Psychometric Characteristic of Revised Moral Authority Scale

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This study aimed to analyze the validity and reliability of Revised Moral Authority Scale (MRS-R). 652 Students of High school Ardabil (320 Femals, 332 Males) were selected by multi-stage sampling method and completed Revised Moral Authority Scale (MAS-R). Exploratory Factor analysis and internal consistency were used to compute the Revised Moral Authority Scale (MRS-R) factor structure (construct validity) and reliability, respectively. Cronbach’s Coefficients indicated that both factors and the sub factors of Revised Moral Authority Scale (MAS-R) were highly reliable. Also, the results of the exploratory factor analysis indicated four factors in this scale .In general, Revised Moral Authority Scale is a valid and reliable scale for studying Moral Authority.

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