Grouped Versus Randomized Format: An Investigation of Scale Convergent and Discriminant Validity Using LISREL Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Confirmatory factor analysis with LISREL 7 of data from 578 organizational members on the 29 items of the Rahim Leader Power Inventory provided support for the convergent and discriminant validities of the instrument measuring the bases of leaders' power and their invariance across organizational levels.

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Korean Translation of the Barriers to Research Utilization Scale: Psychometric Testing

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice ◽

10.1891/1541-6577.31.3.233 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 233-246

Author(s):

Youngshin Song ◽

Moonhee Gang ◽

Misook Jung

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Factor Loading ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Korean Version ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Average Variance

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Barriers or Facilitators to Using Research in Practice (BARRIERS) scale for use in Korea. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used with 364 nurses working in clinical settings. Item analysis was conducted and convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a 4-factor structure with 25 items that explained 62.9% of the variance. Convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed as examining the factor loading, average variance extracted, and composite reliability. The values of factor loading for 25 items were having higher estimate than criterion and the average variance extracted value for 4 factors ranged from .575 to .667. The Cronbach’s alpha was .90 for the 25 items. Conclusion: The Korean version of the 25-item BARRIERS scale was a reliable and valid scale to measure barriers to research use in Korean health care settings. Based on this psychometric evaluation, research barriers and its associated factors will be investigated using the Korean version of the BARRIERS scale in further study.

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The Effects of Participant Motivational Behavioural Intention: The MARBLE Case

Tourism & Management Studies ◽

10.18089/tms.2020.160302 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 15-22

Author(s):

Yilmaz Akgunduz ◽

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Ovunc Bardakoglu ◽

Yesim Koba ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Information Search ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Behavioural Intentions ◽

Participant Satisfaction ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Convenience Sampling

This study investigates the motivational factors underlying participation in trade fairs, and their effects on participant satisfaction and behavioural intentions. Data were collected through a questionnaire to 608 participants, selected by convenience sampling, at the International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair (MARBLE), held on 22-25 March 2017 in İzmir, Turkey. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to verify the convergent and discriminant validity of the scales while multiple regression analyses were used to test the research hypotheses. The results indicate that the trade fair participants were motivated by commercial attractiveness, financial attractiveness, information search, and city attractiveness. Participant satisfaction was significantly influenced by commercial attractiveness, financial attractiveness, and information search while behavioural intentions were determined by city attractiveness and information search.

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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the TeamSTEPPS teamwork perceptions questionnaire to measure teamwork perceptions of Chinese residents: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039566 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. e039566

Author(s):

Jinglou Qu ◽

Yaxin Zhu ◽

Liyuan Cui ◽

Libin Yang ◽

Yanni Lai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Chinese Language ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Test Retest Reliability

ObjectivesThe purpose of this research was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Perception Questionnaire (T-TPQ) among the Chinese residents.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingA clinical hospital of the China Medical University in Liaoning Province, China.ParticipantsA total of 664 residents were enrolled in this research. The valid response rate was 83.0% (664 of 800 residents).Main outcome measuresInternal consistency and test–retest reliability were used to assess the reliability of the questionnaire. The construct validity of the Chinese T-TPQ was evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis. Furthermore, the concurrent, convergent and discriminant validity were analysed.ResultsCronbach’s α coefficient of the T-TPQ in Chinese language was 0.923. Except for the communication dimension (0.649), the Cronbach’s α coefficient of all dimensions were satisfactory. The T-TPQ and its five dimensions reported a good test–retest reliability (0.740–0.881, p<0.01). Moreover, the results of the confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that the construct validity of the Chinese T-TPQ was satisfactory. All dimensions significantly correlated with the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) teamwork within units dimension and the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) teamwork climate dimension (p<0.01), and the questionnaire showed satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity.ConclusionsThe T-TPQ in Chinese language demonstrated good psychometric characteristics and was a reliable and valid questionnaire to measure the Chinese health professionals’ perception of teamwork. Thus, the Chinese version of the T-TPQ could be applied in teamwork training programmes and medical education research.

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Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Arabic Version of the Flourishing Scale

International Journal of Psychological Studies ◽

10.5539/ijps.v13n2p20 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 20

Author(s):

Saeed Abdullah AL-Dossary

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Well Being ◽

Full Time ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor

The flourishing Scale (FS) is a measure of overall life well-being. The aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Arabic version of the FS in the Saudi Arabian context. Data was collected from two samples: 969 students at two universities and 299 full-time employees working in multiple sectors. Internal consistency of the FS was examined by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient to test relaibility. To evaluate convergent and discriminant validity, the FS was compared with other measures of well-being, happiness, and depression. In order to examine the factor structure and the measurement invariance of the FS across study samples, confirmatory factor analysis and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis were performed. The FS showed good internal reliability as well as convergent and discriminant validity. Results also provided support for a one-factor and an invariant structure of the FS. Taken together, these results suggest that the FS Arabic version is a reliable and valid measure for the Arabic cultural context.

