Dimensions of National Ethos among Educated Youths in Malaysia

This article focuses on dimensions of national ethos among educated youths in Malaysia by developing a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) model. The main objective is to evaluate national ethos dimensions and develop a CFA model of the national ethos formation. These objectives are achieved by applying four main dimensions to confirm the formation of national ethos: values, feelings and spirit, beliefs and identity dimensions. The study was conducted using a quantitative approach through survey techniques involving 431 students of Universiti Putra Malaysia, comprising 241 Malay and 190 Chinese youth groups. The data analysis used the SEM-AMOS approach to develop a CFA model of the national ethos. The results confirm national ethos of educated youth is formed through the four main dimensions measured. The CFA model has achieved a good level of compatibility based on the set indicators (CMIN = 600.947, DF = 115, CMIN / DF = 5.226, p = 0.000, SRMR = 0.0937, RMSEA = 0.099, CFI = 0.927 and PNFI = 0.771). This study implies a CFA model as a new approach in national ethos formation among educated youths in Malaysia. A future evaluation of a non-educated youth group should also be implemented to assure that this model becomes a holistic model.

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Factor analysis to identify the dimension of Test of English Proficiency (TOEP) in the listening section

Research and Evaluation in Education ◽

10.21831/reid.v1i1.4897 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 45 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Heri Retnawati ◽

Sudji Munadi ◽

Yosa Abduh Al-Zuhdy

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

High Schools ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

English Proficiency ◽

Dominant Dimension ◽

National Education ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Eigen Value ◽

Data Documentation

This research is aimed at identifying the amount of the ability dimensions contained in the Test of English Proficiency (TOEP), particularly in the listening section. This study is an explorative descriptive quantitative research. The data of the study are the responses of the TOEP participants in the whole Indonesia in 2010, in some TOEP components. The participants are grade IX students of senior high schools. The collected data were gained from the data documentation of the Diretorate of Senior High Schools Founding of the National Education Ministry, Jakarta. The data analysis for identifying the dimension was done by implementing exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The exploratory factor analysis was done by using SPSS computer program. The result of the research shows that of the seven sets of listening which were analyzed, all of them contain listening dominant dimension if they are analyzed using graphics method, explainable variance, and Eigen value ratio.

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Análisis de las propiedades psicométricas del Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) en deportistas mexicanos

Anales de Psicología ◽

10.6018/analesps.35.2.342821 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 314-322

Author(s):

Julio R. Martínez-Alvarado ◽

Félix Guillén ◽

Luis H. Aguiar-Palacios ◽

Ana G. Magallanes ◽

Pedro Fernández-Ruíz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Sufficient Evidence ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Young Athletes ◽

Psychometric Data ◽

Athlete Burnout ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Three Factor

El Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) se ha convertido en el instrumento más utilizado para evaluar el burnout en el contexto deportivo, lo que ha permitido un incremento significativo en las investigaciones. A pesar de ello, una revisión en la literatura revela que no existen trabajos que proporcionen datos psicométricos del ABQ con muestra mexicana, por lo que el objetivo de la presente investigación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas del Athlete Burnout Questionnaire en deportistas mexicanos. El análisis de los datos se desarrolló a través de 2 estudios, aplicando el cuestionario en el primero de ellos a una muestra de 464 jóvenes deportistas entre 13 y 18 años de edad (M = 14.85, DT = 1.45). Los resultados del Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC) indicaron índices de ajuste aceptables (c2 = 176.7; c2 /gl = 2.18; p < .01; TLI = .93, IFI = .95, CFI = .95 y RMSEA = .05) así como pesos de regresión aceptables para la estructura trifactorial del cuestionario original. Para el segundo estudio se utilizó una muestra de 1009 deportistas mexicanos entre 12 y 39 años de edad (M = 17.28, DT = 2.98). Los resultados del AFC encontraron suficiente evidencia para la validez de constructo (c2 = 419.5; c2 /gl = 5.59; p < .01; TLI = .94, IFI = .96, CFI = .96 y RMSEA = .07). Los resultados en el análisis de correlación entre el Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) y el Athlete Engagement Questionnaire (AEQ) pueden considerarse como prueba favorable de la validez discriminante. En cuanto a la fiabilidad, se encontraron resultados aceptables en consistencia interna en ambas fases del estudio, concluyendo que el ABQ es una herramienta útil para evaluar el burnout en depotistas mexicanos. The Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) has become one of the most used tools to assess burnout in sport contexts. Despite a significant increase in research in this field, the literature has shown that there are no papers which provide psychometric data of the ABQ using a Mexican sample. Hence the objective of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire of Mexican athletes. Data analysis was obtained using two studies. The first study consisted of 464 young athletes between 13 and 18 years old (M = 14.85, DT = 1.45). The results of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) showed acceptable fit indices (c2 = 176.7; c2 /gl = 2.18; p < .01; TLI = .93, IFI = .95, CFI = .95 y RMSEA = .05) Acceptable results of load regression were also found for the original three factor questionnaire. A sample of 1009 Mexican athletes between 12 and 39 years of age (M = 17.28, SD = 2.98) were used for the second study. The results of the CFA found sufficient evidence for the construct validity (c2 = 419.5; 2cc2 /gl = 5.59; p < .01; TLI = .94, IFIS = .96, CFI = .96 and RMSEA = .07). The results in the analysis of correlation between the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) and the Athlete Engagement questionnaire (AEQ) can be considered as evidence of the discriminant validity. In regard to reliability, acceptable results were observed in internal consistency in both phases of the study, concluding that the ABQ is a useful tool to evaluate the burnout in Mexican athletes.

