Assessing Superstitious Belief

2009 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 447-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil Dagnall ◽  
Andrew Parker ◽  
Gary Munley
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Method ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Superstitious Belief ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Psychometric Analyses ◽  
Positive Item

The current study evaluated the psychometric properties of Wiseman and Watt's (2004) negative and positive superstitious belief items. The original items were compared with a modified, reworded set of items which emphasized each item's relation with either good or bad luck, and standard psychometric analyses were done. Modifying the items did not improve their psychometric properties; there was a negligible effect on Cronbach alpha, and Positive Item 3 continued to perform poorly. Confirmatory factor analysis, using the maximum likelihood method, suggested that a two-factor solution was preferable to a one-factor solution for both the original and modified items and that the problematic item should be discounted. It was concluded that the items require development and refinement before firm conclusions can be made about the factorial structure of superstitious belief. These results should also be tested further using Rasch methods.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Attitudes Toward Accompanied Driving Scale and its relationship with driving styles

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0242374
Author(s):  
Long Sun ◽  
Yueying Pan ◽  
Ye Tian
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Young Drivers ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The present study aimed to adapt the Attitudes Toward Accompanied Driving Scale (ATADS) to a Chinese drivers sample and to examine its reliability and validity. Five hundred and seventy-two drivers aged 18 to 25 years old were asked to complete the ATADS and a validated Chinese version of the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory. The factorial structure of the ATADS was examined using exploratory factor analysis (N = 259) and confirmatory factor analysis (N = 313). The validity of the scale was evaluated by examining the associations between the ATADS factors, demographic variables and driving styles. The results showed that both the findings of the EFA and CFA showed a five-factor structure of the ATADS, including tension, relatedness, avoidance, disapproval and anxiety. Second, significant gender differences were found in tension, relatedness, avoidance and anxiety. Third, tension, avoidance, disapproval and anxiety were moderately or weakly correlated with risky, anxious, angry and careful driving styles. Moreover, the number of traffic accidents after the accompanying phase was positively correlated with disapproval and avoidance. The findings supported the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the ATADS and highlighted the adverse effects of young drivers’ negative attitudes toward accompanied driving on their driving styles.

Measuring the Meaning of Miscarriage: Revision of the Impact of Miscarriage Scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn S. Huffman ◽  
Kristen Swanson ◽  
Mary R. Lynn
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Impact

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine a factor structure for the Impact of Miscarriage Scale (IMS). The 24 items comprising the IMS were originally derived from a phenomenological study of miscarriage in women. Initial psychometric properties were established based on a sample of 188 women (Swanson, 1999a). Method: Data from 341 couples were subjected to confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results: CFA did not confirm the original structure. EFA explained 57% of the variance through an 18-item, 4-factor structure: isolation and guilt, loss of baby, devastating event, and adjustment. Except for the Adjustment subscale, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were ≥.78. Conclusion: Although a 3-factor solution is most defensible, with further refinement and additional items, the 4th factor (adjustment) may warrant retention.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Attitudes Scale facing Alcohol and Alcoholism in nursing students

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Divane de Vargas ◽  
Fernanda Mota Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Reliable Instrument

ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the psychometric properties of the Attitudes Scale facing Alcohol and Alcoholism (EAFAA) and people with disorders related to the use of alcohol in nursing students. Method: a convenience sample (n=420) completed the EAFAA, the data were submitted to Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Results: the EFA resulted in an instrument composed of 48 items divided into four factors. The CFA has established the validity of the factorial structure. The internal consistency of the scale was considered adequate (α=0.85) presenting a sensitivity of 70% and specificity of 75%. Conclusion: the EAFAA constitutes a reliable instrument to identify the attitudes of nursing students towards alcohol, alcoholism and persons with disorders related to alcohol use.

Psychometric Properties of a New Scale Measuring Neglect and Abuse of Older Adults in the Community: Implications for Social Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-172
Author(s):  
Nestor Asiamah ◽  
Kyriakos Kouveliotis ◽  
Richard Eduafo ◽  
Richard Borkey
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background Neglect and abuse of older adults are still prevalent in communities of developing countries, a situation that could discourage active and healthy behaviors in community-dwelling older adults. Methods This study used the cross-sectional and correlational approaches to construct a scale measuring neglect and abuse in older adults living in the community. The study population was all (3,211) older adults who were resident in Accra and were part of the database of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust. Participants were 515 individuals who met some inclusion criteria. Three steps were followed to determine an initial set of 11 items, and principal component analysis with varimax rotation and confirmatory factor analysis were used to select relevant items and assess the psychometric properties of the final scale. Results Principal component analysis with varimax rotation yielded a two-factor solution on all 11 items. The first factor extracted was “discrimination and exploitation,” which accounted for a variance of 53.9% out of total variance of 70.8%. The scale had a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .90, factor loading ≥0.50). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor solution and produced satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. Conclusion It is concluded that 11 items that make up 2 factors are potential indicators of neglect and abuse of older adults at the community level. Finally, neglect and abuse of older people in the community can contribute to an increase or decrease in social activity.

