A Psychometric Study of the Quality Perception Questionnaire

The present paper reexamines the psychometric properties of the Quality Perception Questionnaire (QPQ), an Italian survey instrument measuring patients’ perceptions of the quality of a recent hospital admission experience, in a sample of 4400 patients (Mage = 56.42 years; SD = 19.71 years, 48.8% females). The 14-item survey measures four factors: satisfaction with medical doctors, nursing staff, auxiliary staff, and hospital structures. First, we tested two models using a confirmatory factor analysis (structural equation modeling): a four orthogonal factor and a four oblique factor model. The SEM fit indices and the χ² difference suggested the acceptance of the second model. We then did a simulation using a bootstrap with 1000 replications. Results confirmed the four oblique factor solution. Third, we tested whether there were significant differences with respect to age or sex. The multivariate general linear model showed no significant differences in the factors with respect to sex or age.

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Working Memory, Mental Prospection, Time Orientation, and Cognitive Insight

Journal of Individual Differences ◽

10.1027/1614-0001/a000111 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 159-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sevtap Cinan ◽

Aslı Doğan

Keyword(s):

Working Memory ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Factor Model ◽

Time Orientation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cognitive Insight ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Three Factor

This research is new in its attempt to take future time orientation, morningness orientation, and prospective memory as measures of mental prospection, and to examine a three-factor model that assumes working memory, mental prospection, and cognitive insight are independent but related higher-order cognitive constructs by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The three-factor model produced a good fit to the data. An alternative one-factor model was tested and rejected. The results suggest that working memory and cognitive insight are distinguishable, related constructs, and that both are distinct from, but negatively associated with, mental prospection. In addition, structural equation modeling (SEM) showed that working memory had a strong positive effect on cognitive insight and a moderate negative effect on mental prospection.

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A Structural Model of Enterprise Managers' Tacit Knowledge and Personality Traits

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.2014.42.5.783 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 42 (5) ◽

pp. 783-798 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Hua Fang ◽

Shuhua Zhang

Keyword(s):

Job Performance ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Model ◽

Factor Model ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Big Five Personality ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Neo Five Factor Inventory

Tacit knowledge is considered an effective new structure to predict an individual's job performance. We administered the Tacit Knowledge Inventory for Managers to 127 Chinese enterprise managers; of these participants, 121 also completed the NEO-Five-Factor Inventory measure of Big Five personality traits. A confirmatory factor analysis supported the structure of tacit knowledge, in which we posited a 2-factor model of context substructure. Structural equation modeling path analysis demonstrated that neuroticism was a positive predictor of total and local tacit knowledge scores; that conscientiousness was a positive predictor of total, local, and global tacit knowledge scores; and that agreeableness was a positive predictor of total and local tacit knowledge scores.

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Adaptation and Validation of the Athletic Identity Questionnaire-Adolescent for Use With Children

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.5.4.539 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 539-558 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Cheryl B. Anderson ◽

Karen J. Coleman

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Factor Model ◽

Athletic Identity ◽

Ethnically Diverse ◽

Self Report ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Child Factors

Background:This article describes the adaptation of the Athletic Identity Questionnaire (AIQ) for Adolescents for use with children and evaluates its construct validity. Based on a theoretical model supported in adults and adolescents, the AIQ-Child measures the general attribute of athletic, which encompasses exercise, sport, and physical activity and assesses 4 dimensions: appearance, competence, importance of activity, and encouragement from 3 sources (parents, friends, teachers/other adults).Methods:The hypothesized 4-factor model was tested using structural equation modeling in 2 samples of 9- and 10-year-old children that were ethnically diverse (N = 432) and Hispanic (N = 504).Results:Confirmatory factor analysis using LISREL 8.71 supported the 4-factor structure in a 40- or 38-item version in sample 1 (RMSEA = .039, .041) and sample 2 (RMSEA = .038, .038). As in the adult and adolescent models, there was also support for a higher-order model. The AIQ-Child factors were positively related to physical activity (r = .51 to .68) and fitness (r = .15 to .41) and negatively related to TV/computer use (r = –.28 to –.03) and adiposity (r = –.32 to .04).Conclusions:Findings support the factorial and construct validity of the AIQ-Child and its use as a self-report instrument in younger children.

