Psychological maladjustment mediates the relation between recollections of parental rejection in childhood and adults’ fear of intimacy in Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 1968-1990
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Paolo Senese ◽  
Maria C. Miranda ◽  
Jennifer E. Lansford ◽  
Dario Bacchini ◽  
Carla Nasti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Parental Rejection ◽  
Fear Of Intimacy ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Psychological Maladjustment ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Current Psychological

Grounded in interpersonal acceptance–rejection theory, this study examined the relation between recollections of parental rejection during childhood and fear of intimacy (FOI) in adulthood, as mediated by adults’ psychological maladjustment. In Study 1, the Fear of Intimacy Scale (FIS) was adapted for use in Italy. Its psychometric properties were investigated in a sample of 635 adults (51% women; 18–35 years). Confirmatory factor analysis, reliability analysis, and measurement invariance analysis showed that the Italian version of the FIS is a valid, reliable, and gender invariant scale. In Study 2, the relations among adults’ recollections of maternal and paternal rejection in childhood, current psychological maladjustment, and self-reported general FOI were investigated in a sample of 360 Italian adults (51% women; 18–35 years). Path analysis showed that the association between recollections of parental rejection during childhood and FOI in adulthood is fully mediated by psychological maladjustment, particularly emotional unresponsiveness, negative self-esteem, and dependency. This model was not moderated by gender. These results provide useful indications for the design of interventions aimed at reducing FOI.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Gender Invariance of the Revised IRMA Scale in Nigeria

Affilia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday B. Fakunmoju ◽  
Tina Abrefa-Gyan ◽  
Ntandoyenkosi Maphosa
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Rape Myths ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Gender Invariance ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Gender

Research scales developed in one society are often validated in another society to determine the factor structure and measurement equivalence of the scales. Using a convenience sample of 378 respondents from two cross-sectional studies, the present analyses examined confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and gender invariance in the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance (IRMA) Scale in Nigeria. Specifically, the analyses examined whether the scale holds similar factor structure, whether the latent means can be compared, and whether respondents interpreted items similarly or ascribed the same meaning to them across gender. Based on the analyses, CFA results validated the hypothesized multidimensional four-factor structure of IRMA, namely, “she asked for it,” “he didn’t mean to,” “it wasn’t really rape,” and “she lied.” Similarly, the IRMA measurement was invariant (partial scalar invariance) across gender, suggesting that men and women interpreted IRMA’s items and constructs similarly. Results of an independent-samples t test suggested that women were more likely than men to reject the myth that female victim of rape “lied.” In general, preliminary findings indicated that IRMA is suitable for research on rape myths in Nigeria. Knowledge generated from its use may enhance understanding of rape myths, rape-supportive behaviors, and rape prevention and victim intervention programs.

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 Psychometric properties of the Children's Revised Impact of Events Scale (CRIES) with Bangladeshi children and adolescents

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Deeba ◽  
Ronald M Rapee ◽  
Tania Prvan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Impact Of Events Scale ◽  
And Gender

Identification of possible cases suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important, especially in developing countries where traumatic events are typically prevalent. The Children’s Revised Impact of Events Scale is a reliable and valid measure that has two brief versions (13 items and 8 items) to assess reactions to traumatic events among young people. The current study evaluated the psychometric properties of both versions of the CRIES in a sample of 1342 children and adolescents aged 9-17 years (M=12.3 years, SD=2.12) recruited from six districts of Bangladesh. A sub-group of 120 children from four schools was re-tested on the measures within 3.5 weeks. Confirmatory factor analysis supported factor structures similar to those found in other studies for both versions of the CRIES. Multiple group confirmatory factor analysis showed gender and age-group differences within the sample, supporting established age and gender differences in prevalence of PTSD symptoms. Analyses also indicated moderate to excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability and clear discriminant and convergent validity. These data support use of both the CRIES-13 and CRIES-8 to provide quick and psychometrically sound assessment of symptoms of PTSD among children and adolescents from Bangla-speaking communities.

scholarly journals PENGARUH SELF ESTEEM, OPTIMISME DAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TERHADAP PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING GURU HONORER SDN KABUPATEN SERANG

