapy, Elborn College Building, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6G 1H1, Canada. cjlee@uwo.ca
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design