Ageing-related influences on personal need for structure

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 482-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas M. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Personal Need For Structure ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Impact

The need for structure construct was examined in relation to adult age using the Personal Need for Structure scale (PNS; M.M. Thompson, M.E. Naccarato, & K. Parker, 1989). The results of a series of confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the two intercorrelated-factor structure of the PNS scale held up well across individuals aged 21 to 85, validating its use for the examination of ageing effects. Structural equation modelling analyses found that ageing was associated with lower levels of physical health and cognitive skill, which in turn were related to higher PNS scores. It was also found, however, that the impact of reductions in these resources on need for structure were counteracted by high levels of social activity and emotional health. The argument is made that ageing-related changes in personal resources impact everyday behaviour through changes in motivation, such as need for structure.

Self-Leadership and Physical Vitality

2010 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 383-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Günter F. Müller ◽  
Sibylle Georgianna ◽  
Gregor Roux
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Leadership Strategies ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Natural Rewards ◽  
Effective Behavior

The current study examined the extension of an approach to self-leadership using strategies which focus on (1) constructive thoughts, (2) natural rewards, and (3) effective behavior. The suggested extension refers to strategies which improve physical vitality, fitness, and well-being. A sample of 163 students answered scale items selected and composed to measure the four categories of self-leadership strategies. Confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation modelling indicated that strategies focusing on physical vitality, fitness, and well-being represent an independent category of self-leadership strategies. Implications for research and application were discussed.

scholarly journals Satisfied, but Will They Spread a Word? The Role of Customer Satisfaction at Jamu Café

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Usep Suhud ◽  
Sheila Maryam Bajunaid
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Repurchase Intention ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This research aimed to investigate consumers’ intention to repurchase jamu at Jamu Café. Service quality, customer satisfaction, and Word-of-Mouth (WOM) were selected as the predictor variables. In total, 200 participants who purchased jamu at the café were selected conveniently. Data were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses as well as Structural Equation Model (SEM). As a result, service quality influences customer satisfaction significantly. As customers are satisfied, they do word-of-mouth and repurchase. On the other hand, WOM has an insignificant impact on repurchase intention.

Observing Classroom Engagement in Community College

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 757-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey Alicea ◽  
Carola Suárez-Orozco ◽  
Sukhmani Singh ◽  
Tasha Darbes ◽  
Elvira Julia Abrica
Keyword(s):  
Community Colleges ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Classroom Engagement ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Measurement Protocol ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Despite decades of research indicating classrooms shape student engagement, learning, and development, there is a dearth of empirically grounded research focusing specifically on observed classroom engagement as a predictor of student outcomes in community colleges. This article describes the development of a qualitatively grounded, quantitative classroom-level engagement measurement protocol designed for this purpose. We provide evidence for the measure’s validity and reliability via confirmatory factor analyses and descriptive analyses that offer a snapshot of the information this measure can generate. Furthermore, we examine a two-level structural equation regression model that uses student survey data from students nested in observed classrooms. We then review our results in light of the relevance this measure has for researchers and educators in community colleges.

scholarly journals Predicting Customers’ Intention to Revisit A Vintage-Concept Restaurant

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usep Suhud ◽  
Arifin Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Revisit Intention ◽  
Restaurant Management ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Urban People ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Intention To Revisit

<p>Restaurants with a vintage concept become an option for urban people who want to enjoy dining out. To present this vintage atmosphere, restaurant management and owners decorated their stores with antiques and anything vintage, such as signboards, utensils, furniture, posters, and even the menu. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of perceived value, restaurant atmosphere on satisfaction and revisit intention. This study attracted 200 respondents visiting a vintage-concept restaurant. The data were collected in Jakarta and analysed with exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. As a result, three hypotheses were accepted and two hypotheses were rejected: customer satisfaction was influenced by perceived value and restaurant atmosphere and revisit intention was significantly influenced by customer satisfaction.</p>