Dialog ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Imam Noviantoro ◽  
Gazi Saloom
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Psychological well-being adalah keadaan dimana individu mampu menerima keadaan dirinya secara positif, baik keadaan yang sedang dijalaninya saat ini maupun pengalaman hidupnya termasuk pengalaman yang dianggapnya tidak menyenangkan dan menerima semua itu sebagai bagian dari dirinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk melihat apakah self esteem, optimisme dan social support secara bersama-sama mempengaruhi psychological well-being guru honorer SDN Kabupaten Serang. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 221 guru honorer SDN Kabupaten Serang. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 210 guru honorer. Pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tekhnik purposive sampling. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitatif. Validitas alat ukur dalam penelitian ini diuji dengan Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Analisis data menggunakan multiple regression analysis (regresi berganda). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa self esteem, optimisme dan social support secara bersama-sama mempengaruhi psychological well-being. Variabel self esteem dan optimisme berpengaruh signifikan terhadap psychological well-being. Sedangkan variabel dukungan emosional, dukungan penghargaan, dukungan instrumental, dukungan informasi, dukungan kelompok, tidak terbukti secara statistik berpengaruh terhadap psychological well-being. Penelitian selanjutnya disarankan untuk memilih populasi  di suatu tempat atau beberapa area saja agar lebih terarah.

Composite Respect for Animals Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 505-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Randler ◽  
Janine Binngießer ◽  
Christian Vollmer
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Convenient Method ◽  
Meat Consumption ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Gender

AbstractA valid and convenient method to measure nonhuman animal attitudes contributes to feasible survey studies and the evaluation of educational programs. There are established scales for measuring animal attitudes but only some have acceptable psychometric properties: others address only a small fraction of the constructs, and some are overly long. We therefore aimed to develop a short, practicable measurement of animal attitudes that contains the constructs developed previously. Two studies were conducted: in the first one, 127 items were subjected to an exploratory factor analysis, which extracted 51 items in 10 factors. The scale was reduced to 20 items retaining all of the initial constructs with 13 positive and 7 negative items, which were subjected to a confirmatory factor analysis in study 2. Correlations with personality, meat consumption, age, and gender provide evidence for validity. We suggest using this short, unidimensional Composite Respect for Animals Scale covering a broad construct.

scholarly journals The Valencia Eustress-Distress Appraisal Scale (VEDAS): Validation of the Italian Version

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 3903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annamaria Di Fabio ◽  
José María Peiró ◽  
Isabel Rodríguez ◽  
Malgorzata Wanda Kozusznik
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Italian Context

The aim of this study is to validate the Italian version of the Valencia Eustress-Distress Appraisal Scale (VEDAS). Two hundred and thirty-two Italian workers were involved in the study. Dimensionality, reliability, and concurrent validity were analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a four-dimensional structure. In addition, the Italian version of the scale showed good internal consistency and validity. The results indicate that the Italian version of the VEDAS is a valid instrument for measuring eustress and distress appraisal in the Italian context.

The Empathic Process and Misconceptions that Lead to Burnout in Healthcare Professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Villacieros ◽  
Ricardo Olmos ◽  
José Carlos Bermejo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

AbstractEmpathy has been identified as a relevant variable in order to predict burnout in healthcare professionals. In addition, assertiveness and self-esteem have been considered relevant variables to develop empathic capacity. In the other hand, misconceptions surrounding empathy constitute a risk factor for burnout. Two adult samples (N = 252 and N = 275) were used to explore and confirm the underlying structure of two questionnaires. The Exercise of Process of Empathy (EPE) scale (18 items) confirmatory factor analysis including 5 dimensions (cognitive and emotional comprehension, attention, clarity and assertiveness), showed reasonable goodness- of-fit indices χ2(130) = 269.63, p < .001; RMSEA = .069 90% CI [0.058 – 0.079]; CFI = .965; TLI = .959. Alpha coefficient resulted .848. Common Misconceptions (EH) of empathy scale (16 items) confirmatory factor analysis, including 3 dimensions (feeling, confluence and character misconceptions) also obtained reasonable goodness-of-fit indices χ2(101) = 250.59, p < .001; RMSEA = .075 90% CI [0.063 – 0.087]; CFI = .952; TLI = .943. Alpha coefficient for Character resulted .727 (5 items), for Confluence .764 (5 items) and for Feeling .822 (6 items). The SEM model’s R2 resulted .303, being EH (misconceptions) a risk factor (b* = .171), EPE (empathy process) a protection factor (b* = –.183). The model partially explains how misconceptions empathy process and self-esteem (b* = –.334) relate to burnout syndrome in healthcare professionals; what is more, it heralds a potential means to prevent it.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

1995 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 707-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark E. Shevlin ◽  
Brendan P. Bunting ◽  
Christopher Alan Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Analytic Model ◽  
Factor Analytic Model ◽  
Factor Analytic ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale is a widely used measure of global self-esteem; however, the unidimensional nature of the scale has been questioned. A unidimensional confirmatory factor analytic model was tested and found consistent to the data.

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