The self-talk scale: development, factor analysis, and validation.
Researchers and theorists have argued that self-talk plays an important role in everyday behavior and self-regulation. To facilitate research on this role, we developed a new measure of self-talk for use with nonclinical adult populations. The Self-Talk Scale (STS) measures one's frequency of self-talk. Analysis indicated a factor structure consisting of Social Assessment, Self-Criticism, Self-Reinforcement, and Self-Management factors. In 5 studies, we demonstrated that the STS shows acceptable test-retest reliability and preliminary construct validity. We present implications for the use of the STS.
Brinthaupt
Thomas M
TM
Department of Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, USA. tbrintha@mtsu.edu
Hein
Michael B
MB
Kramer
Tracey E
TE
D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000592:standards*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D012649:Self Concept; D012927:Social Control, Informal; D014705:Verbal Behavior; D055815:Young Adult