The professional context as a predictor for response distortion in the Adaption-Innovation-Inventory – An investigation using mixture-distribution item-response theory models
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In: International Journal of Testing, Vol. 14, No. 3, 07.2014, p. 218-244.
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T1 - The professional context as a predictor for response distortion in the Adaption-Innovation-Inventory – An investigation using mixture-distribution item-response theory models
AU - Fischer, Sebastian
AU - Freund, Philipp Alexander
PY - 2014/7
Y1 - 2014/7
N2 - The Adaption-Innovation Inventory (AII), originally developed by Kirton (1976), is a widely used self-report instrument for measuring problem-solving styles at work. The present study investigates how scores on the AII are affected by different response styles. Data are collected from a combined sample (N = 738) of students, employees, and entrepreneurs. Using mixture distribution item response theory, we identify individuals with normal and distorted response styles. Additionally, we investigate antecedents and consequences of distorted responses. For antecedents, results indicate influences of cognitive schemata resulting from an individual's professional work context. For consequences, distorted responses show different relationships with occupational outcomes in comparison to normal responses.
AB - The Adaption-Innovation Inventory (AII), originally developed by Kirton (1976), is a widely used self-report instrument for measuring problem-solving styles at work. The present study investigates how scores on the AII are affected by different response styles. Data are collected from a combined sample (N = 738) of students, employees, and entrepreneurs. Using mixture distribution item response theory, we identify individuals with normal and distorted response styles. Additionally, we investigate antecedents and consequences of distorted responses. For antecedents, results indicate influences of cognitive schemata resulting from an individual's professional work context. For consequences, distorted responses show different relationships with occupational outcomes in comparison to normal responses.
KW - Psychology
KW - occupational role
KW - response distortion
KW - Adaption-Innovation Inventory
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84905392647&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/15305058.2013.862250
DO - 10.1080/15305058.2013.862250
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 14
SP - 218
EP - 244
JO - International Journal of Testing
JF - International Journal of Testing
SN - 1530-5058
IS - 3
ER -