Factor Structure and Longitudinal Factorial Validity of the Core Self-Evaluation Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 444-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Mäkikangas ◽  
Ulla Kinnunen ◽  
Saija Mauno ◽  
Eva Selenko
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
University Employees ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Self

Abstract. The personality high-order concept of core self-evaluations (CSE), which refers to a basic evaluation of one’s worth, capability, and effectiveness, has attracted a lot of research interest. Yet little is known about the construct validity of the core self-evaluation scale (CSES) while information on its longitudinal factorial validity is wholly lacking. This study investigated the factor structure of the CSES using both confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis implemented in Mplus program. In addition, the factor loading invariance over time was investigated using exploratory structural equation modeling. Longitudinal data with three follow-ups over 2 years, gathered among university employees (n = 926 (T3)–2,137 (T1)), were used. The results showed that a two-factor solution comprising the sub-dimensions Internal and External self-evaluations fitted to the data better than the alternative factor models. The two-factor solution was also invariant across the three measurements. It is concluded that the CSES could be used as a two-dimensional instead of a one-dimensional scale. Splitting the scale into the two sub-dimensions of Internal and External self-evaluations revealed that the concept has a finer-grained structure than hitherto thought.

scholarly journals Measuring Intrapersonal Psychological Empowerment and Ethnic Identity: Highlighting Strengths of Urban Black Girls

2020 ◽  
pp. 0044118X2097022
Author(s):  
Ijeoma Opara ◽  
David T. Lardier ◽  
Pauline Garcia-Reid ◽  
Robert J. Reid
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Black Girls ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Sociopolitical Control ◽  
Preliminary Support

Limited research has examined intrapersonal psychological empowerment (PE) among Black girls solely. This study aims to fill a gap in empowerment literature by examining the factor structure of the Sociopolitical Control Scale for Youth (SPCS-Y) among Black girls ( N = 377) between the ages of 14–17 years old. We also examine the association with ethnic identity as a conceptually related variable. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the factorial validity of the abbreviated, eight-item SPCS-Y among Black girls. Results support the two-dimensional factor structure of the abbreviated SPCS-Y among Black girls, as well as the association intrapersonal PE has with ethnic identity. Findings provide preliminary support for the empirical and theoretical relationship between intrapersonal PE and ethnic identity among Black girls.

Service employees’ personality, customer orientation and customer incivility

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-296
Author(s):  
Sandra A. Kiffin-Petersen ◽  
Geoffrey N. Soutar
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Service Employees ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Perceived Experiences ◽  
Core Self

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating role customer orientation plays in the relationship between service employees’ personality and their perceived experiences of customer incivility. Design/methodology/approach Service workers from a variety of industries were recruited from an online panel service and asked to complete a self-report on-line questionnaire (n = 253). PLS structural equation modeling was used to test the research hypotheses. Findings Service employees who are high in agreeableness and core self-evaluations are more customer-oriented and, as a result, report fewer customer incivility experiences. Disagreeable and neurotic service employees are more likely to be selling-orientated, but this was unrelated to customer incivility. Research limitations/implications The results are limited because all data are self-report. However, the findings suggest that personality and customer orientation influence employees’ customer incivility experiences. Originality/value Service jobs can be stressful, in part, because employees have to deal with rude and abusive customers. However, little is known about the antecedents to customer incivility from the perspective of the service provider. The present study bridges this gap and provides an understanding of the mechanisms by which targeted employees’ personality characteristics and customer-oriented behaviors influence their experiences of customer incivility. The results suggest two possible pathways to reduce employees’ customer incivility experiences including selection and training activities to develop a high core self-evaluation and more customer-oriented behaviors.

Understanding and mitigating cynicism in the workplace

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 552-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristyn A. Scott ◽  
David Zweig
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Supervisory Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Organizational Cynicism ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Core Self ◽  
Workplace Outcomes

Purpose – Organizational cynicism is on the increase. The purpose of this paper is to explore how dispositions promote cynical attitudes and how to mitigate the negative impact of organizational cynicism for employees. Design/methodology/approach – The data consisted of two samples (n=312 and n=529) of employed adults. All participants completed online surveys containing the variables of interest. The hypothesized model was tested using structural equation modeling. Findings – Low levels of core self-evaluation (CSE) predict organizational cynicism which, in turn, mediates the relations between CSE and job attitudes. Importantly, the authors find that supervisory support moderates both the relations between CSE and organizational cynicism and organizational cynicism and job satisfaction. Originality/value – Little research has directly assessed the role of dispositions in the development of organizational cynicism. The authors suggest that CSE contributes to the development of cynical attitudes. Further, the authors demonstrate that a supportive supervisor can serve as a buffer to mitigate the expression and effects of organizational cynicism on workplace outcomes.

scholarly journals The structure of the attitudes toward religion as measured by the Post-Critical Belief Scale: A structural modelling approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Szydłowski ◽  
Radosław Rogoza ◽  
Jan Cieciuch
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Measurement Precision ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Modelling ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Belief Scale ◽  
Modelling Approach

AbstractThis paper investigates the structure of the Post-Critical Belief Scale (PCBS), which was designed by Hutsebaut (1996) to assess attitudes towards religion according to Wulff’s (1991) model. Existing results suggest ambiguous solutions, with two, three, or four factors, when only the four-factor solution is consistent with Wulff’s theoretical model. In the current study, we examined whether this hypothesized model indeed would be reflected in the data, when the more appropriate, newly-developed, Set-Exploratory Structural Equation modeling (Set-ESEM) is applied. The study was carried out on a sample of 952 participants. The results of the Set-ESEM modeling provided evidence for the good fit of the four-factor structure. Nevertheless, we also identified some shortcomings of the measure and identified items which may be removed in order to increase measurement precision.

