Development and Validation of Teachers Epistemological Belief Scale using Model-fit

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 75-104
Author(s):  
Nam Hoon Kim ◽  
Sang Ihn Yeo
Keyword(s):  
Model Fit ◽  
Epistemological Belief ◽  
Belief Scale ◽  
Development And Validation

Investigation of Epistemological Beliefs and Creativity Fostering Behaviours of Prospective Teachers' in Terms of Various Variables

2021 ◽  
pp. 212-226
Author(s):  
Fatma Alkan
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Epistemological Beliefs ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Variance Analysis ◽  
Epistemological Belief ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Belief Scale ◽  
The Difference

This study aims to investigate the prospective teachers' epistemological beliefs and creativity fostering behaviour and changes with the same according to various variables. The study was designed based on the relational survey model. The sample of the research consisted of 420 prospective teachers. For the purpose of the study, the epistemological beliefs scale and creativity fostering teacher index were used as data collection tools. The difference between the epistemological beliefs and creativity fostering teacher index sub-dimensions according to gender, programme and university variables was examined by "Multivariate Variance Analysis MANOVA". As a result of the research, the prospective teachers' epistemological belief and creativity fostering behaviour were found to be average. However, when the changes in the sub-dimensions of epistemological belief scale according to gender and university variables were examined, the effect of both variables was significant. The changes in epistemological beliefs according to the class and education programme were not significant. There was also no significant difference in sub-dimensions of creativity fostering teacher index scales according to gender and programme and class and programme.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of News Addiction Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ghulam Ishaq ◽  
Saba Ghayas ◽  
Adnan Adil
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Convincing Evidence ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Principal Axis Factoring ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Unidimensional Structure ◽  
Purposive Sample

The current study was undertaken in order to construct a psychometrically sound measure of news addiction for Pakistani people. The research comprised of three studies. The first study dealt with the development of News Addiction Scale (NAS) for Pakistani people. The items of the scale were empirically determined for content validation and an exploratory factor analysis was undertaken on a purposive sample of 247 individuals (men = 183, women = 64; with a mean age of 40.1 years, SD = 15.2 years). Thirty items were subjected to Principal Axis Factoring and the resulting scree plot and Eigenvalues evidenced a single factor solution with 19 items, which accounted for 53.96% of the variance. In the second study, a confirmatory factor analysis was carried out on a sample of 240 participants and the results revealed an excellent model fit to the data, which validated the unidimensional structure of the scale. Study III of the present research was conducted on a purposive sample of 100 individuals and it provided a convincing evidence of convergent validity of the scale as significant positive correlation was observed between news addiction and behavioral activation and concurrent validity as individuals with more duration of exposure had significantly higher mean score on the NAS. Across the two studies, the Cronbach alpha of the scale remained ≥ .90. These pieces of evidence suggested that NAS would be a promising indigenous measure of news addiction.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Sport Emotion Questionnaire

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc V. Jones ◽  
Andrew M. Lane ◽  
Steven R. Bray ◽  
Mark Uphill ◽  
James Catlin
Keyword(s):  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Specific Measure ◽  
Separate Sample ◽  
Stage 4 ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Acceptable Model ◽  
Stage 1 ◽  
Development And Validation

The present paper outlines the development of a sport-specific measure of precompetitive emotion to assess anger, anxiety, dejection, excitement, and happiness. Face, content, factorial, and concurrent validity were examined over four stages. Stage 1 had 264 athletes complete an open-ended questionnaire to identify emotions experienced in sport. The item pool was extended through the inclusion of additional items taken from the literature. In Stage 2 a total of 148 athletes verified the item pool while a separate sample of 49 athletes indicated the extent to which items were representative of the emotions anger, anxiety, dejection, excitement, and happiness. Stage 3 had 518 athletes complete a provisional Sport Emotion Questionnaire (SEQ) before competition. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that a 22-item and 5-fac-tor structure provided acceptable model fit. Results from Stage 4 supported the criterion validity of the SEQ. The SEQ is proposed as a valid measure of precompetitive emotion for use in sport settings.

Development and validation of the Child Welfare Provider Stigma Inventory

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 703-729
Author(s):  
Stephanie C Kennedy ◽  
Carmella Miller ◽  
Dina Wilke
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Child Welfare Professionals ◽  
Climate Assessment ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Three Factor

Summary An initial validation of the Child Welfare Provider Stigma Inventory is reported. The Child Welfare Provider Stigma Inventory assesses stigmas held by child welfare professionals toward clients on three domains: Attitudes, Behavior, and Coworker Influence. Methods Initial validation of the Child Welfare Provider Stigma Inventory was conducted with a sample of 360 child welfare professionals in Florida. Scale conceptualization and development, content validation, and construct validation measures are discussed. Findings Preliminary psychometrics indicated good model fit for a three factor multidimensional scale. Racial differences emerged and subgroup models were also validated. Reliabilities were moderate to strong; the global stratified α was .89. Evidence of construct validity supported hypotheses about the accuracy of underlying constructs. Conclusions The Child Welfare Provider Stigma Inventory appears to be a reliable and valid measure of provider stigma. Applications The Child Welfare Provider Stigma Inventory may be useful for agency climate assessment and quality improvement initiatives, as well as for in-service training and social work education.

