RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE WORKAHOLISM BATTERY (Work-BAT): TURKISH FORM

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 609-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Müge Ersoy-Kart
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Type A Behavior ◽  
Reliability Coefficient ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Jenkins Activity Survey ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Original Scale ◽  
Activity Survey

The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Workaholism Battery (Spence & Robbins, 1992). The original scale was translated into Turkish and then administered to 175 working graduates. Confirmatory factor analysis yielded a 2-factor solution with 9 items established in the first factor (WE) and 11 in the second (D). The reliability coefficient of the new shortened scale was .83 and the split-half reliability coefficient was .69. This scale has adequate criterion-related validity, with a positive correlation between the Jenkins Activity Survey - Type A Behavior subscale (Jenkins, Zyzanski, & Rosenman, 1979) and both WE and D. Congruence between the findings and the literature is discussed.

scholarly journals Self-concept in preadolescence: A brief version of AF5 scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Pau García-Grau ◽  
Daniel Ayora Pérez ◽  
Ferran Calabuig Moreno ◽  
Vicente Javier Prado-Gascó
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Original Model ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Original Scale ◽  
Reduced Scale

The purpose of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of a brief version of the AF5 questionnaire (García & Musitu, 2001) using exploratory and confirmatory techniques on a preadolescent population in the Valencian community (Spain). The sample was made up of 541 participants between 10 and 12 years old, 55.1% (298) boys and 44.9% (243) girls. After observing the results of different reliability and validity analyses (exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)), it was found that the reduced scale consisting of 20 items showed a similar reliability and validity to the original scale. The factorial structure also fits that of the original model established a priori. According to the results of the study, the use of this diagnostic tool with Spanish children seems justified.

scholarly journals Allah Merkezlilik Ölçeği (AMÖ): Güvenirlik ve Geçerlik Çalışması

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-327
Author(s):  
Ümit Horozcu ◽  
Ahmet Celalettin Güneş
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Reliability Coefficient ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Natural Flow

In this study the reliability and validity analysis of “Scale of Allah Centeredness” (SAC) are presented. This scale has been developed to measure the extent to which people's feelings in the natural flow of social life, especially those that directly concern them, center God on their assessment of these situations, in other words, to what extent they accept God's consent as a measure of goodness and righteousness. Two main applications were carried out in the study except the two pretests. The data of the first study on 326 people over the age of 16 were subjected to factor analysis and as a result a 8-item one-dimensional scale structure was obtained. Again, with the data of the second study conducted on 185 adults over 16 years of age, the 8-item single-factor structure obtained as a result of the first analysis was subjected to confirmatory factor analysis. Based on the confirmatory factor analysis, the following scores were obtained: X2 /df = 1.73, RMSEA= 0.074, NFI = 0.95, NNFI = 0.97, CFI = 0.98, RFI = .98, IFI = .93, RMR = 0.062, SRMR = 0.046, GFI = 0.94 ve AGFI = 0.89. The reliability coefficient (Cronbach’s Alpha) of 8 items and the single-factor construct was .89. Also, the results of the split half reliability (Spearman Brown) test were as follows: Reliability coefficient of the first half was .76, the reliability coefficient of the second half is .77 and the correlation coefficient (r) between the two halves is .81. The values revealed show that the scale is a reliable and valid scale.

Reliability and Validity of a Turkish Version of the Passionate Love Scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 673-684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filiz Yildirim ◽  
Sengul Hablemitoglu ◽  
Rosemary V. Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Passionate Love ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Our purpose in this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of a Turkish version of the Passionate Love Scale (PLS). Participants in the study were 150 undergraduate students. We assessed the construct validity of the PLS using confirmatory factor analysis. To assess the reliability of the PLS we calculated the internal consistency coefficient and found that the Cronbach's alpha was .89. Our results indicated that the PLS was a valid and reliable measure of passionate love with a Turkish population.

