scholarly journals Perceived Coach Attitudes and Behaviors Scale: Development and Validation Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanifi Üzüm ◽  
Ünal Karlı ◽  
Nuh Osman Yıldız
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Group Interviews

The purpose of the study was to develop a scale, which will serve to determine how attitudes and behaviors of the coaches are perceived by the athletes. The scale, named as “Perceived Coach Attitudes and Behaviors Scale” (PCABS) was developed through various processes including exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Following the literature review process in the beginning stage, focus group interviews were conducted. As a result of literature review process and focus group interviews an item pool of 61 items was formed, and after gathering the opinions and critics of experts in the area of language and sports science, the final form of the scale was constructed. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on 200 athletes revealed a construct comprised of 25 items and 3 sub-dimensions. Subsequently, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) conducted on 266 athletes confirmed the structural validity of the scale composed of 24 items and 3 sub-dimensions. The first sub-dimension named "Characteristic Features ", with an internal consistency value of 0.88, consisted of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 20, and 23. The second sub-dimension named "Knowledge and Skills Accumulation" consisted of items 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, and 24 had an internal consistency value of 0.86. The final sub-dimension named "Being Fair" consisted of 5th and 12th items with an internal consistency value of 0.56. Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 18, 20 and 23 were reverse coded items of the scale.As a conclusion, the analysis revealed that “Perceived Coach Attitudes and Behaviors Scale”, with its three sub-dimensions and 24 items, is a structurally valid and reliable scale, can be used to identify the athletes' perceptions about their coaches.

The Development of the Inventory of the Child-Friendly Family

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 312-328
Author(s):  
Ko Ling Chan ◽  
Qiqi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Chinese Student ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Positive Discipline ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
Group Interviews

This study developed and validated the Inventory of the Child-friendly Family (ICF) in a Chinese student population. A total of 97 items were generated by focus group interviews involving 30 adolescents. After a review by experts, and focus group interviews with another 20 adolescents, 46 items remained. Those 46 items were tested with a representative sample of 5,841 students in Hong Kong. Participants responded to a questionnaire containing the 46 items. Using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), we generated a 2-factor, 18-item scale. The two factors obtained were labeled “psychological support and positive discipline strategies” and “care and protection.” Results from preliminary tests showed that this 2-factor ICF had good internal consistency and validity. The ICF can serve as a protocol to guide actions in developing a child-friendly family.

scholarly journals Focus Group Interviews in Child, Youth, and Parent Research: An Integrative Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 160940691988727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Adler ◽  
Sanna Salanterä ◽  
Maya Zumstein-Shaha
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Child Research ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Group Interviews

Focus groups are becoming increasingly popular in research, especially in parent and child research. Focus group interviews allow participants to tell their own stories, express their opinions, and even draw pictures without having to adhere to a strict sequence of questions. This method is very suitable for collecting data from children, youths, and parents. However, focus group interviews must be carefully planned and conducted. The literature on focus group interviews with adult participants is extensive, but there are no current summaries of the most important issues to consider when conducting focus group interviews with children, youths, or parents. This article outlines the use of focus groups in child, youth, and parent research and the important factors to be considered when planning, conducting, and analyzing focus groups with children, youths, or parents.

Customer perceptions of quality – a study in the SPA industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 657-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Lagrosen ◽  
Stefan Lagrosen
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Perceptions ◽  
Quality Dimensions ◽  
Group Interviews

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore dimensions of customer perceptions of factors important for a quality experience in the SPA industry and to assess service quality implications for these dimensions. Design/methodology/approach The empirical study involved seven Swedish SPA hotels. The first part was qualitative, consisting of seven focus-group interviews with hotel guests. In addition, service providers’ perceptions of customer quality were collected through seven quality cafés. The qualitative parts were analysed with the constant comparative technique from the grounded theory approach. Based on the findings from the interviews, a questionnaire was delivered to 400 randomly accessed women. The responses were analysed with exploratory factor analysis and cluster analysis. Findings The focus-group interviews showed that the customers’ perception of quality could be expressed in the following dimensions: physical effects, mental effects, pleasure and flexibility. The dimensions for customer quality seen from the staff’s perspective were treatments, climate and the SPA facility itself. The exploratory factor analysis defined the following underlying factors: enjoyment, treatments, practicality, fitness, cost and calm. The cluster analysis resulted in four groups of customer profiles: the more of everything group, the enjoyers, the savers and the fitness freaks. Research limitations/implications A limitation is that the study has only been carried out in one country. The main implication for research is a better understanding of quality dimensions and perceptions of service quality in the SPA industry. Practical implications The study provides a comprehensive insight into the dimensions of quality for SPA visitors. Moreover, four distinct groups of customers have been identified. This knowledge should be useful for SPA managers. Originality/value Only limited amounts of research have previously been carried out in the SPA industry. The paper provides a framework depicting perceptions of quality dimensions in SPA hotels.

scholarly journals Subjective Perception of Individuals with Physical Disabilities Regarding Exercise Equipment Use

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 004695802110104
Author(s):  
Song Yi Lee ◽  
Jung Ah Lee ◽  
Hee Jung Chung ◽  
Hyun-Jin Kim ◽  
Yu Cheon Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Exercise Equipment ◽  
Rehabilitation Exercise

