The Higher-Order Structure of Schema Modes

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingo Jacobs ◽  
Lisa Lenz ◽  
Anna Wollny ◽  
Antje Horsch
Keyword(s):  
Higher Order ◽  
Order Structure ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Item Level ◽  
Schema Modes ◽  
The Hierarchical Structure ◽  
Unidimensional Scale

In schema therapy, modes are proposed as a key concept and main target for treatment of personality disorders. The present study aimed to assess a comprehensive set of 20 modes, to explore their higher-order structure, and to link the mode factors to the generic schema factor and basic personality traits. The sample consisted of N = 533 inpatients. Earlier versions of the Schema Mode Inventory (SMI, SMI-2) were merged into the German Extended SMI (GE-SMI). Item-level confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the structure of 16 out of 20 GE-SMI scales might be unidimensional. Scale-level exploratory factor analysis revealed three hierarchically structured mode factors: internalization, externalization, and compulsivity. Regressing mode factor scores on the Big Five factors and the generic schema factor supported the validity of the mode factors. The hierarchical structure of modes will be linked to the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology, and implications for case conceptualization and treatment will be discussed.

Measuring Family-Centered Practice in Child Welfare

2020 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-166
Author(s):  
Yanfeng Xu ◽  
Haksoon Ahn ◽  
Daniel Keyser
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Mutual Trust ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Centered

Although family-centered practice has been implemented nationwide in child welfare, measures for evaluating family-centered practice have not been well-established. This study aimed to evaluate the factor structure of the Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to examine the factor structure of the Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire. The five-factor and second-order five-factor models of the revised Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire with 31 items both demonstrated adequate fit. The higher order of this scale was family-centered practice and five factors were mutual trust, shared decision-making, family as a unit, strengths-based practice, and cultural competence and sensitivity. Findings suggest that the revised Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire may be helpful to practitioners and researchers seeking to measure the implementation of family-centered practice in child welfare settings.

scholarly journals Psychological Capital Questionnaire - Short Version (PCQ-12): evidence of Validity of The Brazilian Version

Psico-USF ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helder Kamei ◽  
Maria Cristina Ferreira ◽  
Felipe Valentini ◽  
Mario Fernando Prieto Peres ◽  
Patricia Tobo Kamei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Order Structure ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract This study aimed to show evidence of validity for the Brazilian short version (12 items) of the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-12). Three independent samples participated in the study, totaling 1771 subjects (64.3% women, 32.9% men and 2.9% undeclared), aged 18-79 years (M = 38.59, SD = 12.98). Confirmatory factor analyses showed acceptable adjustment indices for the four-factor structure (self-efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism) and for a second-order structure with a general factor of psychological capital explaining the four primary factors. Multi-group confirmatory factor analyses found configural, metric and scalar invariance of the measure for the different samples as well as for men and women. Finally, convergent validity analyses found a positive and moderate correlation of PCQ-12 with satisfaction with life and subjective happiness, as well as a negative and moderate correlation with perceived stress and depression.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 among Brazilian Young Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana C. S. Amaral ◽  
Mário S. Ribeiro ◽  
Maria A. Conti ◽  
Clécio S. Ferreira ◽  
Maria E. C. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

AbstractThe objective was evaluating the psychometric properties of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ–3) among Brazilian young adults of both genders. The sample was composed by 506 undergraduate students (295 females and 211 males), aged between 17 and 29 years old. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used for construct validity (N = 506). Correlations between the SATAQ–3 scores and those of the Tripartite Influence Scale (TIS) and Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) were used for convergent validity. Reliability was assessed through internal consistency (α) and reproducibility (test-retest) through comparison of the means obtained at two different time points and through intra-class correlation. The scale presented a factor structure composed of five factors, replicated in the confirmatory factor analysis with satisfactory values for the measurements of adjustment to the model. Correlations with the BSQ and TIS scores were rho = .52 and rho = –.35, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were satisfactory, and their stability was demonstrated. Brazilian SATAQ–3 had good validity and reproducibility, being indicated for use in samples of Brazilian youths.

