a Department of Psychology , University of Bern , Switzerland.
J Pers Assess. 2018 Jul-Aug;100(4):431-443. doi: 10.1080/00223891.2017.1331913. Epub 2017 Jun 14.
This article reports the construction and validation of a comprehensive self-report measure of fantasy. Unlike previous measures of fantasy, which focus on psychopathology, we conceive fantasy as a trait with positive connotation. Principal component analysis (N = 318) and confirmatory factor analyses (N = 345) were conducted using 2 sociodemographically diverse samples. The results provided support for a 2-factor conceptualization of the construct, with the dimensions imaginative fantasy and creative fantasy. Imaginative fantasy refers to vivid imagination and absorption in these images and daydreams. Creative fantasy refers to the activity of using fantasy to create new ideas. The trait measure showed good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, discriminant and convergent construct validity, as well as incremental validity. Moreover, in 3 behavioral studies, we put fantasy scores in relationship with behavioral data to provide further proof of validity. A comprehensive measure of fantasy can contribute to our understanding of individual differences in inner experiences, creative processes, and problem solving.
这篇文章报告了一个全面的幻想自我报告测量的构建和验证。与以前关注精神病理学的幻想测量不同，我们将幻想视为一种具有积极内涵的特质。使用两个社会人口统计学上不同的样本进行了主成分分析（N=318）和验证性因素分析（N=345）。结果支持了该结构的双因素概念化，包括想象性幻想和创造性幻想两个维度。想象性幻想是指生动的想象力和沉浸在这些图像和白日梦中。创造性幻想是指利用幻想创造新想法的活动。特质测量表现出良好的内部一致性、重测信度、判别和收敛结构效度，以及增量效度。此外，在 3 项行为研究中，我们将幻想分数与行为数据联系起来，提供了有效性的进一步证据。幻想的综合测量可以帮助我们理解个体内在体验、创造性过程和解决问题方面的差异。
