Apprentices' attitudes toward their training and the construction of a diagnostic scale

Abstract

An attitude scale measuring apprentices' attitudes toward their training was constructed in the usual manner. However, the items chosen were such that 6 "sub-" or "intra-" attitude scales were included in the generalized attitude scale. In this way the 6 "intra" scales functioned as diagnostic scales indicating attitude toward the following specific factors in the job situation; (1) job proper; (2) fellow employees; (3) foremen; (4) promotion; (5) related instruction; (6) management. Reliabilities and intercorrelations between the "intra" scales are reported. The authors believe that the low reliabilities resulted from the homogeneity of the groups to which the scale was administered. The intercorrelations are low, indicating that the "intra" scales really measure different aspects of the attitude toward the training program. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)