Psychometric Properties of the Tuckman Procrastination Scale in a Turkish Sample

2013 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 874-884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilge Uzun Özer ◽  
Mesut Saçkes ◽  
Bruce W. Tuckman
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Validation Procedure ◽  
Original Scale ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy ◽  
Item Scale

A stepwise validation procedure was carried out to translate and develop a Turkish version of the Tuckman Procrastination Scale. A total of 858 college students completed the Tuckman Procrastination Scale, the Academic Self-efficacy Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale. Two items in the original scale loaded on a different factor and were removed from the measure. The 14-item scale had a one-factor solution as supported by subsequent confirmatory factor analysis. The Turkish version of the Tuckman Procrastination Scale scores correlated negatively with academic self-efficacy and self-esteem scores. Overall results provided evidence for the validity and the reliability of the scale scores.

The 5-Factor Disgust Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathrin Eickmeier ◽  
Lisa Hoffmann ◽  
Rainer Banse
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Desirability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
German Language ◽  
Disease Avoidance ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Large Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Sexual Disgust

Abstract. For years, disgust was conceptualized as a disease-avoidance mechanism. However, research shows that socio-moral or sexual transgressions elicit disgust, too. Until now, no German-language disgust scale has covered all disgust factors discussed in the literature. Here we present an economic Five-Factor Disgust Scale (5-FES; Fünf-Faktoren Ekelskala) along with empirical evidence from three studies corroborating its reliability and validity. Two well-established disgust questionnaires were combined and extended with other disgust-relevant items. Using item reduction and exploratory factor analysis, death-related, moral, food-related, sexual, and pathogen disgust emerged as distinct factors (Study 1: N = 456). Confirmatory factor analysis with two large samples (Study 2: N = 997 and N = 405) demonstrated a good fit of the correlated five-factor solution. The 5-FES correlated weakly with neuroticism, anxiety, and social desirability. A high negative correlation between sexual disgust and sexual openness emerged. Criterion validity was shown using self-reported behaviors (Study 3: N = 203). With food-related disgust comprising items about non-spoiled but exotic foods, a new disgust domain emerged. Results indicate that the 5-FES is a comprehensive and psychometrically sound German-language instrument for the differentiated assessment of disgust propensity.

scholarly journals The Reliability and Validity Analysis of The Turkish Version of the Test to Assess the Psychological Dependence on Smoking

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-106
Author(s):  
Mert Bardakci ◽  
Serdar Oztora ◽  
Hamdi Nezih Dagdeviren
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Validity Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Cigarette Dependence

Aim: Psychological component of cigarette dependence is as important as its physical component. In addition to psychoactive material in the cigarette, factors such as happiness, joy, accompaniment with another activity, feeling self-confident confidence and social status play an effective role in smoking dependence. This signifies the fact that smoking dependence has to be dealt with in a multidimensional way. Test to Assess the Psychological Dependence on Smoking (TAPDS) published by Ponciano-Rodríguez et al, is developed to assess the psychological dependence on tobacco. The aim of this study iis study aims to test the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Test to Assess the Psychological Dependence on Smoking in the Turkish population. Methods: The Test to Assess the Psychological Dependence on Smoking (TAPDS) Turkish Version with 25 questions along with a sociodemographic form was handed out to volunteer participants. Data was were collected from a total number of 420 voluntary participants, who were randomly selected and current smokers. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed and Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω coefficients were used to determine the reliability of the scores of the scale. Results: The participants consisted of 263 males and 157 females, with an average age of 31.07 years, ranging from 20 to 85. The factor loadings of the scale for all items are observed to be more than 0.30 and all the items are statistically significant. Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω values calculated for the total score are 0.93. 
Conclusion: The Turkish version of TAPDS appears to be effective for assessing psychological dependence of smoking and it can be recommended as a sufficient and highly reliable and valid scale to be used. 
Keywords: smoking, validity, reliability, psychological dependence

The Christian Contentment Scale: An Emic Measure for Assessing Inner Satisfaction within the Christian Tradition

2020 ◽  
pp. 009164712096814
Author(s):  
Joshua J. Knabb ◽  
Veola E. Vazquez ◽  
Kenneth T. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Daily Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency ◽  
Item Scale

