Factor Structure of the Italian Version of the Religious Fundamentalism Scale

2013 ◽  
Vol 112 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Carlucci ◽  
Marco Tommasi ◽  
Aristide Saggino
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Religious Fundamentalism ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Catholic Religion ◽  
Correlated Factors

The Religious Fundamentalism Scale was applied to an Italian group, composed of 250 participants, to assess if it could be considered a reliable measure of fundamentalism. All participants professed to be believers of the Catholic religion. The overall group was split randomly into two smaller groups. The data of the first group were analyzed with an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to test the factor structure of the Italian version of the scale. The data of the second sample were analyzed with a confirmatory factor analysis, to test the factor structure that emerged from EFA. Results indicated a two-dimensional structure, composed of two correlated factors apparently representing believing and skeptical attitudes.

Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Index of Teaching Stress—Short Form (ITS—SF)

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (3) ◽  
pp. 763-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cleliazurlo ◽  
Daniela Pes ◽  
Rosaria Romano
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Teacher Stress ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Original Version ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

WITHDRAWAL NOTICE for Cleliazurlo, M., Pes, D., & Romano, R. (2015). Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Index of Teaching Stress— Short Form (ITS—SF). Psychological Reports, 117(3), 763–780. DOI: 10.2466/ 08.PR0.117c24z5 The article has been withdrawn at the request of the author. The author contacted the journal to inform them that PARS, the rightsholder of the Index of Teaching Stress (“ITS”), expressed concern at the author’s unauthorized creation and publication of a short form version of the ITS. Although the author had received permission to validate an Italian version of ITS, the rights holder did not permit the development and publication of the resulting short form, and requested the article be withdrawn from access. If you have any questions about this, please contact SAGE. This study analyses factor structure and psychometric properties of the Italian short version of the Index of Teaching Stress–Short Form (ITS–SF). The original version of the ITS (90 items) was submitted to 567 teachers randomly drawn from a cross-section of school levels. Confirmatory factor analysis to check the factor structure was unsatisfactory, and Cronbach's α (.98) indicated a redundancy of items. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted for each section of the test and cross-loading items were eliminated. The resulting ITS–SF consists of 43 items, tapping eight meaningful and adequately reliable dimensions substantially corresponding to all dimensions measured by the original version of the ITS. The Italian short version of the Index of Teaching Stress constitutes a reliable measure of teacher stress in educative interactions.

scholarly journals The Valencia Eustress-Distress Appraisal Scale (VEDAS): Validation of the Italian Version

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 3903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annamaria Di Fabio ◽  
José María Peiró ◽  
Isabel Rodríguez ◽  
Malgorzata Wanda Kozusznik
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Italian Context

The aim of this study is to validate the Italian version of the Valencia Eustress-Distress Appraisal Scale (VEDAS). Two hundred and thirty-two Italian workers were involved in the study. Dimensionality, reliability, and concurrent validity were analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a four-dimensional structure. In addition, the Italian version of the scale showed good internal consistency and validity. The results indicate that the Italian version of the VEDAS is a valid instrument for measuring eustress and distress appraisal in the Italian context.

scholarly journals Problematic Social Network Use: Structure and Assessment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Covadonga González-Nuevo ◽  
Marcelino Cuesta ◽  
Álvaro Postigo ◽  
Álvaro Menéndez-Aller ◽  
José Muñiz
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Anxiety Depression

AbstractUsing social networks (SNs) inappropriately can lead to psychological problems. The objective of this study was to develop a new measuring instrument of problematic use of SNs. The sample comprised 1003 participants over 18 years old (M = 42.33; SD = 14.32). Exploratory factor analysis was performed with a randomly selected 30% of the sample, and confirmatory factor analysis with the remaining 70%. The reliability of the instrument was estimated, and evidence of validity in relation to the variables—anxiety, depression and satisfaction with life—was obtained. The new scale demonstrated a two-dimensional structure (GFI =0.99; RMSEA= 0.06), with one factor of negative social comparison (α = 0.94) and another of addictive consequences (α = 0.91). Clear evidence of validity related to other variables was found. The new scale demonstrated good psychometric properties. The advantage of this questionnaire is that it assesses not only excessive use but also social comparison through SNs.

Factor Structure of the STAXI-2-AX and its Relationship to Burnout in Housewives

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 418-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Moral de la Rubia ◽  
Mónica Teresa González Ramírez ◽  
René Landero Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Determine Factor ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This study was conducted in order to determine factor structure and reliability of STAXI-2-AX/EX (Spielberger, 1999) and to calculate the correlation between STAXI-2-AX/EX and the Housewives Burnout Questionnaire (CUBAC). The study sample included 226 housewives. Dimensional structure was estimated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Factor analysis results of STAXI-2-AX/EX showed that a four related factors model had an adequate goodness of fit, eliminating three items. Regarding the CUBAC, a two related factors structure presented the best goodness of fit, which improve if five items were eliminated. Finally, as we expected, the correlation between the two scales was positive (r= .38. We suggest that this study should be replicated in other countries.

