Development and validation of men's sexualizing behaviors of women scale

Mapping Intimacies ◽

10.32469/10355/65475 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

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Dominique A. Malebranche

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Task Force ◽

High Reliability ◽

Future Research ◽

Sexual Objectification ◽

Adult Males ◽

Gender Based Violence ◽

Task Force Report ◽

Traditional Masculinity ◽

The Impact

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Sexualization has been posited to be a part of a larger process of socialization with negative implications (APA, 2010; Ward, 2016). Recent reviews of gender-based violence and exploitation have focused on important elements that highlight the impact of the pervasive experiences of sexual objectification and sexual commodification on women and girls, but relatively limited literature has explored domains of men's sexualizing behaviors. Using the theoretical domains outlined in the APA Task Force Report on the Sexualization of Girls (APA, 2010), the present study developed and validated a measure of men's sexualizing behaviors toward women (MSBWS) on a sample of 308 adult males (ages 18-34). Using exploratory factor analysis, results indicated three-factors that defined the MSBWS: Covert, Commodified, and Overt Sexualization. Analyses also revealed the MSBWS to have high reliability for the overall scale as well as the three subscales. Evidence for construct validity was revealed in significant correlations with all criterion variables (e.g., attitudes of sexual objectification, traditional masculinity and sexual aggression) and suggest broad implications that men's sexualizing behaviors is a measurable construct. Future research may further validate the MSBWS using confirmatory factor analysis on independent samples and examine relevant variables of the possible harm of sexualizing behaviors.

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Exemplary followership. Part 1: refining an instrument

Industrial and Commercial Training ◽

10.1108/ict-06-2020-0071 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Tim O. Peterson ◽

Claudette M. Peterson ◽

Brian W. Rook

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Organizational Citizenship ◽

Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽

Organizational Citizenship Behaviors ◽

Citizenship Behavior ◽

Future Research ◽

Citizenship Behaviors ◽

Content Type ◽

The Usa ◽

The Impact

Purpose The overall purpose of this paper is to determine to what extent organizational citizenship behaviors predict followership behaviors within medical organizations in the USA. This is the first part of a two-part article. Part 1 will refine an existing followership instrument. Part 2 will explore the relationship between followership and organizational citizenship. Design/methodology/approach Part 1 of this survey-based empirical study used confirmatory factor analysis on an existing instrument followed by exploratory factor analysis on the revised instrument. Part 2 used regression analysis to explore to what extent organizational citizenship behaviors predict followership behaviors. Findings The findings of this two-part paper show that organizational citizenship has a significant impact on followership behaviors. Part 1 found that making changes to the followership instrument provides an improved instrument. Research limitations/implications Participants in this study work exclusively in the health-care industry; future research should expand to other large organizations that have many followers with few managerial leaders. Practical implications As organizational citizenship can be developed, if there is a relationship between organizational citizenship and followership, organizations can provide professional development opportunities for individual followers. Managers and other leaders can learn how to develop organizational citizenship behaviors and thus followership in several ways: onboarding, coaching, mentoring and career development. Originality/value In Part 1, the paper contributes an improved measurement for followership. Part 2 demonstrates the impact that organizational citizenship behavior can play in developing high performing followers.

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NCCN Task Force Report: Specialty Pharmacy

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ◽

10.6004/jnccn.2010.0127 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 8 (Suppl_4) ◽

pp. S-1-S-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Rowena N. Schwartz ◽

Kirby J. Eng ◽

Deborah A. Frieze ◽

Tracy K. Gosselin ◽

Niesha Griffith ◽

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Keyword(s):

Economies Of Scale ◽

Task Force ◽

Distribution Channel ◽

Pharmacy Practice ◽

Health Care Team ◽

Drug Expenditure ◽

Task Force Report ◽

Specialty Pharmacy ◽

Oncology Practice ◽

The Impact

The use of specialty pharmacies is expanding in oncology pharmacy practice. Specialty pharmacies provide a channel for distributing drugs that, from the payor perspective, creates economies of scale and streamlines the delivery of expensive drugs. Proposed goals of specialty pharmacy include optimization of pharmaceutical care outcomes through ensuring appropriate medication use and maximizing adherence, and optimization of economic outcomes through avoiding unwarranted drug expenditure. In oncology practice, specialty pharmacies have become a distribution channel for various agents. The use of a specialty pharmacy, and the addition of the pharmacist from the specialty pharmacy to the health care team, may not only provide benefits for care but also present challenges in oncology practice. The NCCN Specialty Pharmacy Task Force met to identify and examine the impact of specialty pharmacy practice on the care of people with cancer, and to provide recommendations regarding issues discussed. This report provides recommendations within the following categories: education and training of specialty pharmacy practitioners who care for individuals with cancer, coordination of care, and patient safety. Areas for further evaluation are also identified.

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The Effect of Head Inclination on Intraocular Pressure in the Prone Position

10.28971/532017mv91 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Vanessa Marzilli

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Patient Care ◽

Situation Awareness ◽

High Reliability ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Information Management System ◽

Future Research ◽

Staff Satisfaction ◽

Patient Handoff ◽

The Impact

Patient safety relies on effective and efficient communication among healthcare providers. Tools, such as standardized checklists, ensure information sharing in a consistent, predictable format. In the perioperative setting, where handoffs occur at several points and among various disciplines, high reliability is essential. This systematic review focused on the impact of standardized communication practices on perioperative staff satisfaction as it relates to sustainability of the new practice. The electronic databases PubMed and Google Scholar were used. Six articles met inclusion for the systematic review and of these six, four were determined to be of high quality through the application of The CASE Worksheet. The handoff tools implemented in these four studies were the electronic anesthesia information management system (AIMS), I-PASS mnemonic that described the illness, patient summary, action list, situation awareness and synthesis by receiver, Peri-op Handoff Protocol and a variation of the ‘Surgical Safety Checklist’ originally developed by WHO. Results of this systematic review suggest that these standardized communication methods are effective in improving perioperative staff satisfaction. Further research may prove helpful to determine if one handoff tool design is superior to the others. While future research could be performed to provide a larger sample size, the limited data gathered from this systematic review shows promising results. Implementing a standardized approach to perioperative communication and patient handoff has been shown in these studies to be beneficial in terms of staff satisfaction. Furthermore, it would be valuable to examine the indirect impact these communication tools have on patient care. Healthcare providers have the responsibility and opportunity to improve patient care through the adoption of standardized communication processes.

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A confirmatory factor analysis of the challenges of effective management of construction workforce in South Africa

Journal of Engineering Design and Technology ◽

10.1108/jedt-05-2021-0264 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Lerato Millicent Aghimien ◽

Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa ◽

Chimey Anumba ◽

Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

High Reliability ◽

Working Environment ◽

Future Research ◽

Mixed Method Research ◽

Effective Management ◽

Content Type ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Purpose The South African construction industry (SACI) is a huge employer of labour as the industry depends mostly on human resources to carry out its activities. However, the industry has also been noted for its poor workforce management and lack of attention to human resource management (HRM) issues. Therefore, this study aims to assess the challenges facing the effective management of the construction workforce in South Africa with a view to improving HRM activities in the industry and improve overall service delivery through an effectively managed workforce. Design/methodology/approach A pragmatic philosophical view using a mixed-method research design was adopted. The study’s qualitative strand was achieved through a Delphi, whilst the quantitative strand was achieved through a questionnaire survey. In addition, descriptive and inferential statistics such as mean item score, Kruskal-Wallis H-test, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were adopted for data analysis. Findings With high reliability, construct validity and model fit indices, the study found that for effective HRM to be attained within construction organisations, careful attention must be given to issues surrounding the nature of the industry, unhealthy working environment, employee-related issues, diversity and working condition in the industry. Originality/value Whilst several studies have been conducted on HRM, there is a lack of studies on the major challenges facing effective HRM in the SACI. The findings also offer future research studies a good theoretical platform to build upon.

