scholarly journals Exploring the factor structure of the Parent Reading Belief Inventory (PRBI): Example of Serbia

Psihologija ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Radisic ◽  
Nada Seva
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reading Aloud ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Parental Efficacy ◽  
The Core ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Correlated Factors ◽  
Best Fit

In the present study we explored the core factor structure originally proposed by the developer of the Parent Reading Belief Inventory (PRBI) DeBaryshe (DeBaryshe & Binder, 1994; DeBaryshe, 1995). The PRBI was developed to assess and explore parents? beliefs about reading aloud to their children, measuring parents? attitudes and perceptions about how children learn, the content of their learning and parental efficacy in the process. The PRBI is supposed to have 7 underlying subscales and a total score. Using a sample of 227 parents in Serbia our analyses showed internal consistency estimates were not in line with those reported by the authors of the PRBI. Using confirmatory factor analysis the subscale models showed substantial variance in how well they fit. Better fit was found for the overall models for the entire PRBI scale. Among them, the correlated factors model exhibited the best fit indices. Limitations and future research are discussed.

The Measurement of State Work Engagement

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberley Breevaart ◽  
Arnold B. Bakker ◽  
Evangelia Demerouti ◽  
Jörn Hetland
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Multilevel Model ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Multilevel Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Diary Studies ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit

While diary studies have gained in popularity, the validity of the measures utilized in such studies remains an underresearched issue. This study examines the factor structure of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) on both between-person (trait) and within-person (state) levels. A multilevel confirmatory factor analysis was performed to confirm that the between-level factor structure also operates on the within-level. Data from 271 employees who filled in a state version of the UWES on five consecutive days were used to perform the analysis. Results showed that the UWES can be used to measure both trait and state work engagement. The three-factor multilevel model appeared to best fit the data. Implications for future research on engagement are discussed.

scholarly journals Propiedades psicométricas del Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 en universitarios mexicanos (Factor composition of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 in Mexican university students)

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 80-84
Author(s):  
Ana Citlalli Díaz-Leal ◽  
Luis Humberto Blanco Ornelas ◽  
Zuliana Paola Benitez Hernández ◽  
Susana Ivonne Aguirre Vásquez ◽  
Ramón Candia Luján
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Behavioral Regulation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Intrinsic Regulation ◽  
Identified Regulation

El presente estudio pretende validar las propiedades psicométricas propuestas por Moreno, Cervelló y Martínez (2007) para la versión en español del Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 en universitarios mexicanos. Participaron un total de 533 universitarios (M = 20.99 y DS = 2.61 años). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó a través de análisis factoriales confirmatorios, mostrando que una estructura de cuatro factores es viable y adecuada. Los cuatro factores (regulación intrínseca, regulación identificada, regulación introyectada y regulación externa), atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, han mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez; sin embargo, el modelo obtenido no coincide totalmente con el planteado por Moreno y colaboradores, aunque continúa avalando el componente multifactorial de la motivación hacia el ejercicio. Además, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes entre mujeres y hombres, existiendo diferencias en las puntuaciones entre ambas poblaciones en el factor regulación intrínseca. Futuras investigaciones deberían replicar estos hallazgos en muestras más amplias.Abstract: The current study tries to replicate the psychometric results proposed by Moreno et al. (2007) for the Spanish Version of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 in Mexican university students. A total of 533 Mexican university students participated in this study (M = 20.99 and SD = 2.61 years). The factor structure of the questionnaire was conducted by confirmatory factor analyses, which showed a feasible and adequate four-factor structure. The four factors (intrinsic regulation, identified regulation, introjected regulation, and external regulation), attending to statistical and substantive criteria, have shown fit indices of reliability and validity; despite not fully coinciding with the model propose by Moreno et al., the obtained model continues giving support to the multifactorial component of motivation towards the exercise. Moreover, the factor structure, loads, and the intercepts were considered as invariables between women and men, obtaining differences in the punctuations of factor intrinsic regulation. Future research should replicate these findings in wider samples.

scholarly journals Composition and Factorial Invariance for the Assessment of Body Image Dissatisfaction Questionnaire in Mexican Adolescents

