For formative scale development and validation, consider these comprehensive books that cover methodologies, best practices, and theoretical foundations:
Recommended Books:
"Constructing Measures: An Item Response Modeling Approach" by Wilson, Mark
Focuses on scale development using item response theory, which can be adapted for formative scales.
"Scale Development: Theory and Applications" by Robert F. DeVellis
A classic resource for understanding both reflective and formative scale construction, offering clear guidelines and examples.
"The Measurement of Psychological Constructs: Theory and Practice" by Geoffrey Walford
Discusses diverse measurement approaches, including those relevant to formative constructs.
"Handbook of Structural Equation Modeling" edited by Rick H. Hoyle
Provides in-depth coverage of structural equation modeling techniques, essential for validating formative constructs.
"Formative Indicators: Interpretation and Applications" by Jarvis, Mackenzie, and Podsakoff (Chapters in Research Handbooks)
While not standalone books, chapters from relevant research handbooks provide focused insights into formative scale approaches.
"Designing Surveys: A Guide to Decisions and Procedures" by Johnny Blair, Ronald F. Czaja, and Edward A. Blair
Discusses the design and validation of survey instruments, including formative measures.
If you are particularly focused on formative scale validation techniques like Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), literature from journals like Psychological Methods or books on multivariate analysis might also be helpful.
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