Validating the Effectiveness Scale of Children’s Familial Influencing Behavior Within Three-Generational Relationships

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 482-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Sun ◽  
Vivian Weiqun Lou ◽  
Ben M. F. Law
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Reliable Tool ◽  
Generational Relationships ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Development And Validation

Purpose: This study examined the development and validation of the Effectiveness Scale of Child Familial Influencing Behavior. This measurement is constructed to evaluate the effectiveness of child familial influencing behaviors within three-generational relationships. Methods: The effectiveness of child familial influencing behaviors was rated by two informants (parent and grandparent) on 601 children from Grade 1 to Grade 3 in China. Results: The Effectiveness Scale of Child Familial Influencing Behavior consisted of three factors with 12 indicators related to highly influential tactics, moderately influential tactics, and low influential tactics and showed satisfactory reliability, a good model fit, and strong construct validity. Discussion: The findings provided good evidence of the Effectiveness Scale of Child Familial Influencing Behavior as a reliable tool with which to evaluate child familial influencing behaviors in a multigenerational context. Implications for further social work practice and research are discussed.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Youth Career Development Competency Scale: A Study Based on Hong Kong Youth

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12494
Author(s):  
Steven Sek-yum Ngai ◽  
Lin Wang ◽  
Chau-kiu Cheung ◽  
Jianhong Mo ◽  
Yuen-hang Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Career Development ◽  
School To Work ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Youth Career Development

The challenging labor market conditions concomitant with economic globalization and advanced technology have made youth career development competency (YCDC)—young people’s ability to navigate transitions through education into productive and meaningful employment—especially important. The present study aims to develop a holistic instrument to measure YCDC in Hong Kong, which has rarely been investigated in past studies. The sample consisted of 682 youths aged 15–29 years (387 male, mean age = 19.5 years) in Hong Kong. Exploratory factor analysis of the 17-item YCDC scale resulted in four competence factors—engagement, self-understanding, career and pathway exploration, and planning and career management—which accounted for 78.95% of the total variance. The final confirmatory factor analysis results indicated good model fit (CFI = 0.96, TLI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.06, 90% CI (0.05, 0.07), SRMR = 0.03) and good factor loadings (0.78–0.91). Moreover, the results demonstrated a satisfactory internal consistency of subscales (0.89–0.93). Subgroup consistency across subsamples categorized by gender, age, and years of residence in Hong Kong was also demonstrated. In addition, correlations between the YCDC scale and subscales with other career-related and psychosocial outcomes (i.e., career outcome expectancy, career adaptability, civic engagement, social contribution, and social integration) showed good concurrent validity. The results indicated that the YCDC scale is a valid and reliable tool for measuring career development competence among youth in the Hong Kong context. Its development sheds light on how career professionals can holistically assess young people’s navigation competence during their school-to-work transitions.

Developing a Brief Version of Ryff’s Scale to Assess the Psychological Well-Being of Adolescents in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 414-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. Chan ◽  
Lai-kwan Chan ◽  
Xiaoyan Sun
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Simple Language ◽  
Psychology Perspective ◽  
Development And Validation

Abstract. Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) has provided a useful measure for investigating the eudaimonic well-being of adults and elderly people from the positive psychology perspective. However, its length and structure, and its applicability to younger populations have raised important concerns in the assessment with Chinese adolescents. Although different shortened versions of PWBS in various languages have been developed, they were mostly not adapted for use with adolescents and did not have satisfactory model fit and internal consistencies. This investigation aimed to develop a brief Chinese PWBS version to assess the eudaimonic well-being of adolescents in Hong Kong. Two studies related to scale development and validation involving three samples of 1,433 adolescents from Hong Kong were reported. Item selection, construct validation, model testing, and rewording of items to suit adolescent use were guided by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses as well as correlations with external scales assessing similar PWBS content dimensions. The resulting 24-item Chinese PWBS includes only positively keyed items in simple language suitable for adolescent use. Validation and cross-validation results have demonstrated that it is a brief, valid, and reliable scale for assessing adolescent psychological well-being in six dimensions in the Chinese context.

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