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Factors which Improve the Construct Validity of Assessment Centers: A Review
Author(s) -
Lievens Filip
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
international journal of selection and assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.812
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1468-2389
pISSN - 0965-075X
DOI - 10.1111/1468-2389.00085
Subject(s) - construct validity , optimal distinctiveness theory , construct (python library) , psychology , assessment center , dimension (graph theory) , applied psychology , external validity , transparency (behavior) , social psychology , psychometrics , computer science , clinical psychology , mathematics , computer security , pure mathematics , programming language
This article reviews 21 studies which manipulated specific variables to determine their impact on the construct validity of assessment centers. This review shows that the studies regarding the impact of different observation, evaluation, and integration procedures yielded mixed results. Conversely, dimension factors (number, conceptual distinctiveness, and transparency), assessor factors (type of assessor and type of assessor training), and exercise factors (exercise form and use of role‐players) were found to moderate construct validity. On the basis of the review, practical recommendations are derived to maximize the probability that practitioners design and administer an assessment center with construct validity. Finally, new perspectives for future research are identified.