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Multidimensional Assessment of Internet Addiction: Scale Development and Validation

Global Business Review ◽

10.1177/0972150921989876 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 097215092198987

Author(s):

Neena Sondhi ◽

Himanshu Joshi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Internet Addiction ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

High Reliability ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Compulsive Disorder ◽

Internet Users ◽

Development And Validation ◽

The Impact

The current study attempts to explore and measure the multidimensional nature of Internet Addiction in India. Based on prior studies and respondent interviews, certain themes were developed. These themes were combined with items from Young’s Internet addiction test (IAT) to propose an initial 25-item questionnaire. The scale was first administered on a sample of 294 urban Indian adults and subjected to an exploratory factor analysis (EFA). This resulted in four factors, namely Internet compulsive disorder (ICD), Internet craving (IC), Internet obsession (IO) and addictive behaviour (AB). Eight items with loadings below 0.5 were removed. The obtained 17-item scale was validated on a new sample of 320 Internet users. Findings from the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) further confirmed the four-factor structure. The goodness of fit indices were found to be within acceptable limits. The instrument had satisfactory construct validity and high reliability scores. The study makes a unique contribution towards measuring and evaluating Internet addiction as a multidimensional construct and is aimed at enhancing our understanding of the impact of Internet platform on human psychology and behaviours.

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Organizational Companionship

The Korean Journal of Industrial and Organizational Psychology ◽

10.24230/kjiop.v31i1.1-31 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 1-31

Author(s):

Youngshik Kim ◽

Yongwon Suh

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Practical Implication ◽

Task Conflict ◽

Relationship Conflict ◽

Future Research ◽

Depth Interview ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Using Data ◽

The Impact

In the field of organizational psychology, the study of task conflict and relationship conflict is noted. However, there seems to be a paucity in research clarifying relationship among organizational members that can reduce the impact of task conflict on relationship conflict. The purpose of this study is to conceptualization and scale development of organizational companionship, which mitigates the effects of task conflict on relationship conflict. In the first study, an in-depth interview was conducted in order to explore relationship-based factors that could reduce the effects of task conflict on relationship conflict. Such factors that reduce relationship conflict in presence of task conflict were defined as organizational companionship, and was conceptualized as being composed of five sub-factors-jeong, we-ness, mutual trust, loyal behavior, and responsibility-which were named based on literature review. In the second study, a scale for organizational companionship was developed based on the in-depth interview. The result of exploratory factor analysis using data of 310 participants showed a 5 factor structure with 28 items. It was also verified that organizational companionship reduced the effects of task conflict on relationship conflict. In the third study, confirmatory factor analysis was conducted with a sample of 304 participants, and the results signified that the 5 factor structure indicated a satisfactory fit. Based on such findings, theoretical and practical implication, limitations, and suggestions for future research were discussed.

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EULAR points to consider for the management of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-220973 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. annrheumdis-2021-220973

Author(s):

György Nagy ◽

Nadia M T Roodenrijs ◽

Paco M J Welsing ◽

Melinda Kedves ◽

Attila Hamar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Task Force ◽

Therapeutic Strategies ◽

Future Research ◽

Pharmacological Interventions ◽

Holistic Management ◽

Literature Reviews ◽

The Impact ◽

Level Of Agreement

ObjectiveTo develop evidence-based European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) points to consider (PtCs) for the management of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (D2T RA).MethodsAn EULAR Task Force was established comprising 34 individuals: 26 rheumatologists, patient partners and rheumatology experienced health professionals. Two systematic literature reviews addressed clinical questions around diagnostic challenges, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic strategies in D2T RA. PtCs were formulated based on the identified evidence and expert opinion. Strength of recommendations (SoR, scale A–D: A typically consistent level 1 studies and D level 5 evidence or inconsistent studies) and level of agreement (LoA, scale 0–10: 0 completely disagree and 10 completely agree) of the PtCs were determined by the Task Force members.ResultsTwo overarching principles and 11 PtCs were defined concerning diagnostic confirmation of RA, evaluation of inflammatory disease activity, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, treatment adherence, functional disability, pain, fatigue, goal setting and self-efficacy and the impact of comorbidities. The SoR varied from level C to level D. The mean LoA with the overarching principles and PtCs was generally high (8.4–9.6).ConclusionsThese PtCs for D2T RA can serve as a clinical roadmap to support healthcare professionals and patients to deliver holistic management and more personalised pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic strategies. High-quality evidence was scarce. A research agenda was created to guide future research.

