Psychometric properties of the Job Search Behaviour Index (JSBI) in recent university graduates: a Rasch analysis
Date
2021
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Springer
Abstract
School-to-work transition is a crucial period in the life of young adults, when they
begin to realise their career aspirations. Yet, only a few young Ghanaian graduates
find jobs one year after completing school. Understanding job search behaviour of
graduates in Ghana would require a valid and reliable measure. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Job Search Behaviour Index (JSBI) using
Rasch analysis. Data were from 429 recent graduates. Rasch analysis showed that
the JSBI-7 was unidimensional and locally independent. There was no noticeable
diferential item functioning across gender. JSBI-7 is a promising measure for use in
Ghana.
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Research Article
Keywords
School-to-work transition, Job search, Rasch analysis