Psychometric Qualities of the Creative Process Engagement Scale in a Malaysian Undergraduate Sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chee-Seng Tan ◽  
Timothy Teo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Invariance Testing ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Equivalent Factor ◽  
Engagement Scale

Abstract. The present study examines the psychometric properties of the Creative Process Engagement Scale (CPES) among Malaysian undergraduates. A total of 377 undergraduates whose ages ranged from 18 to 43 years participated in the study and were presented with the CPES and self-perceived creativity. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the hierarchical four-factor structure of the CPES, which consisted of three first-order factors and one second-order factor. In addition, we found that the CPES has sound internal consistency as well as criterion-related validity. Furthermore, the results of measurement invariance testing supported the hypothesis of equivalent factor loading and intercepts for this hierarchical four-factor structure across gender. Latent mean analysis revealed that female students showed less engagement in creativity-related activities than male students. The findings shed light on the psychometric qualities of the CPES and confirm that the CPES measures involvement in creative activities across gender in undergraduate students.

scholarly journals Machiavellianism: Dimensionality of the Mach IV and its Relation to Self-Monitoring in a Spanish Sample

2000 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Corral ◽  
Esther Calvete
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cynical View

The aim of this study was to assess the measurement model of a Spanish version of the Mach IV Scale (Christie, 1970b), used to measure Machiavellianism, and its relation with the Self-Monitoring Scale (Snyder & Gangestad, 1986). 346 undergraduate students (70 males and 276 females) filled in both scales. The results of confirmatory factor analyses showed a four-factor structure to be the most adequate model for the Mach IV, with the following factors: Positive Interpersonal Tactics, Negative Tactics, Positive View of Human Nature, and Cynical View of Human Nature. These results are not in accordance with the original factor structure but are consistent with other authors' findings. A structural model between Machiavellianism and self-monitoring was tested, showing statistically significant paths between interpersonal tactics and one self-monitoring subscale.

Exploring the factor structure of the CareerEDGE employability development profile

2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Dacre Pool ◽  
Pamela Qualter ◽  
Peter J. Sewell
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Tool ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Purpose – There has been little empirical research conducted in relation to graduate employability and diagnostic tools available in this area are very limited. The purpose of this paper is to introduce and explore the factor structure of a new measure of employability development, the CareerEDGE Employability Development Profile (EDP). Design/methodology/approach – The EDP was completed by 807 undergraduate students, providing data for exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Findings – The analyses suggest that the EDP is multidimensional and maps clearly onto the CareerEDGE model of graduate employability. Research limitations/implications – These findings are discussed and interpreted as offering support for the use of the EDP with students as a developmental tool and as a measurement tool for use in the design, implementation and evaluation of employability interventions or other research purposes. Originality/value – The provision of a practical employability development tool that is suitable for use with students of any Higher Education institution. The findings also add to the limited literature on graduate employability.

The Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Resiliency Scale in Chinese Undergraduates

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lixia Cui ◽  
Xiujie Teng ◽  
Xupei Li ◽  
Tian P.S. Oei
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Criterion Variable ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
High Level ◽  
Chinese Undergraduates

The current study examined the factor structure and the psychometric properties of Sandra Prince-Embury’s Resiliency Scale for Adolescents (RESA) in Chinese undergraduates. A total of 726 undergraduate students were randomly divided into two subsamples: Sample A was used for the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Sample B was used for the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The EFA revealed that 56 items and a model of 10 factors with 3 higher order factors (as described by Sandra) were to be retained; CFA with Sample B confirmed this result. The overall scale and the subscales of the Chinese-RESA demonstrated a high level of internal consistency. Furthermore, concurrent validity was demonstrated by the correlation of the scale with other instruments such as the PANAS and the CSS, and the predictive validity was confirmed via three multiple regression analyses using the PANAS as a criterion variable: one for the 10 subscales of the C-RESA, one for the 3 higher order scales, and one for the total C-RESA. We concluded that the C-RESA may be used for research into Chinese undergraduates’ adaptive behaviors.

Factorial Validity and Factorial Invariance Across Gender of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-Chinese version in Undergraduates

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110184
Author(s):  
Qian Liu ◽  
Huihui Yang ◽  
Wanrong Peng ◽  
Zhaoxia Liu ◽  
Jingwei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Factorial Invariance ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Reliability Indicators ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Chinese Young Adults ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective This study was aimed to examine the factor structure and factorial invariance across gender of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-Chinese version (FMPS-CV). Methods The FMPS-CV was completed by 2451 undergraduates. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were performed to verify its factorial validity, and Multigroup CFA were performed to examine its factorial invariance across gender. Gender differences were compared on scores of FMPS-CV. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability were also detected. Clinical characteristics were compared between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionists categorized by positive and negative scores of FMPS-CV. Results CFA supported the six-factor structure of FMPS-CV, and Multigroup CFA evidenced its factorial invariance across gender. No significant gender differences were found. The adaptive perfectionists scored significantly lower on clinical variables than maladaptive perfectionists. Moreover, the reliability indicators met the standards. Conclusions The good psychometrics properties of FMPS-CV supported it could be used to assess perfectionism in Chinese young adults.

