Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Models to dissect the relationship between Gait and Morphology in Campolina horses

2021 ◽  
pp. 104779
Author(s):  
Fernando de Oliveira Bussiman ◽  
Fabyano Fonseca e Silva ◽  
Rachel Santos Bueno Carvalho ◽  
Ricardo Vieira Ventura ◽  
Elisângela Chicaroni Mattos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Examining the ParticipACTION brand using the brand equity pyramid

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Lithopoulos ◽  
Peter A. Dacin ◽  
Tanya R. Berry ◽  
Guy Faulkner ◽  
Norm O’Reilly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Brand Equity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Purpose The brand equity pyramid is a theory that explains how people develop loyalty and an attachment to a brand. The purpose of this study is to test whether the predictions made by the theory hold when applied to the brand of ParticipACTION, a Canadian non-profit organization that promotes active living. A secondary objective was to test whether this theory predicted intentions to be more physically active. Design/methodology/approach A research agency conducted a cross-sectional, online brand health survey on behalf of ParticipACTION. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis established the factor structure. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized model. Findings A nationally representative sample of Canadian adults (N = 1,191) completed the survey. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis supported a hypothesized five-factor brand equity framework (i.e. brand identity, brand meaning, brand responses, brand resonance and intentions). A series of structural equation models also provided support for the hypothesized relationships between the variables. Practical implications Though preliminary, the results provide a guide for understanding the branding process in the activity-promotion context. The constructs identified as being influential in this process can be targeted by activity-promotion organizations to improve brand strength. A strong organizational brand could augment activity-promotion interventions. A strong brand may also help the organization better compete against other brands promoting messages that are antithetical to their own. Originality/value This is the first study to test the brand equity pyramid using an activity-promotion brand. Results demonstrate that the brand equity pyramid may be useful in this context.

scholarly journals Modeling and Analysis of the Motivations of Fast Fashion Consumers in Relation to Innovativeness

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-213
Author(s):  
Canan Saricam ◽  
Nazan Erdumlu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Fast Fashion ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract In this study, fast fashion concept is investigated in order to understand the motivations of the consumers that make them adopt these products because of their willingness for the innovativeness. The relationship between the motivational factors which were named as “Social or status image” and “Uniqueness” as expressions of individuality, “Conformity” and the willingness for “Innovativeness” is analyzed using a conceptual model. Exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used to analyze and validate the model. The data used for the study was obtained from 244 people living in Turkey. The findings showed that the motivational factors “Social or status image” and “Uniqueness” as expressions of individuality are influential on the consumers’ willingness for “Innovativeness”.

scholarly journals Gıda İsrafının Davranışsal Belirleyicileri; Çorum İli Örneği

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gungor Karakas
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
United Nations Food

Food waste and loss is an ecological, economic and social problem. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization states that approximately one third of all edible foods produced for human consumption are wasted or lost after harvest. The aim of this study is to determine the factors affecting food waste behavior of consumers. In order to reach this aim, a questionnaire was conducted with 583 people in November and December of 2018 in Çorum province. The obtained data were analyzed and explained through Structural Equation Models. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, a 5-factor structure explaining 76,612% of the total variance was obtained. These factors were named as norm, intention, result awareness, purchasing behavior and planning. These factors were found to have validity, reliability and internal consistency. In addition, it was investigated whether the factors were compatible with the fit indices by means of Confirmatory Factor Analysis. As a result of confirmatory factor analysis, it was determined that the obtained factors met the fit indices values. As a result of Confirmatory Factor Analysis, it was determined that the obtained factors met the fit index values. The effect of the factors on the relationship between each other and the waste behavior were measured by means of the path analysis. As a result of this study, although consumers have positive statements regarding consequence awareness, intent and norms, they have been determined to be unstable in planning and purchasing. Besides, although there was a direct effect of intent and result awareness on waste behavior, it was determined that planning and norms had indirect effects. Considering that the intention is the most influential factor on waste behavior, it should be focused on the activities that will create result awareness in society.

Autonomy and responsibility as a dual construct

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-204
Author(s):  
Danilo Garcia ◽  
Fredrik Ryberg ◽  
Ann-Christine Andersson Arnten ◽  
Trevor Archer ◽  
Ali Al Nima
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Learning Climate ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Law enforcement demands self-management, intrinsic motivation, high energy levels and tolerance to stress. The concept of self-management might involve both autonomy and responsibility. Autonomy and responsibility, however, are often considered and measured as the same construct even thought at a conceptual level they can be seen as a separate dual construct. Our aims were: (a) to investigate the duality of the concept autonomy and responsibility; and (b) to investigate this hypothesized dual construct’s association with stress, and energy and motivation dimensions among Swedish police personnel. Employees ( N = 617; males = 318, females = 292) from five Swedish police departments participated in the study. Autonomy and responsibility were assessed using one of the scales in the Learning Climate Questionnaire, motivation using a modified version of the Situational Motivation Scale, and stress and energy using the Stress/Energy Questionnaire. We conducted a confirmatory factor analysis and two structural equation models. The confirmatory factor analysis discerned two separate subscales that we defined as autonomy (e.g. ‘I feel free to organize my work the way I want to’) and responsibility (e.g. ‘We are not encouraged to take responsibility for our own learning’). Autonomy predicted both stress and energy, but only one dimension of motivation, that is, amotivation. Responsibility predicted energy and three of four motivations dimensions: intrinsic motivation, external regulation and amotivation. Hence, we suggest that the notion of autonomy and responsibility as a dual independent construct seems to be meaningful in the investigation of police personnel’s motivation, stress and energy.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Perceived Authenticity Scale for Cheese Specialties with Protected Designation of Origin

