Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Coalitional Mate Retention 					Inventory (CMRI) and Evidence for Two Superordinate Domains

Abstract. The Coalitional Mate Retention Inventory (CMRI; Pham, Barbaro, Mogilski, & Shackelford, 2015 ) assesses the frequency with which individuals solicit allies to assist with mate retention efforts. The current study subjected the CMRI to confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs). A model comparison approach was employed using data from a large community sample of participants currently in a heterosexual romantic relationship ( n = 1,003, 54% male). The seven-factor structure of the CMRI demonstrates good model fit and provides significantly better fit than an alternative single-factor structure. The results also demonstrate that the seven tactics of the CMRI are subsumed by two superordinate domains of Benefit-Provisioning and Cost-Inflicting coalitional mate retention. Correlational analyses with the superordinate domains of coalitional mate retention are presented and highlight their predictive utility. We recommend the continued use of the CMRI in psychological research.

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Factor Structure of the Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory for Psychiatric Inpatients

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1998.82.1.267 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 82 (1) ◽

pp. 267-274 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Linda S. Hynan ◽

Mark L. Pantle ◽

Barbara M. Foster

Keyword(s):

Factor Structure ◽

Psychiatric Inpatients ◽

Personality Inventory ◽

Normative Sample ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory ◽

Using Data ◽

Random Responses ◽

Adolescent Personality

A principal components factor analysis (with varimax rotation) was performed on the Millon Adolescent Personality Scale Base Rate scores of 335 adolescent psychiatric inpatients. A four-factor solution was obtained (accounting for 84.1% of the variance), which was similar to that obtained by Millon, et al. for the normative sample. Confirmatory factor analyses, however, using data obtained from computer-generated random responses to the test, also fit the inpatient and normative sample data very well. The factor structure of the Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory therefore was inferred to be driven by the considerable item-scale overlap that characterizes the test.

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Psychometric properties of the parent’s versions of the SDQ and the PANAS-X in a community sample of Portuguese parents

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1359104519891759 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 520-532

Author(s):

Pedro Alexandre Costa ◽

Fiona Tasker ◽

Catarina Ramos ◽

Isabel Leal

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Community Sample ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

And Gender ◽

Gender Groups

This study examined the psychometric properties of the parent’s versions of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule–Extended Form (PANAS-X) in a community sample of Portuguese parents. A total of 1100 SDQ and PANAS-X were collected from an online sample of 761 parents, whose ages ranged from 23 to 65 years ( M = 42, SD = 5). Confirmatory factor analyses provided evidence of the internal factor structure of both the SDQ and the PANAS-X and invariance of the factor structure across age and gender groups, with the exception of the SDQ, which failed to provide evidence of invariance between genders. Internal reliability and discriminant validity were confirmed for both measures, although convergent validity was only confirmed for the PANAS-X. Concurrent validity was also confirmed by comparing the results from the SDQ dimensions and the PANAS-X broad dimensions subscales.

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The Factor Structure of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759.23.2.105 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 105-112 ◽

Cited By ~ 47

Author(s):

David Mellor ◽

Mark Stokes

Keyword(s):

Factor Structure ◽

Behavioral Problems ◽

Community Sample ◽

Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽

Underlying Structure ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Strengths And Difficulties ◽

Matched Data

Abstract. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been widely adopted as a measure of child and adolescent mental health and behavioral problems. However, despite an impressive number of studies demonstrating its psychometric properties, appropriate analyses of the instrument's underlying structure have not been reported. We conducted confirmatory factor analyses on matched data obtained from a large community sample of 7-17-year-olds, their parents, and their teachers. The analyses indicated that the reputed factor structure was not supported, with none of the subscales being unidimensional. Further, each informant group appeared to respond differently to the questionnaire. Considering the findings in relation to the stringency of the tests used to evaluate the SDQ, its utility, and previous research on its clinical validity, it is suggested that the SDQ be used with caution and in conjunction with other forms of assessment.

