scholarly journals Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis in a Social Work Sample

10.18060/897 ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Rice ◽  
Jeongha Hwang ◽  
Tina Abrefa-Gyan ◽  
Kathleen Powell
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Work Sample ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Model Fit Indices

This study examined the psychometric properties of the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ). The 24-item EBPQ was developed to measure health professionals’ attitudes toward, knowledge of, and use of evidence-based practice (EBP). A confirmatory factor analysis was performed on the EBPQ given to a random sample of National Association of Social Work members (N = 167). The coefficient alpha of the EBPQ was .93. The study supported a 23-item 3-factor model with acceptable model fit indices (χ² = 469.04; RMSEA = .081; SRMR = .068; CFI = .900). This study suggests a slightly modified EBPQ may be a useful tool to assess social workers’ attitudes toward, knowledge of, and use of EBP.

Maladaptive and Adaptive Cognitions About the Self and Others: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Brief Core Schemas Scales

2022 ◽  
pp. 003329412110636
Author(s):  
Bruno Faustino
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Portuguese Population ◽  
Dysfunctional Cognitions ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The presence of dysfunctional cognitions about how individuals see themselves and others is a hallmark of psychopathology. The Brief Core Schemas Scale (BCSS) was developed to evaluate adaptive and dysfunctional beliefs about the self and others. This study describes the first psychometric analysis of the BCSS in the Portuguese population. Participants were recruited from community ( N = 320, Mage=27.31, DP = 12.75). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to confirm the BCSS factorial structure. Four-factor model revealed moderate to adequate goodness-of-fit indices (χ2/df = 717.1, (246) p = .01; SRMR = .044; RMSEA = .077; CFI/TLI < .90). Negative views of the self and others correlated positively with early maladaptive schemas, distress, and symptomatology and correlated negatively with psychological well-being. An inversed correlational pattern was found with the positive views of the self and others. Despite the model's moderate adherence to the data, results suggest that the BCSS may be an asset in the assessment of dysfunctional and adaptive cognitions about the self and others. Further analysis is required to deepen the psychometric properties of the BCSS in the Portuguese population.

scholarly journals Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the Roteiro de Avaliação da Consciência Fonológica, a phonological awareness test

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Acácia Aparecida Angeli dos SANTOS ◽  
Thatiana Helena de LIMA
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Phonological Awareness ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Model Fit Indices ◽  
The One

Abstract The objective of this study is to investigate the evidence of construct validity of a phonological awareness instrument. Exploratory factor analysis was carried out on data collected from 510 elementary and middle school students in 2nd and 6th grades attending two different public schools in the city of São Paulo, Brazil; most were males with mean age of 8.4 years. Confirmatory factor analysis was carried out on data collected from 427 students from other four Brazilian states in the same grades; most were females with mean age of 9.3 years. The instrument used was the Roteiro de Avaliação da Consciência Fonológica, a phonological awareness test. The exploratory factor analysis showed a three-factor solution. As for the confirmatory factor analysis, of the two models tested, the one that indicated better model fit indices was composed of three factors. The model found is adequate for the task carried out in this study. However, more studies should be carried out to further refine the instrument.

An Evaluation of Competing Structural Models of Adolescents' Concerns: Chi-Squared, Fit Indices, and Parsimony

1996 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 859-863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Violato
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Structural Models ◽  
Original Model ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Chi Squared

In 1993 Adwere-Boamah and Curds replicated a 1988 study by Violato and Holden of a four-factor model of adolescents' concerns. Employing confirmatory factor analysis, they concluded that the model did not fit the data well. In a re-analysis, it is suggested in the present paper that on the contrary, the results support the original model.

