scholarly journals The Construct and Measurement of Perceived Risk of Nonremunerated Blood Donation: Evidence from the Chinese Public

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangyong Chen ◽  
Zujun Ma
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Chinese Public

The perceived risk of nonremunerated blood donation (NRBD) is one of the most important factors which hinder the Chinese public from donating blood. To understand deeply and measure scientifically the public’s perceived risk of NRBD, in this paper the qualitative and quantitative methods were used to explore the construct of perceived risk of NRBD in Chinese context. Firstly, the preliminary construct of perceived risk of NRBD was developed based on the grounded theory. Then, a measurement scale of perceived risk of NRBD was designed. Finally, the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were adopted for testing and verifying the construct. The results show that the construct of perceived risk of NRBD has three core dimensions, namely, trust risk, psychological risk, and health risk, which provides a clear construct and concise scale to better capture the Chinese public’s perceived risk of NRBD. Blood collection agencies can strategically make polices about perceived risk reduction to maximize the public’s NRBD behavior.

Workplace friendship in hospitality organizations: a scale development

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 1390-1411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ece Omuris
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Workplace Friendship ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
Hospitality Organizations ◽  
Interest Similarity

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore workplace friendship in hospitality organizations and to develop an appropriate scale that combines qualitative and quantitative methods.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-methods design was selected to capitalize on the strength of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to reveal robust findings. First, in-depth interviews were carried out to determine the forms of workplace friendship. Second, an instrument was developed on the basis of the interviews, and 6 factors were extracted from exploratory factor analysis with 507 Samples-1. Third, confirmatory factor analysis with 507 Samples-2 was performed to identify the validity of the workplace friendship scale.FindingsA 65-item, six-factor workplace friendship scale was developed. The six dimensions are trustworthiness, competency, having someone’s back, value-life interest similarity, caring personal relationships and socio-cultural similarity.Research limitations/implicationsThe sampling approach may limit the generalizability of the study findings as the data were collected from Turkish employees in Turkey. Cultural differences in individual relations may affect individual approaches to workplace friendship. Therefore, future cross-cultural research with samples from different populations and workplaces would be useful to explore similarities and differences with the findings of this study and to better understand the intricate structure of friendship.Originality/valueThis study contributes a reliable and valid measurement scale to address workplace friendship hospitality organizations.

A Pilot Study on the Structure of Organizational Cultural Identification: Empirical Research in Chinese Context

2011 ◽  
Vol 204-210 ◽  
pp. 806-809
Author(s):  
Chih Chung Chen
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Cultural Identification ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The primary purpose of this research is to explore the structure of organizational cultural identification. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to build and validate the factors framework of cultural identification in organizations. Through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, the four dimensions structure of organizational cultural identification was confirmed, and the Organizational Cultural Identification Scale (OCIS) was constructed.

scholarly journals The Chinese Assessment of physical literacy: Based on Grounded Theory Paradigm for children in grades 3-6

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang YongKang ◽  
Fu QianQian
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Physical Literacy ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

The aim of this study is to construct and validate “physical literacy self-assessment questionnaire” (PLAQ) for Chinese students in grades 3-6. This study uses qualitative and quantitative methods to construct evaluation indicators of PL and determine the weights of each indicator. The 60 items of original PLAQ was based on literature review and interviews, and administered to 1179 primary students graded 3-6 in China. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) are used to optimize the structure and verify the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. The model of PLAQ is composed of 4 first-level indicators, 10 second-level indicators and 35 third-level indicators. The results of EFA and CFA resulted in a 44-items, 4-factor questionnaire. EFA item loadings ranged from 0.558 to 0.896, and Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.818 to 0.892. The results of CFA show that the constructed model fits well, and PLAQ has good convergent validity and discriminative validity. The PLAQ appeared to be reliable and valid that can be used as an assessment tool for students in grades 3-6. PLAQ can be used as a guide for the development of PL. Additionally, PLAQ gives us a shared understanding about what PL is and how it can be developed by Chinese children. However, studies on the accuracy and generalizability of the PLAQ should be conducted to improve it in the future.

scholarly journals Analysis of Brand Resonance Measures to Access, Dimensionality, Reliability and Validity

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umesh Ramchandra Raut ◽  
Pedro Quelhas Brito ◽  
Prafulla Arjun Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Expert Interview ◽  
Brand Resonance

