Supplemental Material for Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Gender Invariance of the Four Basic Dimensions of Religiousness Scale in India

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Gender Invariance ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Gender

Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Gender Invariance of the Revised IRMA Scale in Nigeria

Affilia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday B. Fakunmoju ◽  
Tina Abrefa-Gyan ◽  
Ntandoyenkosi Maphosa
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Rape Myths ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Gender Invariance ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Gender

Research scales developed in one society are often validated in another society to determine the factor structure and measurement equivalence of the scales. Using a convenience sample of 378 respondents from two cross-sectional studies, the present analyses examined confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and gender invariance in the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance (IRMA) Scale in Nigeria. Specifically, the analyses examined whether the scale holds similar factor structure, whether the latent means can be compared, and whether respondents interpreted items similarly or ascribed the same meaning to them across gender. Based on the analyses, CFA results validated the hypothesized multidimensional four-factor structure of IRMA, namely, “she asked for it,” “he didn’t mean to,” “it wasn’t really rape,” and “she lied.” Similarly, the IRMA measurement was invariant (partial scalar invariance) across gender, suggesting that men and women interpreted IRMA’s items and constructs similarly. Results of an independent-samples t test suggested that women were more likely than men to reject the myth that female victim of rape “lied.” In general, preliminary findings indicated that IRMA is suitable for research on rape myths in Nigeria. Knowledge generated from its use may enhance understanding of rape myths, rape-supportive behaviors, and rape prevention and victim intervention programs.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Children's Revised Impact of Events Scale (CRIES) with Bangladeshi children and adolescents

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Deeba ◽  
Ronald M Rapee ◽  
Tania Prvan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Impact Of Events Scale ◽  
And Gender

Identification of possible cases suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important, especially in developing countries where traumatic events are typically prevalent. The Children’s Revised Impact of Events Scale is a reliable and valid measure that has two brief versions (13 items and 8 items) to assess reactions to traumatic events among young people. The current study evaluated the psychometric properties of both versions of the CRIES in a sample of 1342 children and adolescents aged 9-17 years (M=12.3 years, SD=2.12) recruited from six districts of Bangladesh. A sub-group of 120 children from four schools was re-tested on the measures within 3.5 weeks. Confirmatory factor analysis supported factor structures similar to those found in other studies for both versions of the CRIES. Multiple group confirmatory factor analysis showed gender and age-group differences within the sample, supporting established age and gender differences in prevalence of PTSD symptoms. Analyses also indicated moderate to excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability and clear discriminant and convergent validity. These data support use of both the CRIES-13 and CRIES-8 to provide quick and psychometrically sound assessment of symptoms of PTSD among children and adolescents from Bangla-speaking communities.

Composite Respect for Animals Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 505-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Randler ◽  
Janine Binngießer ◽  
Christian Vollmer
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Convenient Method ◽  
Meat Consumption ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Gender

AbstractA valid and convenient method to measure nonhuman animal attitudes contributes to feasible survey studies and the evaluation of educational programs. There are established scales for measuring animal attitudes but only some have acceptable psychometric properties: others address only a small fraction of the constructs, and some are overly long. We therefore aimed to develop a short, practicable measurement of animal attitudes that contains the constructs developed previously. Two studies were conducted: in the first one, 127 items were subjected to an exploratory factor analysis, which extracted 51 items in 10 factors. The scale was reduced to 20 items retaining all of the initial constructs with 13 positive and 7 negative items, which were subjected to a confirmatory factor analysis in study 2. Correlations with personality, meat consumption, age, and gender provide evidence for validity. We suggest using this short, unidimensional Composite Respect for Animals Scale covering a broad construct.

scholarly journals Peran Ibu Terhadap Kesiapan Anak Bersekolah

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-186
Author(s):  
Santi Handayani ◽  
Rena Latifa
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
School Readiness ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Child Attachment ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Gender

AbstractChildren’s school readiness includes ready school, ready family and ready children themselves. This research aims to observe whether a mother’s support, mother-child attachment and demographic factor could affect an elementary grader’s school readiness. The subjects in this research are 202 students’ mothers. This research used purposive sampling and quantitative method.  The validity of the instrument was tested by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA).  Meanwhile, the data was analyzed by using multiple regression analysis.  The results of this research were shown that mother’s support and gender together influence school readiness. Whereas the variable of mother-child’s attachment, school entry age, working mother status, child’s birth order were not statistically proven to be influential on school readiness.  Keywords: Mother support, mother-child attachment, children’s school readiness AbstrakKesiapan bersekolah meliputi kesiapan lingkungan sekolah, kemampuan keluarga serta masyarakat untuk mendukung perkembangan anak secara optimal serta kesiapan individu anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat apakah dukungan ibu, kelekatan ibu dan anak serta faktor demografi secara bersama-sama memengaruhi kesiapan bersekolah anak Sekolah Dasar. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 202 orang. Pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitatif. Validitas alat ukur dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Analisis data menggunakan multiple regression analysis (regresi berganda). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dukungan ibu dan jenis kelamin anak mempengaruhi secara signifikan terhadap kesiapan bersekolah. Sedangkan kelekatan ibu-anak, usia masuk sekolah, status pekerjaan ibu serta urutan kelahiran anak tidak terbukti secara statistik berpengaruh terhadap kesiapan bersekolah anak.Kata kunci: Dukungan ibu, ikatan ibu-anak, kesiapan sekolah anak-anak

