Factorial Invariance of the Anadolu Sak Intelligence Scale Across Gender


ARSLAN D., SAK U.

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, vol.41, no.5, pp.542-555, 2023 (SSCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/07342829231158834
  • Journal Name: Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.542-555
  • Keywords: Anadolu Sak Intelligence Scale, factorial invariance, gender, intelligence tests, measurement invariance, personality/individual differences
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the factorial invariance of the ASIS (Anadolu Sak Intelligence Scale) across gender. Raw scores from the ASIS standardization study (N = 4641) were used in the analyses. Factorial invariance was analyzed by gender across three age groups: 4–7 (N = 2528), 8–9 (N = 848), and 10–12 (N = 1265) using the Multisample Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Six models were developed from unconstrained to more constrained to test the factorial invariance. Each model tested one hypothesis. The findings showed that the second-order g model of the ASIS was invariant in all age groups. In addition, the first-order and second-order factor loadings and g variance were invariant across gender. A partial subtest intercept invariance was found for ages 4–7. Findings imply that ASIS factor scores mean the same latent variable for boys and girls in different age groups.