The aim of the present study is to analyze brand resonance measures to assess reliability, dimensionality and validity using existing models of brand resonance. This study is based on a mixed approach of research methodology, using qualitative and quantitative methods. In the qualitative approach, we use expert interview and focus group discussion tools. In the quantitative approach, a corporate survey was conducted and 560 responses were collected through a structured questionnaire. The analysis is performed using statistical scaling tools such as Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). This study initiated scale extraction and operationalization processes for 72 observed variables to measure nine latent variables and obtained 34 statistically extracted observed variables. The study provides a reliable and validated means to measure brand resonance constructs. The study develops a brand resonance scale, which can help brand managers to measure consumers’ levels of brand resonance, in order to describe the strength of the bond of their consumer with their brand(s). This study develops empirically extracted measures of brand resonance, making it distinctive in the branding literature. The study also ensures all important aspects of measurement scale, such as validity and reliability.

scholarly journals Confirmatory Factor Analysis for a Service-Learning Outcomes Measurement Scale (S-LOMS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-34
Author(s):  
Ka Hing Lau ◽  
Robin Stanley Snell
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Outcomes Measurement ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Service-learning was introduced into Hong Kong over a decade ago, yet there is a research gap about the self-perceived student learning outcomes, partly due to the lack of a reliable measurement instrument across disciplines and service-learning types. This study evaluated a recently created Service-Learning Outcomes Measurement Scale (S-LOMS) through confirmatory factor analysis with 629 students. S-LOMS measures self-perceived student learning outcomes with 56 items covering various learning outcome domains under four higher-order categories: knowledge application; personal and professional skills; civic orientation and engagement; and self-awareness. Alternative measurement models were compared, with the results indicating that although a model with 11 domains and without higher-order categories was preferred, there was also support for a model with 10 domains subsumed under the four higher-order categories. Multi-sample analyses indicated that both models were stable across gender.

Measuring Employability Skills of Budding IT Professionals in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-73
Author(s):  
Khushbu Khurana ◽  
Rajnish Kumar Misra
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Technology Planning ◽  
Skill Sets ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Phases

The purpose of this study is to identify employability skills among aspiring engineering graduates and develop measurement scale to assess their skill sets. This research has been conducted in two phases: Phase 1 covers the scale development process and Phase 2 covers exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and validation. The findings of EFA resulted in ten factors of employability. Subsequently, CFA identified nine different factors: leadership, critical thinking, numeracy, sociability, using technology, planning and organizing, problem-solving, teamwork, and emotional intelligence skills. The values of CFA met the acceptance level of different fit indices and thus, resulted in a good model fit. Further, the internal consistency of the total scale yielded Cronbach's alpha value (α = 0.82). The threshold values of CR, AVE, and MSV also met the required criteria. Thus, it received a valid and reliable 26-item measurement scale of employability which can prove to be useful for academia, students, and employers in computer science and information technology.

scholarly journals A Measurement Scale for Indecisiveness and its Relationship to Career Indecision and Other Types of Indecision

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veerle Germeijs ◽  
Paul De Boeck
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Career Indecision ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Differential Relation ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Summary: A scale for indecisiveness was constructed and then used to investigate distinctive features of indecisiveness. In the literature on decision making, the distinction between indecision and indecisiveness is an important issue, but evidence showing that these two constructs are different is lacking. We found clear evidence for such a distinction, from a joint exploratory factor analysis of the indecisiveness scale and a career indecision scale, and from the differential relation of both with self-esteem as a third variable. Furthermore, with confirmatory factor analysis, we found that the correlations between items on career indecision cannot be explained only by indecisiveness, and that also a factor specific to the situation of career decision is needed. These results corroborate the distinction between career indecision and indecisiveness. Although it must be differentiated from specific types of indecision, such as career indecision, indecisiveness turned out to be a correlate of the specific indecisions - one that can explain the intercorrelations between different kinds of more specific indecision.

scholarly journals Phone Snubbing Scale (Phub-S) : A Phubbing Measurement For Young Moslem In Industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-195
Author(s):  
Iredho Fani Reza
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Total Correlation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The purpose of this study is to develop a measurement scale for phone snubbing among Moslem youth in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. This research is used a quantitative survey research with the number of respondents N = 503 who were Moslem youths at a university in the Republic of Indonesia which was determined by multistage sampling technique. The instrument used is the Phone Snubbing Scale (Phub-S) which consists of three dimensions - ignore others, dependency on gadgets and social disconnectedness. In analyzing the data through the process of building validity consisting of confirmatory factor analysis and total correlation of corrected items, analyzing internal consistency reliability using Cronbach's alpha technique. The results showed that the Phone Snubbing Scale (Phub-S) has a good item validity and reliability test as a measurement scale for phone insulting behavior young Moslems in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The recommended Phub-S items totaling 45 items that have been fulfilled are valid based on testing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) technique (standardized solution (SS) > 0.4 and T-Values > 1.96), Corrected Item-Total Correlation ≥ 0.30 and with a scale reliability value. 0.932 (Cronbach's Alpha value> 0.8).

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