scholarly journals Dimensionality and Reliability of the Intentions to Seeking Counseling Inventory with International Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Terence Yee ◽  
Rachel P Smith
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
International Students ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychological Help ◽  
Common Variance ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Alpha Reliability ◽  
The Common

To date, the Intentions to Seek Counseling Inventory (ISCI; Cash et al., 1975) is the most widely used instrument used to measure psychological help-seeking intentions. However, the ISCI has yet to be validated with international students. In this study, we examined the dimensionality and reliability of the Intentions to Seek Counseling Inventory by performing exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach alpha reliability analysis, and split-half reliability analysis with a sample of international students (N = 183). We found a two-factor, 15-item assessment that explained 49.92% of the common variance. Our findings provide support for the use of ISCI with international students, albeit with different dimensionality. Implications of the findings for both research and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Office Clutter: Comparing Lower and Upper-Level Employees on Work-related Criteria

2021 ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Common Variance ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Common ◽  
Upper Level

Office clutter might significantly impact productivity, yet no study examined workers differences across upper and lower employee status. The present study surveyed 202 U.S. on-site workers on work-related variables, including office clutter. Job classifications were aggregated, creating two groups: upper- and lower-level employees. A significant difference in office clutter impacted worker-levels: upper-level workers compared to lower-level workers had higher office clutter scores. Exploratory factor analysis created a two-factor solution (explaining 62.6% of the common variance): satisfaction/pleasure from one’s work and risk for work-related burnout/tension. There was a significant difference in office clutter perception: upper-level workers were significantly more likely to report clutter and being at risk for burnout/tension than lower-level workers. Office clutter significantly negatively predicted satisfaction with one’s job and positively related with risk for work-related burnout. Frequently reported office clutter items (in order of frequency) were paper, trash (e.g., used coffee cups), and office supplies.

Exploratory Factor Analysis

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian D. Haig
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Multivariate Statistical Methods ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Scientific Inference ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Common

Chapter 6 argues that exploratory factor analysis is an abductive method of theory generation that exploits a principle of scientific inference known as the principle of the common cause. Factor analysis is an important family of multivariate statistical methods that is widely used in the behavioral and social sciences. The best known model of factor analysis is common factor analysis, which has two types: exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. A number of methodological issues that arise in critical discussions of exploratory factor analysis are considered. It is suggested that exploratory factor analysis can be profitably employed in tandem with confirmatory factor analysis.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Scale for Interaction between Parents and Coaches of Middle and High School Golf Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9419
Author(s):  
Jae-Wook Hwang
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Conformity Index ◽  
Question Analysis ◽  
Construct Equivalence ◽  
Development And Validation

The purpose of this study was to develop a measurement tool for the interaction between parents and coaches of middle and high school golfers, and to verify its validity. A total of 563 parents participated in the study. Based on the results of preliminary item production, item analysis, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, identification factor analysis, job uniformity analysis, and potential mean comparison analysis, the initial 70 items were constructed according to the conceptualization of parent–coach interactions. The first and second item reduction processes and preliminary surveys were conducted through expert meetings to produce the final 40 items of parent–coach interactions. After eliminating 20 items through question analysis, reliability analysis, and exploratory factor analysis, the final three factors of parent–coach interaction were extracted, and the conformity index for the middle and high school golfers’ parent-to-coach interaction tool was checked. Then, to ensure the external validity of the developed parent–coach interaction measurement tool, a construct equivalence analysis was conducted to demonstrate that the tool can be applied equally to parents and coaches. In summary, the tools for measuring the interaction between the middle and high school golfers’ parents and coaches were developed in 20 questions, three factors for communication, qualification, and support, and it was confirmed that the developed measuring tools could all be applied equally through a latent mean analysis. Parents and coaches are key variables that can affect a player’s performance; thus parents and coaches’ interaction measuring tools can be provide positive information not only for golfers but also for players of various other sports.

scholarly journals Statistical Testing of a Measure of Youth’s Perceived Improvement in Life Skills

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Guion ◽  
Blanca F. Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Statistical Testing ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Alpha Reliability ◽  
Item Scale

This article presents findings from the statistical test of an instrument designed to measure youth’s perceptions of the life skills that were improved as a result of their participation in 4-H Clubs. The questionnaire was administered to 126 4-H club members in Florida. The 19-item self-rating Life Skills Improvement Scale was examined for face and content validity. The results were also submitted for exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency testing. The factor analysis yielded a four-factor solution to the 19-item scale, which accounted for 62.6% of the variance in the scale. The Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient for the 19 items was 0.88. The article also discusses implications and future use of the instrument, as well as recommendations for further study.

scholarly journals The Empirical Analysis to Enhance Taiwanese Satisfaction in Buying Vietnam coffee

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 274
Author(s):  
Thi Nham Le ◽  
Chia Nan Wang ◽  
Ying Fang Huang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
The World ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

<span lang="EN-US">Vietnam coffee industry has been well-known over the world for many decades. However, Vietnam products do not meet Taiwan customers’ expectation, it has lead to urgent challenges for the industry. Therefore, the paper proposed the integrated approach by using exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis and regression analysis. The results of this study were used to <a name="OLE_LINK175"></a><a name="OLE_LINK174"></a>formulate and recommend on how to improve the products of Vietnam coffee by using SPSS statistics for analysis. The major findings of this paper was found out that there are six important determinants of Taiwanese decision-making in buying coffee. In order to enhance customer satisfaction with the coffee products from Vietnam, the companies need right strategies to improve these six groups of factors. The paper contributes meaningful and helpful results to the development of Vietnam coffee industry.</span>

Does restaurant performance meet customers' expectations? An assessment of restaurant service quality using a modified DINESERV approach