Refining the Frommelt Attitude Toward the Care of the Dying Scale (FATCOD–B) for medical students: A confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch validation study

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Loera ◽  
Giorgia Molinengo ◽  
Marco Miniotti ◽  
Paolo Leombruni
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Care Of The Dying

ABSTRACTObjective:Given the increasing number of patients requiring palliative care and the need for more professionals who are able to provide care for the dying comfortably, assessment of medical attitudes toward end-of-life care is becoming a key aspect of medical education. The present study aimed to establish whether the Frommelt Attitude Toward the Care Of the Dying, Form B (FATCOD–B) meets current psychometric standards of validity for an assessment tool in medical education.Method:The participants were 200 undergraduate medical students. Since in a previous study the FATCOD–B was found to have a weak structure due to poor item validity, a refined version was proposed and tested in the present study. Confirmatory factor analysis and the Rasch model were employed to assess its dimensionality and psychometric properties.Results:The construct measured by the FATCOD–B continues to be misspecified. The tool has a two-dimensional structure. The first is well-structured and demonstrates appreciable measurement and discriminant capabilities. The second has low validity because its measurement capabilities are based on weakly correlated items.Significance of results:Our results suggest that the FATCOD–B measures a two-dimensional construct and that only its first dimension is a robust measurement tool for use in medical education to evaluate undergraduates' attitudes about caring for the dying.

Development and Validation of the Diet-Related Beliefs of Exercisers Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-124
Author(s):  
Simone Dohle ◽  
Mitch J. Duncan ◽  
Tamara Bucher
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Diet And Exercise ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Weight Loss Interventions

Many exercise-based weight-loss interventions result in considerably less weight loss than predicted. One possible explanation could be that people have certain beliefs about the interplay of exercise and food that also influence their eating behavior, such as the belief that food is a reward for exercise. The current research outlines a systematic multiphase process to develop a psychometrically sound scale to assess these beliefs. In Study 1, regular exercisers (N = 520) completed an exploratory questionnaire on their beliefs related to diet and exercise. In Study 2 (N = 380), the factor structure of the newly developed scale was corroborated by confirmatory factor analysis. In addition, a test–retest (N = 166) was used to confirm reliability and stability. In sum, the Diet-Related Beliefs of Exercisers Scale with its four subscales (“Refrain from Eating,” “Food as Reward,” “Healthy Eating,” and “Nutritional Replenishment”) represents a valid and reliable measure of exercisers’ diet-related beliefs.

scholarly journals Factor structure, measurement invariance and psychometric properties of the Quality of Life Scale WHOQOL-BREF in the Ecuadorian context

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Lima-Castro ◽  
Paúl Arias-Medina ◽  
Alexandra Bueno-Pacheco ◽  
Eva Peña-Contreras ◽  
Mónica Aguilar-Sizer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Graph Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Correlated Factors

Abstract Background The short version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) is a popular instrument used to assess quality of life. The objective of this study was to evaluate the following psychometric properties: structural validity, convergent validity, internal consistency, and measurement invariance across sex of the WHOQOL-BREF in a sample of Ecuadorian adults. Methods We used a sample of undergraduates (n = 987) to assess the WHOQOL-BREF original four-factor structure, a model with correlated factors, a hierarchical model, and two models resulting from the exploratory factor analysis and exploratory graph analysis. All the models were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Results The results of the exploratory factor analysis and exploratory graph analysis suggest that the items are organized into four factors, although differently from the original version and the orthogonality assumption is not maintained. The confirmatory factor analysis shows that the original WHOQOL-BREF structure with correlated factors presents adequate psychometric properties. However, we propose a four-factor structure that has the best psychometric properties and adequate internal consistency. The results of the measurement invariance show that strict and strong invariance is achieved between men and women. Convergent validity analysis reveals moderate correlations with self-esteem, resilience, and social support. Conclusions Despite the original version of the WHOQOL-BREF with correlated factors has acceptable psychometric properties in the Ecuadorian context, we propose a version with a different organization of its items, which is consistent with the findings of other investigations.

scholarly journals An Investigation on the Factor Structure of Hindi Version of Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ)

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Thiruchelvi Arunachalam
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
American Studies ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Common Factors ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Psychology Research ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Oxford Happiness Questionnaire

This study examines the factor structure of the Hindi version of the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) (Hills & Argyle, 2002) in a sample of 1000 Indian university students. OHQ is a widely used in positive psychology research. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA)has resulted in six factors. Another study has been carried to test the results of EFA and other reported models with a sample of 800 students. Confirmatory factor analysis has resulted in the six-factor model showing a better fit against the other tested models. The study results support the multi-dimensional structure of OHQ. The factor structure of OHQ in India has some common factors and many differences when compared to the Euro-American studies.

scholarly journals Assessing service quality in schools of business: dimensions of service quality in continuing professional education (CPE)

1999 ◽  
pp. 125-140
Author(s):  
Miguel Morales ◽  
◽  
Luis Felipe Calderón ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This paper reports the results of a study on service quality in a business school. We examine the concept of service quality with data collected from 205 executive students. The resulis obtained from applying exploratory factor analysis to our data suggest that the theoretical factor structure consisting offive factors could not be empirically replicated. The empirical factor structure consists of four factors (tangibles, faculty, administration, and reliability-empathy) being reliability-empathy the most important dimension for professional students. Confirmatory factor analysis results provide strong support for the four-dimensional structure of service quality in a business school setting.

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.

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