What is it about?

In this study, we aimed to adapt and validate the "Revised Causal Dimension Scale" (CDSII), originally developed by Mcauley et al. (1992), for assessing causal attributions among higher education students in India. A sample of 1929 higher education students in Punjab, India, completed the CDSII questionnaire. We conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using maximum likelihood estimation to assess the fit of the model to the collected data. The results indicated that all items on the scale significantly loaded onto their respective causal dimensions, demonstrating the robustness of the "Revised Causal Dimension Scale (CDSII)" for assessing causal attributions related to both successful and unsuccessful outcomes among higher education students. Future research can be conducted to demonstrate sensitivity to measure socio-cultural effects.

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Why is it important?

The validation of the Revised Causal Dimension Scale (CDSII) on a higher education population in India opens up valuable opportunities for researchers. This scale will serve as a valuable tool for collecting data on how individuals attribute causality to their successes and failures. Researchers can now use it to gain insights into the causal attributions people make regarding their achievements and setbacks, enhancing the depth and understanding of their experiences.

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Writing this article has been an enriching experience, particularly because it's a vital part of my project. The findings from this study are expected to be a valuable asset for researchers exploring psychological distress among higher education students in the Indian context.

jyoti gupta
Lovely Professional University

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This page is a summary of: Psychometric properties of the revised causal dimension scale (CDS II): Validation in Indian context, January 2023, American Institute of Physics,
DOI: 10.1063/5.0140460.
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