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Development and validation of attitudes measurement scales: fundamental and practical aspects

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  • Joseph F. Hair
  • Marcelo L.D.S. Gabriel
  • Dirceu da Silva
  • Sergio Braga Junior

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Purpose - This paper aims to present the fundamental aspects for the development and validation (D&V) of attitudes’ measurement scale, as well as its practical aspects that are not deeply explored in books and manuals. These aspects are the results of a long experience of the authors and arduous learning with errors and mistakes. Design/methodology/approach - The nature of this paper is methodological and can be very useful for an initial reading on the theme that it rests. This paper presents four D&V stages: literature review or interviews with experts; theoretical or face validation; semantic validation or validation with possible respondents; and statistical validation. Findings - This is a methodological paper, and its main finding is the usefulness for researchers. Research limitations/implications - The main implication of this paper is to support researchers on the process of D&V of measurement scales. Practical implications - Became a step-by-step guide to researchers on the D&V of measurement scales. Social implications - Support researchers on their data collection and analysis. Originality/value - This is a practical guide, with tips from seasoned scholars to help researchers on the D&V of measurement scales.

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  • Joseph F. Hair & Marcelo L.D.S. Gabriel & Dirceu da Silva & Sergio Braga Junior, 2019. "Development and validation of attitudes measurement scales: fundamental and practical aspects," RAUSP Management Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 54(4), pages 490-507, October.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:rauspp:rausp-05-2019-0098
    DOI: 10.1108/RAUSP-05-2019-0098
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