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Katia Laura Sidali ◽  
Roberta Capitello ◽  
Akhsa Joanne Taridaasi Manurung
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Protected Designation Of Origin ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation

Authenticity has become increasingly important in the modern market as consumers seek products more resonant of tradition and originality. This study aimed to develop and validate a perceived authenticity scale for food specialties. Furthermore, this work exposed the causal relationship between authenticity and consumer behaviour, by quantitatively analysing the effects of perception of authenticity and identification with a product on consumers’ willingness to consume the cheese Algovian Emmentaler, an iconic dairy product produced in southern Germany and protected with the designation of origin. Three surveys were conducted over two different timeframes. One served as a pre-test in Germany with a representative sample for the second two in Germany and Italy with a gourmet sample. Both objective authenticity and subjective authenticity were considered, with the former comprising concepts such as whether the respondent was sure of the cheese’s origin and the latter what the cheese embodied. Identification with Algovian Emmentaler was also surveyed. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted on the survey data in order to construct an authenticity scale. Based on this scale, structural equation models were constructed. Objective authenticity was found to positively contribute to stated willingness to consume, as well as mediate subjective authenticity, which itself mediated the effects of identification. Subjective authenticity was a large contributing factor to willingness to consume among German consumers, whereas the effects of objective authenticity were higher in Italy compared with the former. Expectedly, identification with Algovian Emmentaler also had a high direct effect on willingness to consume in Germany.

scholarly journals How Gender Differences in Entitlement and Apprehension Manifest Themselves in Negotiation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najib A. Mozahem ◽  
Moniat El Noufous K. El Masri ◽  
Nazhat M. Najm ◽  
Samah S. Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe gender difference in the propensity to initiate negotiation has been theorized to be mediated by three constructs: recognition of opportunities, entitlement, and apprehension. This study seeks to investigate whether differences in feminine and masculine traits can be used to explain gender differences in the three predictors of the propensity to initiate negotiations. Data was collected from 350 surveys distributed in Lebanon. Items were used to measure the constructs masculinity and femininity, as well as the three predictors of the propensity to initiate negotiation, namely Recognition of opportunities, Entitlement, and Apprehension. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to assess the validity of the measures, while structural equation modeling was used to investigate the relationship between the personality traits and the three constructs. Results indicate that masculinity enhances entitlement, which in turn leads to higher levels of negotiation while femininity enhances apprehension, which in turn leads to lower levels of negotiation. Both masculine and feminine traits were found to be positively related to the recognition of opportunities.

scholarly journals The Role of Brand Trust in Determining The Relationship Between Brand Affection and Loyalty Programs on Customer Loyalty

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Jojor Marintan Silalahi ◽  
Lizar Alfansi ◽  
Akram Harmoni Wiardi
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Loyalty Programs ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Brand Trust ◽  
Loyalty Program ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Relationship

<p>study investigates how brand affection, loyalty programs, and brand trust determine the loyalty in airways industry. We examined the influence of brand trust and brand affection on loyalty in airlines services. The airways companies applied loyalty programs as a trend. The purpose of the loyalty programs is to encourage the loyalty of the customers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of brand affection and loyalty programs on brand trust and loyalty among GarudaMiles members. Primary data were collected through a survey. Data collected by online quistionnaire through social media and resulting 171 processable questionnaire. Data were analysed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. Confirmatory factor analysis within structural equation modeling were carried out to assess adequacy of the measurements and validity of the model. We found that brand affection is not significantly influence customer loyalty; brand affection significantly influence brand trust; and brand trust significantly influence customer loyalty. This result indicate that brand affection has an indirrect effect on loyalty, it’s mediated by brand trust. Loyalty program is not significantly effect brand trust, it has direct effect on loyalty. It’s become clear that only brand trust mediates the relationship of brand affection and loyalty. The customers of the airways companies tend to be loyal because of the loyalty programs applied by the airways companies. These finding add performance effectiveness and long-term relationships with customers in airlines industry to the factors needed to respond to the highly competitive situation at present, which will be even more important with the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015.</p><p><br />Keywords: Brand Affection, Brand Trust, loyalty, Loyalty Program</p>

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