An Enhancement to the Theory and Measurement of Purpose

Authors

Larry H. Ludlow, Boston CollegeFollow
Theresa O'Keefe, Boston CollegeFollow
Henry Braun, Boston CollegeFollow
Ella Anghel, Boston CollegeFollow
Olivia Szendey, Boston CollegeFollow
Christina Matz, Boston CollegeFollow
Burton Howell, Boston CollegeFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7275/c5jb-rr95

Abstract

Development of purpose is an important goal of post-secondary education. This study advances the measurement of purpose by (a) enriching the construct through incorporating the facet of horizon; (b) providing a framework for Rasch/Guttman Scenario score interpretation; and (c) providing evidence of convergent, divergent, and known groups validity.

Recommended Citation

Ludlow, Larry H.; O'Keefe, Theresa; Braun, Henry; Anghel, Ella; Szendey, Olivia; Matz, Christina; and Howell, Burton (2022) "An Enhancement to the Theory and Measurement of Purpose," Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation: Vol. 27, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7275/c5jb-rr95
Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/pare/vol27/iss1/4