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Title: Self-Handicapping Scale: Evaluation of Psychometric Properties among Malaysian and Indonesian University Students Using Rasch Rating Scale Model Analysis
Language: English
Authors: Bambang Sumintono, Mei Yui Law (ORCID 0009-0004-9631-6751), Novendawati Wahyu Sitasari
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 2026 18(3):906-920.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Psychometrics, Likert Scales, Self Destructive Behavior, Student Behavior, Test Bias, Test Reliability, Test Items
Geographic Terms: Malaysia, Indonesia
DOI: 10.1108/JARHE-08-2024-0429
ISSN: 2050-7003
1758-1184
Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of SHS in Malaysian and Indonesian university students' populations using the Rasch Rating Scale Model. Design/methodology/approach: Specifically, the persons' and items' reliability and separation, rating scale's functionality, unidimensionality, item targeting, item quality and item bias were evaluated using Winstep 4.8.1.0 on a sample of 318 Malaysian and 470 Indonesian university students. Findings: Both samples show good unidimensional measures. In terms of certain psychometric attributes, the Indonesian and Malaysian samples have relatively similar qualities. The adoption of SHS in measuring the self-handicapping tendency indicates the scale works well for both Indonesian and Malaysian samples. Practical implications: The findings allow researchers in Malaysia and Indonesia to confidently use the SHS to measure self-handicapping behaviours among university students. This will then enable the design and implementation of a comprehensive intervention programme aimed at reducing self-handicapping and improving the psychological well-being of these future change agents in both countries. Originality/value: This instrument was first tested in the United States, but its psychometric properties have yet to be evaluated in Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1507590
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