scholarly journals An Examination Of The Factor Structure Of The Computer Anxiety Rating Scale

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas Havelka ◽  
Fred Beasley
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Computer Usage ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
The Stability

This study updates prior research and examines the stability of the factors underlying computer anxiety across time and with a different population of subjects.  A factor analysis revealed four distinct factors in the computer anxiety construct: general anxiety toward computer usage, confidence in learning ability, motivation to learn, and power or control of usage. These results validate prior research that found computer anxiety to be a multi-dimensional construct.

Factor Analysis of the Frontal Systems Behavior Scale (FrSBe)

Assessment ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie C. Stout ◽  
Rebecca E. Ready ◽  
Janet Grace ◽  
Paul F. Malloy ◽  
Jane S. Paulsen
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Executive Dysfunction ◽  
Behavior Rating Scale ◽  
Neurological Patients ◽  
Frontal Systems ◽  
Behavior Scale ◽  
Behavior Disturbances ◽  
Modest Level

The Frontal Systems Behavior Scale (FrSBe), formerly called the Frontal Lobe Personality Scale (FLOPS), is a brief behavior rating scale with demonstrated validity for the assessment of behavior disturbances associated with damage to the frontal-subcortical brain circuits. The authors report an exploratory principal factor analysis of the FrSBe–Family Version in a sample including 324 neurological patients and research participants, of which about 63% were diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases (Huntington's, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's diseases). The three-factor solution accounted for a modest level of variance (41%) and confirmed a factor structure consistent with the three subscales proposed on the theoretical basis of the frontal systems. Most items (83%) from the FrSBe subscales of Apathy, Disinhibition, and Executive Dysfunction loaded saliently on three corresponding factors. The FrSBe factor structure supports its utility for assessing both the severity of the three frontal syndromes in aggregate and separately.

Factor Analysis of the Stability of Self Scale

1980 ◽  
Vol 47 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1160-1162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen L. Franzoi ◽  
Benjamin J. Reddish
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
The Stability

The factor structure of Rosenberg's Stability of Self Scale (1965) was investigated via principal components factor analysis. Data from 92 male and 171 female undergraduates yielded a one-factor solution, supporting Rosenberg's contention that the scale is unidimensional.

scholarly journals Adaptasi Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire: Versi Indonesia untuk Masyarakat Muslim

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 217-232
Author(s):  
Hepi Wahyuningsih ◽  
Dyna Rahayu Suci Pertiwi
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Structure Stability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Composite Reliability

This study aims to adapt the Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire for Muslims inIndonesia. Adaptation of the Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire is carried out throughthe stages: translation, providing evidence of construct validity and reliability. Evidence of construct validity was carried out by exploratory factor analysis followed by MGCFA (Multi-Group Confirmatory factor Analysis). In this study, we used a composite reliability. Subjects to reveal the factor structure of sanctification of marriage were 160 married individuals, while the subjects to test the stability of factor structure consisted of 102 husbands and 111 wives. The result of exploratory factor analysis shows that the construct of sanctification of marriage has three factors / dimensions, namely: belief, perceived sacred qualities and manifestation of God. The structure stability of sanctification of marriage was then empirically tested by MGCFA. The results of MGCFA showed that the three factors / dimensions of sanctification of marriage proved stable. The composite reliability coefficient of the Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire was in a good category. Further research can be carried out to provide evidence of construct validity with predictive validity and concurrent validity of the Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire. Limitations in this study are discussed further.Keywords: exploratory factor analysis, multi-group confirmatory factor analysis, muslim,sanctification of marriage, scale adaptation

scholarly journals Phenomenological assessment of psychedelic induced experiences: Translation and validation of the German Challenging Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) and Ego-Dissolution Inventory (EDI)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Dworatzyk ◽  
Tallulah Jansen ◽  
Timo Torsten Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Altered States Of Consciousness ◽  
Altered States ◽  
States Of Consciousness ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Translation And Validation ◽  
Experience Questionnaire

Several measures have been designed to assess subjective experiences induced by psychedelic substances and other mind-altering drugs or non-pharmacological methods. Recently, two self-report questionnaires have been introduced to measure acute adverse effects following psilocybin ingestion and the phenomenon of ego-dissolution associated with psychedelic use, respectively. The 26-item Challenging Experience Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of psilocybin induced experiences, whereas the 8-item Ego-Dissolution Inventory consists of a uni-dimensional scale. In the present study, these questionnaires were translated into German and their psychometric properties then evaluated in an online survey on psychedelic induced experiences. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the 7-factor structure of the German Challenging Experience Questionnaire with overall good internal consistency for all subscales. The factor structure did not differ based on gender or prior struggle with anxiety or depression, furthering the evidence of internal validity. Correlations with the State-Trait-Anxiety Inventory and the Altered States of Consciousness Rating Scale demonstrated convergent validity. Confirmatory factor analysis did not confirm the hypothesized single-factor structure of the German Ego-Dissolution Inventory and exploratory factor analysis suggested an alternative factor structure, where only five items loaded onto a common factor that was interpreted as ego-dissolution. Internal consistency of this 5-item measure was high and correlation with selected items of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire and Altered States of Consciousness Rating Scale supported convergent validity. Translation and validation of these questionnaires contribute to the advancement of common standards in the psychological and neuroscientific study of altered states of consciousness.