Developing and Validating a Theater Experience Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Ki Chan ◽  
Wing Tung Au ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Cross Validation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Aesthetic Pleasure ◽  
Professional Theater ◽  
Item Scale ◽  
Cognitive Challenges ◽  
A Performance

Based on interviews with professional theater practitioners that suggested five components of theater experiences, namely, cognition, emotion, sensation, authenticity, and coherence, we developed and validated a Theater Experience Scale on a sample of 2,359 audience members in 17 productions. Cognition is the extent to which a performance is comprehensible yet provides cognitive challenges and inspiration. Emotion is the experience of engagement, emotional release and resonance, and surprise. Sensation concerns physiological and sensory stimulations and experiencing aesthetic pleasure. Authenticity is the extent to which performers are believed to be sincere and true in staging and performing the play. Coherence is about ensemble and integration between different theatrical elements. Cross-validation using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses resulted in a 24-item scale for measuring these five factors. We also found that cognition, emotion, sensation, authenticity, and coherence were all significantly correlated with the audience’ overall enjoyment, as indicated by their likelihood to recommend the play to their family and friends.

scholarly journals Validation of the Korean Version of the COVID-19 Phobia Scale (K-C19PS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3747
Author(s):  
Mihyeon Seong ◽  
Misoon Lee ◽  
Insook Kim ◽  
Miran Kang
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Translation Process ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Item Level ◽  
Reverse Translation

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of a Korean version of the 20-item COVID-19 phobia tool, which was developed through a translation-reverse translation process. These data were collected from 226 persons using a self-reported questionnaire. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to test construct validity. Finally, for 19 out of 20 items, the item-level convergence and differential validity were confirmed. In addition, the reliability and validity of the tool as a whole has been verified. For the subscales, Cronbach’s α was 0.90 for psychological, 0.87 for psychosomatic, 0.86 for economic, and 0.87 for social. Appropriate reliability was confirmed. Correlations between the COVID-19 phobia tool and fear of COVID-19 confirmed validity. The Korean version of the COVID-19 phobia tool is an appropriate scale for measuring the fear of COVID-19 and relevant psychological characteristics. Therefore, future studies in areas such as health and nursing could use this tool as required.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Multidimensional Inventory of Hypochondriacal Traits: Factor Structure and Relationship to Anxiety Sensitivity

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherry H. Stewart ◽  
Simon B. Sherry ◽  
Margo C. Watt ◽  
Valerie V. Grant ◽  
Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Anxiety Sensitivity ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Sensitivity Index ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Hierarchical Structure ◽  
Correlated Factors

The Multidimensional Inventory of Hypochondriacal Traits (MIHT; Longley, Watson, & Noyes, 2005) appears to address shortcomings of other common measures of health anxiety, but further research is required prior to using this measure in treatment planning and outcome assessment. This study was designed to explore the hierarchical structure of this health anxiety measure and relations of the various MIHT health anxiety components to anxiety sensitivity. A sample of 535 university students (362 women) was administered the 31-item MIHT and the 16-item Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI; Reiss, Peterson, Gursky, & McNally, 1986). Confirmatory factor analyses of participants’ responses on the MIHT showed that this measure may be conceptualized either as involving four correlated factors (i.e., Affective, Cognitive, Behavioral, and Perceptual) or as being hierarchical in nature, with the four lower-order factors loading on a single higher-order global health anxiety factor. Correlational analyses revealed significant relations of anxiety sensitivity to each of the four MIHT subscales and to the MIHT total score. Of the three established anxiety sensitivity components, ASI Physical Concerns were most strongly and consistently related to the various dimensions of health anxiety on the MIHT. Additional analyses revealed that the ASI and MIHT are better represented as two correlated but independent traits as opposed to common manifestations of a single underlying trait. The results have implications for case conceptualization, treatment planning, and assessment of treatment outcome in cognitive psychotherapy with health-anxious populations.

