scholarly journals Development of a Short Scale to Measure Sustainable Product Involvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e3503
Author(s):  
Francisco J. Conejo Jend ◽  
Wilson Rojas Herrera ◽  
Ana Lucy Zamora Munguía ◽  
Clifford E. Young
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Costa Rican ◽  
Product Involvement ◽  
Scaling Technique ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Psychometric Methods ◽  
Short Scale ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Sustainable Product ◽  
General Scale

This study develops a short, general scale to measure sustainable product involvement. This is done in a Costa Rican context, via a relatively large sample, demographically similar to the national population. The study also evaluates the viability of the C-OAR-SE scaling technique for this purpose. A five-item instrument is developed, its reliability and validity psychometrically confirmed. The scale addresses the levels and types of involvement that consumers might have. It suits not only academic researchers, but also practitioners in different areas. We conclude that C-OAR-SE is a viable technique. It complements traditional psychometric methods well so as to be considered by researchers in the different fields of business.

The RECON Typology of Stalking: Reliability and Validity Based Upon a Large Sample of North American Stalkers

2006 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kris Mohandie ◽  
J. Reid Meloy ◽  
Mila Green McGowan ◽  
Jenn Williams
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Large Sample

Reliability and Validity of a Short Scale of Attitude toward Christianity among Students in the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada

1995 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 431-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie J. Francis ◽  
Ronald Philipchalk ◽  
John M. Lewis ◽  
David Lester ◽  
Laurence B. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Short Scale ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Attitude Toward Christianity ◽  
Francis Scale

The 7-item short-form of the Francis Scale of Attitude Toward Christianity (Adult) was given to four groups of undergraduate students, 378 in the UK, 212 in the USA, 255 in Australia, and 231 in Canada. Analysis supports the reliability and validity of the scale and commends it for further use.

Individual differences in the propensity to make attributions to prejudice

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 280-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart S. Miller ◽  
Donald A. Saucier
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Racial Prejudice ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Prejudice And Discrimination ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Ambiguous Situations

Whether racism is perceived in ambiguous situations may depend on individual differences in perceivers’ beliefs about the prevalence of racial prejudice and discrimination, trivialization of targets’ concerns, and vigilance and confidence in recognizing instances of racial prejudice. In Studies 1 and 2, we develop a psychometrically sound measure of these beliefs, the Propensity to Make Attributions to Prejudice Scale (PMAPS), and provide evidence that the PMAPS is related to individual differences in the justification and suppression of prejudice. Studies 3 and 5 provide evidence that the PMAPS predicts attributions to prejudice in a variety of situations. Theoretically consistent racial and gender differences in the PMAPS were found in a large sample (Study 4). Together, these data provide evidence supporting the reliability and validity of the PMAPS and provide insights about the role that beliefs and expectations play in third-party observers’ judgments about expressions of prejudice.

Further Reliability and Validity of the Heterosexist Attitudes in Sport—Lesbian Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Mullin
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Collegiate Athletics ◽  
Atlantic Region ◽  
Gay Males ◽  
Short Scale ◽  
Female Collegiate Athletes

Homophobia and heterosexism in women’s collegiate athletics has been predominantly researched using qualitatively methodology (e.g., Blinde & Taub, 1992; Kauer & Krane, 2006; Krane 1996, 1997; Krane & Barber, 2003). Few researchers have examined the heterosexist attitudes from a quantitative perspective and few with a sport—specific questionnaire. The researcher examined whether on-going evidence of reliability and validity for the Heterosexist Attitudes in Sport—Lesbian scale (Mullin, 2013) questionnaire would be demonstrated. Female collegiate athletes (N = 239) from the mid-Atlantic region completed the HAS-L as well as a battery of questionnaires. Approximately 4 weeks later, participants completed the HAS-L again. The HAS-L was significantly related with the Attitudes toward Lesbians subscale of the Attitudes toward Lesbians and Gay Males—Short scale (Herek & McLemore, 2011) and other identified correlates of heterosexism, suggesting evidence of some criterion-related and convergent validity. Internal consistency and test-retest estimates ranged from .50–85 and .64–.91, respectively. The findings demonstrate good evidence of reliability and validity for the Cognitive/Affective subscale of the HAS-L. More research is necessary to better examine the behavioral subscales. Future researchers should consider making revisions of the Avoidance of the Lesbian Label subscale to achieve acceptable levels of reliability and validity.

Is It Time to Go Positive? Assessing the Positively Worded System Usability Scale (SUS)

2020 ◽  
pp. 001872081988155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Kortum ◽  
Claudia Ziegler Acemyan ◽  
Frederick L. Oswald
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Spoken Language ◽  
Viable Alternative ◽  
Psychometric Methods ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
System Usability ◽  
Subjective Usability ◽  
Larger Sample

Objective: The goal of the research presented in this paper was to determine if the positively worded System Usability Scale (SUS) can be used in place of the positively and negatively worded standard SUS instrument for the subjective assessment of usability, and whether the results found here replicate those of Sauro and Lewis. Background: Sauro and Lewis’ previous study found no evidence that responses to SUS items differed across the standard SUS and the modified, positively worded version of the SUS when participants assessed websites. This study replicates and extends this work by examining a large number of different systems with larger sample sizes to add to the generalizability of previous findings. Methods: So that participants could retrospectively assess 20 products, the standard SUS was administered to 268 participants and the positive SUS to 698 participants. SUS scores were computed and the data analyzed using psychometric methods to explore how the two versions of the SUS differed. Results: The standard and positive versions of the SUS yielded similar SUS scores. In addition, both versions of the scale demonstrated evidence in support of reliability and validity. Conclusion: Either version of the SUS can be used with confidence to measure subjective usability. Furthermore, the scores generated from both versions of the SUS can be directly compared. Applications: In situations where cognitive load, participants’ spoken language, or item consistency with other surveys being given may be a factor, the positive SUS is a viable alternative to the standard SUS.

scholarly journals Evaluating Model Fit in Bayesian Confirmatory Factor Analysis With Large Samples: Simulation Study Introducing the BRMSEA

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huub Hoofs ◽  
Rens van de Schoot ◽  
Nicole W. H. Jansen ◽  
IJmert Kant
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Model Complexity ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Large Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Bayesian confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) offers an alternative to frequentist CFA based on, for example, maximum likelihood estimation for the assessment of reliability and validity of educational and psychological measures. For increasing sample sizes, however, the applicability of current fit statistics evaluating model fit within Bayesian CFA is limited. We propose, therefore, a Bayesian variant of the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), the BRMSEA. A simulation study was performed with variations in model misspecification, factor loading magnitude, number of indicators, number of factors, and sample size. This showed that the 90% posterior probability interval of the BRMSEA is valid for evaluating model fit in large samples ( N≥ 1,000), using cutoff values for the lower (<.05) and upper limit (<.08) as guideline. An empirical illustration further shows the advantage of the BRMSEA in large sample Bayesian CFA models. In conclusion, it can be stated that the BRMSEA is well suited to evaluate model fit in large sample Bayesian CFA models by taking sample size and model complexity into account.

scholarly journals Anthropomorphic tendencies in autism: A conceptual replication and extension of White and Remington (2019) and preliminary development of a novel anthropomorphism measure

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132110393
Author(s):  
Rachel A Clutterbuck ◽  
Punit Shah ◽  
Hok Sze Leung ◽  
Mitchell J Callan ◽  
Natalia Gjersoe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Autistic Traits ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
Socially Relevant

White and Remington (2019) found that autistic people may have increased anthropomorphic tendencies to ascribe human-like attributes to non-human agents. However, it was unclear from their study whether this relationship holds after accounting for socio-demographic variables known to be associated with anthropomorphism. The psychometric properties of the anthropomorphism questionnaire they used has also not been investigated, raising concerns about whether it measures the same construct in people with differing levels of autistic traits. Addressing these issues, we re-examined the relationship between autism and anthropomorphism in a large sample of adults ( N = 492). Conceptually replicating White and Remington, we found that autistic traits were significantly associated with greater anthropomorphic tendencies, even after accounting for age and sex (Study 1). Equally, psychometric concerns with the anthropomorphism questionnaire were revealed, leading us to refine this measure and re-analyse the data. A less clear-cut but significant association between autistic traits and anthropomorphism was found (Study 2). Our refined anthropomorphism measure also had improved psychometric properties, particularly showing that it is suitable for future autism research. Our findings are discussed in relation to individual differences in social-cognitive processing and we outline future directions for investigating mechanisms linking anthropomorphism and social cognition in autism. Lay abstract Anthropomorphism is the tendency to attribute human-like qualities (e.g. thoughts and feelings) to non-human entities (e.g. objects and weather systems). Research by White and Remington (2019) suggested that anthropomorphism is more common in autistic compared to neurotypical adults, which is interesting given that autistic individuals sometimes misunderstand the thoughts and feelings of other people. In this article, we re-examined the link between autism and anthropomorphism in a large sample of adults with varying degrees of autistic traits, with several important methodological advances on previous research. Across two studies, we found that individuals with more autistic traits reported greater anthropomorphic tendencies. As part of these analyses, we had to develop a new, refined measure of anthropomorphism, which showed better reliability and validity than the original measure. This measure will be useful in future autism-related research. Overall, advancing White and Remington’s study, these findings help us to better understand individual differences in socially relevant processes, including those that may be enhanced in autism (e.g. anthropomorphism).

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Short Version of the Time Perspective Inventory

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Danner ◽  
Lisa Treiber ◽  
Michael Bosnjak
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Time Perspective ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Short Scale ◽  
Gender Groups

Abstract. Time perspective describes to what extent people draw on past memories, experience the present, or focus on future goals. Five dimensions of time perspective can be distinguished: past negative, present hedonistic, future, past positive, and present fatalistic. Based on a probability-based sample ( N = 2,031) representative for the general population in Germany, we developed a 10-item time perspective scale that can be used in data collection contexts with limited resources for assessing specific constructs, such as large-scale surveys of the general population. Starting with a comprehensive German instrument assessing time perspective, we selected 10 items based on expert ratings and factor loadings. The reliability and validity of our short scale and its measurement invariance for women and men were assessed. The results suggest that the short scale is sufficiently reliable, allows the valid measurement of all five time perspective dimensions, and can be used for both gender groups. Reference statistics for the German general population are reported, limitations are being discussed, and avenues for future research are being sketched.

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