Self-report: psychology's four-letter word.
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Self-report continues to be one of the most widely used measurement strategies in psychology despite longstanding concerns about its validity and scientific rigor. In this article, the merits of self-report are examined from a philosophy of science perspective. A framework is also provided for evaluating self-report measures. Specifically, four issues are presented that can be used as a decision aid when making choices about measurement.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of psychology
دوره 123 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010