Development and psychometric properties of the Anticipatory Anxiety Inventory

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-288
Author(s):  
Simge Vural ◽  
Nuno Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Anticipatory Anxiety ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Physical Responses

Background: Anticipatory Anxiety (AA) is defined as a course of thoughts, feelings, and actions occurring just and only "before" an anxiety-provoking event. In order to explore this construct, the Anticipation Anxiety Inventory (AAI) was developed and its psychometric properties have been investigated in two studies. Methods: Study 1 used an Exploratory Factor Analysis approach to determine the factor structure of the items of the scale. In study 2, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to assess the scale structure, the validity of the factor solution, and convergent and discriminatory validity. Results: Exploratory factor analysis from study 1 suggested 13 items across four factors for the AAI: Emotional Hypersensitivity, Physical responses to AA, Dysfunctional Cognitions, and Daily Functioning. In study 2, the Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that the 4-factor solution of the AAI had an acceptable fit, excellent internal consistency (α= 0.92), and displayed good convergent and discriminatory validity. Conclusion: The AAI could be proposed as a useful valid and reliable tool to investigate AA. For future implications, more research is needed regarding the utility of this measure in experimental designs or clinical settings.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of empathy questionnaire for Spanish adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Salavera ◽  
Pablo Usán
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Cognitive Empathy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Affective Empathy ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Short Time

Abstract The aim of this study was to adapt and test the empathy questionnaire in Spanish adolescents (N = 701, age = 13.47 years). The study involved two different strands: (1) the questionnaire was translated into Spanish, and its internal consistency, factorial structure and convergent validity were assessed; (2) the questionnaire was subject to confirmatory factor analysis. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis show that the questionnaire’s factors present an aggregate variance of 58.588%, which suggests that the questionnaire is a valid tool to represent affective empathy, cognitive empathy and empathic concern. On the other hand, the confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the sustainability of the model, which comprises three identified factors and twelve items. The empathy questionnaire is easy to understand and can be completed in a short time, so it is considered a useful tool to assess empathy in Spanish adolescents. The results are discussed in the context of theoretical accounts of empathy.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Urdu Translation of Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) in Pakistan

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-197
Author(s):  
Amna Ajmal ◽  
Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Translation Process ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cross Language

In recent times, several types of research focused on assessing mindfulness by using a variety of existing scales. Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) comes forth as a precise and comprehensive scale for measuring awareness and attention in daily life. Previously, MAAS has been translated into Spanish, French, and Chinese. Whereas, the present study examined the accuracy and effectiveness of Urdu Translation of the Mindfulness Attention Awareness scale. The triple-step translation process of Brislin was adopted by which cross-language validation and confirmatory factor analysis was done. The 15-item MAAS which was filled by 205 married couples and the findings showed a good reliability, and one-factor solution fit for MAAS was found in confirmatory factor analysis. In the evaluation of the Urdu rendition of the MAAS, it has been found that this scale emerges as an accurate and reasonable instrument to measure the level of mindfulness among Pakistani Married populace.

scholarly journals Domains Of Pleasure Scale (DOPS): assessing pleasure across domains

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurits Masselink ◽  
Eeske van Roekel ◽  
Vera Ellen Heininga ◽  
Charlotte Vrijen ◽  
Albertine Oldehinkel
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Sexual Pleasure ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The Domains Of Pleasure Scale (DOPS) is a newly developed questionnaire designed to measure the multifaceted aspects of pleasure. It assesses levels of pleasure across different domains (e.g., social, physical). The psychometric properties of the DOPS were tested in two studies (Study 1: N = 2937, Mage = 21.4 years, SD = 1.9; Study 2: N = 1187, Mage = 22.84, SD = 2.23). In line with the multifaceted view of pleasure experiences, comparisons with a one factor solution showed that pleasure may be best investigated domain specific rather than aggregated over all items. Across studies, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis showed that pleasure was reliably measured in the domains of social pleasure, sexual pleasure, perceptual pleasure, and pleasure in personal achievements. Measurement invariance was established across sex and educational level in Study 1, but not in Study 2. The DOPS is a promising instrument to measure pleasure across different domains and may help researchers and clinicians to pinpoint interventions.

scholarly journals Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the Arabic neck disability index: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 171-177
Author(s):  
Waleed M. Awwad ◽  
Nouf H. Alabdulkarim ◽  
Nojood E. Alhaidri
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Neck Disability

Objectives: Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability. The most common validated tool assessing its effect on the participant’s functional status is the neck disability index (NDI). We aimed to investigate the factorial structure of the Arabic NDI (NDI-Ar) using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in a multioccupational sample. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia. A total of 641 participants completed the NDI-Ar. The Cronbach’s alpha test was used to test the reliability of the questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to assess the existing factor structure within the 10-indicator NDI questionnaire. Parallel analysis (PA) and scree plot with the unidimensional congruence test, mean of item residual absolute loadings test, and explained common variance test were used to assess the number of the extractable factors and their unidimensionality. CFA was also carried out. Results: EFA of the NDI-Ar suggested the presence of two-factor solutions. However, the analysis with the tests of closeness to unidimensionality, PA tests, and the more rigorous CFA indicated that the two-factor solutions were not tenable, and a single latent factor solution is a better fit with the observed data measured on Middle Eastern people. Conclusion: The present study explored the factorial structure of the NDI-Ar. The two-factor solutions were not tenable and a single latent factor solution might be a better fit.

The Psychometric Properties of the School Engagement Measure in Adolescents in Singapore

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 521-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noradlin Yusof ◽  
Rebecca P. Ang ◽  
Tian Po S. Oei
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Cognitive Engagement ◽  
Emotional Engagement ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit

This study examined the psychometric properties of the school engagement measure (SEM) in Singapore. The sample consisted of 1,027 students from a multi-ethnic Singapore adolescent community. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirmed that the two-factor solution, namely, (a) Emotional and (b) Cognitive Engagement, was the best fit for the data. Reliability for the 11-item SEM as well as its Emotional and Cognitive subscales was good. Concurrent validity was assessed using correlations between Emotional Engagement, Cognitive Engagement, SEM Total scores, and the measure of aggression and delinquency. Statistically significant negative correlations were found between SEM scores with aggression and delinquency. Taken together, the findings suggest that the SEM is a useful instrument for assessing school engagement among Asian students, in particular in Singapore.

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