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 789
Author(s):  
Raúl Josué Nájera-Longoria ◽  
José René Blanco ◽  
Carolina Jiménez-Lira ◽  
Susana Ivonne Aguirre ◽  
Humberto Blanco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Factorial Invariance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Body image is a mental representation that a person has, which could become a body dissatisfaction due to the pressure exerted by the culture, affecting several life stages specially in adolescents. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties and factorial invariance of the questionnaire to assess body image dissatisfaction. The sample consisted of 552 Mexican teenagers, 259 female, and 293 male, with a mean age of 12.91 ± 0.96 years. Confirmatory Factor Analyses show that a five-factor structure is viable and adequate. The five-factor structure (perceptual, emotional distress, behavioral, proposal to change, and fear of gaining weight) show adequate fit indices and validity, even though the obtained model does not completely correspond to that proposed by the authors of the scale, it continues to endorse the multifactorial component of body dissatisfaction. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factor loadings, and the intercepts are considered invariant in both populations; however, there are differences between the populations for the means of the perceptual, emotional distress, and fear of gaining weight factors. This study serves as a premise for future research on the study of instruments for measuring body image in populations with different personal and cultural factors.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Long and Short Forms of the Worry Domains Questionnaire

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-243
Author(s):  
Roberto Nuevo ◽  
Andrés Losada ◽  
María Márquez-González ◽  
Cecilia Peñacoba
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Short Forms ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Future Work

The Worry Domains Questionnaire was proposed as a measure of both pathological and nonpathological worry, and assesses the frequency of worrying about five different domains: relationships, lack of confidence, aimless future, work, and financial. The present study analyzed the factor structure of the long and short forms of the WDQ (WDQ and WDQ-SF, respectively) through confirmatory factor analysis in a sample of 262 students (M age = 21.8; SD = 2.6; 86.3% females). While the goodness-of-fit indices did not provide support for the WDQ, good fit indices were found for the WDQ-SF. Furthermore, no source of misspecification was identified, thus, supporting the factorial validity of the WDQ-SF scale. Significant positive correlations between the WDQ-SF and its subscales with worry (PSWQ), anxiety (STAI-T), and depression (BDI) were found. The internal consistency was good for the total scale and for the subscales. This work provides support for the use of the WDQ-SF, and potential uses for research and clinical purposes are discussed.

scholarly journals Scale development of occupational identity and testing model of antecedents and outcome variables of occupational identity

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 617-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
HongJoon Yoo ◽  
TaeYong Yoo ◽  
TaeIn Chung ◽  
Seongho Bae ◽  
AReum Jo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Occupational Identity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Workplace Satisfaction ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Intention To Continue ◽  
Three Factor

The first purpose of this study was to define the construct of occupational identity and develop the scale of occupational identity, the second purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure of occupational identity using exploratory common factor analysis and test the discriminant validity of occupational identity with workplace satisfaction, and third purpose of this study was to test the model of antecedents and outcome variables of occupational identity using confirmatory factor analysis. For fulfilling these purposes, three studies were conducted. Data were gathered from 390 workers in study 1, 505 workers in study 2, 1,115 workers in study 3. As a result, the three-factor structure of occupational identity was stably replicated, although the sample was changed. The occupational identity had discriminant validity with workplace satisfaction. Except for person-occupation fit(a subfactor of occupational identity) had a high correlation with general, occupational satisfaction(a subfactor of workplace satisfaction), other subfactors of occupational identity generally had low correlations with other subfactors of workplace satisfaction. It was found that the occupational identity was derived from occupational reputation, dedication to the occupation, occupational pride, and mission to the occupation. And the occupational identity resulted in the purpose of the worker’s life and intention to continue the worker’s occupation. Based on these results, We made discussions about implications, limitations, and future research tasks.

Validation of a Portuguese Version of the Aspiration Index for Adolescents (AI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mónica Costa ◽  
Paula Mena Matos ◽  
Catarina Pinheiro Mota
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Mother Attachment ◽  
Life Aspirations

Abstract Intrinsic and extrinsic types of motivation have been widely studied, and their importance on both developmental and educational practices has led to the development of assessment tools. The Aspiration Index scale (AI; Grouzet et al., 2005), which was developed to measure people`s life aspirations, was translated and validated into Portuguese. A sample of 1,359 adolescents, age ranged from 12 to 18 years-old, participated in the present study. Results showed that a factor structure with the eleven subscales of the AI does not fit the data. However we gathered support for a three-factor structure that organized the items in terms of whether aspirations are intrinsically, extrinsically or self-transcendent oriented. Internal consistency and temporal stability yielded good results. The predictive and criterion validities were demonstrated by significant associations with theoretically supported measures of satisfaction with life and father and mother attachment. The multi-group confirmatory factor analysis showed that this structure was invariant across gender. These results suggest that the AI is a reliable measure to assess different types of life aspirations and can be used in future research with adolescents in Portugal.

