title: Structural invariance of multiple intelligences, based on the level of execution.
abstract: The independence of multiple intelligences (MI) of Gardner's theory has been debated since its conception. This article examines whether the one- factor structure of the MI theory tested in previous studies is invariant for low and high ability students. Two hundred ninety-four children (aged 5 to 7) participated in this study. A set of Gardner's Multiple Intelligence assessment tasks based on the Spectrum Project was used. To analyze the invariance of a general dimension of intelligence, the different models of behaviours were studied in samples of participants with different performance on the Spectrum Project tasks with Multi-Group Confirmatory Factor Analysis (MGCFA). Results suggest an absence of structural invariance in Gardner's tasks. Exploratory analyses suggest a three-factor structure for individuals with higher performance levels and a two-factor structure for individuals with lower performance levels.
authors: Facultad de Educación, Universidad do Minho, Murcia, Spain.
authors: Leandro S
authors: LS
authors: Almeida
authors: María Dolores
authors: MD
authors: Prieto
authors: Arístides
authors: A
authors: Ferreira
authors: Mercedes
authors: M
authors: Ferrando
authors: Carmen
authors: C
authors: Ferrandiz
authors: Rosario
authors: R
authors: Bermejo
authors: Daniel
authors: D
authors: Hernández
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D008297:Male; D015233:Models, Statistical