In the context of inclusion of both positive and negatively worded items in a scale, DeVellis suggested that the benefits of having opposite direction items outweighed the disadvantages.

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DeVellis actually suggested that the disadvantages of including both positively and negatively worded items in a scale (such as potential confusion and response errors) might outweigh the benefits, advising caution in their use.

In the Context of Inclusion of Both Positive and Negatively