scholarly journals Negative Cognitions and Emotional Distress Following Job Loss: Development and Validation of the Beliefs About Loss of Work (BLOW) Scale

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janske H. W. van Eersel ◽  
Toon W. Taris ◽  
Paul A. Boelen
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Job Loss ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Negative Cognitions ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity ◽  
Development And Validation

Abstract Negative cognitions following job loss can contribute to emotional distress by motivating individuals to adopt coping styles that reduce stress in the short run while obstructing adjustment in the long run. It is unclear which specific cognitions are related to symptoms of complicated grief, depression, and anxiety following job loss. To fill this gap, this study introduces the Beliefs about Loss of Work (BLOW) scale and examines its psychometric properties. We recruited 222 Dutch workers who had lost their job, including 70 men and 152 women, with an average age of 52.5 years. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed that a second-order eight-factor model had the best fit to the data. The BLOW scale is a reliable instrument with a good convergent and divergent validity. This instrument may stimulate research on mechanisms involved in job loss-related distress and could inform the development of interventions to reduce this distress.

scholarly journals SOME NEW ESTIMATES OF SHADOW ECONOMY FOR 80 COUNTRIES USING POOLED MEAN GROUP ESTIMATOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan-Ling Tan ◽  
Muzafar Shah Habibullah ◽  
Shivee Ranjanee Kaliappan ◽  
Alias Radam
Keyword(s):  
Shadow Economy ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Dynamic Factor ◽  
Pooled Mean Group ◽  
Macroeconomic Uncertainty ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Uncertainty Index ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Currency Demand

The purpose of this study is to estimates the size of the shadow economy for 80 countries from nine regions spanning the period 1975-2012 based on Tanzi-type currency demand approach (CDA). This study contributes to the literature in three distinct ways. First, we augment CDA regression with a macroeconomic uncertainty index (MUI). Second, the construction of the uncertainty index is based on the dynamic factor model (DFM). Third, the pooled mean group (PMG) estimator allows in capturing the heterogeneity across countries in the short-run dynamics but imposing restrictions in the long-run parameters. The results confirm the existence of the longrun equilibrium relationship among the variables examined. All coefficients show expected signs along with statistical significance. More importantly, the macroeconomic uncertainty index variable show positive relationship, suggesting that public tend to hold more currency in an uncertain macroeconomic environment. In addition, we observe that developing regions (ranging from 19.9% to 37.3%) exhibit relatively large size of the shadow economy. On the contrary, developed regions have a considerable smaller estimate (ranging from 13.7% to 19.0%) of the size of shadow economy. On average, the world estimate of the shadow economy as a percentage of GDP is about 23.1%. Keywords: Shadow Economy; Currency Demand; Macroeconomic Uncertainty; Pooled Mean Group.

scholarly journals Developing and Validating a Short Networking Behavior Scale (SNBS) From Wolff and Moser’s (2006) Measure

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-302
Author(s):  
Hans-Georg Wolff ◽  
Daniel Spurk
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Behavior Scale ◽  
External Networking ◽  
Networking Behavior ◽  
Development And Validation

Networking refers to building, maintaining, and using informal contacts to attain work or career resources. Although several measures exist, we are not aware of any short measure that reaches conventional standards and captures the breadth and multiple dimensions of the construct. To enable a brief and at the same time broad assessment of networking behaviors, this study reports the development and validation of a short version (the Short Networking Behavior Scale) of Wolff and Moser’s (2006) 44-item networking behavior scale. We examine the measurement properties of the derived 18-item version in two studies using three samples. Confirmatory factor analyses show that a correlated six-factor model with two higher order factors of internal and external networking fits the data well. We provide evidence for construct and criterion-oriented validity, showing that the internal and external networking scales exhibit meaningful correlational patterns with personality, career, and social network variables but only small and mostly nonsignificant correlations with measures of job or task characteristics.

scholarly journals Peer Motivational Climate in Youth Sport: Measurement Development and Validation

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 432-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikos Ntoumanis ◽  
Spiridoula Vazou
Keyword(s):  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Youth Sport ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Measurement Development ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Team Conflict ◽  
Development And Validation

