scholarly journals Preliminary Evidence on the Validity of the Brazilian Short Work Attachment Measure - SWAM Version

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexsandro Luiz De Andrade ◽  
Rosana Suemi Tokumaru ◽  
Michael Leiter
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Psychometric Evidence ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Work Attachment

Abstract There is growing interest on the relationship between attachment and work- or career-related decisions. However, to this date, there are no scientific reports assessing adult attachment in work environment in Brazilian samples. This study aimed to adapt and collect psychometric evidence from the Short Work Attachment Measure for Brazilian Portuguese. A total of 450 adults (62.2% women; mean age = 23.8 years old) from a Southeastern state of Brazil participated in this research. Exploratory and confirmatory factorial procedures replicated the original version of the two-dimensional structure of the measure. The McDonald’s Omega accuracy indicators were higher than 0.78 for the instrument. Evidence of convergent validity was observed with a measure of attachment to romantic relationships and life satisfaction. We concluded that the Brazilian version of SWAM presents adequate psychometric properties

scholarly journals The ARSQ: The Athletes’ Received Support Questionnaire

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Freeman ◽  
Pete Coffee ◽  
Tjerk Moll ◽  
Tim Rees ◽  
Nadine Sammy
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Supportive Behaviors ◽  
Tangible Support ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Nomological Validity ◽  
Higher Order Models

To address calls for context-specific measurement of social support, this article reports the development of the Athletes’ Received Support Questionnaire (ARSQ) and demonstrates initial evidence for its validity. Across four studies there was support for a four-dimensional structure reflecting emotional, esteem, informational, and tangible received support. There was also support for unidimensional and higher-order models. Further, Study 3 provided some support for convergent validity, with significant correlations between the corresponding dimensions of the ARSQ and the Inventory of Socially Supportive Behaviors. Study 4 provided evidence for the nomological validity of the ARSQ. Emotional and esteem support significantly predicted self-confidence and positive affect, and tangible support significantly moderated the relationship between stress and negative affect. Collectively, these results provide initial evidence for the validity of the ARSQ, and offer researchers flexibility to adopt either a multidimensional or aggregated approach to measuring received support.

scholarly journals Dental Fear Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurício Antônio Oliveira ◽  
Miriam Pimenta Vale ◽  
Cristiane Baccin Bendo ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Júnia Maria Serra-Negra
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Belo Horizonte

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Dental Fear Survey (DFS), previously translated to the Brazilian Portuguese language and validated.Methods. A cross-sectional study with 1,256 undergraduates from the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, was carried out. The DFS and a questionnaire about previous dental experiences were self-administered. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, principal components analysis (PCA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), internal consistency and test-retest reliability, and construct, discriminant, and convergent validity.Results. PCA identified a three-factor structure. CFA confirmed the multidimensionality of the Brazilian version of the DFS. A modified model of the Brazilian version of the DFS fits better than the hypothesized model. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total DFS scale was 0.95.Conclusion. The DFS demonstrated acceptable construct validity, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. These results supported the reliability and validity of the DFS among Brazilian undergraduates.

scholarly journals Propriedades psicométricas da versão em português Brasileiro da Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 302-314
Author(s):  
Angela Nogueira Neves ◽  
Jéssica Naira Francisco ◽  
João Fernando Corazza ◽  
Rodrigo Leal de Paiva Carvalho ◽  
Lucilene Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Latent Variables ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Reference Sample ◽  
Physical Appearance ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Average Variance ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Psychometric Evidence