The Psychobiosocial States (PBS-S) Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 658-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Montse C. Ruiz ◽  
Claudio Robazza ◽  
Asko Tolvanen ◽  
Juri Hanin
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Core State ◽  
Practice Session ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Feeling States ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Perceived Impact

Abstract. This study examined the factor structure and reliability of the Psychobiosocial States (PBS-S) scale in the assessment of situational performance-related experiences. We administered the scale to 483 Finnish athletes before a practice session to assess the intensity and perceived impact of their performance-related feeling states. The hypothesized two-factor structure indicating functional effects (10 items) and dysfunctional effects (10 items) toward performance was examined via exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Regarding the intensity and perceived impact dimensions of reported states, ESEM and CFA showed a good fit for a two-factor solution of a 14-item PBS-S scale (seven functional and seven dysfunctional items). For both intensity and impact ratings, core state functional modalities were bodily, cognitive, and volitional, while core state dysfunctional modalities were volitional, operational, and anxiety. Findings support the use of a 14-item PBS-S scale to measure a range of preperformance states.

Revisiting the Leadership Scale for Sport

2016 ◽  
Vol 119 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weisheng Chiu ◽  
Fernando M. Rodriguez ◽  
Doyeon Won
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This study examines the factor structure of the shortened version of the Leadership Scale for Sport, through a survey of 201 collegiate swimmers at National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and III institutions, using both exploratory structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis. Both exploratory structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis showed that a five-factor solution fit the data adequately. The sizes of factor loadings on target factors substantially differed between the confirmatory factor analysis and exploratory structural equation modeling solutions. In addition, the inter-correlations between factors of the Leadership Scale for Sport and the correlations with athletes’ satisfaction were found to be inflated in the confirmatory factor analysis solution. Overall, the findings provide evidence of the factorial validity of the shortened Leadership Scale for Sport.

A Domain-Specific Validation of the Core Self-Evaluations Scale

2011 ◽  
Vol 109 (2) ◽  
pp. 603-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian K. Miller ◽  
Kay M. Nicols
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
The Core ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
Core Self

Core self-evaluations have been recently proposed as indicating positive self-concept and as being predictive of various forms of subjective well-being. In an effort to further validate the Core Self-Evaluations Scale (CSES), structural equation modeling ( SEM) was employed in three independent samples of university students to examine the extent to which scores on the Core Self-Evaluations Scale predicted two measures of university satisfaction. Good fit was found for models that also controlled for status in college, student major, class satisfaction, life satisfaction, college grade point average, and overall grade fairness. Statistically significant relationships corrected for attenuation by SEM between scores on the Core Self-Evaluations Scale and university satisfaction range from .24 to .37.

scholarly journals The Effects of Organizational Socialization Tactics on Newcomer Job Satisfaction and Engagement: Does Core Self-Evaluation Important?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 558-568
Author(s):  
Satria Maulana Putra ◽  
Mahdani Ibrahim ◽  
Amri
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Socialization ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Accurate Analysis ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government ◽  
Core Self

One hundred and fifty-nine new workers in the government sector in Aceh Besar District were sampled to investigate whether their job satisfaction and engagement was influenced by organizational socialization tactics. Core self-evaluation is considered an important factor for newcomers who interact between organizational socialization tactics towards the outputs who were investigated in this study. Primary research data obtained from the results of questionnaires distributed to respondents who previously we have set. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) supported by the AMOS 24 program is used to produce an accurate analysis of the primary data of this study. Based on the results of the analyzed data it was found that job satisfaction and work engagement of newcomers within the government sector organization in Aceh Besar District were influenced by factors of organizational socialization tactics in the organization itself. In addition, the results of the investigation data analysis also found that the core self-evaluation factor is important to be taken into account by newcomers when entering the organization that is now observed. Whether the results of this investigation in other places experienced the same thing, also discussed.

scholarly journals Analysis of the factor structure of Core Self-Evaluations through exploratory structural equation modeling

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-384
Author(s):  
Jongkuy Kim ◽  
Soonmook Lee ◽  
ChangYoung Youn
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Logical Structure ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
The One ◽  
Core Self ◽  
The Relationship

This study was conducted to investigate the factor structure of Core Self-Evaluations(CSE) by means of exploratory structural equation modeling(ESEM) models. ESEM is a technique that has been proposed for the analysis of internal structure that overcomes some of the limitations of EFA and CFA. The results show that factor structures of CSE consist of one factor. Typically, the one- or two- factor structure is supported by previous studies. The reason for discrepancies is as follows. First, the 12 Core Self-Evaluations Scale(CSES) items have the potential to be an indicator of other similar constructs because the items cut across the four core traits such that some items may reflect a combination of two or more of the core traits. Second, the relationship between the various traits that may be the concept of CSE have not been fully investigated. Therefore, CSE construct should be clarified in the logical structure of the CSE theory and the development of the scale with the more sophisticated internal structure are required.

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