Validity of the Multidimensional Outcome Expectations for Exercise Scale in Continuing-Care Retirement Communities

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 456-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine S. Hall ◽  
Thomas R. Wójcicki ◽  
Siobhan M. Phillips ◽  
Edward McAuley
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Retirement Communities ◽  
Continuing Care ◽  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit

Objective:The current study examined the psychometric properties and validity of the Multidimensional Outcome Expectations for Exercise Scale (MOEES) in a sample of older adults with physical and functional comorbidities.Methods:Confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the hypothesized 3-factor model in 108 older adults (M age 85 yr) residing in continuing-care retirement communities.Results:Analyses supported the 3-factor structure of the MOEES reflecting physical, social, and self-evaluative outcome expectations, with a 12-item model providing the best fit. Theorized bivariate associations between outcome expectations and physical activity, self-efficacy, and functional performance were all supported.Conclusions:The 12-item version of the MOEES appears to be a reliable and valid measure of outcome expectations for exercise in this sample of older adults with physical and functional comorbidities. Further examination of the factor structure and the longitudinal properties of this measure in older adults is warranted.

scholarly journals The Structure of Bryant's Empathy Index for Children: A Cross-Validation Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 670-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amaia Lasa Aristu ◽  
Francisco Pablo Holgado Tello ◽  
Miguel Ángel Carrasco Ortiz ◽  
María Victoria del Barrio Gándara
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Polychoric Correlations ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Three Factor

The present study examined the structure of Bryant's Empathy Index (BEI) using different samples for conducting exploratory and confirmatory analyses. The BEI was administered to a sample of 2,714 children (mean age 11.12, SD = 1.59). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed a three-factor structure: Feelings of Sadness, Understanding Feelings and Tearful Reaction. The results revealed both the multidimensionality of the instrument and appropriate fit indices for the model proposed. Although these results were very similar to those reported in other studies with a Spanish population, the analyses were conducted in a more robust way: with a larger sample and using polychoric correlations and cross validation estimation.

Factor Structure of the Maslach Burnout Inventory–Educators Survey in a Polish-Speaking Sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 515-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Hawrot ◽  
Maciej Koniewski
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Alternative Measurement ◽  
Essential Unidimensionality ◽  
Best Fit

This article investigates the psychometric properties of a mainstream burnout measure dedicated to teachers: the Maslach Burnout Inventory–Educators Survey (MBI-ES). The study used data gathered from a random sample of 1,206 primary school teachers in Poland to verify the construct validity of the MBI-ES. Eight alternative measurement models suggested in the literature were tested using confirmatory factor analysis. Contrary to many previous studies, this study did not support the oblique three-factor structure of the MBI-ES. A bifactor model with one general Burnout factor and three specific orthogonal factors of personal accomplishment, depersonalization, and emotional exhaustion showed best fit to the data. Additional analyses supported the measure’s essential unidimensionality. The results yield theoretical implications for construct reconceptualization and practical guidelines for researchers and practitioners.

Bidimensional Measurement of Acculturation in a Sample of Pregnant Latinas and Their Biological Partners

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-348
Author(s):  
Jason J. Burrow-Sánchez ◽  
Paul Florsheim
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Teen Pregnancy ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Latent Factor ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Acculturation has been linked to a number of health outcomes for Latinos including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance use, and teen pregnancy. The Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans–II (ARSMA-II) is one of the most frequently cited instruments for measuring acculturation in Latinos but empirical investigation of the latent factor structure has lagged behind its use. The main purpose of this study is to confirm the latent factor structure of a brief version of the ARSMA-II in a sample ( N = 205) of pregnant Latina adolescents and their male partners. Analyses revealed via confirmatory factor analysis that a 10-item bidimensional structure of this measure produced the best fit for the sample. Furthermore, a path analysis indicated direct effects between each of the latent factors and the health outcomes of substance use and depressive symptomatology. Implications of the results and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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