VALIDATION OF THE PERSONAL DYNAMICS SCALE

Abstract

The article outlines the results of establishing the validity of the developed method named «Personality Dynamics Scale». The test consists of 60 statements. The method includes five main scales that correlate with the following personality types: Neurotic, Congruent, Conformist, Isolated and Psychotic. The dominant personality type is reflected by the scale with the highest score. The method was created based on the theoretical model proposed by O.V. Mazyar. The sample consisted of 500 individuals (average age M = 28). The following methods were used to establish validity: a) obvious validity; b) concurrent validity; c) construct validity. The empirical study has a high respondent engagement rate of 82%. To prove concurrent validity, relevant scales from benchmark methods were selected. Statistical calculations were performed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The set of correlations established between the Personality Dynamics Scale indicators and benchmark methods indicates their psychological essence interrelation. Factor analysis was used to prove construct validity. A three-factor model was built using Varimax rotation. The obtained results confirm the theoretical conception underlying the method. The discriminativity of the scales was confirmed using Ferguson’s δ (delta) coefficient. The scale values range from .85 to .94, indicating high discriminativity. Cronbach’s α coefficient was used to determine the internal consistency of the test. It was established that most of the scales have positive indicators. The obtained research and analysis results confirm that the developed method meets psychometric characteristics. Compliance with these requirements allows the test to be used for scientific and practical purposes.