Exploratory Factor Analysis of Two Sexual Health Scales for Transgender People: Trans-Specific Condom/Barrier Negotiation Self-Efficacy (T-Barrier) and Trans-Specific Sexual Body Image Worries (T-Worries)

Background: Although patients prefer that physicians initiate advance care planning (ACP) conversations, few physicians regularly do so. Physicians may be reluctant to initiate ACP conversations because they lack self-efficacy in their skills. Yet, no validated scale on self-efficacy for ACP exists. Our objective was to develop a scale that measures physicians’ ACP self-efficacy (ACP-SE) and to investigate the validity of the tool. Methods: Electronic questionnaires were administered to a random sample of family medicine physicians (n = 188). Exploratory factor analysis was performed to determine whether the scale was multidimensional. An initial assessment of the scale’s validity was also conducted. Results: The exploratory factor analysis indicated that a single factor was appropriate using all 17 items. A single, unidimensional scale was created by averaging the 17 items, yielding good internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.95). The average scale score was 3.94 (standard deviation = 0.71) on a scale from 1 to 5. The scale was moderately correlated with a global single-item measure of self-efficacy for ACP ( r = .79, P < .001), and the scale differentiated between physician groups based on how much ACP they were doing, how recently they had an ACP conversation, formal training on ACP, and knowledge of ACP. In a multivariate analysis, the ACP-SE scale was a strong predictor of the percentage of patients with chronic life-limiting diseases with whom the physician discussed ACP. Conclusion: The final ACP-SE scale included 17 items and demonstrated high internal consistency.

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Self-efficacy scale for the establishment of good relationships with families in neonatal and pediatric hospital settings

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/s1980-220x2016033803222 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 51 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Andréia Cascaes Cruz ◽

Margareth Angelo ◽

Bernardo Pereira dos Santos

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Operational Definition ◽

Pediatric Hospital ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cronbach's Alpha

Abstract OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to develop and test the psychometric properties of the Self-efficacy Scale for the Establishment of Good Relationships with Families in Neonatal and Pediatric Hospital Settings. METHOD Methodological study grounded on self-efficacy theory was conducted in three phases: conceptual and operational definition (review of the literature and interviews with the target population), content validity (opinion of five experts e three clinical nurses), and exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency reliability (cross-sectional survey with a valid sample of 194 nurses). RESULTS A ten-point Likert scale with 40-item was designed and one item was excluded after review by experts. Three factors emerged from the exploratory factor analysis. The Cronbach's alpha for all items was 0.983 with item-total correlations in the range 0.657 to 0.847. Cronbach's alpha value if item deleted were less than or equal to 0.983. CONCLUSION The final version of the scale demonstrated psychometric adequacy. It is a useful tool to be administered in the clinical, educational and research nursing fields to measure nurses’ self-efficacy beliefs concerning the establishment of good relationships with families.

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Factor Analysis of the Regulatory Emotional Self-efficacy Scale of Chinese College Students

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.2013.41.5.751 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 41 (5) ◽

pp. 751-760 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Xiaojun Zhao ◽

Xuqun You ◽

Zhengmin Peng

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Scale Analysis ◽

Chinese College Students ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

The Cross

In this study we assessed the regulatory emotional self-efficacy (RESE) of Chinese college students by collecting documentary resources and consulting relevant scales. The participants in the study were 927 college students from the provinces of Jiangsu, Guangdong, Anhui, and Gansu. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were both applied in the scale analysis. The RESE scale of Chinese college students consisted of perceived self-efficacy in managing inferiority, happiness or contentment, envy, dread and fear, self-confidence, curiosity, and reliance. The cross-validity of the scale was satisfied.