Perceptions of Motivational Climate and Teachers' Strategies to Sustain Discipline as Predictors of Intrinsic Motivation in Physical Education

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 597-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melchor Gutiérrez ◽  
Luis-Miguel Ruiz ◽  
Esther López
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Perceived Performance ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship among pupils' perceptions of the motivational climate, pupils' perceptions of teachers' strategies to maintain discipline and pupils' intrinsic motivation in physical education. A sample of 2189 Spanish adolescents, ages 13 to 17 years, completed Spanish versions of the EPCM, SSDS, and IMI. Confirmatory factor analyses were carried out to confirm the factorial validity of the scales. Then, the relationship among the variables was explored through Structural Equation Modelling. The most important predictors of pupils' intrinsic motivation were the perceived mastery climate, and perceived teachers' emphasis on intrinsic reasons to maintain discipline. Perceived performance climate and perceived teachers' strategies to maintain discipline based on introjected reasons and indifference, predicted pupils' tension-pressure. Results are discussed in the context of theoretical propositions of self-determination theory and practical issues of enhancing adolescents' motivation in physical education.

scholarly journals Entwicklung eines neuen multidimensionalen Fragebogens zur Erfassung der Partnerschaftsqualität (FPQ)

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-255
Author(s):  
Andrea Siffert ◽  
Guy Bodenmann
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Internal Scale

Background: Research on couples is receiving increased attention. There are some questionnaires assessing relationship quality available in German. However, they are not assessing all relevant dimensions of relationship quality. Therefore, an alternative questionnaire to measure relationship quality (FPQ) is presented in this study. Methods: The measure was tested with a total of 244 adults, who were all in a close relationship at that time. The dimensional structure was tested with exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Results: Scale analyses revealed a questionnaire consisting of six subscales (fascination, commitment, sexuality, future of the partnership, mistrust, and constraint autonomy). The internal scale consistencies vary between .78 and .92. Additionally, by using structural equation modeling, a superior factor relationship quality was found. The discriminative validity was confirmed by a group comparison (satisfied and unsatisfied people). Moderate to high correlations with a traditional questionnaire measuring relationship quality and other relevant constructs indicate satisfying convergent validity. Zusammenfassung Hintergrund: Im deutschen Sprachraum kommt der Partnerschaftsforschung zusehends mehr Gewicht zu. Zwar gibt es im deutschsprachigen Raum einige Fragebögen zur Messung der Partnerschaftsqualität, diese erfassen aber nicht alle relevanten Dimensionen. Deshalb wird in der vorliegenden Studie als Ergänzung zu den bisherigen Fragebögen ein neues Instrument zur Messung der Partnerschaftsqualität (FPQ) vorgestellt. Methodik: Der Fragebogen wurde an einer Stichprobe von 244 Personen getestet, die sich zum Zeitpunkt der Erhebung in einer Partnerschaft befanden. Die dimensionale Struktur wurde mittels explorativer und konfirmatorischer Faktorenanalysen geprüft. Ergebnisse: Die faktorielle Validitätsprüfung ergab einen Fragebogen bestehend aus sechs Subskalen (Faszination, Engagement für die Beziehung, Sexualität in der Beziehung, Zukunftsperspektive der Beziehung, Misstrauen gegenüber dem Partner und Einschränkung der Freiheit/Unabhängigkeit). Die interne Konsistenz der sechs Subskalen liegt zwischen .75 und .94. Zusätzlich liess sich ein übergeordneter Faktor Partnerschaftsqualität konstruieren. Die diskriminative Validität wurde durch einen Gruppenvergleich (zufriedene und unzufriedene Personen) bestätigt. Die moderaten bis hohen Korrelationen des neuen Fragebogens mit dem Partnerschaftsfragebogen PFB zur Messung der Partnerschaftsqualität und anderen relevanten Konzepten unterstützen die konvergente Validität.

scholarly journals Validation of a measuring scale of the expectations of millennials at work, the Mexican case

