Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Procrastination Scale in Chinese

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoran Li ◽  
Wen Luo ◽  
Juzhe Xi ◽  
Yanan Peng
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Tailored Interventions ◽  
Explanatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Five Dimension ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Acceptable Reliability

Abstract. Procrastination is a complicated phenomenon with many thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that may characterize different subgroups of procrastinators. Such phenomenon has not been well studied in an integrated theoretical framework. This study aims to establish a theory about the behavioral, cognitive, and affective aspects of procrastination and to develop and validate an operational instrument. In Study 1, we conducted qualitative research based on grounded theories and generated seven initial categories with 22 themes associated with the components in procrastination. In Study 2, we developed an instrument, the Multidimensional Procrastination Scale (MPS), and established a five-dimension structure for the MPS using explanatory factor analysis (EFA; N = 435) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA; N = 387). In Study 3, we established construct validity and predictive validity for the MPS by building a nomological framework and predicting behavioral procrastination, respectively. The theoretical framework of procrastination included maladaptive (i.e., impulsive and unorganized, hesitation, lack of incentives, avoidance) and adaptive (i.e., arousal and rationalization) components. The MPS demonstrated acceptable reliability, factorial validity, construct validity, and predictive validity. The findings of this study have implications for further studies on the typology of procrastination and the development of tailored interventions to alleviate maladaptive aspects of procrastination.

scholarly journals Sexually Harassing Behaviors from Patients or Clients and Care Workers’ Mental Health: Development and Validation of a Measure

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2570
Author(s):  
Sylvie Vincent-Höper ◽  
Mareike Adler ◽  
Maie Stein ◽  
Claudia Vaupel ◽  
Albert Nienhaus
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Heterogeneous Samples ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Calibration Sample ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Healthcare Work ◽  
Development And Validation

Although evidence reveals severe effects of sexual harassment on care workers’ mental health, there is a scarcity of studies that investigate care workers’ experiences of sexually inappropriate behavior from patients or clients. One reason for this lack of research is that validated measures that assess different types of sexual harassment experienced by employees working with patients or clients are lacking. In this study, we seek to establish a conceptual framework for investigating extraorganizational sexual harassment in healthcare work. Based on this theoretical framework, we developed and validated a measure for assessing sexually harassing behaviors from patients or clients. Data were gathered from heterogeneous samples of employees working in a variety of settings in healthcare. To evaluate the factorial structure of the measure, we conducted exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using a calibration sample (N = 179) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using a cross-validation sample (N = 305). The construct validity of the measure was demonstrated by investigating relationships with indicators of care workers’ mental health. EFA revealed three factors, namely, nonverbal, verbal, and physical acts of sexual harassment. Examination of the measure comprising 14 items revealed acceptable internal consistencies and substantial correlations with indicators of care workers’ mental health. This study provides a useful and sound measure for assessing sexual harassment from patients or clients and paves the way for the development of a comprehensive theoretical framework for the assessment of sexual harassment. Furthermore, it facilitates future investigations of risk factors for sexual harassment and protective factors helping healthcare workers cope with sexual harassment from patients or clients.

scholarly journals Five Factor Model in Iranian Culture: A Psychometrics Analysis of NEO-Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI)

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoochehr Azkhosh ◽  
Ali Asgari
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Explanatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Neo Five Factor Inventory

This study aimed to investigate the construct validity and factor structure of NEO-Five Factor Inventory (Costa & McCrae, 1992) in Iranian population. Participants were 1639 (780 male, 859 female) Tehran people aged 15-71. The results of explanatory factor analysis showed no notable differences between the factor structures extracted by oblique and orthogonal rotations and didn’t replicate the scoring key. The Openness and Agreeableness had more psychometric problems (low internal consistency and high deleted items). The female’s NEO-FFI factor structure (with 41 items of 60 loaded on intended factors)was clearer than males’ (with 37 items). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the male’s latent modeling of the 31-item but failed to fit the female’s model. The women scored significantly higher in the Neuroticism, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness than men who scored significantly higher in the Extraversion. As previous findings, the current results showed the NEO-FFI’s cultural limitations assessing the universality of the Five Factor Model.