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Psychometric Properties of the 8-Item English Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale in a Diverse Sample

Arthritis ◽

10.1155/2014/385256 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Sara Wilcox ◽

Danielle E. Schoffman ◽

Marsha Dowda ◽

Patricia A. Sharpe

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Weight Status ◽

School Education ◽

High School Education

Arthritis self-efficacy is important for successful disease management. This study examined psychometric properties of the 8-item English version of the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES-8) and differences in ASES-8 scores across sample subgroups. In 401 participants with self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis, exploratory factor analysis and tests of internal consistency were conducted. Concurrent validity was examined by associating ASES-8 scores with disease-specific, psychosocial, functional, and behavioral measures expected to be related to arthritis self-efficacy. All analyses were conducted for the full sample and within subgroups (gender, race, age, education, and weight status). Exploratory factor analysis for the entire sample and in all 12 subgroups demonstrated a one factor solution (factor loadings: 0.61 to 0.89). Internal consistency was high for measures of Cronbach’s alpha (0.87 to 0.94), omega (0.87 to 0.93), and greatest lower bound (0.90 to 0.95). ASES-8 scores were significantly correlated with all measures assessed (P<0.05), demonstrating concurrent validity. Those with a high school education or greater had higher ASES-8 scores than those with less than a high school education (P<.001); no other subgroup differences were found. The ASES-8 is a valid and reliable tool to measure arthritis self-efficacy efficiently and thereby reduce participant burden in research studies.

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World-Class Managers: a Pilot Tuning Project-based on Generic Competences

International journal of psychological research ◽

10.21500/20112084.3941 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 71-81

Author(s):

Luis David Delgado Vélez ◽

William Camilo Sánchez Torres ◽

Angel Rodrigo Vélez Bedoya

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

International Markets ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Family Education ◽

The Family ◽

World Class ◽

Generic Competences

Introduction. This research evaluates the generic competences of the managers that belong to the 20 World Class Sectors, according to the Productive Transformation Program in Colombia. Method. A survey applied to 280 managers seeks to evaluate the 27 generic competences of the Tuning Project, using descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis to measure three dimensions: motivation/commitment, self-efficacy and the competence’s origin. Results. The most necessary skills to boost the positioning of these companies in international markets are the weakest. The findings’ relevance indicates that the managers’ commitment and motivation is greater than the effectiveness in their performance; also, the findings emphasize the family education as one of the main sources of their competences.

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Self-efficacy in relation to the use of complementary and alternative medicine, lifestyle choices and cancer aetiology

Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1007/s00432-021-03857-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Lena Josfeld ◽

Lara Krüger ◽

Jens Büntzel ◽

Bijan Zomorodbakhsch ◽

Jutta Hübner

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Alternative Medicine ◽

Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Trauma ◽

Lifestyle Choices ◽

Carcinogenic Effects ◽

Complementary And Alternative

Abstract Purpose This survey assesses cancer patients’ etiological concepts, lifestyle choices, use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and self-efficacy, as well as associations between those. It aims to find patterns which may facilitate communication and understanding between patients and physicians. Methods 353 oncological patients attending lectures on CAM answered a questionnaire. Correlations were examined and an exploratory factor analysis conducted to identify comprehensive lay-etiological concepts among a list of potential carcinogenic factors. Results Patients considered scientifically proven agents as well as other non-carcinogenic influences to be responsible for their disease. An exploratory factor analysis yielded vague indications of possible underlying concepts but factors tend to include items that do not fit the pattern in terms of content. Higher self-efficacy correlated with healthy diet and sports, but not with use of CAM. No conclusive correlations emerged between lay-aetiological concepts and most other variables, but we found a tendency for higher self-efficacy among patients who assigned higher carcinogenic effects to tobacco and lower carcinogenic effects to fasting and physical trauma. Conclusion Interest in CAM can arise for many reasons that are not necessarily related to self-efficacy. Lay-aetiological concepts of cancer differ significantly from scientific ones. They are complex and presumably highly individualistic. Their connection to use of CAM methods, lifestyle choices and self-efficacy should be explored in more detail. Patient information and communication with clinicians need to address cancer patients’ individual aetiological concepts to further patient’s understanding not only of their diagnosis but also of the treatment as well.

