Concurrent validity for an activity vector analysis index of social adjustment

Completed the Activity Vector Analysis (AVA, Form E) and the Sixteen Personality Factors Questionnaire (16PF) in order to examine the concurrent validity of the AVA index of social adjustment (i. e., the assessment of socially acceptable, considerate, thoughtful, ethical, and mature behaviors). Ss were from the greater Kansas City area (N= 114). Results demonstrate that the AVA index of social adjustment strongly correlates with Factors Q_s (Self Sentiment), B (Intelligence), O (Security), F (Seriousness), G (Superego Strength), and Q₂ (Independence) of the 16PF. Results support the validity of the AVA's social adjustment measure.