The Subjective Exercise Experiences Scale (SEES): Development and Preliminary Validation

1994 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward MeAuley ◽  
Kerry S. Courneya
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Subjective Responses ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Three Factor

This paper documents the development and validation of the three-factor Subjective Exercise Experiences Scale (SEES), a measure of global psychological responses to the stimulus properties of exercise. Two of these factors correspond to the positive and negative poles associated with psychological health, Positive Weil-Being and Psychological Distress, whereas the third factor represents subjective indicants of Fatigue. The three-factor structure originally established by exploratory factor analysis using young adults was also supported in middle-aged exercising adults using confirmatory factor analytic techniques. Moreover, convergent and discriminant validity for the SEES subscales was demonstrated by examining relations with measures of affect regularly employed in exercise domain. The SEES may represent a useful starting point for more thoroughly examining exercise and subjective responses at the global level, and these dimensions of the scale may represent possible antecedents of specific affective responsivity.

Development of Family Triadic Measures for Children's Purchase Influence

1997 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chankon Kim ◽  
Hanjoon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Purchase Decisions ◽  
Single Item ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Family Decision ◽  
Family Decision Making ◽  
Item Data ◽  
Development And Validation

Many past investigations of family members’ perceptions of their relative influence in family decision making show a lack of convergence in multiple reports. This, in turn, represents a serious threat to validity in attempts to depict the structure of family decision influence. These studies warn against using single-item measures of family members’ influence even in cases involving multiple respondents. In this study, using multiple-respondent, multiple-item data, the authors develop triadic measures of children's influence in four categories of product purchase decisions that exhibit desirable levels of convergent and discriminant validity. The process of measure development and validation demonstrates a methodology that combines the traditional measure purification process, confirmatory factor analysis, and multiple-influence, multiple-rater data analysis procedures.

Development and Validation of the Revised Multicultural Ideology Scale in Germany and Luxembourg

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110410
Author(s):  
Maria Stogianni ◽  
John W. Berry ◽  
Dmitry Grigoryev ◽  
Elke Murdock ◽  
Lea-Marie Schmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Cultural Maintenance ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Ethnocultural Groups ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Best Fit

A revised version of the Multicultural Ideology Scale (rMCI) is currently being developed to measure endorsement of multiculturalism in different cultural contexts. This study, which is part of a wider cross-cultural research project, presents the first assessment of the rMCI scale in the German language. The measure aims to cover several attitudinal dimensions of multiculturalism, relevant to the integration of different ethnocultural groups: Cultural Maintenance, Equity/Inclusion, Social interaction, Essentialistic Boundaries, Extent of Differences, and Consequences of Diversity. Two independent datasets were acquired from Germany ( N = 382) and Luxembourg ( N = 148) to estimate the factor structure of the rMCI using different confirmatory factor analysis techniques. The findings suggest that a four-factor solution, including Cultural Maintenance, Equity/Inclusion, Social interaction, and Consequences of Diversity, was the best fit for the data. Most of these subscales demonstrated adequate psychometric properties (internal consistency, convergent, and discriminant validity). The four-factor model of the rMCI was partially invariant across the two ethnic groups and full measurement invariance was established across gender.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Moral Disengagement in Sport Scale

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 608-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian D. Boardley ◽  
Maria Kavussanu
Keyword(s):  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Factor Study ◽  
Development And Validation

A sport-specific measure of moral disengagement was developed in 2 studies. In Study 1, a 59-item questionnaire was developed and tested with 308 athletes from 5 team sports. A series of confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) testing different models suggested the model that best fitted the data had 6 first-order factors that could be represented by 1 second-order factor. Study 2 involved 305 athletes from the same 5 sports. CFA confirmed the 6-factor, second-order structure for the final 32-item measure. Results from Study 2 supported the construct validity of the scale, providing evidence for the factorial, concurrent, convergent, and discriminant validity. The Moral Disengagement in Sport Scale (MDSS) is proposed as a valid and reliable measure of moral disengagement for use in the sport context.