The influence of the peer group on young people’s achievement motivation has been highlighted in the literature as an area that needs examination (e.g., Harwood & Swain, 2001). To this effect, a new measure of youngsters’ perceptions of the peer motivational climate (Peer Motivational Climate in Youth Sport Questionnaire; PeerMCYSQ) was developed and tested across three studies. In Study 1, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) with 431 athletes between the ages of 11 to 16 years suggested that the PeerMCYSQ had 6 factors that could also be subsumed into 2 higher order factors (Task-Involving climate: improvement, relatedness support, effort; Ego-Involving climate: intra-team competition, normative ability, intra-team conflict). In Studies 2 and 3 the 6-factor solution and the corresponding hierarchical one were tested using CFA with two independent samples (N = 606 and 495, respectively) of similar age. The results showed that the 6-factor model was problematic and that a 5-factor solution should be preferred instead. Further support to the 5-factor model was provided with hierarchical and multilevel CFAs. Suggestions for further research on peer motivational climate are discussed.

scholarly journals Binge-Watching: Development and Validation of the Binge-Watching Addiction Questionnaire

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Forte ◽  
Francesca Favieri ◽  
Domenico Tedeschi ◽  
Maria Casagrande
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Addictive Behavior ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Multiple Episodes

The approach to the vision of TV series has deeply changed in the last years, and watching multiple episodes of TV content in a single session becomes a popular viewing pattern referred as binge-watching. Early studies defined binge-watching as a potentially addictive behavior showing characteristics similar to other behavioral addictions, such as loss of control and pleasure anticipation. This study aims to validate a short self-report questionnaire focused on assessing binge-watching behavior and determining whether it shows characteristics similar to addictive behavior, the Binge-Watching Addiction Questionnaire (BWAQ). An online survey was adopted to administer the questionnaire in the general population (N = 1277). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses assessed both the validity and the structure of the scale in two independent samples. The statistical analyses confirmed a four-factor model (i.e., “Craving”, “Dependency”, “Anticipation”, “Avoidance”) of the BWAQ with good psychometric properties. The BWAQ can differentiate between people who adopt maladaptive watching activities from those who use TV-series as leisure and entertainment activities. Therefore, this questionnaire may enable researchers to improve this emerging field of research significantly.

Loss of Employment, Lockdown Measures and Government Responses in Malaysia during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Note

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 1525-1549
Author(s):  
Muzafar Shah Habibullah ◽  
Mohd Yusof Saari ◽  
Sugiharso Safuan ◽  
Badariah Haji Din ◽  
Anuar Shah Bali Mahomed
Keyword(s):  
Job Loss ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Distributed Lag ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Ardl Approach ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Auto Regressive ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Stimulus Package

In this paper, we use daily administrative data from January 25, 2020 to December 31, 2020 to examine the relationship between job losses and the Malaysian lockdown measures. The Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach is used to estimate both the long-run and short-run models. The results of the Bounds F-test for cointegration reveal that there is a long-run link between job losses and the Malaysian government lockdown measures (both linear and non-linear). The positive association between job loss and lockdown measures shows that as the lockdown gets tighter, more people will lose their jobs. However, as time passes, especially in conjunction with the government stimulus package programmes, job losses decrease.

Development and Validation of a Monitoring Instrument for Sport Psychology Practice: The Sport Psychology Outcomes and Research Tool (SPORT)

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-560
Author(s):  
Ashley A. Hansen ◽  
Joanne E. Perry ◽  
John W. Lace ◽  
Zachary C. Merz ◽  
Taylor L. Montgomery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Test Construction ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Psychology Literature ◽  
Performance Satisfaction ◽  
Development And Validation

Evidence for the mechanisms of change by which sport psychology interventions enhance performance is limited and treatment monitoring and outcomes measures would assist in establishing evidence-based practices. The present paper fills a gap in sport psychology literature by demonstrating the development and validation of a new measure (Sport Psychology Outcomes and Research Tool; SPORT). Study 1 described test construction and pilot item selection with 73 collegiate student-athletes. Twenty-three pilot items contributed unique variance while maintaining the original constructs and were selected from 80 initial items. In Study 2, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted with collegiate student-athletes (n = 220), revealing a 17-item, four-factor model measuringAthlete Wellbeing,Self-Regulation,Performance Satisfaction, andSport-Related Distress. Concurrent validity was supported through correlational analyses. Overall, results supported the SPORT as a new transtheoretical tool for monitoring effectiveness and outcomes of sport psychology interventions.

