scholarly journals Psychometric Testing and Semantic Validation of Child Abuse Screening Tool in Urdu Language

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Iftikhar ◽  
Farah Malik
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Abused Children ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Child abuse screening tool (CAST) has been used broadly for measuring maltreatment against children.  The present study aimed to translate and validate the Child Abuse Screening Tool for two main purposes.  Firstly, this scale was translated to use it as a screening tool for the abused children.  Secondly, to determine concurrent validity of indigenous Child Abuse Scale (Malik & Shah, 2007) Revision by Malik and Saeed (2014).  The Child Abuse Scale Revised was altered to address issues related to child abuse and sexual abuse in educational institutions, home, work place, by relatives, stranagers and servants.  The scale was translated using standardized procedure of forward and backward translation.  Confirmatory factor analysis was run to examine the factorial structure of Urdu translation of the scale.  Convergent and discriminant analysis revealed construct validity of CAST.  The results of CFA show adequate model fit; supporting the five factor solution of original scale.  Thus, reliability and validity analysis indicated that the Urdu translated CAST scale is a valid and reliable tool for screening abused children in Pakistan.Keywords: abuse, translation, validity, child maltreatment, Urdu

scholarly journals Dark tourism: motivations and visit intentions of tourists

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Lewis ◽  
Thomas Schrier ◽  
Shuangyu Xu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Dark Tourism ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

PurposeThe overall purpose of this study is to utilize the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in combination with four dark tourism constructs (dark experience, engaging entertainment, unique learning experience, and casual interest) to gain a better understanding of behaviors and intentions of tourists who have visited or plan to visit a dark tourism location.Design/methodology/approachA total of 1,068 useable questionnaires was collected via Qualtrics Panels for analysis purposes. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to verify satisfactory reliability and validity regarding the measurement of model fit. With adequate model fit, structural equation modeling was employed to determine positive and negative relationships between TPB and dark tourism constructs. In all, 11 hypotheses statements were tested within this study.FindingsResults of this study indicate that tourists are curious, interested, and intrigued by dark experiences with paranormal activity, resulting in travel choices made for themselves based on personal beliefs and preferences, with minimal outside influence from others. It was determined that dark experience was the most influential of the dark tourism constructs tested in relationship to attitudes and subjective norm.Research limitations/implicationsThe data collected for this study were collected using Qualtrics Panels with self-reporting participants. The actual destination visited by survey participants was also not factored into the results of this research study.Originality/valueThis study provides a new theoretical research model that merges TPB and dark tourism constructs and established that there is a relationship between TPB constructs and dark tourism.

Adaptation and Validation of Adult Temperament Scale (ATS)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaqia Bano ◽  
Umme Khuzaima ◽  
mueen abid
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Language ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Occupational Settings

Abstract The objective of the study was to translate, adapt and validate the Urdu version of Adult Temperament scale (ATS). In the current study the cross sectional study design was used. The study was conducted at both private and government educational institutions, residential, and occupational settings of district of different cities like Gujranwala, Gujrat, Jhelum, Sialkot, Rawalpindi and Wazirabad. The data was collected from adults using convenient sampling technique. Firstly, the translation of Adult Temperament scale was conducted in International language. The forward-backward translation method was used for translation which was followed by expert panel evaluation, linguistic and conceptual verification of measure and then a final translated version was finalized. Further, test-retest administration was used for field administration of these items over 250 adults by self-administration of questionnaires. For measuring psychometric properties, the scale was again administered on a sample of 300 participants. Moreover, for validation sample of 150 adults were selected by convenient sampling technique. The data was analysed with correlation, confirmatory factor analysis and reliability test. The results showed the correlation of test-retest administration in between .310 to .865 of the 26 items. The model fit summary of CFA showed a CFI of .905 p-value of .00 that is less than .05 so it confirmed the structure of the questions and their relations to the subscales were confirmed. The reliability of the subscales: choleric .970, sanguine .943, phlegmatic .744, and melancholic .766 and divergent validity was also confirmed using BFI-10. Finally, the translated English version of scale with 26 items was found reliable and valid at the end of analysis.