scholarly journals Moroccan High School EFL Teachers’ Attitudes and Anxiety on Using Microsoft Teams Platform

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Adil Youssef Sayeh ◽  
Hassane Razkane
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Power And Control ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
And Control

The world has witnessed major changes in delivery modes in education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Being no exception, Morocco declared a full lockdown in March 2020, and this resulted in the use of online platforms to cope with the new situation. The platform that was adopted by the Moroccan Ministry of Education was Microsoft Teams (MT). Hence, the current paper investigated Moroccan high school EFL teachers’ use of the platform accounting for their age, gender, anxiety, and attitudes towards the platform. For this aim, a questionnaire adapted from Computer Anxiety Rating Scale (CARS) by Heinssen et al. (1987) was distributed to 171 EFL teachers working in different public high schools belonging to the academy of Casablanca/Settat. Results revealed that the participants’ attitudes towards the usability of the platform were negatively associated with their years of experience, and their general anxiety and power and control of the platform negatively affected the time they spent on the platform. The findings imply that anxiety should be taken into consideration as an integral component in further implementation of technology in education.

Factor Structure of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children with Egyptian Schoolchildren

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadia Z. Elwan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Sample Analysis ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Modes Of Processing ◽  
The Stability

The present study investigated the consistency on which the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC) is based. To examine the construct validity of this battery, six subtests of the K-ABC and one test from the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised were administered to 172 children (82 boys and 90 girls) in Grades 1, 3, and 5. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, the factor structure for the Egyptian sample was obtained for Mental Processing and Achievement subtests and then compared to the factor structure obtained for children from the standardization sample. Analysis showed that the factor structure obtained from the Egyptian sample was similar to the specified structure of the K-ABC. The results were discussed in terms of biological and cultural influences on the stability of the two modes of processing.

The Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale-2: Evaluation of an Updated Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-226
Author(s):  
Malachy L. Bishop ◽  
Michael P. Frain ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Chung-Yi Chiu ◽  
Bradley McDaniels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Research Committee ◽  
The North ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
National Multiple Sclerosis Society ◽  
The Stability ◽  
And Behavior

ObjectiveThe Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale (MSSM) was developed to provide a multidimensional and psychometrically sound assessment of self-management knowledge and behavior among adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). The scale was recently updated with new items to address advances in MS treatment and self-management interventions. We present results of an evaluation of these updates and the psychometric adequacy of the updated MSSM.MethodParticipants were 2,393 adults with MS recruited through the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) registry and selected chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Participants completed the MSSM and several additional instruments of function and quality of life. A seven-factor structure of the revised MSSM (MSSM-2) was identified using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and the stability of the factor structure was evaluated using a cross-validation approach.ResultsFactor analysis of the updated MSSM-2 revealed seven factors. Construct validity was supported by factor analysis and correlation of the MSSM with constructs related to self-management.ConclusionThe MSSM-2 provides a brief, psychometrically sound multidimensional assessment of MS self-management for research and clinical applications.

The factor structure of the Computer Anxiety Rating Scale and the Computer Thoughts Survey

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Gordon ◽  
Mona Killey ◽  
Mark Shevlin ◽  
David McIlroy ◽  
Kevin Tierney
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Computer Anxiety

scholarly journals Validation of the Official Slovak Version of the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS)

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matej Skorvanek ◽  
Michal Minar ◽  
Milan Grofik ◽  
Katarina Kracunova ◽  
Vladimir Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Translation And Validation ◽  
Movement Disorder Society

After successful clinimetric testing of the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS), a program for translation and validation of non-English versions of the UDysRS was initiated. The aim of this study was to validate and confirm the factor structure of the Slovak translation of the UDysRS. We examined 251 patients with Parkinson’s disease and dyskinesia using the Slovak version of the UDysRS. The average age of our sample was 65.2 ± 9.2 years and average disease duration was 10.9 ± 5.0 years. Slovak data were compared using confirmatory factor analysis with the Spanish data. To be designated as the official Slovak UDysRS translation, the comparative fit index (CFI) had to be≥0.90 relative to the Spanish language version. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to explore the underlying factor structure without the constraint of a prespecified factor structure. For all four parts of the Slovak UDysRS, the CFI, in comparison with the Spanish language factor structure, was≥0.98. Isolated differences in the factor structure of the Slovak UDysRS were identified by exploratory factor analysis compared with the Spanish version. The Slovak version of the UDysRS was designated as an official non-English translation and can be downloaded from the website of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

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