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Validating the University Student Engagement Model through Structural Equation Modeling

World Journal of Educational Research ◽

10.22158/wjer.v5n4p318 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 318 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hafsa Mzee Mwita

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Student Engagement ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Factor Model ◽

University Student ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Constructs ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

The University ◽

Behavior And Cognition

The main purpose of this study is to investigate whether emotional, cognitive and behavioral engagements, represents three conceptually and empirically distinct psychological constructs when studied within the same domain. This paper reports part of the findings from a major study entitled “Predictors of Self-Handicapping Behavior among Muslim Students”. Testing for factorial equivalence of scores from a measuring instrument was carried-out through structural equation modeling by using AMOS version 16. Results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis of responses from 790 undergraduates prove that the SEM three factor model of University Student Engagement (USE) is empirically fit and reliable, which also supports the argument that emotion, behavior and cognition are the student engagement manifestations of an interrelated constellation of academic student engagement.

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Mengakomodasi Efek Metode dalam Pengujian Validitas Konstruk Melalui Analisis Faktor Konfirmatori

Psikologia Jurnal Psikologi ◽

10.21070/psikologia.v1i1.478 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 37

Author(s):

Wahyu Widhiarso

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Method Effect ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Method Effects ◽

Item Writing

Literatures in the field of psychometrics recommend researchers to employvarious of methods on measuring individual attributes. Ideally,each methods are complementary and measuresthe construct designed to be measured. However, some problems arise when among the methods is unique and unrelated to the construct being measured. The uniqueness of method can lead what is called the method effect. In testing construct validity using confirmatory factor analysis, the emergence of this effect tend to reducing the goodness of fit indices of the model. There are many ways to solve these problem, one of themis controling the method effects and accommodate it to the model. This paper introduces how to accommodate method effecton the confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modeling. In the application section, author identify the emergence of method effects due to the differences item writing direction (favorable-unfavorable). The analysis showed that method effectemerge from different writing direction.

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Future framework of eGovernance architecture : A structural equitation modeling perspective

Indian Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.17485/ijst/v13i36.1596 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (36) ◽

pp. 3754-3761

Author(s):

Sumeet Gill ◽

Keyword(s):

Social Influence ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Significant Contribution ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Enhance Efficiency

The present era of eGovernance is considered as technology-driven which enhance productivity along with amplified failure rates. The process, citizens,technology, and resources are the pillars of eGovernance but the emphasis is only upon technology which postulates for the development of updated integrated eGovernance model for accomplishing future requirements. Objectives:The present study endeavors to discover the diverse vital constructs to develop an integrated eGovernance model to augment efficiency and social influence. Methods: The NeSDA and OSI methodology are taken as a basis to extract constructs of eGovernance model and attained constructs and relative relationships ascertained through Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (EFA and CFA). Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is applied to develop and propose an integrated eGovernance model to augment efficiency and social influence. Findings: The empirical outcome illustrate the significant positive impact of eleven accumulated constructs on Intention to Use and Service Quality of the eGovernance initiative which ultimately augments efficiency and social influence of eGovernance initiatives. Novelty: The proposed model makes a significant contribution by integrating vital constructs on the basis of empirical outcomes and applies them to the context of the eGovernance. The suggested model will guide the policymakers and developers of eGovernance systems to focus on identified constructs to maintain and enhance efficiency and social influence. Keywords: Structural equation modeling; intension to use; social influence;competence; transparency; efficiency

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Self vs. Parent: Factors Influencing Likelihood of Hiring a Healthcare Advocate

Research in Health Science ◽

10.22158/rhs.v2n3p247 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 247

Author(s):

April C. May ◽

Danielle Casteel ◽

Symone A. McKinnon ◽

Terry A. Cronan

Keyword(s):

Healthcare System ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Model Fit ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Health Providers ◽

Health Issues ◽

Enabling Factors ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Indirect Path

Objective: To determine how the factors that may lead an individual to hire a healthcare advocate to aid him/herself in navigating the healthcare system when dealing with chronic or complex health issues differ from the factors that are considered when deciding to hire a healthcare advocate for one’s parent.Methods: 1,740 randomly selected participants completed a brief vignette-based questionnaire that indicated their likelihood of hiring an HCA for oneself or a parent. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used to test the effects of predisposing, enabling, and illness factors on the predicted likelihood.Results: Although neither model fit well statistically, both fit well descriptively. The direct path from predisposing to enabling factors and the indirect path from predisposing factors to illness level were significant in both models. Discussion: Understanding the factors that influence the decision to hire an HCA could help health providers target patients who are most likely to use HCA services, thereby reducing the burden on the healthcare system and improving quality of care.