Rehabilitation exercise is effective for improving the health of persons with physical disabilities. However, there are limited studies on their perception of exercise equipment use. The purpose of this study was to investigate the subjectivity to understand the types of perceptions of individuals with physical disabilities regarding the use of exercise equipment in South Korea. This study used Q-methodology. A literature review and focus group interviews with individuals with physical disabilities were conducted to construct Q-Population. Q-statements were selected from the Q-population, after which Q-sorting was executed by P-sample. The results indicated 4 perception types: (1) “Independent user,” (2) “Practical user,” (3) “Motivational user,” and (4) “Convenience user.” Recommendations were provided for developing exercise equipment for use by individuals with physical disabilities. This study revealed 4 perception categories and the findings have strong potential to contribute to the development of proper services and the effective utilization of exercise equipment for individuals with physical disabilities.

Moving Toward a New Model of Sexual Consent: The Development of the Process-Based Consent Scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 107780122095215
Author(s):  
Alyssa M. Glace ◽  
Judith G. Zatkin ◽  
Keith L. Kaufman
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Sexual Consent ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Behaviors

Measuring attitudes and behaviors associated with sexual consent is crucial to research addressing sexual violence, as lack of consent is a defining feature thereof. This research developed and validated the Process-Based Consent Scale to address concerns associated with missing components of existing consent scales. The factor structure was supported by an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and subsequent confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The scale contains three subscales: ongoing consent, communicative sexuality, and subtle coercion. Results indicated good convergent and concurrent validity. Future research should consider using this tool to measure attitudes and behaviors related to sexual consent and coercion.

scholarly journals A Framework for the Evaluation of Healthcare Data’s Value from the Perspective of Open Data

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Xu ◽  
Danmai Wu ◽  
Shu Wang ◽  
Mingyue Wei ◽  
Guangjun Yu
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Data ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract Background: This study is aimed at developing a framework for the evaluation of healthcare data’s value, so as to provide a tool for data managers in making decisions on data openness.Methods: In this study, the Delphi method was adopted. Firstly, a rudimentary framework was constructed following a literature review and focus group interviews, and an inquiry letter was designed. After handing out the inquiry letters to experts in related areas, the framework was modified according to the feedbacks. This process was repeated until a consensus was reached.Results: For this inquiry 15 experts were invited; whose levels of activeness and authority were relatively high. This research produced a framework for the evaluation of healthcare data with 2 primary criteria, 7 secondary criteria and 21 tertiary criteria, after two rounds in Delphi method.Conclusion: The framework established in this research lays a solid foundation for the identifying and evaluation of healthcare data’s value, and is expected to drive the process of opening of valuable healthcare data.

Barriers to Achieving the Benefits of BIM

2019 ◽  
pp. 814-832
Author(s):  
Heikki Halttula ◽  
Harri Haapasalo ◽  
Maila Herva
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Group Interviews

The purpose of this paper is to study the benefits of building information modelling (BIM) and determine the barriers to achieving these benefits. The use of BIM is not yet at a level where known benefits can be realised. This study consists of a literature review of the benefits of BIM and an empirical review, where focus group interviews were used to discover barriers. The major benefits of BIM include cost savings, better information flow, shorter project timelines and better quality. The greatest barrier is the lack of practical guidelines for BIM implementation in projects. Successful BIM implementation requires technology, people and processes to be in proper shape. Earlier studies identify the theoretical requirements of BIM implementation, but practical solutions are still not at an adequate level.

Barriers to Achieving the Benefits of BIM

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heikki Halttula ◽  
Harri Haapasalo ◽  
Maila Herva
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Group Interviews

The purpose of this paper is to study the benefits of building information modelling (BIM) and determine the barriers to achieving these benefits. The use of BIM is not yet at a level where known benefits can be realised. This study consists of a literature review of the benefits of BIM and an empirical review, where focus group interviews were used to discover barriers. The major benefits of BIM include cost savings, better information flow, shorter project timelines and better quality. The greatest barrier is the lack of practical guidelines for BIM implementation in projects. Successful BIM implementation requires technology, people and processes to be in proper shape. Earlier studies identify the theoretical requirements of BIM implementation, but practical solutions are still not at an adequate level.

Management Strategy for Distributing Questionnaires and Interview Guidelines in the Research Data Collection Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-111
Author(s):  
Po. Abas Sunarya ◽  
George Iwan Marantika ◽  
Adam Faturahman
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Good Management ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Data Collection Process ◽  
Group Interviews

Writing can mean lowering or describing graphic symbols that describe a languageunderstood by someone. For a researcher, management of research preparation is a veryimportant step because this step greatly determines the success or failure of all researchactivities. Before a person starts with research activities, he must make a written plan commonlyreferred to as the management of research data collection. In the process of collecting researchdata, of course we can do the management of questionnaires as well as the preparation ofinterview guidelines to disseminate and obtain accurate information. With the arrangement ofplanning and conducting interviews: the ethics of conducting interviews, the advantages anddisadvantages of interviews, the formulation of interview questions, the schedule of interviews,group and focus group interviews, interviews using recording devices, and interview bias.making a questionnaire must be designed with very good management by giving to theinformation needed, in accordance with the problem and all that does not cause problems at thestage of analysis and interpretation.

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