Original Research

Validation of the Short Self-Regulation Questionnaire in a group of Black teachers: The SABPA study

Mariette Vosloo, Johan Potgieter, Michael Temane, Suria Ellis, Tumi Khumalo
SA Journal of Industrial Psychology | Vol 39, No 1 | a1157 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajip.v39i1.1157 | © 2013 Mariette Vosloo, Johan Potgieter, Michael Temane, Suria Ellis, Tumi Khumalo | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 06 June 2013 | Published: 13 November 2013

About the author(s)

Mariette Vosloo, School for Psychosocial Behavioural Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
Johan Potgieter, School for Psychosocial Behavioural Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
Michael Temane, School for Psychosocial Behavioural Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
Suria Ellis, Statistical Consultation Services, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
Tumi Khumalo, School for Psychosocial Behavioural Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa

Abstract

Orientation: Recent literature has emphasised the important role that self-regulation plays in the mental health of individuals. The lack of a validated psychometric instrument to accurately measure self-regulation amongst Black South Africans however limits its potential impact within the challenging South African context.

Research purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Short Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SSRQ) when used in a South African context, specifically focusing on Black South Africans.

Motivation for the study: By commenting on the ability of the SSRQ to accurately capture the construct of self-regulation amongst Black educators, the current article serves to address and alleviate the lacunae in our understanding of self-regulation as a potentially protective factor.

Research design, approach and method: The study was of a quantitative nature, and made use of a cross-sectional design and purposively selected study sample. Participants were urbanised Black teachers (N = 200) who completed the SSRQ and other measures of self-regulation and psychological well-being.

Main findings: The reliability of the SSRQ total scale score proved satisfactory. Factor analysis produced five robust sub-constructs that were theoretically interpretable. Significant correlations between the SSRQ and other measures of self-regulation and psychological well-being also indicated good criterion-related validity.

Practical/managerial implications: The availability of a reliable and valid instrument for the measurement of self-regulation in the South African context will enable both researchers and practitioners to better understand and utilise self-regulation in the enhancement of individual well-being.

Contribution/value-add: The SSRQ’s ability to accurately measure self-regulation will contribute to our understanding of its role as preventive strength in the South African context. Refinement of item content will serve to further strengthen the SSRQ’s factor structure, and improve its validity for use within the Black South African population.


Keywords

Self-regulation; SSRQ; psychometric properties; validation; psychological well-being; African context

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