This study developed a measure of intercultural sensitivity based on the developmental model of intercultural sensitivity (Bennett, 1986; 1993... Show moreThis study developed a measure of intercultural sensitivity based on the developmental model of intercultural sensitivity (Bennett, 1986; 1993) to be used in a public safety selection context. Experts reviewed the measure that was administered to a large, diverse police officer academy applicant sample and analyses were conducted on the results of the expert review and test administration. Results indicated that after measure refinement, the final 48 item measure closely approximated the underlying theoretical model. In terms of test construction, the measure produced reliable factor scores and reflected individual differences in intercultural sensitivity. We found evidence of racial/ethnic group differences for two of the five factors and also established construct validity for the measure. Practical implications pertaining to the usage of intercultural sensitivity measures in personnel selection and training were discussed. M.S. in Psychology, May 2017 Show less
The current study examined whether information about the job simulation portion of a selection assessment battery is more susceptible to a... Show moreThe current study examined whether information about the job simulation portion of a selection assessment battery is more susceptible to a test security threat than more traditional assessments, where test security is threatened when assessment content is shared. Participants were asked to play the role of a job candidate for a customer service representative. They were given three assessments: a cognitive ability test, a personality inventory, and a job simulation. After completing the assessments, participants were asked to write an e-mail to a hypothetical friend who will also be applying for the job, and include any information that would help their friend in the application process. It was hypothesized that the most information and the most useful information shared by participants would be about the job simulation portion of the assessment battery. The findings supported the hypotheses, suggesting that job simulations are more susceptible to information sharing by applicants than the other assessments, and therefore are exposed to a greater test security threat. The discussion includes implications for practice. Ph.D. in Psychology, December 2015 Show less
