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Agentic Orientation: The Drive for Mastery

Agentic orientation is the psychological drive characterized by autonomy, personal competence, assertiveness, and goal-directed achievement....

October 6, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Self-Determination Theory

A comprehensive academic and psychometric review of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and its foundational measurement tools,...

September 25, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Basic Psychological Needs Scales

The Basic Psychological Needs Scales (BPNS) assess the core psychological nutriments of autonomy, competence, and...

September 24, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Political Party Evaluation

Comprehensive academic overview of the Political Party Evaluation scale adapted by Binder et al. (2022),...

September 24, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Source Credibility Measures

A comprehensive academic psychometric review of the Source Credibility Measures (McCroskey & Teven, 1999), analyzing...

September 18, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Perceived Competence Scales

The Perceived Competence Scales (PCS) are validated 4-item instruments grounded in Self-Determination Theory that measure...

September 17, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Competence (COM)

The Competence (COM) scale, developed by La Guardia, Ryan, Couchman, and Deci (2000), evaluates relationship-specific...

September 17, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Source Credibility Measures

A comprehensive academic review of the Source Credibility Measures (McCroskey & Teven, 1999), examining the...

September 12, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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General Competence Perception (GCP)

A comprehensive academic guide to the General Competence Perception (GCP) scale, a validated 6-item instrument...

September 12, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Perceived Human Capital (PHC)

Comprehensive academic overview of the Perceived Human Capital (PHC) scale developed by Bellezza, Paharia, and...

September 12, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Perceived Personal Competence (PPC)

A comprehensive academic psychometric profile of the Perceived Personal Competence (PPC) scale, examining its theoretical...

September 12, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti