Development of an Indigenous Scale on Altruism in Urdu

Authors

Samrina Anum

MS Clinical Psychology, Department of Applied Psychology, Govt. College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Dr. Khalid Mahmood

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Govt. College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Dr. Saira Irfan

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2021(5-III)38

Keywords

Altruism Concern Factor Empathy Factor Indigenous Recipient Factor Scree Plot

Abstract

The present study focused on the development of an indigenous scale on altruism in Urdu language. With the help of literature, expert point of view and personal observation, the initial draft of items was prepared. Pilot study was conducted to see the effectiveness and length of the item pool. Then exploratory factor analysis was conducted through SPSS 22 and Principal Component Analysis was applied. The results of the analyses revealed a three-factor model with a 0.89 internal consistency. Overall, findings established the scale's usefulness in research and for practical purposes