This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument for measuring failure mindset in Chinese college students.Based on literature analysis and semi-structured interviews,the initial items of the Failure Mindset Scale(FMS)were developed.The factor structure of the FMS was examined by exploratory factor analysis(n=699)and confirmatory factor analysis(n=684).Then the scale validity was verified again by examining the relationship between failure mentality and mental health(n=2922).The results showed that the final formal scale contains two relatively independent dimensions,that is,the negative failure mindset and the positive failure mindset.The internal consistency reliability,test-retest reliability,construct validity and criterion validity of FMS all met the requirements of psychometric characteristics.Both dimensions of failure mindset predicted subjective well-being and general psychological problems significantly.In conclusion,the FMS can be used as an effective tool to measure the level of failure mindset among Chinese college students.
关键词
中国大学生/失败心态/信度/效度
Key words
Chinese college students/failure mindset/reliability/validity
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