A unidimensional measure of Hong's Psychological Reactance Scale

Research using Hong's Psychological Reactance Scale has been fraught with methodological concerns. Researchers have been unable to find a stable, reliable, and replicable factor structure. Here, results suggested that Hong's Psychological Reactance Scale is a unidimensional one with an average alpha of .74 (SD = .46). This value was attained by first analyzing correlation matrices reproduced from three reports on Hong's Psychological Reactance Scale and then verifying this new factor structure with original data. Tests for internal consistency supported a 1-factor solution. Tests for external consistency supported prior findings in relation to Psychological Reactance and offer evidence that the 1-factor solution is externally valid. While the authors contend that a 1-factor solution is appropriate, further testing is needed for external consistency and refinement of the measure. © Psychological Reports 2006.