Examination of the Psychometric Properties of the Revised Children’s Manifest Anxiety Scale–Second Edition Scores Among Chinese Secondary School Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 725-735
Author(s):  
Qingqing Zhu ◽  
Patricia A. Lowe
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Manifest Anxiety

The purpose of this study was to adapt the Revised Children’s Manifest Anxiety Scale–Second Edition (RCMAS-2) into Mandarin and to examine its psychometric properties among Chinese adolescents. The participants included 436 Chinese students in Grades 7 to 12 who were administered the Chinese version of the Revised Children’s Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS-2-C). Confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were performed to examine the factor structure of the RCMAS-2-C. Results indicated a modified four-factor model (Worry and Social Anxiety factors combined, Physiological Anxiety, Defensiveness I, and Defensiveness II factors) provided an adequate model fit to the data. Categorical omegas were computed and ranged from .68 to .90 for the RCMAS-2 scale scores. Convergent evidence of validity for the RCMAS-2-C anxiety scores was also found. Implications of the findings of the study for clinicians and researchers are discussed.

scholarly journals Validation of the Amotivation Inventory in Physical Education: exercise level and physical self-concept

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (54) ◽  
pp. 417-436
Author(s):  
María Jesús Lirola Manzano ◽  
Christopher M. Spray
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Youth Population

Introduction.  According to Self-Determination Theory, it is known that motivation is an essential factor for the adherence and enjoyment of exercise, generating long-lasting habits. The importance of generating such habits from an early age is a determining factor in the future health of people. The child and youth population invests a great amount of hours per week in their training in Educational Centers. The objective of this investigation was to adapt the Amotivation Inventory-Physical Education to the Spanish context, in addition to examining its psychometric properties. Method.  Two hundred thirty-two boys and girls from 6th grade of Primary Education participated. Ages ranged from 10 to 12 years old (Mage = 10.99; SD = .47). Results.  The results of the confirmatory factor analysis showed adequate model fit rates. In addition, the factor structure was shown to be invariant by gender. High levels of internal consistency were obtained and external validity was shown through a linear regression analysis with the variables of physical exercise frequency and physical self-concept as independent to explain amotivation in physical education lessons. Discussion and Conclusion.  In conclusion, the scale is shown to be a reliable, gender-invariant and valid measure with both boys and girls in Primary Education.

The Brief Emotion Dysregulation Scale (BEDS): Development, validation, and implications for use

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea M Wycoff ◽  
Sarah A Griffin ◽  
Ashley C. Helle ◽  
Timothy J Trull
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Future Work

Emotion dysregulation is a multi-component and transdiagnostic construct present in many types of psychopathology. Screening for the experience of emotion dysregulation will be crucial in research and clinical settings to investigate its role in the development, maintenance, and treatment of psychiatric problems. We developed the 8-item Brief Emotion Dysregulation Scale (BEDS) for screening purposes to broadly capture the experience of emotion dysregulation. Samples 1 (N=792) and 2 (N=662) included college students who completed the BEDS, and Sample 3 (N=231) included college students who completed the BEDS plus measures of related constructs. Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses indicated that a one-factor solution was appropriate and provided adequate model fit, and correlations demonstrated good convergent and criterion validity. This study provides preliminary evidence for the use of the BEDS for emotion dysregulation screening, and future work should examine its validity in clinical samples.

Psychometric Testing: Self-Efficacy for Calorie Control and Exercise

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110649
Author(s):  
Li-Chun Hsiao ◽  
Chi-Jane Wang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Parallel Analysis ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Three Factor

Enhancing self-efficacy for calorie control and exercise is a crucial strategy for successful weight management. This study developed and psychometrically tested a 13-item quick checklist for assessing self-efficacy for calorie control and exercise (QCSE-CCE). A convenience sample of 425 adults between 18 and 69 years old completed the QCSE-CCE online. The principle axis factor analysis and a parallel analysis demonstrated a three-factor structure that accounts for 72.8% of the total variance. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good model fit (χ2/ df = 2.168, GFI = .913, AGFI = .873, RMR = .049, RMSEA = .073, CFI = .959). The predictive validity was adequate (.38 <  r < .39, p < .000), with Cronbach’s alphas ranging from .87 to .91. The test-retest demonstrated good stability ( r = .69; p < .001). The QCSE-CCE is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing self-efficacy for calorie control and exercise for weight management purposes.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Beck Anxiety Inventory Among Chinese Postgraduates

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (8) ◽  
pp. 1245-1254
Author(s):  
Yicheng Zhou ◽  
Jing An ◽  
Mingwang Cheng ◽  
Liying Sheng ◽  
Guoqiang Rui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Beck Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Competing Models ◽  
Potential Factor ◽  
Analysis Models

