When we have a multi-dimensional scale should we check reliability using cronbach alpha for the scale as a whole OR for the dif dimensions separately?

Samson Ayyamperumal @Samson_Ayyamperumal

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I am using the Occupational Identity Scale by Veiga, Moura(1999,2005) having dimensions achievement, moratorium, foreclosure and diffusion. Should I check reliability for the scale as a whole OR for the different dimensions separately?

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