scholarly journals The Fear of Coronavirus Scale: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Konselor ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoga Setyo Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Indonesian Population ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Acceptable Reliability ◽  
Anxiety And Fear

Although the problem of anxiety and fear has not been a priority in the treatment of coronavirus, the results of studies show that there is an increase in people's fear of coronavirus. This study aims to evaluate and confirm the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S)  in the Indonesian population. Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmation Factor analysis were used for this purpose. A total of 117 participants responded to the scale. The results of the EFA showed that the scale has two dimensions. Furthermore, the results of the CFA revealed that the Indonesian version of FCV-19S exhibited very good construct validity (factorial and convergent), and acceptable reliability. These findings suggest that the Indonesian version of FCV-19S is a developmentally appropriate instrument that can be used to examine fears of coronavirus in Indonesia.

Development and Validation of the College Admissions Knowledge Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1b) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1983444
Author(s):  
Timothy A. Poynton ◽  
Bernalyn Ruiz ◽  
Richard T. Lapan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Test Construction ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
College Knowledge ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Knowledge Evaluation

This article describes the process used to develop a new measure of college knowledge and the findings from an initial study to examine the measure’s construct validity. We employed common test construction (item response theory, classical test theory) and factor analytic (exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis) approaches to analyzing the data from 519 graduating high school seniors; these analyses support the construct validity of the measure. We discuss the importance of college knowledge in the college decision-making process and implications for school counseling practice and research.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai-fu Fung ◽  
Esther Oi-wah Chow ◽  
Chau-kiu Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Explorative Factor Analysis

Abstract Background This longitudinal study aimed to develop a nine-item Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (BSAWS) derived from the original 40-item Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS). Methods The psychometric properties of the shortened scale were evaluated based on a sample of 157 older adults. The factor structure and dimensionality of the original SAWS were examined using confirmatory factor analysis. Subsequent explorative factor analysis of the BSAWS supported the construct validity of the shortened scale. Results The internal consistency, criterion validity and construct validity of the shortened scale were also evaluated and the results indicated that the BSAWS possesses good psychometric properties and is comparable with the full version. Conclusions This scale refinement may help researchers and practitioners conduct epistemological surveys or clinical research related to wisdom.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai-fu Fung ◽  
Esther Oi-wah Chow
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Explorative Factor Analysis

Abstract Background This longitudinal study aimed to develop a nine-item Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (BSAWS) derived from the original 40-item Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS). Methods The psychometric properties of the shortened scale were evaluated based on a sample of 157 older adults. The factor structure and dimensionality of the original SAWS were examined using confirmatory factor analysis. Subsequent explorative factor analysis of the BSAWS supported the construct validity of the shortened scale. Results The internal consistency, criterion validity and construct validity of the shortened scale were also evaluated and the results indicated that the BSAWS possesses good psychometric properties and is comparable with the full version. Conclusions This scale refinement may help researchers and practitioners conduct epistemological surveys or clinical research related to wisdom.

scholarly journals Developing a Scale to Measure Tourist Perceived Safety

2020 ◽  
pp. 004728752094610
Author(s):  
Chaowu Xie ◽  
Jiangchi Zhang ◽  
Alastair M. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Explanatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Five Dimension ◽  
Stage 1

Safety for tourists at places visited is essential to their enjoyment and experiences, as well as a determinant of destination success. Yet, little attention has been paid to the conceptualization and scale development for tourist perceived safety at destinations (TPSD). The primary purpose of this research was to identify the dimensions of TPSD and develop a scale for measuring it based on safety system theory. A three-stage study in a mixed-method design was conducted to develop and validate TPSD. Stage 1 identified the dimensions and initial items of TPSD through extensive literature reviewing and content analysis of travel blogs. In stage 2 (n = 300), an explanatory factor analysis was conducted to refine and validate the preliminary items. Stage 3 (n = 1,830) provided empirical support for a 20-item, five-dimension (human, facility and equipment, natural environment, social environment, management) TPSD scale through confirmatory factor analysis.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Well-being Scale Based on Nahj al-Balagha