We examined the factor structure of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) with 531 students at 6 universities in Nanjing to evaluate its applicability as a measure of the anxiety of Chinese postgraduates. We performed exploratory factor analysis to identify the potential factor structure of the BAI. We referred to confirmatory factor analysis models from previous studies for model fit. All 7 competing models fitted well with the students' data. The 4-factor structure proposed by Wetherell and Areán yielded the best fit. Results indicate that the BAI has satisfactory reliability and validity among Chinese postgraduates.

scholarly journals Evaluating Model Fit in Bayesian Confirmatory Factor Analysis With Large Samples: Simulation Study Introducing the BRMSEA

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huub Hoofs ◽  
Rens van de Schoot ◽  
Nicole W. H. Jansen ◽  
IJmert Kant
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Model Complexity ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Large Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Bayesian confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) offers an alternative to frequentist CFA based on, for example, maximum likelihood estimation for the assessment of reliability and validity of educational and psychological measures. For increasing sample sizes, however, the applicability of current fit statistics evaluating model fit within Bayesian CFA is limited. We propose, therefore, a Bayesian variant of the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), the BRMSEA. A simulation study was performed with variations in model misspecification, factor loading magnitude, number of indicators, number of factors, and sample size. This showed that the 90% posterior probability interval of the BRMSEA is valid for evaluating model fit in large samples ( N≥ 1,000), using cutoff values for the lower (<.05) and upper limit (<.08) as guideline. An empirical illustration further shows the advantage of the BRMSEA in large sample Bayesian CFA models. In conclusion, it can be stated that the BRMSEA is well suited to evaluate model fit in large sample Bayesian CFA models by taking sample size and model complexity into account.

scholarly journals The translation and validation of the disgust sensitivity scale revised in the Serbian language

Engrami ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-56
Author(s):  
Nikola Rokvić ◽  
Tamara Jovanović ◽  
Aleksandar Tomašević
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Disgust Sensitivity ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Sociocultural Environment ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
The One

We could define disgust as a feeling of revulsion arising as a response to an aversive stimulus, that induces motivation to withdraw from that stimulus. There are several instruments to measure disgust sensitivity and the most used one is the disgust elicitor inventory, the Disgust Sensitivity Scale. It is the aim of this study to validate the translation of the mentioned scale into Serbian language. The sample used for this study numbered 724 participants out of which 513 (70.9%) declared themselves female, and the average age of the participants was 28.3 (SD=6.9) ranging from 18 to 66 years. The sample was collected via an internet survey. The test battery additionally consisted out of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21) and the Patient Health Questionnaire 15 (PHQ15). We tested several scale structure models, including the one, three, five and six factor models proposed in various translations and iterations of the scale. None of them proved to achieve adequate model fit criteria in confirmatory factor analysis, but the 6-factor model has the best metrics. However, the subscales in this model have low internal consistency. We have detected an expected gender difference in summary scores. There are almost no significant correlations with any other measured constructs, casting further doubt on the scale. The scale has good temporal stability. We recommend using this scale with caution and using only the summative score, our research confirms the ever-growing body of work showing that elicitor-based disgust sensitivity scales are heavily influenced by the sociocultural environment and are difficult to replicate cross-culturally. A creation of a culture specific elicitor-based disgust sensitivity scale is probably the best solution for the measurement of this construct.

scholarly journals Scale Development to Measure Employer Engagement

2021 ◽  
pp. 1380-1406
Author(s):  
Samina Khan ◽  
Ulfat Abbas ◽  
Rao Arif Mahmood Khan ◽  
Muhammad Irfan Sheikh ◽  
Hanzla Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Scale Development ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Organizational Practices ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Employer Engagement

Employer engagement, in existing literature, mostly refers to the engagement of the educational institutions in the corporate world; to benchmark their curricula and syllabi in-line with the employers' needs. This study has focused on the same construct with different relation; typically in the context of work-based learning providers and organizational practices. Although there has been theoretical discussions and calls to develop comprehensive measures for employer engagement, however, no contemporary measure for employer engagement exist to the context this study was carried out. The scope of this study covers the development of a new scale based on the guidelines to measure employer engagement specifically to the context of work based practices. The scale constitutes of 19 items that address, employer engagement based on 3 sub-dimensions. The scale was developed and validated through six phases beginning with the determination of valid dimensions / construct followed by generation of pool of items, assessing the content adequacy of the items and items refinement through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability and validity of the scale are also tested.

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