This study evaluated the longitudinal psychometric properties of the Authoritative School Climate Survey (ASCS) using a statewide sample of middle and high schools across 8 years. Multilevel confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to test the longitudinal measurement invariance of three scales on the ASCS: disciplinary structure, teacher respect for students, and students’ willingness to seek help. These scales demonstrated strong factorial invariance across all time points for both middle and high schools. Results support the use of these scales in evaluating longitudinal change in school climate.

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权威学校气候调查的纵向测量不变性

这项研究使用了8年间全州的初中和高中样本，评估了权威性学校气候调查（ASCS）的纵向心理测量特性。进行了多层次的验证性因素分析，以检验ASCS上三个量表的纵向测量不变性：学科结构，老师对学生的尊重以及学生寻求帮助的意愿。这些量表在初中和高中的所有时间点都显示出很强的因子不变性。结果支持使用这些量表来评估学校气候的纵向变化。