Psychometric Properties of the Academic Procrastination Scale (APS) in Brazil

Autor/inn/en	Karla Silva Soares, Ana; Lins de Holanda Coelho, Gabriel; Alves Freires, Leogildo; Nunes da Fonseca, Patrícia
Titel	Psychometric Properties of the Academic Procrastination Scale (APS) in Brazil
Quelle	In: Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 40 (2022) 5, S.634-648 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Karla Silva Soares, Ana)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0734-2829
DOI	10.1177/07342829221079948
Schlagwörter	Psychometrics; Time Management; Foreign Countries; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Factor Analysis; Test Validity; College Students; Brazil + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Psychometry; Psychometrie; Zeitmanagement; Ausland; Testaufbau; Testreliabilität; Faktorenanalyse; Testvalidität; Collegestudent; Brasilien
Abstract	Academic procrastination has a significant influence on students' lives, being related to several relevant variables, such as lower self-esteem, higher levels of academic anxiety, and fear of failure. The development and adaptation of reliable instruments help to assure a more in-depth study of academic procrastination. The present research aimed to adapt and assess evidence of validity and reliability of the scores of the Academic Procrastination Scale (APS) for a Brazilian sample (N = 1241). In Study 1, an exploratory factor analysis supported the unidimensional structure of the APS (25 items). In Study 2, the one-factor structure had an adequate model fit via confirmatory factor analysis. Also, through item response theory, the APS items showed adequate discrimination, difficulty, and level of information. The scores of the APS were also significantly correlated with the scores of the Tuckman Procrastination Scale, providing evidence of convergent validity. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01