A Psychometric Evaluation of the Six-Factor Self-Concept Scale in a Sample of Racial/Ethnic Minority Women

Abstract

The Six-Factor Self-Concept Scale (SFSCS) is a multidimensional measure for adults developed and tested with primarily Euro-American samples. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the SFSCS in a diverse sample of racial/ethnic minority college women including African American, Asian American, Latina, and Native American participants. The study compared scale internal consistencies, intercorrelations, normative data, and factor structure for this sample to previously reported findings. This study also looked at the relationship of SFSCS scores to global self-esteem for both the sample as a whole and within ethnic group. Results supported the reliability and construct validity of the subscale scores of the instrument in use with American racial/ethnic minority college women as well as the potential usefulness of SFSCS for studying ethnic and cultural differences.

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