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-195
Author(s):  
Suzana Marković ◽  
Sanja Raspor ◽  
Klaudio Šegarić
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Effective Strategy ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Two Factors

The purpose of this study is to determine restaurant service quality. The aims are to: (a) assess customers’ expectations and perceptions, (b) establish the significance of difference between perceived and expected service quality, (c) identify the number of dimensions for expectations and perceptions scales of modified DINESERV model, (d) test the reliability of the applied DINESERV model. The empirical research was conducted using primary data. The questionnaire is based on Stevens et al. (1995) and Andaleeb and Conway’s (2006) research. In order to meet survey goals, descriptive, bivariate and multivariate (exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis) statistical analyses were conducted. The empirical results show that expectations scores are higher than perceptions scores, which indicate low level of service quality. Furthermore, this study identified seven factors that best explain customers’ expectations and two factors that best explain customers’ perceptions regarding restaurant service. The results of this study would help management identify the strengths and weaknesses of service quality and implement an effective strategy to meet the customers’ expectations.

Factorial Validity of the Bem Sex-Role Inventory

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph C. Bledsoe
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
White Female ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Common Variance ◽  
Bem Sex Role Inventory ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
The Common ◽  
White Female Teachers

A factor analysis of responses from 44 white female teachers to the 40-item Bern Sex-role Inventory yielded two factors, Masculinity and Femininity accounting for 20.7 and 16.2%, respectively, of the common variance. Of the 40 items 28 performed as hypothesized, suggesting sound construct validity for the total scales. 12 adjectives and phrases (gullible, flatterable, athletic, and ambitious, among others) were not perceived as associated with masculine or feminine roles, suggesting that perceptions of traditional sex roles are changing.

scholarly journals Development of the Mental Health Peer Support Questionnaire in Colleges and Vocational Schools in Singapore

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
QianHui Ma ◽  
Joseph Gallo ◽  
Jeanine Parisi ◽  
Jin Hui Joo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Perceived Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Interpersonal Situations

Abstract BackgroundA nation-wide mental health peer support initiative was established in college and vocational schools in Singapore. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to develop and validate a 20-item self-report instrument, the Mental Health Peer Support Questionnaire (MHPSQ), to assess young adults’ perceived knowledge and skills in mental health peer support. MethodsWe administered the questionnaire to 102 students who were trained as peer supporters, and 306 students who were not trained as peer supporters (denoted as non-peer supporters), in five college and vocational schools. Exploratory factor analysis and descriptive statistics were conducted. Cronbach’s α was used to assess reliability, and independent sample t-tests to assess criterion validity. ResultsExploratory factor analysis indicated a three-factor structure with adequate internal reliability (knowledge [α = .76], peer support skills [α = .77], skills in handling challenging interpersonal situations [α = .74]). Consistent with establishing criterion validity, peer supporters rated themselves as significantly more knowledgeable and skilled than non-peer supporters on all factors except two: (1) letting peer support recipients make their own mental health decisions, and (2) young adults’ self-awareness of feeling overwhelmed. Peer supporters who had served the role for a longer period of time had significantly higher perceived awareness of stigma affecting mental health help-seeking. Peer supporters who had reached out to more peer support recipients reported significantly higher perceived skills in handling challenging interpersonal situations, particularly in encouraging professional help-seeking and identifying warning signs of suicide. ConclusionsThe MHPSQ may be a useful tool for obtaining a baseline assessment of young adults’ perceived knowledge and skills in mental health peer support, prior to them being trained as peer supporters. This could facilitate tailoring of training programs based on young adults’ initial understanding of mental health peer support. Subsequent to young adults’ training and application of skills, the MHPSQ could also be applied to evaluate the effectiveness of peer programs and mental health training.

scholarly journals Propiedades psicométricas de la escala “International Fitness Scale” en adolescentes chilenos (Psychometric properties of the “International Fitness Scale” in Chilean youth)

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Pedro Rufino Olivares ◽  
Javier Garcia Rubio ◽  
Eugenio Merellano-Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Fitness Assessment

Recientemente se ha desarrollado un instrumento que permite evaluar de forma indirecta la condición física, el International Fitness Scale. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de validez y fiabilidad de la escala de condición física International Fitness Scale en una muestra de adolescentes chilenos. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 1000 jóvenes desde los 12 hasta los 18 años (48.8% mujeres) para el análisis de validez del instrumento. Una sub-muestra de 89 participantes (37.8% mujeres) se utilizó para los análisis de fiabilidad. La consistencia del instrumento se analizó mediante el coeficiente α de Cronbach, la validez de constructo a través del análisis factorial, la validez convergente mediante el método de grupos conocidos y la fiabilidad mediante el coeficiente Kappa ponderado. Los resultados mostraron la robustez de la escala utilizada, su validez y una moderada fiabilidad en esta población. El cuestionario International Fitness Scale es válido y fiable para su uso en población adolescente chilena, economizando los gastos en tiempo, material y personal para la medición de la condición física en jóvenes chilenos.Abstract. In recent years, an instrument, known as the International Fitness Scale, was developed in order to indirectly assess physical fitness. The aim of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of validity and reliability of the International Fitness Scale in a sample of Chilean adolescents. The sample selected for assessing the instrument’s validity was composed by 1,000 adolescents aged 12 to 18 (48.8% girls). With regard to reliability analysis, a sub-sample of 89 participants (37.8% girls) was employed. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach´s alpha. Exploratory factor analysis was carried out in order to measure the construct validity, while convergent validity was assessed applying the known groups method. Results showed that the scale is consistent and valid, presenting moderate reliability. The International Fitness Scale has been proved to be a valid and reliable tool for fitness assessment in Chilean adolescents. This instrument could help economizing equipment, time and personnel in the assessment of Physical Fitness in Chilean youth.

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