HUMAN VALUES AS PREDICTORS FOR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS AND HEALTH-RELATED ATTITUDES: A CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS VALIDATING THE AUSTRIAN VALUE QUESTIONNAIRE (AVQ) BY STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 477-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Renner ◽  
Ingrid Salem ◽  
Rainer Alexandrowicz
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Human Values ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Attitude Scales

A representative Austrian sample (N = 421) received the Austrian Value Questionnaire (AVQ) as well as attitude scales measuring Patriotism, Nationalism, Authoritarianism, Religiosity and Sense of Coherence (SOC). By Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) sets of hypotheses were tested, predicting influences of values on attitudes in order to assess the validity of the AVQ. In line with the hypotheses, nationalistic values and low Open-Mindedness predicted nationalistic attitudes, and, combined with fundamentalistic Religiosity, also predicted Authoritarianism. Patriotism and Nationalism did not differ by the value orientations that predicted them. Hypotheses on Religiosity were only partly confirmed, those on SOC were not confirmed. The results pose some arguments for the construct validity of some of the AVQ-scales and their factorial validity was mostly confirmed, but more research toward the validation of the instrument is advocated.

Aquatic Stewardship Education in Theory and Practice

2007 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Normative Beliefs ◽  
Cognitive Hierarchy

<i>Abstract.—</i>In this paper, we describe a fishing ethic, conceptualized as Minnesota anglers’ normative beliefs regarding various stewardship behaviors. We use structural equation modeling to determine the extent to which angler’s value orientations, measured along an anthropocentric–biocentric continuum, can be used to predict social norms regarding angling and endorsement or opposition to the use of technological angling aids. Data were obtained from a statewide mail survey of Minnesota anglers conducted in the spring of 2003 (<i>n </i>= 457). Results show a modest, positive relationship between biocentric value orientations and stewardship norms and a modest, negative relationship between biocentric value orientations and support for the use of technological angling aids. Consistent with previous research, our results indicated that norms regarding angling may be positioned along a bio-anthropocentric continuum and support the use of the cognitive hierarchy as a framework for understanding and predicting anglers’ normative beliefs. Results further suggest fisheries managers interested in promoting stewardship could benefit from recognizing the underlying values that help guide our behavior regarding natural resources.

Evaluating the Construct Validity of Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being Using Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 633-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsien-Yuan Hsu ◽  
Tze-Li Hsu ◽  
KoFan Lee ◽  
Lori Wolff
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Measurement Models

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the construct validity of Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being (SPWB) using exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM). The data were drawn from the national survey of Midlife in the United States conducted during 1994 and 1995. Measurement models assuming different number of factors (1-6 factors) and considering the effect of negatively wording items were specified and compared to determine optimal number of underlying factors. The discriminant validity was assessed following Farrell’s suggestions. The results showed the discriminant validity was questionable due to five indicators with considerable cross-loadings.

Predictors of satisfaction with life among older adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S177-S178
Author(s):  
S. Von Humboldt ◽  
I. Leal
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Adult Children ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Health Related

IntroductionIncreasing longevity brings challenges for older adults’ satisfaction with life (SWL).AimsThis study aims at exploring a structural model of predictors of SWL in a cross-national sample of older adults.MethodsA community-dwelling sample of 1234 older adults was assessed regarding SWL, sense of coherence (SOC) and socio-demographic, lifestyle and health-related characteristics. Structural equation modeling was used to investigate a structural model of the self-reported SWL, comprising SOC, socio-demographic characteristics (age, sex, education, marital and professional status, household, adult children, income, living setting and religion), lifestyle and health-related characteristics (physical activity, recent disease and medication).ResultsSignificant predictors are SOC (β = .733; P < .001), religion (β = .725; P < .001), income (β = .551; P < .001), adult children (β = .546; P < .001), education (β = –.403; P < .001), living setting (β = –.292; P < .001) and medication (β = –.197; P < .001). The variables accounted for 24.8% of the variability of SWL. Moreover, differences between the four nationality groups (F(3, 671) = 3.671, P = .066) were not found concerning SWL.ConclusionsSense of coherence is the strongest predictor of self-reported SWL. Other predictors are religion, income, adult children, education, living setting and medication. The four nationalities did not present significant differences, concerning SWL. This study highlights the factors that influence older adults’ SWL, namely, SOC, religion and income, as promoters of aging well, within a salutogenic model of health for older populations.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Association between social capital, health-related quality of life, and mental health: a structural-equation modeling approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jafar Hassanzadeh ◽  
Mohsen Asadi-Lari ◽  
Abdolvahab Baghbanian ◽  
Haleh Ghaem ◽  
Aziz Kassani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Construct Validity of the Risk, Pain, and Injury Questionnaire

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 433-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan R. Walk ◽  
Lenny D. Wiersma
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
West Coast ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Limited Support

Nixon’s (1994a; 1994b; 1996a; 1996b) research using a Risk, Pain, and Injury Questionnaire (RPIQ) is perhaps the most systematic in the risk, pain, and injury literature. The RPIQ is intended to measure the acceptance of dominant discourses on risk, pain, and injury among athletes and others. This article presents a face validity critique of the RPIQ and results of a subsequent content validity analysis based on a study of 171 athletes from a West Coast university. Structural equation modeling used to test Nixon’s original 3-factor model (M1) revealed poor model fit. Two alternate models (M2 and M3) tested reformulated subscale constructs and items. Whereas M2 demonstrated poor construct validity, limited support was found for items in M3. Further replications of this research are recommended.

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