THE LEVENSON LOCUS OF CONTROL SCALES: CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSES AND EVALUATION

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul K. Presson ◽  
Steven C. Clark ◽  
Victor A. Benassi
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Factor Models ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Three Factor

Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to test the factor structure of several versions of Levenson's (1973) locus of control scales. Two- and three-factor models based on all 24 of Levenson's items and on 20 of her items were tested. The 3-factor models provided a good fit. Models proposed by R. M. Shewchuk, G. A. Foelker Jr., and G. Niederehe (1990) and R. M. Shewchuk, G. A Foelker Jr., C. J. Camp, and F. Blanchard-Fields (1992) also provided a good fit of the data. In concurrent and prospective tests of the predictive ability of the various models, the 24 and 20 item versions of Levenson's models accounted for a significant amount of variance In depressive symptomatology. The three-factor models revealed that only scores on the chance scale reliably predicted time 2 depressive symptomatology. Neither of the models proposed by Shewchuk and colleagues accounted for a significant amount of variance.

scholarly journals Exploring the dimensionality of the TRIM-18 in the Spanish context

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Fernández-Capo ◽  
Silvia Recoder ◽  
Juana Gómez-Benito ◽  
María Gámiz ◽  
Pilar Gual ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Spanish Population ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Three Factor

<p>Introduction: The Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivation (TRIM-18) Inventory is an instrument that assesses episodic forgiveness. This scale is composed of three subscales: <em>avoidance</em>, <em>revenge</em> and <em>benevolence</em>. The present study examined the dimensionality of the Spanish version of the TRIM-18 (TRIM-18-S) and provided evidence of validity and reliability. Method: A total of 943 participants completed the TRIM-18-S.  A subset of 277 participants completed additional measures of empathy, anger, and information regarding the relation with the offender. Results: The TRIM-18-S showed good psychometric properties, and confirmatory factor analyses revealed a three-factor structure. Conclusions: The scale presents adequate psychometric properties for its potential use in a Spanish population.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Assessment of Different Dimensions of Shame Proneness: Validation of the SHAME

Assessment ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1699-1717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinna N. Scheel ◽  
Hedwig Eisenbarth ◽  
Katrin Rentzsch
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Invariance Testing ◽  
Network Analyses ◽  
Shame Proneness ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Different Dimensions

A large body of research revealed that shame is associated with adaptive and maladaptive correlates. The aim of this work was to validate a new dimensional instrument (SHAME), which was developed to disentangle adaptive and maladaptive dimensions of shame proneness. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the three-factorial structure (bodily, cognitive, and existential shame) in American ( n = 502) and German ( n = 496) community samples, using invariance testing. Bifactor model analyses exhibited distinct associations of adaptive (bodily and cognitive shame) and maladaptive (existential shame) dimensions of shame with psychopathology and social functioning. Network analyses highlighted the role of existential shame in psychopathology, especially for a clinical sample of patients with Borderline Personality Disorder ( n = 92). By placing shame pronenesss into a network of similar and dissimilar constructs, the current findings serve as a foundation for drawing conclusions about the adaptive and maladaptive nature of shame.

Refinement and further application of the Qualities of Sore Throat Index (QuaSTI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 247-252
Author(s):  
Bernard Schachtel ◽  
Adam B Smith ◽  
Adrian Shephard
Keyword(s):  
Sore Throat ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Additional Item ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Status ◽  
Degree Of Association

Aim: The Qualities of Sore Throat Index (QuaSTI) assesses the status of patient-reported pharyngeal pain. One study used QuaSTI in isolation; a separate study used QuaSTI plus the Sore Throat Scale (STS). Both studies also used a Sore Throat Pain Intensity Scale (STPIS). This study evaluates STS and STPIS as instruments to refine the QuaSTI. Materials & methods: Correlational analysis determined the degree of association between STPIS and STS. Confirmatory factor analyses evaluated the proposed factor structure of QuaSTI. Results: A strong correlation between STS and STPIS (r = 0.91; p < 0.01), supports the use of STS in QuaSTI. Analyses confirm a three-factor structure for the 10-item QuaSTI and validate inclusion of an additional item to create an 11-item tool for measuring pharyngeal pain. Conclusion: The QuaSTI represents a robust and validated tool for measuring therapeutic effects in patients with pharyngitis.

Dimensional Structure of the Arabic Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale Adapted From its English Form

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 (6) ◽  
pp. 2597-2616
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Narayanan ◽  
Nasser Said Gomaa Abdelrasheed ◽  
Ramzi Naim Nasser ◽  
Shanker Menon
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Private University ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Item Fit ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The purpose of this study was to examine the dimensional structure of the Arabic version of the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule using a sample of undergraduate students from a private university in the Sultanate of Oman. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to test four preconceptualized item-fit models: a one-factor structure model, a two-factor model using a factor structure of items converging on Positive Affect and Negative Affect, a correlated two-factor model, and finally the correlated three-factor model. Strongest support was found for the correlated two-factor model. A recent study provided further evidence of the robust structure of the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule using the two-factor model. This study tested the model in a non-Western culture and a population that was very different from that in previous studies. The implications of these findings and recommendations are discussed herein.

scholarly journals The test of self‐conscious affect: internal structure, differential scales and relationships with long‐term affects

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 449-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johnny R. J. Fontaine ◽  
Patrick Luyten ◽  
Paul De Boeck ◽  
Jozef Corveleyn
Keyword(s):  
Internal Structure ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Study Support

Item analyses and confirmatory factor analyses on the Test of Self‐Conscious Affect (TOSCA), in a student (N = 723) and an adult (N = 891) sample, supported the theorized four factor structure of proneness to reparation, negative self‐evaluation, externalizing blame and unconcern. However, two‐fifth of the items did not empirically differentiate between two or more factors. Differential TOSCA scales, including only differentiating TOSCA items, were constructed and related to measures of long‐term affect, depression, anxiety, and anger. Both the pattern and size of correlations of the original and the differential TOSCA scales were almost identical. Results of this study support the interpretation of TOSCA guilt as a measure of a tendency to reparation associated with guilt and TOSCA shame as a measure of a tendency to global negative self‐evaluation. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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