Investigating a Background Data Measure of Social Intelligence.

Abstract

Some current measures of social intelligence have been judged as weak and ineffective, despite attempts to develop measures that do not emphasize verbal ability. This paper examines the construct validity of a background data, or life history measure, of social intelligence. Analyses suggest that the measure has high reliability, convergent validity with other measures of verbal intelligence. Criterion-related validity is supported using an individual's peer reaming of performance effectiveness in a team setting. Results suggest that further examination of a background data measure of social intelligence is warranted, and its relationship to individual performance should be investigated in a variety of appropriate team settings. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA298832

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  • Janelle A. Gilbert
  • Stephen J. Zaccaro

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  • George Mason University

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  • Human Systems

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  • Applied Psychology
  • Army Personnel
  • Educational Psychology
  • Factor Analysis
  • Group Dynamics
  • Human Behavior
  • Intelligence Tests
  • Leadership
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Personality
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Reliability
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Test And Evaluation

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