Assessing Motor and Cognitive Areas in Older People: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Portuguese Version of Éxamen Géronto-Psychomoteur

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-64
Author(s):  
Ana Morais ◽  
Sofia Santos ◽  
Paula Lebre ◽  
Celeste Simões
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Older People ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Psychomotor Skills ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Three Factor

Aging involves changes in psychomotor performance. Few studies are focused on psychomotor skills among older people due, in part, to the inexistence of valid instruments in the field. The purpose of this article is to analyze the factor structure model of the Portuguese version of Exámen Géronto-Psychomoteur. The confirmatory factor analysis was completed in a sample of 497 older persons, aged between 60 and 99 years, with and without dementia (74.4% female; M = 78.0; standard deviation = 8.6). A baseline one-factor model was compared against 2 three-factor models (first and second order) that were developed based on the previous exploratory factor analysis. Fit indices for the one-factor model were slightly higher when compared with other models; however, the second-order model seems to be more representative of human behavior. The results of this study provide evidence to support a three-factor model: cognition, motor function, and physical aspects.

scholarly journals Pembuktian Validitas terkait Struktur Tes Potensi Akademik Pascasarjana (PAPS) Universitas Gadjah Mada

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Wahyu Widhiarso
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Model Fit Indices ◽  
Academic Potential ◽  
Potential Test

This study examined the construct validity of the Graduate Academic Potential Test (PAPS). The examination was performed on all existing PAPS series (6 forms) to identify the consistency of dimensionality structure of PAPS. Data of this study were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results of the analysis support assumption that the structure of the PAPS test is unidimensional. All of the model fit indices support the decision that the unidimensional model fit the data. The study also examined factor loading that the non-verbal components, especially the quantitative components that had a higher factor weight than the other components.

scholarly journals Validity Evidence for the Reduced Version of the Young Parenting Inventory (YPI)

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (56) ◽  
pp. 293-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Valentini ◽  
Joao Carlos Alchieri ◽  
Jacob Arie Laros
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Family Processes ◽  
Validity Evidence ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

To gain more insight in family processes, psychometrically tests are required. The present study aimed to adapt a reduced version of the Young Parenting Inventory (YPI) to the Portuguese language and to obtain evidence of its validity. The instrument was administered to a sample of 920 persons (59% female) with an average age of 21.3 years. Exploratory factor analysis indicated the existence of five factors explaining approximately 45% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis showed fit indices above.80. In comparison with other models, the five factor model showed a better fit to the data. Between the YPI and Familiograma (another test of family processes) moderate correlations were observed. The results of this study suggest satisfactory evidence of the validity for the YPI in Brazil.

scholarly journals Confirmatory factor analysis of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale in a large and representative sample of Child and Adolescent Mental Health practitioners: Is the use of a total scale score justified?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Santesson ◽  
Håkan Jarbin ◽  
Robert Holmberg ◽  
Sean Perrin ◽  
Martin Bäckström
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Single Measure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background: High-quality instruments are essential for implementation practitioners and researcher; only valid and reliable measures can confidently and consistently measure what they are intended to measure. Psychometrically sound and pragmatic measures have the potential to guide the tailoring and evaluation of an implementation program thus contributing to the knowledge base of implementation science. The Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS) is one of few implementation instruments with strong psychometric qualities and is widely used to measure attitudes toward Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in implementation practice and research. The Multidimensionality of the EBPAS has repeatedly been supported. Whether all of the fifteen individual items contribute to the EBPAS total scale beyond their subscales (Appeal, Requirements, Openness and Divergence) has yet to be proven. In addition, the Divergence subscale has been questioned because of low correlation with the other subscales and low inter-item correlations. Methods: The factor structure of the EBPAS was investigated in a child- and adolescent psychiatry setting (N=925, 62%, n =570) using first- and second-order Confirmatory factor analysis, thus replicating Aarons' initial studies. In addition, the present study is the first to use a bifactor model in a large and representative sample. Results: The EBPAS was supported as a multifaceted instrument. The EBPAS had a rather strong general factor supporting the use of the inventory as a single measure of attitudes. There were still four dimensions of attitude after the general factor was accounted for. All items, including the items of the Divergence factor, contributed to general attitude as well as to their specific construct. Conclusions: The present study is the first to show that it is justified to use and interpret the EBPAS as an instrument measuring global as well as specific attitudes toward EBP. Sum score and subscales scores can be used in implementation research and practice.

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