A Psychometric Validation of the Claremont Purpose Scale with an Emerging Adult University Student Population

Veazey, Lillie Grace; Weber, Marcela C.; Schulenberg, Stefan E.

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“…Recent work suggests that beyond-the-self items correlate distinctly with measures of meaning and distress compared with the other two purpose dimensions but do not load onto a higher order purpose factor (Veazey et al, 2023), suggesting these items are useful but not essential.…”

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Purpose in life: A resolution on the definition, conceptual model, and optimal measurement.

Kashdan,

Goodman,

McKnight

et al. 2023

American Psychologist

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Theoretically, purpose serves as a basic dimension of healthy psychological functioning and an important protective factor from psychopathology. Theory alone, however, is insufficient to answer critical questions about human behavior and functioning; we require empirical evidence that explores the parameters of purpose with respect to measurement, prediction, and modification. Here, we provide empirically supported insights about how purpose can operate as a beneficial outcome (e.g., marker of well-being), a predictor or mechanism that accounts for benefits that a person derives (such as from an intervention), or a moderator that offers insight into when benefits arise. Advancing the study of purpose requires careful consideration of how purpose is conceptualized, manipulated, and measured across the lifespan. Our aim is to help scientists understand, specify, and conduct high-quality studies of purpose in life.

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confidence: 99%

Purpose in life: A resolution on the definition, conceptual model, and optimal measurement.

Kashdan,

Goodman,

McKnight

et al. 2023

American Psychologist

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Cultivating purpose and internalized motivation through workplace learning

Kenny,

Medvide,

Gordon

2024

Gifted Education International

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Building on prior research documenting associations between youth purpose and academic, psychological and physical well-being, this study examined the contributions of workplace learning (WPL) to youth purpose and internal motivation among 281 youth of diverse racial and ethnic identities and economic status enrolled in two high school networks offering innovatively designed WPL. Sequential regression analyses revealed that the quality of WPL, defined by mentor support for training, learning opportunities, and youth autonomy, contributed positively to youth purpose and internal motivation, beyond the negative effects of perceived social and economic barriers. Findings are discussed through the perspectives of psychology of working, decent education, self-determination theory and career construction and suggest that WPL is a promising intervention for overcoming inequities in fostering youth talent and purpose, including personal goals, meaning and intentions for social contribution.

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A Validity Study of the Traditional Chinese Version of the Claremont Purpose Scale for Taiwanese Adolescents

Tsai,

Cheng

2024

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment

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This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties and gather evidence supporting the validity of scores from a traditional Chinese version of the Claremont Purpose Scale (TC-CPS) among Taiwanese adolescents. The TC-CPS, measuring meaningfulness, goal directedness, and beyond-the-self orientation, was administered to 233 high school and 445 university students. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a second-order model with three first-order factors. Scores from the instrument demonstrated evidence of good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Additionally, evidence supporting concurrent validity was observed through correlations with scores from measures of identified purpose, search for purpose, life satisfaction, and depression. Each purpose dimension was significantly related to youth’s well-being, except for the beyond-the-self dimension, which showed no significant link to depression. Measurement invariance across gender and educational stages was established. The TC-CPS exhibited robust psychometric properties, suggesting its utility for assessing purpose in life among Taiwanese youth. This evaluation of the psychometric properties and validity evidence of scores from the TC-CPS supports its potential to serve as a valuable instrument for understanding and promoting adolescent purpose development in Taiwan. The instrument can be particularly useful in the current educational context in Taiwan, which emphasizes self-exploration and meaningful goal-setting.

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A Psychometric Validation of the Claremont Purpose Scale with an Emerging Adult University Student Population

Cited by 4 publications

References 56 publications

Purpose in life: A resolution on the definition, conceptual model, and optimal measurement.

Purpose in life: A resolution on the definition, conceptual model, and optimal measurement.

Cultivating purpose and internalized motivation through workplace learning

A Validity Study of the Traditional Chinese Version of the Claremont Purpose Scale for Taiwanese Adolescents

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