An Examination of Biodata Theory-Based Constructs in a Field Context

This study examined whether items from a biodata inventory were consistent with theorybased constructs as suggested by the ecology model. The model posits five constructs explain biodata predictive ability. Items were sorted using the theory-based construct domains. The resulting scale scores were assessed for evidence of content, criterionrelated, and construct validity in a sample of 6032 automated systems controllers. Results suggested moderate support for the theory-based constructs. A notable finding was that items capturing a theoretical construct were impacted by the life stage in which they were anchored. Results further suggest the need to examine if certain life stages are more predictive than others or perhaps if certain constructs are more predictive when related to a particular life stage.