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Exploration of stakeholder marketing orientation and its impact on business performance in Indian pharmaceutical marketing companies

International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing ◽

10.1108/ijphm-05-2019-0035 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Hardeep Chahal ◽

Pankesh Kumar ◽

Neetu Kumari ◽

Saguna Sethi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Organizational Culture ◽

Business Performance ◽

System Thinking ◽

Pharmaceutical Marketing ◽

Future Research ◽

Content Type ◽

Marketing Orientation ◽

Paradoxical Thinking ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the concept of stakeholder marketing orientation (SMO), its dimensionality and the development of an SMO scale. Further, the study also aims to analyze the impact of SMO on business performance (BP) in Indian pharmaceutical marketing companies. The moderating role of organizational culture between the study variables (i.e. SMO and BP) is also evaluated. Design/methodology/approach The data regarding SMO are gathered from 93 owners/managers of pharmaceutical marketing companies operating in North India. The underlying dimensions of the scale are identified through exploratory factor analysis. Further, the reliability and validity of the scales are also checked. Further, the partial least square (PLS) technique is used to analyze the study variables. Findings SMO is established as a multi-dimensional scale comprising system thinking (personal consideration of stakeholder, the relationship of stakeholder, systematic problem-solving and interdependence), paradoxical thinking (decision control and autonomy, uniformity and individualization and distance and closeness) and democratic thinking (ease for the stakeholders to share their voice, involvement in decision-making, the existence of participatory culture in the organization). The SMO showed a positive and significant impact on BP (market growth, return on investment, return on asset and market share). Further, the results also indicated the moderating role of organizational culture between SMO and BP relationship. Research limitations/implications This study primarily focuses on the measurement of SMO, exploring its dimensions (system thinking, paradoxical thinking and democratic thinking) and validating using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and PLS techniques. Further, the sample size of the study is small (n = 93), and hence confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and covariance based-SEM could not be applied. It is suggested that future research needs to be undertaken with a bigger sample in the pharmaceutical sector and later in other sectors to validate the results of the study. The impact of moderating variables such as organizational culture, industry size, type and owner experience can also be explored between the study variables in the future. The study is limited to the measurement of SMO from owners/managers’ perspectives, other internal (employees) and external stakeholders such as suppliers, distributors, chemists and hospitals were not contacted because of time constraints. Future research needs to consider the perspectives of these stakeholders in grounding the conceptual framework of SMO. Originality/value This research contributes to the development of the SMO scale. It is identified as a practice, based on system thinking, paradoxical thinking and democratic thinking, which provides an organization with better performance. The study results help in strengthening SMO and BP in pharmaceutical marketing industries.

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Segmentation of financial clients by attitudes and behavior

International Journal of Bank Marketing ◽

10.1108/ijbm-07-2017-0141 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 44-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Thuy Chung Phan ◽

Marc Oliver Rieger ◽

Mei Wang

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Global Market ◽

Future Research ◽

Consumer Decision Making ◽

Psychological Traits ◽

Content Type ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate segmentations by finance-related attitudes and behavior of financial consumers in Switzerland and Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach The authors replicated the questionnaire measuring attitudes toward financial affairs as used in the study of Fünfgeld and Wang (2009). In order to extract factors and identify profiles of financial customers, the authors applied the same techniques including factor analysis and a two-step cluster analysis (Ward and K-means) to both samples. Linear regressions were used to examine the impact of socio-demographic variables. Findings Factor analysis reveals surprisingly similar underlying dimensions of financial attitudes and behavior for participants in both countries. The five clusters based on these dimensions exhibit strikingly similar characteristics. The authors also find that socio-demographic variables such as gender, age and education significantly vary across groups. Research limitations/implications There are small differences in the composition of the revealed dimensions between the two countries, mainly a mixture of intuitive decisions and free-spending aspects. Future research may investigate more countries with comparable samples to further test the reliabilities and validities of the scales. Practical implications The findings suggest that the instruments as developed by Fünfgeld and Wang (2009) can be used not only in highly developed Western markets but also in non-Western and emerging markets. Such instruments can be very useful for offering financial advice based on market segmentation in a global market. Originality/value The study provides empirical evidence on universal segmentation variables that reflect financial consumers’ psychological traits and attitudes toward saving and spending. Furthermore, the study stresses the need for a broad use of those variables when studying consumer decision-making in international financial markets.

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