Psychometric Analysis of Scores on the Social Justice Scale (SJS) with a Human Services University Sample

Abstract

The Social Justice Scale (SJS) and various subscales were studied on a sample of 414 human services university undergraduates. Internal consistency (α = .93), discriminant validity, and response bias were adequate. The 4-factor model demonstrated an excellent fit. Implications were discussed for use of the SJS in practice and research.

Keywords:

• Social Justice Scale
• social justice
• psychometric analysis
• confirmatory factor analysis

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Notes on contributors

Katherine Hales

Katherine Hales, MEd, is a clinical mental health counseling graduate from the human development counseling program, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.

Julie Sriken

Julie Sriken, PhD., is a graduate of community research and action program, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.

Bradley T. Erford

Bradley T. Erford, Ph.D., is a professor and director in the human development counseling program, Department of Human and Organizational Development in the Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University.

Martin F. Sherman

Martin F. Sherman is professor emeritus in the Psychology Department at Loyola University, Maryland.

Heather Smith

Heather Smith, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Counseling and Guidance at New Mexico Highlands University.