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction-Frustration Scale (BPNSFS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kashef N. Zayed ◽  
Ehab N. Omara ◽  
Nasser Y. al-Rawahi ◽  
Ali K. al-Shamli ◽  
Asma K. al-Attiyah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Needs Satisfaction ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to validate the Arabic version of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS), and to investigate the extent of its invariance across five Arab countries and gender. Methods A back-translated version of the BPNSFS, the second version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) were administered to a sample consisting of 1082 undergraduate students affiliated with universities in five Arab countries (487 males and 595 females: Mage = 20.04 ± 1.87 years). The data of the BPNSFS were examined for univariate and multivariate normality using Shapiro–Wilk tests and Mardia’s coefficient, respectively. To evaluate and compare the four models with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), we used the following goodness-of-fit indices: the chi-square value (χ2), comparative fit index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI), Root Mean-Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA), and Baysian Information Criterion (BIC). A multi-group CFA [Byrne in Structural equation modeling with EQS: basic concepts, applications, and programming, Routledge, Abingdon, 2013] on the BPNSFS structure to examine its invariance across the five Arab countries and across genders. Results The results of confirmatory factor analysis supported the generalizability of the BPNSFS’s six-factor model to the five Arab countries. The relationships between the six psychological needs satisfaction and frustrations and both mental health and symptoms of depression provide additional evidence on the construct validity of the BPNSFS through cross cultural data. The findings of BPNSFS’s measurement invariance across males and females and across the five Arab countries help ensure that the latent means are comparable across these different groups. Conclusions The study concluded that the Arabic version of the BPNSFS which measures satisfaction and frustration of the three basic needs (autonomy, competency, and relatedness) is proved to be invariant across the five Arab countries and gender and can be used to compare the basic psychological needs in the Arab context.

scholarly journals Three-Factor Physical Perfectionism Scale as a New Tool for the Assessment of the Pathogenic Appearance Standards in the Modern Culture

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 98-117
Author(s):  
A.B. Kholmogorova ◽  
A.A. Rakhmanina
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Modern Culture ◽  
Gender Invariance ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cultural Standards ◽  
Three Factor

The paper presents a three-factor version of the Physical Perfectionism Scale. The study was conducted on a sample of students living in Moscow (n=125) and Astrakhan (n=75), including 155 women and 45 men (Mage=19,5; SD=1,83). The factor structure of the questionnaire was confirmed by means of confirmatory factor analysis. The model did not pass the test for gender invariance but showed high fit indices regardless of the cultural standards adopted in the place of residence of the respondents. The identified factors were found to be significantly associated with dissatisfaction with one’s appearance, perceived socio-cultural pressure, as well as fear of negative assessment, and the severity of symptoms of depression.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Children's Revised Impact of Events Scale (CRIES) with Bangladeshi children and adolescents

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Deeba ◽  
Ronald M Rapee ◽  
Tania Prvan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Impact Of Events Scale ◽  
And Gender

Identification of possible cases suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important, especially in developing countries where traumatic events are typically prevalent. The Children’s Revised Impact of Events Scale is a reliable and valid measure that has two brief versions (13 items and 8 items) to assess reactions to traumatic events among young people. The current study evaluated the psychometric properties of both versions of the CRIES in a sample of 1342 children and adolescents aged 9-17 years (M=12.3 years, SD=2.12) recruited from six districts of Bangladesh. A sub-group of 135 children from four schools was re-tested on the measures within 3.5 weeks. Confirmatory factor analysis supported factor structures similar to those found in other studies for both versions of the CRIES. Multiple group confirmatory factor analysis showed gender and age-group differences within the sample, supporting established age and gender differences in prevalence of PTSD symptoms. Analyses also indicated moderate to excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability and clear discriminant and convergent validity. These data support use of both the CRIES-13 and CRIES-8 to provide quick and psychometrically sound assessment of symptoms of PTSD among children and adolescents from Bangla-speaking communities.

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