A New Money Attitudes Questionnaire

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 813-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alixe Lay ◽  
Adrian Furnham
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Money Attitudes ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Development And Validation

Abstract. This study reports on the development and validation of a new questionnaire to measure money attitudes and beliefs. In all, 268 participants from diverse backgrounds, who were recruited online, completed a 30-item questionnaire. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses verified a five-factor model. The factors were labeled: Achievement and Success, Power and Status, Mindful and Responsible, Saving Concerns, and Financial Literacy Worries. Results showed that demography (sex, age, and education), ideology (politics and religious practices), and self-rated happiness, success, and adjustment were related to all five factors, particularly the first two. Worries about Financial Literacy is an important and neglected factor in money attitudes research, which has implications for consumer well-being and protection. Limitations and implications are noted.

scholarly journals Corporate Sustainable Longevity: Scale Development and Validation

SAGE Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824401882237
Author(s):  
Shabir Ahmad ◽  
Rosmini Omar ◽  
Farzana Quoquab
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Model Fit Indices ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Development And Validation

From the roots of corporate longevity that has been built by previous researchers, this article enhances existing work toward measuring the concept of corporate sustainable longevity (CSL) beyond an average firm’s age. By adopting the sequential exploratory mixed method, we performed this study in two phases: qualitative followed by quantitative. In the first phase, we used the Delphi method to verify and validate the thematic elements of the construct and generated a pool of items from the extant literature. In the second phase, we collected the data twice through a survey questionnaire (pilot N = 200 and final N = 271) and validated the scale through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The results generated a five-factor structure of CSL with model fit indices, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.15, goodness-of-fit index (GFI) = 0.917, adjusted goodness-of-fit index (AGFI) = 0.901, normed fit index (NFI) = 0.938, incremental fix index (IFI) = 0.996 with comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.996 with satisfactory discriminant and convergent validities. Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.89 to 0.90 provided an evidence of internal consistency reliability of the CSL scale. This novel scale fills the gap in the literature by enabling practitioners and researchers in anticipating the firm’s ability to survive in the long run. The significance and limitations of the study are discussed in the end.

scholarly journals FIXED-MIX RULES IN AN EVOLUTIONARY MARKET USING A FACTOR MODEL FOR DIVIDENDS

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (08) ◽  
pp. 1247-1277 ◽  
Author(s):  
KONSTANTINOS MAVROUDIS ◽  
CRAIG A. NOLDER
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Realistic Model ◽  
Practical Reasons ◽  
Investment Strategies ◽  
Theoretical Terms ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run ◽  
The Impact

In this paper we explore the impact of various constant-proportions investment strategies (or Fixed-Mix Rules) in an economic evolutionary market. Dividends are generated according to a new Dividend Factor Model. Furthermore, dividends are estimated and calibrated from data using Principal Component Analysis. Moreover, we perform simulations to study the long-run outcome of an evolutionary competition with several well diversified constant-proportions strategies, among them some innovative strategies. We present and compare a variety of simulations with dividends being artificially generated according to our Dividend Model. Our simulation results are important for both theoretical and practical reasons. In theoretical terms we extend the existing numerical studies with the estimation and application of a more realistic model for the dividend process. In practical terms we suggest new constant-proportions strategies that could be superior for investors at least in the short run.

Development and Validation of the Bladder and Bowel Incontinence Phobia Severity Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenley L. J. Kuoch ◽  
Denny Meyer ◽  
David W. Austin ◽  
Simon R. Knowles
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Divergent Validity ◽  
Severity Scale ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Development And Validation

The current research investigates the development and validation of the Bladder and Bowel Incontinence Phobia Severity Scale (BBIPSS). Over two studies, two independent samples consisting of university students and respondents from the general public were used to validate the scale (study 1 n = 226; study 2 n = 377). A 15-item, two-factor model was confirmed in study 2 where strong construct (convergent and divergent) validity was demonstrated. The BBIPSS did not display significant correlations with openness and gender (divergent validity) and displayed significant correlations with depression, anxiety, and stress scores (DASS), alongside paruresis and parcopresis scores (Shy Bladder and Bowel Scale [SBBS]; convergent validity) and the Bowel and Bladder-Control Anxiety Scale [BoBCAtS]. The BBIPSS also demonstrated strong test–retest reliability (bladder r = 0.89; bowel r = 0.86) in a small sample of adults (n = 13). Overall, this scale provides researchers and clinicians with a reliable and psychometrically valid assessment tool to measure bladder and bowel incontinence phobia severity.

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