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Pengujian Model Pengukuran Congeneric, Tau-Equivalent dan Parallel pada Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS)

Psympathic Jurnal ilmiah Psikologi ◽

10.15575/psy.v7i2.6405 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 285-298

Author(s):

Yonathan Natanael ◽

Yusak Novanto

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Ordinal Scale ◽

Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Life Scale

Many researchers make an error in data analysis, where researchers analyzing data using the raw score on the instrument with an ordinal scale. Error in the use of raw score for an instrument with an ordinal scale can be overcome by using measurement model testing, namely tau-equivalent and parallel. The purpose of this study is to examine the best measurement model of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The research method is Secondary Data Analysis approach (SDA). The secondary data was combined from two previous studies. The quantitative research analysis technique used to test the three measurement models in SWLS was confirmatory factor analysis. The unidimensional model of confirmatory factor analysis indicates that tau-equivalent is the best measurement model in SWLS testing (χ2(9)=13.759, p > .05 and RMSEA < .05). Based on the result, an implication measuring instruments using raw score can be used while measurement model testing of an instrument is tau-equivalent.

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OPINION LEADERSHIP MEMODERASI eWOM INTENTION (STUDI PADA BOMBARU BAR DAN RESTO BENGKULU, INDONESIA)

MIX JURNAL ILMIAH MANAJEMEN ◽

10.22441/mix.2020.v10i2.002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 165

Author(s):

Ryan Vernando Putra ◽

Muhartini Salim ◽

Sularsih Anggarawati

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Word Of Mouth ◽

Analysis Data ◽

Opinion Leadership ◽

Survey Questionnaire ◽

Listwise Deletion ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Quality Value

Abstract. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of Self-Relevant Value, Quality Value and Perceived Informational Utility on Electronic Word-Of-Mouth Intention moderated by Opinion Leadership in Bombaru Bars and Restaurant Bengkulu, Indonesia consumers. The respondents of this study were 17-45 years old. Respondent data were collected by the survey questionnaire provided. After adopting the listwise deletion method through Mahalanobis Distance on SEM-AMOS, 133 questionnaires that could be used were available for analysis. Data analysis used Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), assessment of normality, and regression weights. The Result indicate that (1) Self-relevant Value has a positif effect on eWOM Intention; (2) Quality Value has a positif effect on eWOM Intention; (3) Perceived Informational Utility has a postif effect on eWOM Intention; (4) Opinion Leadership moderates the influence of Self-relevant Value on eWOM Intention; (5) Opinion Leadership moderates the influence of Quality Value on eWOM Intention; (6) Opinion Leadership moderates the influence of Perceived Informational Utility on eWOM Intention.Keyword: eWOM Intention, Opinion Leadership, Perceived Informational Utility, Quality Value, and Self-relevant Value.

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Teknik Analisis Validitas Konstruk dan Reliabilitas instrument Test dan Non Test Dengan Software LISREL

10.31227/osf.io/nbhxq ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Akbar Iskandar

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Quantitative Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Instrument Development ◽

Grain Quality ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstrak Tujuan dari tulisan ini adalah untuk menganalisis tingkat kualitas butir instrument tes dan non tes berdasarkan tingkat validitas konstruk dan reliabilitas. Jenis penelitian ini masuk dalam kategori pengembangan instrument yang biasa disebut dengan R & D. Penelitian ini merupakan bentuk simulasi terhadap instrument yang telah dikembangkan sebelumnya yaitu tahun 2016 dan 2017 yang berjalan selama 4 bulan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis kuantitatif dimana yang dimaksud adalah Confirmatory Faktor Analisys (CFA) dengan bantuan software LISREL. Hasil analisis dalam simulasi ini ditemukan bahwa butir instrument yang dikembangkan memenuhi criteria valid secara konstruk dan reliabel baik untuk instrument tes maupun non tes.Kata kunci: lisrel, amos, SEM, instrument, tes, non tes, pengukuran, penilaian, evaluasi, spssAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the level of grain quality of test and non test instruments based on the level of construct validity and reliability. This type of research belongs to the category of instrument development commonly referred to as R & D. This research is a form of simulation of the instrument that has been developed previously ie 2016 and 2017 which runs for 4 months. Data analysis technique used is quantitative analysis technique which is Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with the help of LISREL software. The results of the analysis in this simulation found that the developed instrument items meet the criteria valid construct and reliability for instrument test and non test instruments.Keywords: lisrel, amos, SEM, instrument, test, non test, measurement, assessment, evaluation, spss

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Pengaruh Kepribadian HEXACO dan Tawakal Terhadap Grit Mahasiswa Fakultas Psikologi UIN Jakarta Menghadapi Mata Kuliah Statistika

TAZKIYA JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY ◽

10.15408/tazkiya.v8i2.17924 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 96-104

Author(s):

Fauzan Salmanto

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Measuring Instrument ◽

Probability Sampling ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Regression Techniques ◽

Scale Test ◽

Diverse Data

AbstractThis research was conducted to find out the significance of the HEXACO personality and tawakal on grit on 170 students in Faculty of Psychology UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta. Sampling conducted using non-probability sampling. Instruments used in this study there are three scales, namely Academic Grit scale, Brief HEXACO Inventory Scale, and tawakal scale. Test the validity of the measuring instrument using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) technique. While the data analysis using multiple regression techniques. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant influence of the trait of HEXACO personality and tawakal on grit in students. The amount of influence of all independent variables on grit is 37.4%, while the rest is influenced by other variables outside this research. While the results of the analysis of the proportion of variance of each variable separately, found the largest contribution to grit is conscientiousness, extraversion, trust to God (Allah), not worry, emotionality, and worship. This research will get better results when using a wider population, to obtain more diverse data and can compare with factors that have not been studied. AbstrakPenelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepribadian HEXACO dan tawakal pada grit pada 170 mahasiswa di Fakultas Psikologi UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan non-probability sampling. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tiga skala, yaitu skala Academic Grit, Brief HEXACO Inventory Scale, dan skala tawakal. Uji validitas alat ukur menggunakan teknik analisis faktor konfirmatori (CFA). Sedangkan analisis data menggunakan teknik regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan dari sifat kepribadian HEXACO dan tawakal pada grit di mahasiswa. Ppengaruh semua variabel independen terhadap grit adalah 37,4%, sedangkan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain di luar penelitian ini. Hasil analisis proporsi varians dari masing-masing variabel secara terpisah, ditemukan kontribusi terbesar untuk grit adalah conscientiousness, extraversion, keyakinan kepada Allah, tidak khawatir, emotionality, dan ibadah. Penelitian ini akan mendapatkan hasil yang lebih baik ketika menggunakan populasi yang lebih luas, agar diperoleh data yang lebih beragam dan dapat dibandingkan dengan faktor-faktor yang belum diteliti.

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Validity and Reliability of the Transition Shock Scale for Undergraduate Nursing Students

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education ◽

10.5977/jkasne.2019.25.1.17 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 17-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Soo Yeon Kim ◽

Yong Soon Shin

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Undergraduate Nursing ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Transition Shock

Purpose: This study was conducted to verify the validity and reliability of the modified Transition Shock Scale for use among nursing students. Methods: From March 8-April 3, 2018, 207 nursing students participated in this study and were asked to complete self-reported questionnaires, including transition shock, clinical stress, and adapting to clinical practicums. The IBM SPSS Win 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 programs were used for data analysis. Results: A confirmatory factor analysis supported good convergent and discriminant validities ($x^2/df=1.58$, TLI=.92, CFI=.95, RMSEA=.053, AVE=.51-.68, CR=.75-.68). Correlations among transition shock, clinical stress (r=.34, p<.001), and adapting to clinical practicums (r=-.54, p<.001) were significant. Cronbach's alpha for the overall scale was .85, and for the six subfactors it ranged from .65 to .75. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the 17-item transition shock questionnaire is an appropriate instrument for measuring nursing students' transition shock with good validity and reliability.

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CSR Practical Orientation in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A Case Study in Solo City Indonesia

10.5772/intechopen.99859 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Susilaningtyas B. Kurniawati ◽

Hasan Fauzi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Community Orientation ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Small Medium Enterprises ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Component Matrix

This study explores empirical data on the orientation of CSR practices to SMEs in City Surakarta seen from CSR practices that are employee, market, and environment-oriented as a whole. The sample in this study was 90 SMEs in the Surakarta area. The method used in this research is a survey with data analysis using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Before the survey, a pilot study was conducted on 10 SMEs actors to test the instrument’s validity and reliability. The results showed that the most dominant CSR practices at SMEs in City Surakarta were the community orientation indicated by the rotated component matrix table of 0.904 and the market orientation indicated by the rotated component matrix table of 0.876. Both orientations are more dominant than other orientations.