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Development and measurement properties of the AxEL (attitude toward education and advice for low-back-pain) questionnaire

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-021-01908-4 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Edel T. O’Hagan ◽

Ian W. Skinner ◽

Matthew D. Jones ◽

Emma L. Karran ◽

Adrian C. Traeger ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Measurement Properties ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Low Back ◽

First Line

Abstract Introduction Clinician time and resources may be underutilised if the treatment they offer does not match patient expectations and attitudes. We developed a questionnaire (AxEL-Q) to guide clinicians toward elements of first-line care that are pertinent to their patients with low back pain. Methods We used guidance from the COSMIN consortium to develop the questionnaire and evaluated it in a sample of people with low back pain of any duration. Participants were recruited from the community, were over 18 years and fluent in English. Statements that represented first-line care were identified. Semantic scales were used to measure attitude towards these statements. These items were combined to develop the questionnaire draft. Construct validity was evaluated with exploratory factor analysis and hypotheses testing, comparing to the Back Beliefs Questionnaire and modified Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Reliability was evaluated and floor and ceiling effects calculated. Results We recruited 345 participants, and had complete data for analysis for 313 participants. The questionnaire draft was reduced to a 3-Factor questionnaire through exploratory factor analysis. Factor 1 comprised 9 items and evaluated Attitude toward staying active, Factor 2 comprised 4 items and evaluated Attitude toward low back pain being rarely caused by a serious health problem, Factor 3 comprised 4 items and evaluated Attitude toward not needing to know the cause of back pain to manage it effectively. There was a strong inverse association between each factor and the Back Beliefs Questionnaire and a moderate positive association with the modified Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Each independent factor demonstrated acceptable internal consistency; Cronbach α Factor 1 = 0.92, Factor 2 = 0.91, Factor 3 = 0.90 and adequate interclass correlation coefficients; Factor 1 = 0.71, Factor 2 = 0.73, Factor 3 = 0.79. Conclusion This study demonstrates acceptable construct validity and reliability of the AxEL-Q, providing clinicians with an insight into the likelihood of patients following first-line care at the outset.

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Students' Perceptions of Their Self-Regulatory and other-Directed Study Strategies: A Factor Analysis

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.2000.86.1.102 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 86 (1) ◽

pp. 102-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

M. E. Gredler ◽

L. S. Garavalia

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Study Strategies ◽

Orientation Course ◽

Self Regulated Learning ◽

External Regulation ◽

Five Factors ◽

General Organization ◽

Promax Rotation

Edited items on the 24-item Self-efficacy for Self-regulated Learning Scale were combined with 7 items on external regulation developed in 1992 by Vermunt. The inventory was administered to 244 entering freshmen enrolled in a university orientation course. 19 students with incomplete responses were excluded from analysis. Exploratory factor analysis with promax rotation indicated the five factors of general organization and planning, external regulation, typical study strategies, environmental restructuring, and recall. Coefficients alpha were .87, .68, .74, .74, and .73, respectively.

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Psychometric Properties of Creative Self-Efficacy Inventory Among Distinguished Students in Saudi Arabian Universities

Psychological Reports ◽

10.1177/0033294116646021 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 118 (3) ◽

pp. 902-917

Author(s):

Khaled N. Alotaibi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Creative Thinking ◽

Factor Model ◽

Grade Point ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Creative Self

This study examined the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of Abbott's Creative Self-Efficacy inventory. Saudi honors students (157 men vs. 163 women) participated. These students are undergraduates ( M age = 19.5 year, SD = 1.9) who complete 30 credit hours with a grade point average of no less than 4.5 out of 5. The results showed that the internal consistency (α = .87) and the test–retest reliabilities ( r = .73) were satisfactory. The study sample was separated into two subsamples. The data from the first subsample ( n = 60) were used to conduct an exploratory factor analysis, whereas the data from the second subsample ( n = 260) were used to perform a confirmatory factor analysis. The results of exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis indicated that creative self-efficacy was not a unidimensional construct but consisted of two factors labeled “creative thinking self-efficacy” and “creative performance self-efficacy.” As expected, this two-factor model fit the data adequately, supporting prior research that treated creative self-efficacy as multidimensional construct.

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