Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of the "Christopher Was" Goal Orientation Questionnaire

Abstract

This study aimed to adapt and validate an Arabic version of the Christopher Was Goal Orientation Questionnaire for Jordanian university students. Participants of the study consisted of )801( male and female undergraduate students at Hashemite university in the academic year 2013-2014. Results indicated that the item analyses revealed an acceptable level of discrimination of the items. Construct validity has been investigated through examining the questionnaire factor structure. Results of the factor analysis identified four major factors. It has been found that the internal consistency and stability coefficients were significant. Results also indicated that there were significant differences between scores on each subscale mastery and performance approach due the gender, and there were significant differences between scores on each subscale mastery and performance approach, attributed to academic specialization. In the light of the results, the study suggested a number of recommendations.