title: [Factor structure of the Spanish adaptation of Tarrant's Group Identification Scale].
abstract: In this study, the factor structure of the Spanish version of Tarrant's Group Identification Scale is analyzed. This scale is based on the social identity theory and measures cognitive, evaluative, and affective aspects of group identification. Although this scale has been considered unidimensionally with adolescents, it is based on previous group identification scales considered multidimensionally. From confirmatory analysis, some factor models were tested in two independent samples of adolescents: Spanish (N= 1,795) and Mexican (N= 1,494). The three-factor model (self-categorization, group evaluation, and commitment to the group) produced the best fit in both samples. Results are compatible with the multidimensional structure hypothesis of group identification.
authors: Universidad de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain. Maria.J.Cava@uv.es
authors: María Jesús
authors: MJ
authors: Cava
authors: Sofía
authors: S
authors: Buelga
authors: Juan
authors: J
authors: Herrero
authors: Gonzalo
authors: G
authors: Musitu
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D012933:Social Identification; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult