scholarly journals Psychometric Validation and Prevalence of Compulsive Buying Behavior in an Emerging Economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moin Ahmad Moon ◽  
Saman Attiq
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Compulsive Buying ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Shopping Mall ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Comprehensive Classification

Prevalence of compulsive buying varies to great extent that may be attributed to conceptual, methodological, cultural, sample, unreliable cutoff criteria and demographic differences in scales that measure this harmful behavior. This study aims to validate psychometric properties of two compulsive buying scales; The Clinical Screener [TCS] and Compulsive Buying Index [CBI] and develops a universal consumer classification criterion. We collected data from systematically selected 2820 shopping mall consumers and 895 university students. We used exploratory factor analysis for identifying new factor structures and confirmatory factor analysis for validating factor structures. TCS yielded two dimensions; shopping anxiety with five items and CBI proved to be a four items unidimensional measure. Both scales exhibited satisfactory reliability and validity and correlated with their antecedents in theoretically predicted directions. About 13 to 14 % of shopping mall consumers and 7 to 8 % university students were classified as compulsive buyers with Revised-TCS and Revised-CBI respectively. Compulsive buying scales provide a better preview of the phenomenon when their theoretical, methodological and cultural differences are adjusted. This study measured prevalence of compulsive buying with a new comprehensive classification continuum that categorizes consumers with respect to their level of compulsiveness. Revised scales and classification scheme will help psychologist, financial councilors and other practitioners to identify affected consumers on multiple levels. Study was limited to fashion clothing consumption in shopping mall consumers and university students.

scholarly journals Validation and invariance across gender of the Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS) in a community sample of heterosexual adults in a committed relationship

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-135
Author(s):  
Patrícia M. Pascoal ◽  
Maria-João Alvarez ◽  
Magda Sofia Roberto
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Factorial Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Body Appearance

Abstract Objective To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS) in terms of its factorial structure and invariance, reliability, and validity when applied to adults from the community. Methods Participants consisted of 810 heterosexual Portuguese individuals in a committed relationship. As a confirmatory factor analysis did not support the original structure of the BAAS, an exploratory factor analysis was performed. Results A 12-item version was extracted comprising two dimensions: one personal and the other social. The factorial model depicting this bidimensional structure revealed an adequate fit following confirmatory factor analysis. Multigroup confirmatory factor analyses indicated invariance across gender. Concurrent and discriminant validities and internal consistency were estimated and observed to be adequate. Conclusions This shorter measure of the BAAS can accurately assess body appearance beliefs and may be used in different research settings and contexts.

HIERARCHICAL DIMENSIONS OF COPING STYLES: A STUDY CONDUCTED WITH TURKISH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 525-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faruk Gençöz ◽  
Tülin Gençöz ◽  
Özlem Bozo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Turkish University Students ◽  
Third Dimension

An empirical examination was carried out of the hierarchical dimensions of coping styles in a Turkish sample. Ways of coping data were collected from 194 university students, subjected to factor analysis and 5 factors were obtained. These factors were subjected to second-order factor analysis which revealed 3 main dimensions. As predicted the first two dimensions were problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping. The third dimension consisted of items related to seeking social support, implying the presence and importance of an indirect coping style. In addition to construct validity, Guttman split-half reliability and criterion validity of these three higher order factors revealed good reliability and validity outcomes. It was also emphasized that these 3 higher order factors constituted independent dimensions of coping styles. Implications of the results are discussed.

A Psychometric Validation of the Internal and External Motivation to Respond Without Prejudice Toward People With Disabilities Scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32
Author(s):  
Steven R. Pruett ◽  
Jon Deiches ◽  
Joseph Pfaller ◽  
Erin Moser ◽  
Fong Chan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Attitudes Toward Disabled ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
External Motivation

