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The Development of the Unified Human Dynamics Framework Instrument (UHDF-I): An Exploratory Factor Analysis and Reliability Analysis

Viti, Franco pietro
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1720785208167514

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2024, Doctor of Organization Development & Change (D.O.D.C.), Bowling Green State University, Organization Development.
Personality psychology, which focuses on understanding individual orientation, traits, and attribution style, provides critical insights into organizational behavior and performance. This study begins with a rigorous review of foundational theories, ensuring quality, clarity, transparency, and methodological rigor. Specifically, it examines behavioral orientation, personality traits, and attribution style to lay the groundwork for developing the Unified Human Dynamics Framework Instrument (UHDF-I) through exploratory factor analysis. This dissertation aims to achieve two primary objectives: 1) deepen understanding of behavioral orientation, traits, and attribution style constructs; and 2) create the Unified Human Dynamics Framework Instrument (UHDF-I), integrating 11 diverse constructs into a cohesive framework to elucidate human personality dynamics. The validity and reliability of the UHDF-I were established through exploratory factor analysis (EFA). A preliminary EFA using principal component analysis with Varimax rotation supported the development of an 11-factor structure for the UHDF-I. The UHDF-I integrates 11 constructs: task and relationship orientation; Machiavellianism; narcissism; psychopathy; sadism; faith in humanity; Kantianism; humanism traits; and internal and external locus of control attributions. Initially comprising 290 items, including 13 for honesty, attention, and redundancy measures, these were refined to 44 items (4 per factor) following EFA to eliminate non-loading, poorly loading, or cross-loading items above an Eigenvalue of .3. The Unified Human Dynamics Framework Instrument (UHDF-I) offers comprehensive and empirically validated insights into fundamental personality characteristics. By integrating multiple constructs, it provides a robust framework to enhance understanding of how individuals and groups connect, motivate each other, and interact across various life and work domains. Utilizing the UHDF-I has the potential to optimize employee relationships, foster strategic organizational learning, facilitate effective communications, promote cohesive teamwork, and enhance organizational transformation and effectiveness.
Steven Cady, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Lubomir Popov, Ph.D. (Other)
Truit Gray, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Jeanelle Sears, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
235 p.
Organizational Behavior
task and relationship orientation; Machiavellianism; narcissism; psychopathy; sadism; faith in humanity; Kantianism; humanism traits; internal locus of control; external attribution styles; unified human dynamics; exploratory factor analysis; Varimax rotation; orthogonal rotation;

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  • Viti, F. P. (2024). The Development of the Unified Human Dynamics Framework Instrument (UHDF-I): An Exploratory Factor Analysis and Reliability Analysis [Doctoral dissertation, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1720785208167514

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Viti, Franco. The Development of the Unified Human Dynamics Framework Instrument (UHDF-I): An Exploratory Factor Analysis and Reliability Analysis . 2024. Bowling Green State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1720785208167514.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Viti, Franco. "The Development of the Unified Human Dynamics Framework Instrument (UHDF-I): An Exploratory Factor Analysis and Reliability Analysis ." Doctoral dissertation, Bowling Green State University, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1720785208167514

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