Morgatroyd S, Rushton C, Apter M, Ray C
University College, Cardiff, Wales.
J Pers Assess. 1978 Oct;42(5):519-28. doi: 10.1207/s15327752jpa4205_14.
The development of a 42-item measure of a number of personality features derived from the theory of psychological reversals is reported. These personality features are (a) the extent to which a person is serious-minded, (b) the extent to which a person plans ahead and organizes himself in the pursuit of goals, and (c) the extent to which a person seeks to avoid arousal. These features together are seen to constitute a personality trait which is described as telic dominance. Data concerning the test-retest reliability, criterion-related and construct validity of the Telic Dominance Scale are presented, together with the scale and scoring key.
