The Relationship of the Purpose in Life (PIL) Test to the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI), the Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test Scores, and Grade Point Averages of High School Students.

Martin, John D.; Martin, Elinor M.

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ERIC Number: EJ180503

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Publication Date: 1977

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The Relationship of the Purpose in Life (PIL) Test to the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI), the Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test Scores, and Grade Point Averages of High School Students

Martin, John D.; Martin, Elinor M.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, 37, 4, 1103-5, W 77

It appears that a positive relationship exists between certain attributes of a self-actualizing person and the life style of the person who scores high on the Purpose in Life Test. Perhaps self-actualization and strong purpose in life are related secondarily through separate relationships with other variables. (Author/JKS)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Correlation, Goal Orientation, Grade Point Average, High School Students, Intelligence Tests, Personality Measures, Secondary Education, Self Actualization, Test Validity

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Purpose in Life Test

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