scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Job Related Skills Inventory in Malaysia Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (07) ◽  
pp. 6086-6093
Author(s):  
Getrude C. Ah Gang Grace
Keyword(s):  
Social Desirability ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Social Desirability Scale ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Related Skill

The objectives of the current study were to test the internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity and item analysis of the Job-Related Skills Inventory in the Malaysian context. The study was conducted among 102 employers from the various government department in Sabah, Malaysia. Cronbach alphas calculated to assess the inventory internal consistency of the inventory. The evidence for convergent validity of the inventory was tested by examining the inter-correlation between sub-aspect of the skills and correlation between the sub-aspects and the four dimensions of Industrial Revolution job-related skill. The discriminant validity of the Inventory was determined by examining the correlation between the inventory score and the scores of the Short Social Desirability Scale. Item analysis was also conducted to test the suitability and gaugeable of the Job-Related Skills Inventory items in the Malaysian context. The scale demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach alpha ranged from 0.87 to 0.95). The result reported The Job-Related Skills Inventory convergent and discriminant validity was confirmed with the strong relationship among the Inventory dimensions and strong relationship with the four dimensions of Industrial Revolution job-related skill as compared to weak and negative correlation coefficients between the inventory and the Social Desirability Scale. The result of item analysis also indicated all the items were good and suitable to use in the Malaysian context.

Preliminary Study of a Chinese Language Short Form of the Marlowe–Crowne Social Desirability Scale

2009 ◽  
Vol 105 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1039-1046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Tao ◽  
Dong Guoying ◽  
Stuart Brody
Keyword(s):  
Social Desirability ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Social Desirability Scale ◽  
Job Selection

To evaluate the internal consistency reliability and discriminant validity of a Chinese language short form (14-item) of the Marlowe–Crowne Social Desirability Scale, data from 197 Chinese medical students were analyzed. Half (48 men, M age = 23.0 yr.; 51 women, M age = 22.0 yr.) were randomly assigned to receive standard instructions, and half (46 men, M age = 21.7 yr.; 52 women, M age = 21.5 yr.) were given mock job-selection instructions. The later had a higher mean Social Desirability score, which demonstrates discriminant validity. Split-half reliability was .71. Five factors were identified, but confirmatory factor analysis indicated adequate fit with a 1- or 2-factor model. Despite the challenge of translation into Chinese (in this case, involving translation into Mandarin and back-translation by native speakers for examination by a native speaker of English), this short form appears to have adequate internal consistency reliability and discriminant validity.

scholarly journals Estudio de validación del Cuestionario de Afrontamiento del Estrés en personas trans de México

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Lucía Quezada-Berumen ◽  
José Moral de la Rubia ◽  
Loren D. Ibarra-González ◽  
Mónica T. González-Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
First Order ◽  
Trans Men ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Trans People ◽  
Apoyo Social ◽  
Mujeres Trans

Abstract: Validation study of the Stress Coping Questionnaire with trans people from Mexico. The Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CAE) is one of the most used instruments to evaluate coping strategies and styles in diverse populations; however, there is no evidence of its application in trans people, although this population is often discriminated, stigmatized, and presents social, occupational and health vulnerabilities. Therefor, the present study aimed to test factor structure of the CAE, prove internal consistency and convergent and discriminant validity of its factors, and describe the average profile of coping among trans people from Mexico. The sample consisted of 100 trans men and trans women, with ages ranging from 16 to 52 years, from different states of Mexico. The results showed that the CAE presents a factor structure different from that reported in other populations, with six first-order factors that show internal consistency and convergent and discriminant validity. The positive reappraisal factor was not defined, but was partially associated with the negative self-focusing factor. It is concluded that the CAE among trans people presents six first-order factors, with three higher-order underlying factors: negative emotional coping, social support and avoidant coping/religiosity.Resumen: El Cuestionario de Afrontamiento del Estrés (CAE) es uno de los instrumentos más usados para evaluar estrategias y estilos de afrontamiento; sin embargo, no se cuenta con evidencia sobre su aplicación en población trans, cuando ésta es objeto frecuente de discriminación, estigmatización y presenta diversas vulnerabilidades sociales, laborales y sanitarias. Así, este estudio tuvo como objetivos contrastar la estructura factorial del CAE, probar la consistencia interna y validez convergente y discriminante de sus factores, y describir el perfil promedio del afrontamiento en personas trans de México. La muestra se conformó por 100 hombres trans y mujeres trans con un rango de edad de 16 a 52 años de distintos estados de México. Los resultados mostraron que el CAE presenta una estructura factorial distinta a la reportada en otras poblaciones, con seis factores de primer orden que muestran consistencia interna y validez convergente y discriminante. El factor de reevaluación positiva no se definió, sino que parcialmente se asoció al de autofocalización negativa. Se concluye que el CAE en las personas trans presenta seis factores de primer orden a los que subyacen tres factores de orden superior: afrontamiento emocional negativo, apoyo social y afrontamiento evitativo/religiosidad. 

