ERIC Number: EJ1090735
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Mar
Pages: 12
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Validation of the Long- and Short-Form of the Ethical Values Assessment (EVA): A Questionnaire Measuring the Three Ethics Approach to Moral Psychology
Padilla-Walker, Laura Maria; Jensen, Lene Arnett
International Journal of Behavioral Development, v40 n2 p181-192 Mar 2016
Moral psychology has been moving toward consideration of multiple kinds of moral concepts and values, such as the Ethics of Autonomy, Community, and Divinity. While these three ethics have commonly been measured qualitatively, the current study sought to validate the long and short forms of the Ethical Values Assessment (EVA), which is a questionnaire developed on the basis of the standard coding manual for the three ethics. Two studies were conducted, the first with a sample of 551 college students (18-29 years, 60% female, 61% European American) and the second with a nationally representative sample of 1,519 individuals (18-93 years, 51% female, 72% European American). Results from Study 1 indicated that a three factor solution using the EVA_L (long form) had adequate model fit, and internal reliability and validity of all three subscales were established. Results from Study 2 showed that model fit for a three-factor solution using the EVA_S (short form) was also acceptable. Measurement invariance as a function of age was established for some subscales and age groups, but not others. Discussion focuses on the implications of this measure for moral psychology and important future research directions.
Descriptors: Ethics, Questionnaires, Error of Measurement, Moral Values, Psychology, College Students, Adults, Validity, Reliability, Measures (Individuals), Futures (of Society)
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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