O perfeccionismo direcionado à aparência física considera haver preocupação com a imperfeição e esperança para a perfeição em relação à aparência. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi  validar a versão em português Brasileiro da Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale em uma amostra de  praticantes de exercícios resistidos. A amostra não-probabilística foi constituída por 534 homens e mulheres com idades entre 18 a 39 anos. Foi utilizadaanálise fatorial confirmatória, para gerar evidencias psicométricas para a amostra de referencia. O modelo estrutural bifatorial alcançou índices de ajuste satisfatório, tanto na amostra geral, quanto na amostra por sexo. Em relação à validade convergente, quase todos os valores das cargas fatoriais estavam acima do aceitável, mas a variância média extraída foi adequada apenas na escala masculina. Quanto à validade discriminante, todos os valores da AVE estiveram acima do valor da variância compartilhada nos modelo geral, feminino e masculino, demonstrando haver alguma diferença as duas variáveis latentes. A confiabilidade de constructo foi estabelecida tanto na escala geral, quanto na escala feminina e masculina. O presente instrumento obteve  evidencias psicométricas adequadas para a versão brasileira da Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale, o que permite recomendar seu uso no Brasil. Perfectionism towards physical appearance considers to be concern about imperfection and hope for perfection in appearance. The aim of this research was to validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale in a sample of exercise resistance practitioners. The non-probabilistic sample consisted of 534 men and women aged 18 to 39 years. Confirmatory factorial analysis was used to generate psychometric evidence for the reference sample. The two-factor structural model achieved satisfactory adjustment indices, both in the general sample and in the sample by sex. Regarding convergent validity, almost all values of factorial loads were above acceptable, although the average variance extracted (AVE)   was adequate only in the male scale. Regarding the discriminant validity, all the AVE values were above the value of the shared variance in the general model, female and male, showing that there are some differences between the two latent variables. Construct reliability was established on both the general scale and the female and male scale. This instrument achieved adequate psychometric evidence for the Brazilian version of Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale, which allows recommending its use in Brazil.

Development of the Fear of Intimacy Components Questionnaire (FICQ)

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Pedro Sobral ◽  
Maria Emília Costa
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fear Of Intimacy ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract. We developed a new instrument designed to measure fear of intimacy in romantic relationships. We suggest assessing fear of intimacy through two dimensions: self-revelation and dependence. The Fear of Intimacy Components Questionnaire (FICQ) was validated across three studies in which a 10-item solution systematically emerged. Consistently with a two component perspective, a two-factor solution fitted data the best: fear of losing the self (FLS) and fear of losing the other (FLO). Qualitative analyses verified content validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses tested the factor structure. Multigroup analyses supported the structural invariance across gender, age, and relationship status. Both factors showed adequate discriminant validity and internal consistency, and good 3-week period test-retest reliability. Associations between the FICQ and insecure attachment orientations demonstrated convergent validity. The association between the FICQ and relationship satisfaction above and beyond a preexisting measure offered criterion validity. By going beyond traditional self-revelation-focused conception of fear of intimacy, that is, by proposing a bi-dimensional structure to fear of intimacy, we believe that this new measure will contribute to future research on fear of intimacy.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COMPENSATION, JOB SECURITY, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE LOYALTY

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Faizal Samat ◽  
Muhammad Najmuddin Hamid ◽  
Muhammad Ameer Shafiq Awang@Ali ◽  
Wan Muhammad Iqmal Fazri Wan Juahari ◽  
Khairul Asraf Ghazali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Turnover Rate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Employee Loyalty ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Relationship

Malaysia has recorded the second highest involuntary turnover rate at 6% and third highest voluntary rate at 6.5% in South East Asia. Employee loyalty becomes critical towards employer. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between career development, compensation, job security, work environment and employee loyalty. In conducting this study, convenience sampling technique has been employed and respondents have been chosen in the area of Kuala Lumpur. Hypothesis were tested using regression analysis by using Smart-PLS. Based on the result, career development, compensation and job security were found to be significant with employee loyalty. However, work environment was found to be not significant with employee loyalty. It is suggested for future research to explore other variables in order to find the factors contributed in employee loyalty. Keywords: Career Development, Compensation, Job Security, Work Environment, Employee Loyalty

scholarly journals The impacts of mediating the work environment on the mode choice in work trips

