Acknowledgments
Many people have contributed to the
growth and development of this project since its beginnings in 1986.
First and foremost, an across-the-board "thank you" is offered to
the thousands of individuals who have taken the SETA in some form.
The SETA evolved into my dissertation
project during my doctoral studies at The Ohio State University, and
three faculty members need to thanked for their contributions. Robert
F. Rodgers should be recognized for his astute advising of an INTP
student. Also on my program/dissertation committee were Robert Bargar,
John J. Kennedy and W. Bruce Walsh.
Since defending my dissertation in
1991, I have received many words of encouragement from countless members
of the psychological type community at the various conference presentations
that I have given. The list is quite long now, but, notable for his
pivotal role was Allen Hammer, who provided me with some much needed
context and advocacy.
Getting the SETA published was truly
a journey, and through all the ups & downs, Robert Devine remained
a constant. Thanks to all the other CPP staff who have worked on this
project.
Many friends and colleagues have
given me much-needed feedback on the SETA and its manual. By helping
me to "keep the faith", I have appreciated the support of four members
of my doctoral student cohort, John Karras of UC-Long Beach, David
Verrier of Franklin and Marshall College, Edward A. Grandpré
of Clemson University, and Merrily S. Dunn of the University of Georgia.
A long time mentor and friend, Nancy J. Evans of Iowa State University
has helped in so many ways, that I have lost count. Most recently,
Beverly J. Vandiver of Penn State University has become a source of
many insights into the intricacies of measurement and instrument design.
A smaller group of individuals need
to be commended for taking a chance, using earlier versions of the
SETA in their own research projects, and providing me with much needed
item data. Along with John Karras, thanks to Jan van Rooyen of van
Rooyen Associates, Roger Vallance (don't know where he is at the moment!),
Gary Allread of Ohio State, and Benjamin Schneider of the University
of Maryland. I must also acknowledge a few former Penn State students
who have either used the SETA in a project or worked with me on one
of mine: Moradeyo Olorunnisola, Shu Jung Hu, Usama Shaikh, Summer
Irvin, and Ted Kinney. As two former doctoral advisees and now close
colleagues, Anita Persaud and Reynol Junco continue to provide much-needed
support and inspiration.
Finally, I have to acknowledge the
ongoing support and patience of my life partner, Sharon Salter, and
my children Allayn and Adam.
DWS
