Abstract
M.Com. (Industrial Psychology)
The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which the Positivity Projective
Technique (PPT) is associated with the psychological constructs embedded in the major
theories of positive psychology. This was achieved through the use of self-report measures
that were administered to a non-probability sample of 271 participants. The factor structure
was ascertained using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and
confirmatory bi-factor analysis; while taking into account the fit indices. The results indicated
that the PPT may elicit eight distinct factors from the positive psychology canon. Given the
results, there is evidence to suggest the existence of the underlying general positive
affectivity factor, which may be representative of the ‘up’ PPT logo.