Objective: To determine the factorial validity of the Internal and External Motivation to Respond without Prejudice toward People with Disabilities Scale (D-IMS/EMS).Design: A quantitative descriptive design using factor analysis.Participants: 233 rehabilitation counseling and rehabilitation services students.Results: Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence for the 2-factor structure of the D-IMS/EMS. The internal motivation and external motivation factors were found to correlate with the Attitudes toward Disabled Persons—Form A and the Contact with Disabled Persons Scale in the predicted direction.Conclusions: The D-IMS/EMS appears to have sufficient reliability and validity; the 2-factor solution was found to be acceptable. Further research with other groups of participants is needed.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of The Authentic Happiness Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-20
Author(s):  
Esat Sanli ◽  
Seher Balci Celik ◽  
Cem Gencoglu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Authentic Happiness ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Studies on the concept of happiness have led to questions about whether all symptoms of happiness correspond to a real and healthy emotional state. Therefore, in this research, a scale was developed to examine the concept of “authentic happiness” coined by Seligman. Firstly, literature that explains authentic happiness and defines its relationship to other psychological concepts was reviewed, and then a theoretical framework was developed based on this information and the psychometric characteristics of the scale were introduced. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the fit indices were compatible with twodimensional structure. These two dimensions have been entitled as “Authentic Happiness” and “Fluctuating Happiness”. Based on the findings of the present study, the Authentic Happiness Scale (AHS) is a reliable and valid scale to determine the authentic happiness levels of university students.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of spirituality questionnaire by Parsian and Dunning in the Spanish version

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luz Patricia Díaz Heredia ◽  
Alba Idaly Muñoz Sánchez ◽  
Divane de Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Young People ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Reliability Score ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The aim of this methodological study was to translate, culturally adapt and assess the internal consistency and validity of the Spanish version of the "Spirituality Questionnaire". The sample comprised 204 young people between 18 and 25 years of age from two universities in Bogotá. Cronbach's Alpha was used for reliability, while groups of experts and young people were used for construct validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used for construct validity. The reliability score of the total instrument was 0.88. The overall index of content validity corresponded to 0.90. Exploratory factor analysis showed that four factors explain 52.60% of the variance. The originally proposed theoretical model was confirmed and, in two dimensions, a different structure was proposed. In conclusion, the instrument "Spirituality Questionnaire" by Parsian and Dunning is reliable and valid in the Spanish version.

scholarly journals Genişletilmiş Alternatif Bir Kompulsif Satın Alma Davranışı Ölçme Aracı Önerisi

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Alişan BALTACI ◽  
Zeliha ESER
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Compulsive Buying ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

An Extended Alternative Compulsive Buying Behavior Assessment Tool Proposal This research aims to combine the two primarily used scales to measure compulsive buying behavior to achieve a broader-based measuring instrument. After applying the combined scale on 776 attendants, a reliability test and factor analysis have been conducted on the collected data. Five dimensions have been obtained by the factor analysis, and this structure has been tested by confirmatory factor analysis. Finally, the extended measuring instrument has been constituted, with 25 questions, five dimensions, and a high-reliability score of Cronbach’s Alpha. Keywords: Compulsive buying behavior, scale, consumer behavior, structural equation modeling

Understanding Perception of Weight Stigma: Development and Validation of Perceived Weight Stigmatization Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 869-897
Author(s):  
Atiqa Rafeh ◽  
Rubina Hanif
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Principal Component Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Perceived Weight ◽  
Weight Stigmatization

The present study was intended to develop a scale to measure perceived weight stigmatization among people with obesity. The study was conducted in five steps. In first step, three focus group discussions were conducted with female obese university students to get the first-hand information related to weight stigmatization. Step two involved four interviews which were conducted with male obese university students to collect detailed information about weight stigmatization experiences of men. Step three included content analysis of qualitative data for item generation. In step four, judge’s opinion was taken, and a committee approach was carried out to select the items for the initial form of the scale. Items for final form of the scale were selected through exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis in step five. For exploratory factor analysis, 150 university students (men = 61, women = 89) were included in the sample, whereas, for confirmatory factor analysis, another group of students (men = 78, women = 72) participated in the study. Principal Component Factor Analysis revealed three meaningful structures including Self-Perception, Perceived Social Rejection, and Perceived Impact containing 43 items. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed this factor structure and all 43 items possessed factor loadings greater than .40. Moreover, results indicated that perceived weight stigmatization had high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = .96) with three subscales having internal consistency .95, .83, and .92 respectively. Therefore, Perceived Weight Stigmatization Scale turned out to be a reliable and valid instrument for measuring perception of weight stigma in adults with obesity.

