A construct validation of the Edwards personal preference schedule with respect to dependency.

Abstract

"The present study is essentially a construct validation of certain aspects of the Edwards PPS related to the construct of dependency. Three properties of dependency were specified[long dash]reliance on others for approval, reliance on others for help, and conformity to the opinions and demands of others.... The results supported hypotheses relating to the greater reliance of dependents on others for approval and for help. No differences were found between dependents and independents in group conformity. On the whole the research serves to contribute to the construct validity of the autonomy and deference scales of the PPS and indicates the possible utility of the PPS for research studies in personality.".