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 592-605
Author(s):  
Melchior Bria ◽  
Ludfi Djakfar ◽  
Achmad Wicaksono
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The impacts of work characteristics on travel mode choice behavior has been studied for a long time, focusing on the work type, income, duration, and working time. However, there are no comprehensive studies on the influence of travel behavior. Therefore, this study examines the influence of work environment as a mediator of socio-economic variables, trip characteristics, transportation infrastructure and services, the environment and choice of transportation mode on work trips. The mode of transportation consists of three variables, including public transportation (bus rapid transit and mass rapid transit), private vehicles (cars and motorbikes), and online transportation (online taxis and motorbike taxis online). Multivariate analysis using the partial least squares-structural equation modeling method was used to explain the relationship between variables in the model. According to the results, the mediating impact of work environment is significant on transportation choices only for environmental variables. The mediating mode choice effect is negative for public transportation and complimentary for private vehicles and online transportation. Other variables directly affect mode choice, including the influence of work environment.

The Personal Sociability and Connections Scale (PeSCS): Development and initial assessment at a primary care facility

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402199351
Author(s):  
Emmanouil K Symvoulakis ◽  
Manolis Linardakis ◽  
Apostolos Kamekis ◽  
Myfanwy Morgan ◽  
Spyridon Klinis
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Northern Greece ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: An individual’s lack of social connections and social isolation is often associated with feelings of loneliness which is regarded as having a negative effect on health. This paper describes the development and assessment of a 10 item ‘Personal Sociability and Connections Scale’ (PeSCS) to measure individual’s disposition and accompanying skills to seek out companionship and engage in interpersonal relations. Methods: The study was conducted at a rural primary care unit in Northern Greece. A total of 199 attenders were recruited over a 6-week period in 2020 and questionnaires completed. This informed the 10-items PeSCS that comprises Social, Behavioral, and Emotional components focusing on the expression of social comfort, willingness to share experiences, stories and concepts, and feelings of similarity at first contact. Reliability of the PeSC scale was assessed and the relationship with scale scores examined as an indicator of convergent validity. A multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship of PeSC scale score with the characteristics of participants. Results: Assessment of reliability of PeSC scale produced a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.809. The relationship between components and the total PeSCS scores identified significant correlations ( p < .001). At a multivariate level, male gender was the sample characteristic with a significant association with scale levels ( p < .05) and higher annual income with Social component ( p < .05). Otherwise the distribution of sociability dispositions was similar across population groups. Conclusion: The 10-item PeSC scale forms a simple and quick to complete measure whose overall reliability was rated as ‘meritorious’. The PeSC instrument may be a useful tool for assessing the causes and appropriate responses to the negative health effects of loneliness and social isolation.

MARGINALIZED YET MOBILIZED

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alecia J. McGregor ◽  
Laura M. Bogart ◽  
Molly Higgins-Biddle ◽  
Dara Z. Strolovitch ◽  
Bisola Ojikutu
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Electoral Outcomes ◽  
Marginalized Groups ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Lgbt People ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractBoth African American and LGBT voters can prove pivotal in electoral outcomes, but we know little about civic participation among Black LGBT people. Although decades of research on political participation has made it almost an article of faith that members of dominant groups (such as White people and individuals of higher socioeconomic status) vote at higher rates than their less privileged counterparts, recent work has suggested that there are circumstances under which members of marginalized groups might participate at higher rates. Some of this research suggests that political participation might also increase when groups perceive elections as particularly threatening. We argue that when such threats are faced by marginalized groups, the concern to protect hard-earned rights can activate a sense of what we call “political hypervigilance,” and that such effects may be particularly pronounced among members of intersectionally-marginalized groups such as LGBT African Americans. To test this theory, we use original data from the 2016 National Survey on HIV in the Black Community, a nationally-representative survey of Black Americans, to explore the relationship among same-sex sexual behavior, attitudes toward LGBT people, and respondent voting intentions in the 2016 presidential election. We find that respondents who reported having engaged in same-sex sexual behavior were strongly and significantly more likely to say they “definitely will vote” compared to respondents who reported no same-sex sexual behavior. More favorable views of LGBT individuals and issues (marriage equality) were also associated with greater intention to vote. We argue that these high rates provide preliminary evidence that political hypervigilance can, in fact, lead to increased political engagement among members of marginalized groups.

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