Abstract
Abstract Generative roles refer to observable, behavioral community positions that embody aspects of teaching and nurturing that are central to the concept of generativity. Two studies are presented that describe generative roles in a community sample and provide psychometric data for a short index of generative roles. The first study also provides reliability and validity data from a second informant. The second study examines generative roles at different stages of adolescence and adulthood. Participants were asked 8 yes/no questions about a variety of community roles. The validity of the GRI was supported by significant correlations with the Loyola Generativity Scale, a widely used measure of generative concern (r=.33), and measures of related constructs. The correlations were similar across age categories. The Generative Roles Index has good psychometric qualities and complements existing measures of generativity by providing behavioral, observable data on roles.
Department
Psychology
Publication Date
2-20-2015
Journal Title
American Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Publisher
Open Science
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Sherry Hamby, Lindsey A. Thomas, Victoria L. Banyard, Ed de St. Aubin, John Grych. Generative Roles: Assessing Sustained Involvement in Generativity. American Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. Vol. 2, No. 2, 2015, pp. 24-32.