Development of the Paranormal and Supernatural Beliefs Scale using classical and modern test theory

Development of the Paranormal and Supernatural Beliefs Scale using classical and modern test theory

Abstract Background This study describes the construction and validation of a new scale for measuring belief in paranormal phenomena. The work aims to address psychometric and conceptual shortcomings associated with existing measures of paranormal belief. The study also compares the use of classic t...

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Main Authors: Charlotte E. Dean, Shazia Akhtar, Tim M. Gale, Karen Irvine, Richard Wiseman, Keith R. Laws
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Paranormal beliefs
Anomalous beliefs
Supernatural
Scale
Scale development
Factor analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00600-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00600-y

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