What I think and feel—German experience with the revised form of the children's manifest anxiety scale

Boehnke, Klaus; Sillbereisen, Rainer K.; Reynolds, Cecil R.; Richmond, Bert O.

doi:10.1016/0191-8869(86)90132-7

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“…The overall Lie score mean of M = 2.90 (SD = 2.57) for our sample is similar to the mean of the German 5th class sample of Boehnke et al (1986) of M = 2.97. In a first model, a hierarchical regression analysis as described by Tabachnick and Fidell (1989) yielded no gender effect in Lie scores, girls (M = 2.89, SD = 2.61) and boys (M = 2.92, SD = 2.55) showing almost identical mean scores, but a negative effect of age, younger pupils showing higher Lie scores than older ones.…”

Section: Lie Scalesupporting

confidence: 54%

“…In children, the opposite tendency was observed, younger children showing higher Lie scores than older ones (Boehnke et al, 1986), sometimes in connection with an interaction between age and sex, only female or only male Lie scores decreasing (Dadds et al, 1998;Richmond & Millar, 1984). A general effect of gender was observed by Boehnke et al (1986) Social Desirability 5 boys to score higher than girls in a German sample, whereas in a US sample, the opposite was the case (see also Crandall et al, 1965). Age differences in SDB of children were explained by a higher dependency of the latter on the approval of adults during the early years, whereas the decrease in SDB of older children may reflect the desire to attain independence from adults, and instead to obtain acceptance from peers or the adolescent subculture in general (Crandall et al, 1965).…”

Section: Impact Variables and Interpretation Of Sdbmentioning

confidence: 77%

Section: Impact Variables and Interpretation Of Sdbmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…It consisted of nine very implausible claims, for example 'I never lie' or 'I like everyone I know' (Boehnke et al, 1986) that were placed at the end of the questionnaire. Sum scores between zero (very low SDB) and nine (very high SDB) were possible.…”

Section: Assessment Of Sdbmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The latter is derived from the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) Lie scale and is intended measure impression management. The German version was developed and tested by Boehnke, Silbereisen, Reynolds, and Richmond (1986). The scale is often used as indicator of SDB (Dadds, Perrin, & Yule, 1998) or defensiveness for children and adolescents.…”

Section: Measurement Of the Social Desirability Bias (Sdb)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Social Desirability, Environmental Attitudes, and General Ecological Behaviour in Children

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2013

International Journal of Science Education

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Socially desirable responses have been widely discussed as potentially biasing self-reported measures of environmental attitude and behaviour assessment. The direct and moderating effect of social desirability on children has not been analysed before. By applying a Lie scale together with a two-factor environmental attitude set measure and a scale of self-reported General Ecological Behaviour (GEB) to 198 pupils, we found a moderate impact of Lie scores on only one of both attitude measures and a small impact on GEB. In a multiple regression analysis general behaviour was predicted by attitude, social desirability, and the interaction of both. Social desirability had no moderating effect on the relationship between environmental attitudes and behaviour. Implications of these outcomes for research on environmental issues with children are discussed. This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden.The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae, and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand, or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material. Socially desirable responses have been widely discussed as potentially biasing self-reported measures of environmental attitude and behaviour assessment. The direct and moderating effect of social desirability on children has not been analysed before. By applying a Lie scale together with a two-factor environmental attitude set measure and a scale of self-reported General Ecological Behaviour (GEB) to 198 pupils, we found a moderate impact of Lie scores on only one of both attitude measures and a small impact on GEB. In a multiple regression analysis general behaviour was predicted by attitude, social desirability, and the interaction of both. Social desirability had no moderating effect on the relationship between environmental attitudes and behaviour. Implications of these outcomes for research on environmental issues with children are discussed.

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Section: Lie Scalesupporting

confidence: 54%