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 411-420
Author(s):  
Samira Mirzaei ◽  
◽  
Samaneh Najarpourian ◽  
Ebrahim Na’imi ◽  
Seyed Abdolvahab Samavi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Simple Sampling ◽  
Development And Validation

Background: This study aimed to develop and validate a well-being questionnaire based on the wisdom of Nahj al-Balagha. Methods: The method of this research was descriptive. Accordingly, based on a predefined psychological well-being model, 74 items were formulated and approved by three experts from the Nahj al-Balagha field. The statistical population of this study included all adults aged 20 to 50 years, in Tehran. Using a simple sampling method, 200 people were selected as the study sample. Also, the reliability of the questionnaire was calculated through the Cronbach alpha coefficient. The validity of the questionnaire was assessed in two ways: validity and construct validity. The correlation of the questionnaire with the Ryff questionnaire was obtained for the validity of the questionnaire, and a confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the construct validity. Results: The data were analyzed using the SPSS and Amos software. The results showed that the psychological well-being questionnaire had an appropriate internal consistency in the range of 0.62 to 0.85 for the subscales and 0.95 for the total scale. Also, the total score of the researcher-made questionnaire was significantly correlated with the Ryff 53-item questionnaire, using the Pearson correlation coefficient. Moreover, the fitness indices obtained from confirmatory factor analysis showed a proper construct validity for the scale; most of the items had a factor load of above 30. Conclusion: The questionnaire indicated good psychometric properties for assessing psychological well-being in Iranian society.

scholarly journals Parental Alienation-Development and Validation of a Behavioral Anchor Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 316
Author(s):  
Alina Georgeta Sîrbu ◽  
Mona Vintilă ◽  
Luca Tisu ◽  
Adelina Mihaela Ștefănuț ◽  
Otilia Ioana Tudorel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Parental Alienation ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Judicial Practice ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Development And Validation

(1) Objective: Parental alienation phenomenon was given an increased attention during the recent years in both the clinical and the legal fields. This study aims to introduce the development of a new parental alienation questionnaire. (2) Method: Four studies were performed. In the first two studies in which five specialists participated, the questionnaire was defined, and the inter-rater reliability was verified. The next study, which included 267 participants, sought to establish the construct validity by applying Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The last study that enrolled 200 participants considered predictive validity as well as test-retest reliability. (3) Results: Eight criteria of parental alienation have been identified: Campaign of denigration, frivolous, weak, or absurd rationale for the alienation, lack of ambivalence towards the alienating, lack of guilt or remorse about the alienation, borrowed scenarios, independent thinker phenomenon, taking the alienating parent’s side in the conflict, and spread of alienation to the extended family of the targeted parent. (4) Conclusion: The results highlighted the proper psychometric qualities of the questionnaire. The Parental Alienation Questionnaire (PAQ) seems to be a promising tool not only for clinical and judicial practice, but also for research.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai-fu Fung ◽  
Esther Oi-wah Chow ◽  
Chau-kiu Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Explorative Factor Analysis

Abstract Background: This longitudinal study aimed to develop a nine-item Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (BSAWS) derived from the original 40-item Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS). Methods: The psychometric properties of the shortened scale were evaluated based on a sample of 157 older adults. The factor structure and dimensionality of the original SAWS were examined using confirmatory factor analysis. Subsequent explorative factor analysis of the BSAWS supported the construct validity of the shortened scale. Results: The internal consistency, convergent validity and construct validity of the shortened scale were also evaluated and the results indicated that the BSAWS possesses good psychometric properties and is comparable with the full version. Conclusions: This scale refinement may help researchers and practitioners conduct epistemological surveys or clinical research related to wisdom.

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