Cross-Validation of the Gordon Siv

Abstract

Peer- and self-ratings, and Gordon SIV test scores were obtained from 41 males living in a college dormitory. 5 of 6 validity coefficients between self-ratings and the SIV scores were significantly different from zero, the r for Independence being the exception. Possible reasons for the unreliable peer-ratings and the failure to validate the Independence scale were presented. It was argued that the self-ratings provided more meaningful criteria for validating the SIV than peer-ratings.