Validación mexicana del instrumento de medición continua de las etapas de cambio en el contexto del ejercicio (URICA-E2) (Mexican validation of the instrument for continuous measure of the stages of change in the exercise context (URICA-E2))

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 763-771
Author(s):  
Jorge Zamarripa ◽  
Manuel De la Cruz ◽  
Kathryn Valenzuela ◽  
Andrés Castro-Zamora ◽  
Luis Durazo-Terán
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Mexican Population ◽  
Continuous Measure ◽  
Nuevo Leon ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Nuevo León ◽  
Gender Groups ◽  
Los Grupos

  Debido a las altas tasas de sedentarismo que presenta la población mexicana y las diferencias por género reportadas en otros estudios en las etapas de cambio, es necesario contar con un instrumento fiable y valido para medir las etapas de cambio hacia el ejercicio físico en la población mexicana indistintamente del género. El objetivo de este estudio fue confirmar la estructura factorial y analizar las propiedades psicométricas e invarianza factorial a través de los grupos de género del URICA-E2 en la población adulta mexicana. La muestra estuvo conformada por 871 personas adultas (49.19% hombres, 50.81% mujeres, Medad = 33.26; DT = 13.99; rango = 18–76 años) habitantes del área metropolitana de Monterrey, Nuevo León y Hermosillo, Sonora, México. Se utilizó una versión del URICA-E2 traducido al español, adaptado al contexto y cultura mexicana. Se evaluó la consistencia interna, la fiabilidad compuesta y la varianza media extraída. De igual forma, se analizó la validez convergente y discriminante del instrumento. El análisis factorial confirmatorio, demostró una estructura de seis factores y los análisis multigrupo apoyaron la invarianza factorial estricta de la versión mexicana del URICA-E2 a través de los grupos de género. Los resultados mostraron una consistencia interna aceptable y brindaron evidencia de la validez convergente y discriminante de la versión mexicana del URICA-E2. La versión mexicana del URICA-E2 es un instrumento válido y fiable que puede ser utilizado en estudios futuros.  Abstract. Due to the high rates of sedentary lifestyle that the Mexican population presents and the differences by gender reported in other studies in the stages of change; it is necessary to have a reliable and valid instrument to measure the stages of change towards physical exercise in the Mexican population regardless of gender. The purpose of this study was to confirm the factorial structure and to analyze the psychometric properties and factorial invariance across the URICA-E2 gender groups in the Mexican adult population. The sample consisted in 871 adults (49.19% men, 50.81% women, Mage = 33.26; SD = 13.99; range = 18 - 76 years) inhabitants of the metropolitan area of Monterrey, Nuevo León and Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. A version of the URICA-E2 translated into Spanish was used, adapted to the Mexican context and culture. Internal consistency, composite reliability, and average variance extracted were evaluated. Similarly, the convergent and discriminant validity of the instrument was analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a six-factor structure and multigroup analyzes supported the strict factor invariance of the Mexican version of URICA-E2 across gender groups. The results showed an acceptable internal consistency and provided evidence of the convergent and discriminant validity of the Mexican version of the URICA-E2. The Mexican version of the URICA-E2 is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used in future studies.

ASSESSING STATISTICS ANXIETY IN AN ONLINE OR HYBRID SETTING: THE ADAPTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW INSTRUMENT SASOH

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Lu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Mathematics Anxiety ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Statistics Anxiety ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Attitudes Toward Statistics

With the purpose of developing an instrument for measuring statistics anxiety in the online or hybrid setting, this study tested the newly developed instrument in two stages. Results on item selection and exploratory factor analysis based on pilot testing (n = 115) are presented. Results on classical item analysis, the confirmatory factor analysis, the measurement invariance test results, and the predictive and discriminant validity of the final model based on formal testing (n = 709) are presented. The resulting Statistics Anxiety Scale in the Online or Hybrid setting instrument (SASOH) has 27 items and four dimensions. The four dimensions are Class and Interpretation Anxiety (CI), Fear of Asking for Help Anxiety (FA), Online System Anxiety (OS), and Pre-Conception Anxiety (PC). The results of the confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the four-factor SASOH model represents an adequate description of statistics anxiety in an online or hybrid setting. Moreover, multiple-groups confirmatory factor analysis affirmed that the resulting model achieved at least partial measurement and structural invariance across gender and program. In addition, attitudes toward statistics significantly predicts the four factors of statistics anxiety, and the discriminant validity from mathematics anxiety was confirmed. Recommendations for future studies are also provided.

scholarly journals Further Validation of Workplace Spirituality Scale in an Eastern Context

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjun Kumar Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Business And Management