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Scenic Quality of Highway Landscape Evaluation: A Case Study from China

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.113-116.2389 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 113-116 ◽

pp. 2389-2393

Author(s):

Hong Jie Li ◽

Xiao Ning Zhang

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Dimensional Model ◽

Landscape Evaluation ◽

Quality Aspects ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Exploratory Factor Analyses

Explores empirically the formative factors of the scenic quality concerned with highway landscape evaluation. Based on earlier works the formative factors are comprehensively considered and summed up. Then EFA (exploratory factor analyses) and CFA (confirmatory factor analysis) are made by way of 112 questionnaires, which have all been completed and returned to develop a 6-dimensional model to reveal the scenic landscape beauty. Fitting the model by introducing SEM (structural equation modeling) the formative factors are verified including the six scenic quality aspects as follows: vividness, variety, cultural, naturalness, comfort and security.

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The relationship between negative symptom subdomains and cognition

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291716000726 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 46 (10) ◽

pp. 2169-2177 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

J. Lim ◽

S.-A. Lee ◽

M. Lam ◽

A. Rapisarda ◽

M. Kraus ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Negative Symptom ◽

Cognitive Deficits ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Negative Symptoms ◽

Factor Model ◽

Cognitive Factors ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cognitive Domains ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

The Relationship

BackgroundNegative symptoms and cognitive deficits in schizophrenia are partially overlapping. However, the nature of the relationship between negative symptoms and cognition remains equivocal. Recent reviews have demonstrated the presence of two negative symptom subdomains, diminished emotional expression (DEE) and avolition. In view of this, we sought to clarify the relationship between negative symptoms and cognitive domains.MethodA total of 687 participants with schizophrenia were assessed on measures of psychopathology and cognition. Three cognitive factors, namely executive function, fluency/memory and speed/vigilance were computed from the cognitive tests. Confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to examine if a one-factor or two-factor negative model was applicable to our sample. Subsequently, the relationships between negative symptoms and cognition were examined using structural equation modeling.ResultsResults demonstrated that the two-factor model fitted the data well. While negative symptoms were mildly to moderately associated with cognition, we found that DEE had unique associations with cognition compared to social avolition, contributing to the validity of the constructs and suggesting the possibility of common underlying substrates in negative symptoms and cognition.ConclusionsOur study highlighted the need to classify DEE and social avolition separately as both are necessary in refining the complex relationship between negative symptoms and cognition as well as potentially guiding treatment and management of schizophrenia.

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Assessment the Quality of Services in Health Tourism using structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA): a case study in Mashhad, Iran

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15796/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Farhad Hemmati ◽

Ghahraman Mahmoudi ◽

Fatemeh Dabbaghi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Quality Of Services ◽

Health Tourism ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Comprehensive Development

Abstract Background: It is essential to improve the quality of services to satisfy health tourists. Thus, the present study was conducted to determine the relationship between quality of health services and tourism in Mashhad.Methods: In this descriptive study, there were 120 subjects from the first population and 384 from the second. They completed a standard questionnaire with items related to demographic characteristics and tourism facilities in the five districts (north, south, east, west, and center) of Mashhad from 2017 to 2018. Data was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). Spss21 and LISREL8.50 were used as the software. Results: t-test results showed that the factor loadings were more than 1.96, so there was a correlation between the quality of services provided and health tourism in Mashhad. Conclusion: According to the results, the importance of health tourism is so high that efforts for its development it in the region will lead to an all-comprehensive development. Hence, it is suggested that by strengthening the quality of services health tourism be improved in Mashhad.

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