Academic identity status measure: psychometric properties when used among secondary school students in Kenya
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Date
2015
Authors
Ireri, A. M.
Wawire, Chrispus K.
Mugambi, Doyne K.
Mwangi, Cecilia N.
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Abstract
The study examined the internal consistency, factor structure, and predictive validity of the academic identity
measure (AIM), a pioneer measure of academic identity status. Data were collected from 390 students (average age
16.65; SD=1.31) in 10 secondary schools in Embu County, Kenya. The factor structure of the AIM corresponded to
that reported in previous studies among high school and college students. Furthermore, significant correlation and
predictive equation was found between AIM subscales and academic achievement. The AIM yielded data with
sufficient psychometric properties among secondary school students. In addition, the findings add support to crossnational
generalizability of the factor structure of the AIM.
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Research paper
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Psychometric properties, Commitment, Experiences, Conceptualized
Citation
Ireri AM. Wawire CK, Mugambi DK, Mwangi CN (2015) Academic Identity Status Measure: Psychometric Properties when Used among Secondary School Students in Kenya. Int J Sch Cog Psychol 2: 150. doi:10.4172/2469-9837.1000150