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

Assessment ◽

10.1177/1073191119839140 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (8) ◽

pp. 1748-1757 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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Convergent and Discriminant Validity of the Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1995.81.3f.1075 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 81 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 1075-1078 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. Afzalur Rahim ◽

Clement Psenicka

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Organizational Conflict ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Confirmatory factor analysis with LISREL 7 of data from 1,188 managers on the 21 items of the Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory-I provided support for the convergent and discriminant validities of this measure of the three types of organizational conflict (intrapersonal, intragroup, and intergroup).

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Validation of employees' self-leadership using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis

International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management ◽

10.1108/ijqrm-10-2018-0287 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 37 (4) ◽

pp. 552-574

Author(s):

Khahan Na-Nan ◽

Salitta Saribut

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Positive Thinking ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Average Variance ◽

Performance Dimensions

PurposeSelf-leadership (SL) involves the strategic management of people's perceptions and behaviours to enable them to set directions, identify their needs and work effectively. Here, an instrument was developed to measure SL of employees, organisations and managers in Thailand context.Design/methodology/approachQuestions were developed for a questionnaire based on concepts and theories and validated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) along four performance dimensions. Research samples were employees in the accommodation industry in Thailand. Factor analysis results confirmed the questionnaire as a reliable SL instrument with acceptable composite reliability (CR), average variance extracted (AVE) and convergent and discriminant validity.FindingsFour factors of SL were identified as self-visualising and goal setting, self-reward and positive thinking, self-observation and cueing and self-talking and evaluating beliefs comprising 21 items. Factor analysis confirmed the validity of the questionnaire as a reliable SL tool as evidenced by a CR of 0.811 and AVE of 0.526 with acceptable convergent and discriminant validity criteria.Research limitations/implicationsResults were limited to a single group sample of accommodation and cross-sectional design and should be carefully considered for application in different situations.Practical implicationsFindings regarding the four performance dimensions suggest that this SL scale questionnaire can be applied to different businesses and settings either as is or with slight modifications.Originality/valueOur SL scale is novel and serves as an excellent instrument to measure the behavioural perception of employees.

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Investigating Psychometric Properties of the Thai Version of the Zarit Burden Interview using Rasch Model and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

10.21203/rs.2.18428/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish ◽

Manee Pinyopornpanish ◽

Nahathai Wongpakaran ◽

Tinakon Wongpakaran ◽

Atiwat Soontornpun ◽

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Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Zarit Burden Interview ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Objective: The Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) has been widely used to assess caregiver burden. Few research papers have investigated the Thai version of the ZBI. The study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Thai version of both the full length (ZBI-22) and short versions (ZBI-12) using Rasch analysis and confirmatory factor analysis among a sample of Alzheimer’s disease caregivers. Results: The ZBI-22 fitted the Rasch measurement model regarding unidimensionality but not for ZBI-12. Five items from ZBI-22, and 2 items from ZBI-12 were shown to be misfitting items. Half of ZBI items were shown to be disordered category or threshold, and were locally dependent. CFA revealed three-factor and four-factor fitted the data the best for ZBI-22 and ZBI-12, respectively. Reliability was good for both forms of the ZBI (a = 0.86 - 0.92). Significant correlations were found with caregiver’s perceived stress, anxiety/depression, pain and mobility but not with self-care and usual activity ( p >0.05), indicating convergent and discriminant validity. To conclude, the Thai version ZBI-22, but not ZBI-12, supported the reliability and unidimensional scale among Alzheimer’s disease caregivers. Some misfitting items of the ZBI undermined the unidimensionality of the scale, and need revision.

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Measuring Perceived Transfer of Responsibility Learning From Physical Education: Initial Validation of the Transfer of Responsibility Questionnaire

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education ◽

10.1123/jtpe.2018-0246 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 316-327 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Paul M. Wright ◽

K. Andrew R. Richards ◽

Jennifer M. Jacobs ◽

Michael A. Hemphill

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Physical Education ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Instrument Development ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Initial Validation ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Purpose: Research indicates that physical education can be an effective setting for promoting positive values, attitudes, and behaviors that transfer to other settings. However, there is a lack of instrumentation to assess the cognitive and motivational aspects of the transfer process. Therefore, this study proposed and validated the Transfer of Responsibility Questionnaire (ToRQ).Methods: After instrument development and pilot testing, an initial version of the ToRQ was completed by 442 adolescents. Data analysis began with exploratory factor analysis followed by confirmatory factor analysis.Results: The exploratory factor analysis yielded a stable three-factor structure that measured the participants’ cognitive and motivational processes related to transfer. This factor structure was affirmed using confirmatory factor analysis, which also examined convergent and discriminant validity.Discussion/Conclusion: The model was a good fit for the data, and the ToRQ correlated positively with related scales from an existing life skill transfer survey. These analyses support the initial validation of the ToRQ.

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