Construct validity and generalizability of the Kirton Adaption–Innovation Inventory

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard P. Bagozzi ◽  
Gordon R. Foxall
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Identical Factor ◽  
Three Factor

The factor structure of the Kirton (1976) Adaption–Innovation inventory was examined by use of confirmatory factor analysis. A three‐factor structure was found, characterized by distinct, yet positively associated, facets, thereby challenging the oft‐assumed unidimensional conceptualization of adaption–innovation. The measures were found to achieve satisfactory levels of reliability for the separate facets and to exhibit strong evidence for convergent and discriminant validity. This was demonstrated for the full 32‐item inventory, as well as 20‐item and 13‐item abridgments. Subjects were postgraduate students from the United Kingdom (N = 149), Australia (N = 142), and the United States (N = 131). The three‐factor solution was found to generalize across all three samples in the sense of yielding identical factor loadings, error variances, and correlations among facets. Differences in the means of factors were found across samples.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire: Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Sharifnia ◽  
Fereshteh Behmanesh ◽  
Cannas Kwok ◽  
Mojgan Firouzbakht ◽  
Abbas Ebadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge ◽  
Composite Reliability ◽  
Three Factor

Abstract Backgrand Cancer-related personal beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge can significantly determine cancer screening behaviors. Valid and reliable instruments are needed to assess such beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge. This study aimed to translate Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire into Persian and evaluate its psychometric properties among Iranian women.Methods In this methodological study, the twelve-item Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire was translated into Persian and filled out by 1256 Iranian women. Sampling was purposively done from June 2017 to March 2018. Face, content, convergent, and discriminant validity were evaluated and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed for construct validity evaluation. Reliability was also evaluated through calculating Cronbach’s alpha, McDonald’s omega, Average inter-item correlation, and test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient and finally, composite reliability was estimated.Results Three factors were extracted in factor analysis which included screening attitude, screening knowledge and perception, and screening practice. These factors explained 55.71% of the total variance of breast cancer screening beliefs. This three-factor model was confirmed in confirmatory factor analysis based on model fit indices (PCFI = 0.703, PNFI = 0.697, CMIN/DF = 2.127, RMSEA = 0.30, GFI = 0.980, AGFI = 0.998, and CFI = 0.991). Convergent and discriminant validity were also confirmed. Composite reliability and test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient were more than 0.7.Conclusion With a three-factor structure, the Persian Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire has acceptable validity and reliability and hence, can be used to evaluate Iranian women’s breast cancer screening beliefs.

Construct Validity of the E-LSRP in a Correctional Sample

Assessment ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107319112110386
Author(s):  
Martin Sellbom ◽  
Jaiden S. Butler ◽  
Tayla T. C. Lee ◽  
Andrea M. Loucaides ◽  
Tracy L. Masterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Correctional Settings ◽  
Male Inmates ◽  
Three Factor ◽  
Related Personality

The Expanded–Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (E-LSRP) was developed by Christian and Sellbom to improve on the psychometric properties of scores on the Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale. The current study investigated the construct validity of scores on the E-LSRP in 393 male inmates. Results provided support for the reliability and construct validity of E-LSRP scores. Specifically, confirmatory factor analysis results demonstrated support for a three-factor model. Additionally, correlation and multiple regression results provided evidence supporting the convergent and discriminant validity of E-LSRP scores against scores on measures assessing psychopathy-related personality traits (e.g., antagonism, disinhibition) and symptoms of internalizing disorders, respectively. Overall, these findings extend those of previous research by establishing that E-LSRP scores demonstrate validity in assessing psychopathy in correctional settings and thus, may be a useful tool for the assessment of psychopathy in these settings.

Structure of ADHD/ODD Symptoms in Spanish Preschool Children: Dangers of Confirmatory Factor Analysis for Evaluation of Rating Scales

Assessment ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1748-1757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonatan Molina ◽  
Mateu Servera ◽  
G. Leonard Burns
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Oppositional Defiant ◽  
Odd Symptoms ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Three Factor

Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is often used to evaluate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) symptom ratings by parents and teachers. An ADHD-inattention (IN), ADHD-hyperactivity/impulsivity (HI), and ODD three-factor model is usually the best model. Acceptable CFA models, however, can hide symptoms with poor convergent and discriminant validity. To demonstrate this issue, CFA models (i.e., cross-loadings set to zero) along with exploratory CFA models (i.e., cross-loadings allowed) were applied to parent ( n = 308) and teacher ( n = 258) ratings of ADHD/ODD symptoms with Spanish preschool children ( Mage = 4.78, SD = .84, 56% boys). While the three-factor CFA model provided an acceptable-fit with moderate to substantial symptom-factor loadings, the three-factor exploratory CFA model, however, found a large number of the symptoms failed to show convergent and discriminant validity. These outcomes argue for the use of exploratory CFA procedures in the initial evaluation of ADHD/ODD rating scales.

scholarly journals The Bidirectional Spirituality Scale: Construction and Initial Evidence for Validity

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-23
Author(s):  
W. Paul Williamson ◽  
Aneeq Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Scale Construction ◽  
Relationship With God ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Three Factor

This study presents the development and construction of the 16-item Bidirectional Spirituality Scale (BSS), which is based on the theory of vertical and horizontal spirituality. Vertical spirituality focuses on that involving one’s relationship with God, whereas horizontal spirituality is concerned with one’s relations with people and attunement to meaning and purpose. Using data from 239 USA participants, exploratory factor analysis has produced three factors: vertical spirituality (VS; 8 items); horizontal spirituality-others (HS-O; 4 items); and horizontal spirituality-existential (HS-E; 4 items). A partial confirmatory factor analysis has confirmed the three-factor model. For research purposes, HS-O and HS-E can be combined to produce an 8-item horizontal spirituality scale to complement the 8-item VS scale. Further analyses have found preliminary evidence for both convergent and discriminant validity. Because of its sound psychometric properties, the BSS appears to be a useful, brief instrument for discriminating both religious and non-religious spirituality.

Development and Validation of the Volitional Components Inventory for Drug Rehabilitation

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-102
Author(s):  
Chang-Jiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Drug Rehabilitation ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Development And Validation

Long-term recovery from drug abuse is a volitional process. Until now, no measure has been available for assessment of executive functioning capacity in this process. This study aims to identify a volitional process for drug addiction rehabilitation and to develop the Volitional Components Inventory for Drug Rehabilitation (VCI-DR). An item pool was constructed, based on theory construction, individual- and group-focused interviews, and expert feedback. Results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses suggested a structure with five factors: motivation control, impulse control, arousal control, self-discipline, and action management. The VCI-DR displayed promising convergent and discriminant validity with theoretically predicted criterion variables (sense of control, indecisiveness, impulsiveness, motivation of drug addiction rehabilitation, and emotion regulation). In addition, results showed good test–retest reliability, with excellent internal consistencies. Taken together, this research offers promising support for the VCI-DR, potentially advancing both basic and applied addiction research.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire: psychometric properties of the Persian Version

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
Fereshteh Behmanesh ◽  
Cannas Kwok ◽  
Mojgan Firouzbakht ◽  
Abbas Ebadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge ◽  
Composite Reliability ◽  
Three Factor

Abstract Backgrand: Cancer-related personal beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge can significantly determine cancer screening behaviors. Valid and reliable instruments are needed to assess such beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge. This study aimed to translate Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire into Persian and evaluate its psychometric properties among Iranian women. Methods: In this methodological study, the twelve-item Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire was translated into Persian and filled out by 1256 Iranian women. Sampling was purposively done from June 2017 to March 2018. Face, content, convergent, and discriminant validity were evaluated and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed for construct validity evaluation. Reliability was also evaluated through calculating Cronbach’s alpha, McDonald’s omega, Average inter-item correlation, and test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient and finally, composite reliability was estimated. Results: Three factors were extracted in factor analysis which included screening attitude, screening knowledge and perception, and screening practice. These factors explained 55.71% of the total variance of breast cancer screening beliefs. This three-factor model was confirmed in confirmatory factor analysis based on model fit indices (PCFI = 0.703, PNFI = 0.697, CMIN/DF = 2.127, RMSEA = 0.30, GFI = 0.980, AGFI = 0.998, and CFI = 0.991). Convergent and discriminant validity were also confirmed. Composite reliability and test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient were more than 0.7. Conclusion: With a three-factor structure, the Persian Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire has acceptable validity and reliability and hence, can be used to evaluate Iranian women’s breast cancer screening beliefs.

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