scholarly journals Critical Factors for the Success of Web-Based Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Educational Institute ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Success is the main purpose in any entity. So, in any educational institute, the education offered must be successful. It seems that some factors are critical to achieve it. Web Based Learning (WBL) has some specific factors which are studied in this paper. These factors are the characteristics of Instructors, Students, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and ICT used by school Support. In this perspective, the research purpose of this study is to present, investigate and assess the factors that influence and lead to successfully use the Web Based Learning. It also studies the dependence of the proposed five factors and their interrelationships. The results based on a structured questionnaire which was distributed and completed in a Greek university. Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used.

scholarly journals Does Passion mediate the Effect of Character Strengths on the Resilience of Passionate Athletes?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-46
Author(s):  
Jana Vančáková ◽  
Andrés Chamarro Lusar ◽  
Maria Luisa Martinez-Marti
Keyword(s):  
Character Strengths ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Este estudio investiga (a) la relación entre las fortalezas del carácter, la pasión y la resiliencia de una muestra de atletas apasionados españoles (élite, federados y recreativos), y (b) si la pasión por el deporte media la relación entre las fortalezas del carácter y la resiliencia. Mediante un diseño transversal, los participantes (N = 480) completaron medidas de fortalezas del carácter, pasión y resiliencia. Se llevaron a cabo un análisis de componentes principales y un análisis factorial confirmatorio con las fortalezas de carácter y se extrajeron cinco factores. Todos los factores de fortalezas del carácter se relacionaron positivamente con la resiliencia. La pasión armoniosa (pero no la pasión obsesiva) medió parcialmente la relación entre todos los factores de fortalezas del carácter y la resistencia. Finalmente, se discuten las fortalezas y limitaciones del estudio, así como sus implicaciones. This study investigates (a) the relationship between character strengths, passion and resilience in athletes in a sample of Spanish passionate athletes (elite, federated and recreational), and (b) if passion for sport mediates the relationship between character strengths and resilience. Using a cross-sectional design, participants (N = 480) completed measures of character strengths, passion, and resilience. Both Principal Components and Confirmatory Factor Analyses were conducted with character strengths, and five factors were extracted. All character strengths factors related positively to resilience. Harmonious passion (but not obsessive passion) partially mediated the relationship between all character strengths factors and resilience. Strengths and limitations of the study, as well as its implications are discussed. Este estudo investiga (a) a relação entre forças de caráter, paixão e resiliência de uma amostra de atletas espanhóis apaixonados (elite, federados e recreativos) e (b) se a paixão pelo esporte medeia a relação entre forças de caráter e resiliência. Usando um desenho transversal, os participantes (N = 480) concluíram as medidas de força, paixão e resiliência do personagem. Uma análise de componentes principais e uma análise fatorial confirmatória com força de caráter foram realizadas e cinco fatores foram extraídos. Todos os fatores de força do caráter foram positivamente relacionados à resiliência. A paixão harmoniosa (mas não a obsessiva) mediou parcialmente a relação entre todos os fatores de força e resistência do caráter. Finalmente, são discutidos os pontos fortes e as limitações do estudo, bem como suas implicações.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the White Bear Suppression Inventory and the Thought Control Questionnaire

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 250-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan V. Luciano ◽  
Amparo Belloch ◽  
Salvador Algarabel ◽  
José M. Tomás ◽  
Carmen Morillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Thought Control ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Pathological Worry

The White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI) was developed to assess chronic thought suppression, whereas the Thought Control Questionnaire (TCQ) measures different strategies to suppress unpleasant intrusive thoughts. The present study examines the latent factor structure of these instruments in a sample of 540 normal subjects using confirmatory factor analyses (CFA). Regarding the WBSI, the CFAs indicated that the tested models did not provide a good fit for the data. Data analysis showed that the TCQ with five factors and 30 items did not reach a reasonable fit. Therefore, in order to present a five-factor structure with an adequate fit, those items with problematic factor loadings were eliminated. Correlational analyses indicated that the WBSI had a significant association with depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and pathological worry, whereas only two TCQ subscales, punishment and worry, were related to these psychopathological symptoms.

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