FACTOR ANALYSIS OF ROTTER’S INTERPERSONAL TRUST SCALE

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the dimensions of Interpersonal Trust Scale using Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis in emerging adulthood sample. Convenience sampling used as sampling technique for EFA (N=320) and CFA (N=485). Four dimensions identified by EFA were Exploitation Institutional Factor reflecting one’s trust to an institution and also caution to exploitative condition; Role Trust reflects one’s trust to certain figure in performing their social role; Sincerity measures one’s trust that others are sincere and honest; and Trust of the Future reflects one’s trust about something that has not happened. This factor solution was cross- validated using CFA and obtain two remaining, namely Caution dan Sincerity. Reliability of this scale is inadequate for practical purpose and might be useful to use other technique for reliability testing instead of internal consistency