In the present study, the authors developed the Christian Contentment Scale (CCS), an emic measure for assessing both the experience (i.e., inner satisfaction) and source (i.e., God) of contentment among Christian adults. First, the authors reviewed key writings from secular psychology, Buddhism, and Christianity to operationalize a definition of Christian contentment and generate an initial pool of 25 items for further analysis. Second, the authors conducted an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with separate subsamples of online Christian adults ( N = 475), identifying and confirming a one-factor solution for the final 10-item scale. Third, the authors examined the reliability and validity of the CCS, with results revealing the scale had adequate internal consistency, was positively correlated with mindful qualities, life contentment, state contentment, equanimity, and daily spiritual experiences, and predicted equanimity and daily spiritual experiences, after controlling for state contentment. The authors concluded by exploring the salient role that Christian contentment can play in a more holistic, culturally sensitive conceptualization of psychological and spiritual health.

scholarly journals RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE LATVIAN VERSION OF THE EMOTION REGULATION SKILLS QUESTIONNAIRE

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 146-158
Author(s):  
Iluta Kristiņa-Everte ◽  
Inese Paiča ◽  
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The aim of this study was to carry out the adaption of the Latvian version of the Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire (ERSQ-27)(SEK-27, Berking Znoj, 2008) for adults witch evaluates nine dimensions of emotion regulation skills. The questionnaire was completed by 376 adults (82% women and 18% men), aged 18 – 69 years (M = 31.2, SD = 12.99). The calculations for the adapted questionnaire were made for the Cronbach’s alpha, test-retest reliability and determination of the convergent and factorial validity. The five-factor solution proposed by the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was tested and compared with the theoretically postulated nine-factor solution using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The nine-factor model results in the Latvian version questionnaire explain 72% of varienace, but five-factors – 59.76%. The results for EFA and CFA were both higher in the nine-factor model. The internal consistency coefficients (Cronbach’s alpha) of the scales varied from 0.64 to 0.82, test-retest correlations ranged between 0.82 – 0.94. Similar results of the factor analysis were found in other research studies. Findings from this study showed significant evidence for the reliability and validity of the ERSQ-27 and it would be advisable to continue using it in scientific research.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Individual-Level Abortion Stigma Scale: a methodological study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e024686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aynur Cetinkaya ◽  
Dilek Özmen ◽  
Fatma Uyar ◽  
Ali Tayhan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Fit Index

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Individual-Level Abortion Stigma Scale.SettingThree hospitals affiliated to Public Hospitals Union General Secretariat in Manisa, a city located in Western Turkey.DesignThis was a methodological study.ParticipantsA total of 230 women aged 22–49 years who previously underwent abortion and volunteered to participate in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresData analysis was performed using the SPSS and LISREL software. The Content Validity Index was calculated based on the values obtained from expert opinions. In the reliability analysis, Cronbach’s alpha values were calculated for the overall scale and its subscales. To test the stability of the scale over time, the scale was readministered to 30 women in the study 15 days later and the test–retest values (Pearson’s correlation coefficients) were determined. In the validity analysis, the exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed. In the exploratory factor analysis, the principal component analysis was performed using the varimax rotation and the factor loading of the scale was examined. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed to investigate the item-factor construct of the scale.ResultsThe Content Validity Index was calculated as 0.86. The Cronbach’s alpha values ranged between 0.83 and 0.94. The item-total correlation coefficients ranged between 0.36 and 0.72, and the test–retest reliability was 0.96 for the overall scale and its subscales (p<0.05). The total variance revealed by five factors was 75%. Confirmatory factor analysis of the scale revealed an acceptable compliance level (root mean square error of approximation=0.092, χ2/df=2.91, Goodness of Fit Index=0.831, Comparative Fit Index=0.928, p<0.001).ConclusionsThe results suggest that this scale has the potential for use in research and clinical settings to measure abortion stigma among women.

Reliability and Validity of a Turkish Version of the Trust in Nurses Scale

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 1737-1745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebnem Cinar Yucel ◽  
Semra Ay
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Coefficient Alpha ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Our aim was to evaluate the reliability and validity of a Turkish version of the Trust in Nurses Scale (TNS). A group of people living in Turkey and receiving treatment for lung cancer at a chest hospital completed the scale. We assessed construct validity of the TNS using confirmatory factor analysis. We evaluated the reliability of the scale using coefficient alpha and the result for the internal consistency reliability of the scale was a coefficient alpha of .95. According to our results, the Turkish version of the TNS is a valid and reliable tool for the evaluation of trust in nurses among people in Turkey being treated for lung cancer.

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