Assessment of Dementia Knowledge Scale for the Nursing Profession and the General Population: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Merve Aliye Akyol ◽  
Seher Gönen Şentürk ◽  
Burcu Akpınar Söylemez ◽  
Özlem Küçükgüçlü
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
Knowledge Scale

<b><i>Background:</i></b> The incidence of dementia is increasing dramatically worldwide. It is important to determine knowledge about the dementia for it’s prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and care. The psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS-T) were evaluated in this study. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The psychometric study was conducted. A total of 1592 participants were recruited between November 2019 and March 2020. The data were collected using a sociodemographic form and DKAS-T. The language and content validity, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to assess the validity of the scale. The scale’s reliability was obtained using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, a paired sample <i>t</i>-test, item-total score correlation, and Hotelling’s <i>T</i>-squared test. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The mean age of the sample was 29.38 (±11.50) years; 66.8% (<i>n</i> = 1064) were female, and 54.1% (<i>n</i> = 861) reported their income status as income equal to expenditure. The DKAS-T demonstrated content validity and adequate sensitivity (Kendall <i>W</i> = 0.155, <i>p</i> = 0.093). The scale consisted of seventeen items and was unidimensional, which explained 28.705% of the variance. All the factor loadings were found to be &#x3e;0.30 in factor analysis. In CFA, all of the fit indexes were &#x3e;0.95 and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) was 0.033. A Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.836 was obtained for the entire scale. It was determined that the scale has invariance according to time (<i>t</i> = −1.362, <i>p</i> = 0.181). Homogeneity of the scale was 3.26%, and there was no absence of reaction bias (Hotelling’s <i>T</i>-squared = 2573.681, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The results demonstrated that the instrument is reliable and generates valid data for the Turkish sample. This scale can be used to determine knowledge about dementia and planning educational interventions in the issue.

Measuring Consumer Motivations to Share Rumors

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subin Sudhir ◽  
Anandakuttan B. Unnithan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Rumors are often shared in the marketplace about products, services, brands or organizations; both in the online as well as in the offline scenarios. These rumors get communicated from consumer to consumer in the form of Word of Mouth (WOM). An exhaustive review of literature identified four motivations for consumers to share rumors in the marketplace; which included anxiety management motivation, information sharing motivation, relationship management motivation and self enhancement motivation. The review was not conclusive in identifying any scales for the measurement of these motivations. The article develops a scale for measuring these four motivations. Structured interviews were initially conducted to identify 33 items that motivate a consumer to share rumors. Based on an exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis four factors were identified and the final scale retained 21 items. The scale displayed good scores of reliability and validity.

The Development and Validation of the Familial Support of Multiracial Experiences Scale

2021 ◽  
pp. 001100002110463
Author(s):  
Annabelle L. Atkin ◽  
N. Keita Christophe ◽  
Hyung Chol Yoo ◽  
Abigail K. Gabriel ◽  
Christine S. Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Racial Groups ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Familial Support ◽  
Racial Experiences ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Group Memberships

The purpose of this study was to develop a measure of familial support of Multiracial individuals’ unique racial experiences to advance the field’s understanding of how familial processes influence Multiracial development. A sample of 422 Multiracial college students (77.7% female, Mage = 20.05) from three different regions of the United States completed the survey. Exploratory factor analysis results suggested a two-factor measure. Multiracial Conscious Support, a 15-item subscale, represented support strategies unique to Multiracial individuals’ experiences of discrimination and identity exploration. The second 7-item subscale, Multiple Heritage Validation, represented validation of membership in multiple racial groups. The factor structure was supported by confirmatory factor analysis findings with a separate sample. Support was found for the reliability and validity of each subscale. This study provides evidence validating the first measure of familial support of Multiracial experiences, highlighting two themes of support addressing unique experiences of being Multiracial, and validating multiple racial group memberships.

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