A New Scale for Measuring Identity Insecurity

IF 6.3 1区文学 Q1 COMMUNICATION Communication Methods and Measures Pub Date : 2022-11-24 DOI:10.1080/19312458.2022.2144631

Zachary B. Massey, Ioana A. Cionea

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Although theory and research have discussed identity insecurity as a factor that influences intercultural communication behaviors, no reliable measure has been presented to capture this construct. This paper reports results from three studies designed to test and validate a new measure of identity insecurity. Study 1 (N = 173) included item generation and exploratory factor analysis, revealing five unidimensional identity insecurity factors, termed individual identity insecurity, public presentation insecurity, dissimilar others insecurity, reactive insecurity, and social identity insecurity. Study 2 (N = 524) confirmed this five-factor structure. Study 3 (N = 807) further examined the structure and construct validity of the identity insecurity scale. Results confirmed the five-factor solution obtained in Study 2 and revealed the measure had good construct, convergent, and discriminant validity. Thus, we conclude that the proposed new measure for identity insecurity has a clear factor structure, strong factor loadings, and good reliability and validity.

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一种新的身份不安全度量尺度

尽管理论和研究已经将身份不安全作为影响跨文化交际行为的一个因素进行了讨论，但目前还没有可靠的措施来捕捉这一概念。本文报告了三项研究的结果，这些研究旨在测试和验证一种新的身份不安全衡量标准。研究1（N=173）包括项目生成和探索性因素分析，揭示了五个一维的身份不安全因素，称为个人身份不安全、公开演讲不安全、不同他人不安全、反应性不安全和社会身份不安全。研究2（N=524）证实了这一五因素结构。研究3（N=807）进一步检验了身份不安全感量表的结构和结构有效性。结果证实了研究2中获得的五因子解，并表明该测度具有良好的构造性、收敛性和判别有效性。因此，我们得出结论，提出的新的身份不安全测度具有清晰的因子结构、强大的因子负载、良好的信度和有效性。

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Communication Methods and Measures COMMUNICATION-

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期刊介绍： Communication Methods and Measures aims to achieve several goals in the field of communication research. Firstly, it aims to bring attention to and showcase developments in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to communication scholars. This journal serves as a platform for researchers across the field to discuss and disseminate methodological tools and approaches. Additionally, Communication Methods and Measures seeks to improve research design and analysis practices by offering suggestions for improvement. It aims to introduce new methods of measurement that are valuable to communication scientists or enhance existing methods. The journal encourages submissions that focus on methods for enhancing research design and theory testing, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Furthermore, the journal is open to articles devoted to exploring the epistemological aspects relevant to communication research methodologies. It welcomes well-written manuscripts that demonstrate the use of methods and articles that highlight the advantages of lesser-known or newer methods over those traditionally used in communication. In summary, Communication Methods and Measures strives to advance the field of communication research by showcasing and discussing innovative methodologies, improving research practices, and introducing new measurement methods.