Title
Recommendations for improving the construct clarity of higher-order multidimensional constructs
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
6-1-2012
Abstract
In recent decades, there has been a proliferation of higher-order multidimensional constructs in the management and psychology literatures. Unfortunately, few guidelines have been presented for assessing the appropriateness of these constructs. In the current paper, the authors present seven recommendations for evaluating the construct clarity of multidimensional constructs. As an example, these guidelines are applied to existing multidimensional constructs, such as core self-evaluation and work engagement. The guidelines presented in this paper provide a roadmap for researchers interested in developing multidimensional constructs and identifying aspects of existing multidimensional constructs that are in need of improvement. © 2011 Elsevier Inc.
Publication Title
Human Resource Management Review
Volume
22
Issue
2
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Johnson, Russell E., Christopher C. Rosen, Chu Hsiang Daisy Chang, Emilija Djurdjevic, and Meng U. Taing. "Recommendations for improving the construct clarity of higher-order multidimensional constructs." Human Resource Management Review 22, 2 (2012): 62-72. doi:10.1016/j.hrmr.2011.11.006.