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Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Coalitional Mate Retention Inventory (CMRI)

Evolutionary Psychology ◽

10.1177/1474704919856795 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 147470491985679

Author(s):

Reza Fallahchai ◽

Ali Babaeizad ◽

Michael Pham ◽

Abbas Eftekharian

Keyword(s):

Sex Differences ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Romantic Relationship ◽

Factor Model ◽

Short Form ◽

Community Sample ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Mate Retention ◽

Coalitional Mate Retention ◽

Persian Translation

Mate retention behaviors are designed to reduce the likelihood of partner infidelity and relationship withdrawal. We investigated the psychometric properties of the Persian translation of The Coalitional Mate Retention Inventory (CMRI) in Iran and explored the sex differences in the performance frequencies of these behaviors. Participants in a committed heterosexual romantic relationship ( n = 508, 270 female and 238 male) were drawn from a community sample. Participants reported demographic information (including age, duration of relationship), the Persian translation of CMRI, and the Persian translation of the Mate Retention Inventory–Short Form. The results of the confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated a good fit of the CMRI seven-factor model and achieved good reliability for CMRI and its subscales. We further documented sex differences in the frequency with which coalitional mate retention behaviors were performed. The results revealed that CMRI is a valuable instrument for assessing mate retention across diverse cultures.

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Short Stress State Questionnaire

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000200 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 20-30 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

William S. Helton ◽

Katharina Näswall

Keyword(s):

Stress State ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Human Performance ◽

Self Report ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Stress States ◽

Related Stress ◽

Using Data ◽

Task Conditions ◽

Multiple Samples

Conscious appraisals of stress, or stress states, are an important aspect of human performance. This article presents evidence supporting the validity and measurement characteristics of a short multidimensional self-report measure of stress state, the Short Stress State Questionnaire (SSSQ; Helton, 2004 ). The SSSQ measures task engagement, distress, and worry. A confirmatory factor analysis of the SSSQ using data pooled from multiple samples suggests the SSSQ does have a three factor structure and post-task changes are not due to changes in factor structure, but to mean level changes (state changes). In addition, the SSSQ demonstrates sensitivity to task stressors in line with hypotheses. Different task conditions elicited unique patterns of stress state on the three factors of the SSSQ in line with prior predictions. The 24-item SSSQ is a valid measure of stress state which may be useful to researchers interested in conscious appraisals of task-related stress.

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Supplemental Material for Functions of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses in a Large Community Sample of Adolescents

Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1037/pas0000034.supp ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Community Sample ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Large Community ◽

Self Injury ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Nonsuicidal Self Injury

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

Psychological Reports ◽

10.1177/00332941211018402 ◽

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.

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

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.1997.25.1.93 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 93-103 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

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.

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A Short Measure of Social Reactions to Sexual Assault: The Social Reactions Questionnaire-Shortened

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-16-00066 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (6) ◽

pp. 1096-1115 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sarah E. Ullman ◽

Mark Relyea ◽

Rannveig Sigurvinsdottir ◽

Sidney Bennett

Keyword(s):

Sexual Assault ◽

Women Survivors ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Community Sample ◽

Short Version ◽

Alternative Measure ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Social Reactions ◽

The Social ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Social reactions to disclosures of sexual assault have significant effects on women’s postassault recovery. However, being the most widely used measure of these reactions, the 48-item Social Reactions Questionnaire (SRQ; Ullman, 2000) is too long for some research and evaluation efforts. Thus, we developed a 16-item short version, the Social Reactions Questionnaire-Shortened (SRQ-S). Three preexisting college and community samples of women survivors (N = 1,012; 1,084; and 344) were used to determine which SRQ items were most related to psychological symptoms and could form reliable subscales. The brief version was then administered in a college and community sample of 447 women survivors. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) and supporting psychometrics showed the SRQ-S reliably measures three general scales of the SRQ (Turning Against, Unsupportive Acknowledgment, Positive Reactions) as well as eight 2-item subscales (e.g., Blame). The SRQ-S provides researchers and interventionists with a brief alternative measure to the original SRQ.

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

Anales de Psicología ◽

10.6018/analesps.33.2.264461 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 548 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

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

Introduction: The Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivation (TRIM-18) Inventory is an instrument that assesses episodic forgiveness. This scale is composed of three subscales: avoidance, revenge and benevolence. 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.

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