2002/03/01 by Jeffrey J. Koob, Joanie Funk · 2 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences #Evaluation of Teaching Practices #Emotional Intelligence and Performance #Popularity #Psychology #Suspect #Salient #Reliability (semiconductor) #Validity #Applied psychology #Style (visual arts) #Social psychology #Psychometrics #Computer science #Clinical psychology #Artificial intelligence #Criminology
paper · doi:10.1177/104973150201200206
openalex publication_date 2002/03/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory (LSI) is a very popular assessment tool despite compelling arguments against its use. Provided is a summary of the salient issues concerning the LSI. Arguments against its use, including suspect methodology, misapplication of statistical procedures, logical inconsistencies in theory construction, and a general lack of support for reliability and validity are examined. In addition, current research studies supporting its continued popularity are presented. The authors conclude that it is important for social work researchers, educators, and practitioners to examine the psychometric properties of any instrument prior to making decisions based on unsubstantiated findings.