Several scales for measuring workplace spirituality (WPS) are available. However, a majority of the available scales were developed in the Western context that may not be generalizable in an Eastern context. Petchsawang and Duchon (2009) developed a 22-item, four dimensional WPS scale with a sample from an Eastern Buddhist-centric culture for capturing WPS in an Eastern context. The purpose of this study was to assess the generalizability, dimensionality, and convergent and discriminant validity of this scale in another Eastern context, which has a strong tradition of Hindu culture. Confirmatory Factor Analyses were conducted on the data collected from 211 individuals, and results supported the four dimensions of the scale. Other statistical analyses demonstrated convergent and discriminant validity of the scale. Limitations of the study are highlighted, and suggestions for future research are discussed.Journal of Business and Management Studies Vol.1(1) 2016: 1-13

Psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form in a sample of South African adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Esmarilda S Dankaert ◽  
Tharina Guse ◽  
Casper JJ van Zyl
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
South African ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit

With expanding interest in the role of solitude in healthy psychological development during adolescence, there is a need for psychometrically sound solitude measures. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form by evaluating its internal consistency, factor structure, and convergent and discriminant validity using a group of South African adolescents ( n = 818). Results revealed satisfactory internal consistency for each of the two subscales, as well as good convergent and discriminant validity. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a two-factor higher order model as providing the best fit. The Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form seems to be a valid measure of motivation for solitude among South African adolescents and provides an avenue for further research on the role of solitude in adolescent well-being.

scholarly journals The Social Desirability Scale-17 (SDS-17)

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Stöber
Keyword(s):  
Impression Management ◽  
Social Desirability ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Social Desirability Scale ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
The Social ◽  
Job Application ◽  
Age Cohort

Summary: Four studies are presented investigating the convergent validity, discriminant validity, and relationship with age of the Social Desirability Scale-17 (SDS-17). As to convergent validity, SDS-17 scores showed correlations between .52 and .85 with other measures of social desirability (Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Lie Scale, Sets of Four Scale, Marlowe-Crowne Scale). Moreover, scores were highly sensitive to social-desirability-provoking instructions (job-application instruction). Finally, with respect to the Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding, SDS-17 scores showed a unique correlation with impression management, but not with self-deception. As to discriminant validity, SDS-17 scores showed nonsignificant correlations with neuroticism, extraversion, psychoticism, and openness to experience, whereas there was some overlap with agreeableness and conscientiousness. With respect to relationship with age, the SDS-17 was administered in a sample stratified for age, with age ranging from 18 to 89 years. In all but the oldest age group, the SDS-17 showed substantial correlations with the Marlowe-Crowne Scale. The influence of age (cohort) on mean scores, however, was significantly smaller for the SDS-17 than for the Marlowe-Crowne Scale. In sum, results indicate that the SDS-17 is a reliable and valid measure of social desirability, suitable for adults of 18 to 80 years of age.

A Short Social Desirability Scale

1970 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herbert J. Greenwald ◽  
Yoichi Satow
Keyword(s):  
Social Desirability ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Social Desirability Scale

Ss' desire to look good, a form of social desirability responding, can powerfully affect their responses. When time is limited, it would be helpful to have a brief measure of this artifact. Such a measure was formed from Marlowe-Crowne and other social desirability items by ranking Likert item-total correlations and then pairing each positively keyed item with a negatively keyed item of corresponding rank. Inventories of two to 38 items resulted, together with a possibility of producing more than one scale of equivalent internal consistency.

Vulgarity of the Mass Man As a Predictor Of Defection

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-159
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Hatori ◽  
Satoshi Fujii ◽  
Yoshihiro Komatsu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Social Dilemmas ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
The Masses

To measure the defective aspect of personality that Ortega (The Revolt of the Masses, 1932) terms vulgarity, in association with those whom he called the masses, we developed the Vulgarity Scale in the context of social dilemmas. A 40-item survey was constructed based on Ortega's descriptions of the characteristics of the masses and we administered this in 2 studies, among 200 university students (Study 1) and with 1,000 adults (Study 2). In both studies, factor analysis of the measurements produced subscales on self-closed and arrogant attitudes, which yielded high internal consistency as well as convergent and discriminant validity. Furthermore, results in Study 2 illustrated that the Vulgarity Scale predicted defection in response to social dilemmas.

Construct Validity Analyses of a “Nonverbal” Measure of Self-Esteem: The Sliding Person Test

1979 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 895-910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann H. Karmos ◽  
Joseph S. Karmos
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Social Desirability ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Curvilinear Relationships ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Minimal Evidence

This study investigated construct validity for a “nonverbal” measure of self-esteem, the Sliding Person Test (SPERT). Seven personality measures and an intelligence test were administered to 202 college students. A test-retest reliability coefficient of .82 was obtained ( N = 45). Correlations between scores on SPERT and social desirability, anxiety, and IQ indicated sufficiently low overlap with these variables. Minimal evidence of convergent and discriminant validity was established. Linear and curvilinear relationships between scores for SPERT and social and emotional adjustment, respectively, were contrary to expectations but similar to those of previous studies. Expected differences between students high and low in self-acceptance with large SPERT discrepancies support other literature which suggests that large self-ideal discrepancies are associated with better adjustment and lower anxiety for highly self-accepting people.

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