Administration Procedures and Questionnaire/Answer Sheet Description
Based on: The Development of the Masaklaw na Panukat ng Loob (Mapa ng Loob) by
Gregorio E.H. del Pilar
Administration Procedures
Format of Administration:
- Initially pen-and-paper format.
- Later administered online.
- Final item testing used both modes.
Testing Environment:
- Conducted in group/classroom settings for students.
- Individual/small group testing for special samples.
Voluntariness and Ethics:
- Participation was voluntary and could be discontinued anytime.
- Informed consent ensured.
Incentives and Participation:
- UP Diliman students received course credit.
- Others participated during orientations or for exposure.
Sample Composition:
- Data from over 3,300 participants including students and working adults.
Sampling Notes:
- Stratified and cross-validation sampling used for reliability and generalizability.
Questionnaire / Answer Sheet Description
Test Composition:
- 188 items in total:
- 20 facet scales (8 items each)
- 2 interstitial scales
- 1 Social Desirability scale (12 items)
Questionnaire Versions:
- Initially domain-specific drafts with 105 items each.
- Finalized with refined 8-item facet scales.
Item Development and Review:
- Written by psychology students.
- Rated for prototypicality (0–4).
- Selection based on internal consistency, validity, keying balance, and factor structure.
Answer Format:
- Likely a Likert-type scale (e.g., 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
- Responses recorded via paper forms or online platforms.
Scoring:
- Balanced items (positive/negative).
- Domain scores = sum of facet scores.
- Cronbach’s alpha ranged from .65 to .81 (domain-level up to .90).