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
María Teresa De la garza carranza ◽  
Jorge Armando López Lemus ◽  
Eugenio Guzmán Soria ◽  
Quetzalli Atlatenco Ibara
Keyword(s):  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Second Order ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Social Commitment ◽  
First Order ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Today the retention millennial workers is a challenge for organizations. The purpose of this paper is to propose ideas to the decision makers, to lessen the high rate of personnel turnover in all kinds of industries in many countries. This research validates an instrument that evaluates the employability factors of millennials in Mexico, according to their own expectations. We based our study on the previous literature about the millennial generation in many countries. To validate the questionnaire, a sampling of 781 workers from the states of Querétaro and Guanajuato in México was conducted. The method used to achieve the objective was through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The confirmatory factor analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling, and tested two different methods: first order and second order models. With the three methods, exploratory, first order and second order factor analyses, similar results were obtained. In the analysis of the statistical techniques, two latent variables associated with the expectations of this generational group were generated. The factors found are “personal satisfaction with the organization” and “satisfaction with the organization’s social commitment.” These two factors are supported by the literature of other researchers. It is suggested that this questionnaire be validated in other countries but also in other regions of Mexico, using different productive sectors, thereby obtaining a broader perspective that will allow us to understand not only what millennials want from their work, but to what extent they want it.

An Empirical Study on Determining the Effectiveness of Social Media Advertising

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taanika Arora ◽  
Bhawna Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Social Media Advertising ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The article proposes a conceptual model based on social media advertising, which examines the impact of some identified antecedents such as entertainment, informativeness, credibility, incentives, pre- purchase search motivation and social escapism motivation on attitude towards social media advertising and further see the impact on purchase intention. A quantitative approach of research was adopted, where data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire from 472 Indian social media users. The scales adapted from the previous studies were validated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and then two-step structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied which included confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) followed by hypothesis testing in AMOS 22.0. The results indicated a significant role of informativeness, entertainment, credibility, incentives, pre- purchase search motivation and social escapism motivation in predicting attitudes towards social media advertising, further purchase intention was significantly predicted by attitudes towards social media advertising.

Impact of Trustworthiness on the Usage of M-banking Apps: A Study on Bangladeshi Consumers

2021 ◽  
pp. 227853372110019
Author(s):  
Md. Rahat Khan ◽  
Sudhir Rana ◽  
Md. Imran Hosen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study is to find out the impact of trustworthiness on the usage of mobile banking (M-banking) apps in the capital city of Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was distributed using the snowball sampling technique. Confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation modeling (using SPSS Statistics 20.0 and AMOS 26.0) were used on 362 responses found suitable for the study. The analytical results reveal that all three components of trustworthiness (ability, benevolence, and integrity) have a positive impact on M-banking app usage. Although banks have realized the importance of consumer convenience, they struggle to create trustworthiness. Thus, this study showcases that this positive trustworthiness amongst M-banking app users would be helpful in enhancing the usage of apps.

scholarly journals Relationships between the motorcyclists’ behavioural perception and their actual behaviour

Transport ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darja Topolšek ◽  
Dejan Dragan
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Statistical Modelling ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Control Variables ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Actual Behaviour ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Motorcycle Rider ◽  
The Impact

The paper deals with studying the relationships between the motorcyclists’ thinking about proper behaviour and their actual behaviour in the traffic. The impact of some control variables, such as riders’ age, experience, driving history, and engine cubature, on actual behaviour, is also addressed here. For the purpose of research, two additional questionnaires were applied besides the well-known Motorcycle Rider Behaviour Questionnaire (MRBQ). To examine the causal relations between all-important latent factors present in this study, the structural equation model was designed. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were also engaged in the analysis and the statistical modelling process. The results show that the higher awareness about alcohol danger and benefits of protective equipment and helmet can noticeably contribute to the bigger traffic safety. Besides, from the results is evident that the control variables are in most cases also significantly interrelated with the actual behaviour factors. The findings of this research could be important for the planning of better traffic safety strategies for the motorcyclists to decrease the fatalities and related costs and traumas.

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