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Ảnh hưởng của văn hoá doanh nghiệp đến kết quả thực hiện công việc của người lao động tại công ty cổ phẩn bất động sản Okamura Sanyo

TẠP CHÍ KHOA HỌC ĐẠI HỌC MỞ THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH - KINH TẾ VÀ QUẢN TRỊ KINH DOANH ◽

10.46223/hcmcoujs.econ.vi.17.1.1782.2022 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 5-16

Author(s):

Huỳnh Thị Thu Sương ◽

Lê Thị Thu Hường

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Organizational Culture ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Customer Care ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Real Estate Management

TÓM TẮT Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này nhằm xác định ảnh hưởng của văn hoá doanh nghiệp đến kết quả thực hiện công việc của người lao động trong Công ty Cổ Phần Bất Động Sản Okamura Sanyo. Dựa trên dữ liệu thu thập từ 246 nhân viên đang làm việc tại Công ty cổ Phần bất động sản Okamura Sanyo, nghiên cứu sử dụng các phương pháp phân tích số liệu bằng kỹ thuật thống kê mô tả, hệ số tin cậy Cronbach’s alpha, phân tích nhân tố khám phá, phân tích nhân tố khẳng định. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy văn hoá doanh nghiệp có ảnh hưởng rõ nét đến kết quả thực hiện công việc của người lao động bao gồm Sự tham gia của người lao động, Lương và khen thưởng, Chăm sóc khách hàng, Sự giao tiếp giữa các thành viên và Sự hợp tác giữa các thành viên. Kết quả nghiên cứu mang lại một số ý nghĩa thực tiễn giúp cho các nhà quản trị của Công ty cổ Phần bất động sản Okamura Sanyo nói riêng và các doanh nghiệp kinh doanh ngành dịch vụ quản lý và vận hành toà nhà, cảm nhận thấy sự quan trọng của các nhân tố văn hoá doanh nghiệp này đến kết quả thực hiện công việc của người lao động, từ đó có những điều chỉnh chiến lược xây dựng và phát triển văn hoá doanh nghiệp mang lại giá trị tích cực cho doanh nghiệp và là cơ sở cho các nghiên cứu tiếp theo. ABSTRACT: The research is conducted with the target of determining the effects of organizational culture on performance of employees at Okamura Sanyo Property Corporation. In the quantitative research with sample size 246 who it's working in Okamura Sanyo Property Corporation. Based on Using the methods of data analysis including descriptive stastistics, Cronbach’s alpha test, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used. Result of CFA indicates organizationa culture in Okamura Sanyo Property Corporation is constituted of the elements: Employee participation; salary and reward; communication between members; customer care; collaboration of members. This study's findings show that organizational culture help managers of Okamura Sanyo Property Corporation in particular and real estate management services popular's corporation. Recognize the importance of organizational cultural to performance of employees. There are adjustments about strategy for building and developing organizational culture that bring positive value for the company and the basis for further research.

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Differential Item Functioning Effect Size From the Multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis for a Meta-Analysis: A Simulation Study

Educational and Psychological Measurement ◽

10.1177/0013164420925885 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 001316442092588

Author(s):

Sung Eun Park ◽

Soyeon Ahn ◽

Cengiz Zopluoglu

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Differential Item Functioning ◽

Effect Size ◽

Tetrachoric Correlation ◽

Correlation Matrices ◽

New Approach ◽

Item Functioning ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis

This study presents a new approach to synthesizing differential item functioning (DIF) effect size: First, using correlation matrices from each study, we perform a multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) that examines measurement invariance of a test item between two subgroups (i.e., focal and reference groups). Then we synthesize, across the studies, the differences in the estimated factor loadings between the two subgroups, resulting in a meta-analytic summary of the MGCFA effect sizes (MGCFA-ES). The performance of this new approach was examined using a Monte Carlo simulation, where we created 108 conditions by four factors: (1) three levels of item difficulty, (2) four magnitudes of DIF, (3) three levels of sample size, and (4) three types of correlation matrix (tetrachoric, adjusted Pearson, and Pearson). Results indicate that when MGCFA is fitted to tetrachoric correlation matrices, the meta-analytic summary of the MGCFA-ES performed best in terms of bias and mean square error values, 95% confidence interval coverages, empirical standard errors, Type I error rates, and statistical power; and reasonably well with adjusted Pearson correlation matrices. In addition, when tetrachoric correlation matrices are used, a meta-analytic summary of the MGCFA-ES performed well, particularly, under the condition that a high difficulty item with a large DIF was administered to a large sample size. Our result offers an option for synthesizing the magnitude of DIF on a flagged item across studies in practice.

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