Illuminating the complexities of conflict with evolution: validation of the scales of evolutionary conflict measure (SECM).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although personal, familial, and community conflict with evolution have been documented in the literature, these scales require conceptualization as a construct and operationalization as a measure. The Scales of Conflict with Evolution Measure (SECM) instrument was developed in response to these needs. Using a construct validity framework, the content, internal structure, convergent, and substantive validity of the SECM were evaluated using Rasch analysis, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and follow up questioning. The conceptual utility of the instrument was explored by examining whether it added explanatory insights into evolution acceptance above and beyond religiosity, evolution knowledge, and background variables.

Results

A literature review and expert con

SUBMITTER: Sbeglia GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7683450 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature