Measuring Tourists' Emotional Experiences in a cultural site

Local Community ◽

Survey Analysis ◽

Emotional Experiences ◽

Main Method ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Tourism Experience

The study explores emotions and the engagement with local community as the keys of satisfactory tourists' experience by investigating visitors of an Italian mine village, in which eco-museum and tourist facilities are offered. The methodology is based on a quantitative approach and the main method is a survey analysis, through a questionnaire administrated in situ. The study provides a confirmatory factor analysis in order to test the validity and reliability of the Destination Emotional Scale and the Memorable Tourism Experience Scale. Differently from other implementations, the main findings show that DES does not fit in this sample. However, this study shows the importance of emotions and feelings in the visitors' experience, particularly in the hedonistic and place attachment variables within a specific cultural site.

Validity and reliability of the lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) in Brazil

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-03959-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Janiny Lima e Silva ◽

Matheus de Sousa Mata ◽

Saionara Maria Aires Câmara ◽

Íris do Céu Clara Costa ◽

Kleyton Santos de Medeiros ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Psychosocial Adaptation ◽

Evaluation Questionnaire ◽

Self Evaluation ◽

Abstract Background The Lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) is used to assess psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and maternity. The PSEQ is a tool used in various countries and has been translated into Portuguese; however, it needs to be validated in Brazil. This study aimed to analyze the validity and reliability of the PSEQ in Brazilian pregnant women. Method This methodological validity study investigated internal consistency and reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients. Construct validity was assessed using Pearson’s correlation between domains and confirmatory factor analysis. To assess concurrent validity, Pearson’s correlation between the different domains of the PSEQ and Prenatal Psychosocial Profile-Portuguese Version (PPP-VP) was determined. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results This study included 399 pregnant women in the northeastern region of Brazil. The internal consistency and reliability of the total PSEQ score were high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89; intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.95). Validity analysis showed positive and significant correlations between all PSEQ domains, ranging from 0.14 to 0.56. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated the following values of goodness of fit: RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.08, CFI = 0.61, χ2/df = 1.77. The discriminant and concurrent validities of the PSEQ were confirmed. Conclusions The Portuguese version of the PSEQ has adequate psychometric properties and is a valid and reliable tool to evaluate psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy in Brazilian pregnant women.

Validation of a social-cognitive theory-based tool for measuring factors influencing obesity prevention behaviors in 4-6 years old children using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)

10.53350/pjmhs211562025 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (6) ◽

pp. 2025-2030

Author(s):

Maryam Seraji ◽

Maryam Zahmatkeshan ◽

Victoria Momen Abadi ◽

Elham Nejadsadeghi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Obesity Prevention ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Child Obesity ◽

Face Validity ◽

Background: Child obesity is one of the main health problems all across the world, which leads to mental and physical health problems. Various models are used in designing intervention to prevent child obesity, one of which is social-cognitive theory (SCT). The constructs of social-cognitive theory are commonly used for designing preventive interventions. However, there is no specific tool based on the constructs of social-cognitive theory to assess the factors associated with child obesity. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and confirmatory factor analysis of a SCT-based questionnaire for assessing obesity preventing behaviors among 4-6 years old children. Method: A cross-sectional study was first conducted in 2016 on 240 preschool children aged 4-6 years in Behbahan city (a city in southwest Iran) to assess the obesity prevention behaviors among them using a SCT-based questionnaire. To investigate the validity and confirmatory factor analysis of the SCT-based questionnaire, content and face validity as well as forward-backward translation method were used. Reliability of the questionnaire was also measured by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC). Construct validity was assured by confirmatory factor analysis. To measure the obesity prevention behaviors in 4-6 years old children, the construct of SCT, including environment, emotional coping, outcome expectations, goal setting and self-efficacy were used. Also, the obesity prevention behaviors used in the model included physical activity, consumption of fruit and vegetable, consumption of sugar-free drinks, and screen. Results: Results of this study confirmed the acceptable content and face validity of the SCT-based questionnaire. The results of confirmatory factor analysis also confirmed the factor loading of more than 0.3 for all variables; therefore, the SCT-based questionnaire had an acceptable validity and reliability. Conclusions: Since the SCT-based questionnaire had an acceptable validity and reliability, it can be used to assess the obesity prevention behaviors in 4-6 year old children, and also to design relevant educational interventions. Keywords: Validation, Social-Cognitive Theory, Behavior, Childhood obesity, Preschool, Prevention

Insulin initiative attitudes of type 2 diabetes individuals Turkish validity and reliability study

Progress in Health Sciences ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0014.9283 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 75-82

Author(s):

İlayda Oylum Guleryuz ◽

Figen Okçın

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Insulin Therapy ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cronbach Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Age Range

Purpose: A study was conducted to investigate the Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Insulin Initiation Attitudes Scale of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: This methodologically planned study was conducted with 128 Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients who met the sampling criteria. Data collected using a personal information form to identify individuals diagnosed with diabetes and CH-ASIQ, which assessed their attitudes towards diabetes, and the form Insulin Therapy Attitude Scale parallel as a parallel form. For the statistical analysis of the data, Construct Validity, Exploratory Factor Analysis, and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Pearson, Gutmann, Split Half, Spearman, Cronbach Alpha coefficient methods were used. Results: It was statistically significant; it is seen that 14.1% of the participants were in the 41-50 age range, 37.5% were in the 51-60 age range, and 48.8% were 61 and over. According to Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test, the result was found to be 0.626. According to the results of factor analysis, 4 factors have emerged which have Eigenvalues above 1 and explain 69.48% of the total variance. According to Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Structural Equation Modeling Results of the scale were found to be p=0.000. According to Cronbach Alpha result 0.756. Conclusion: There was a relationship between attitudes to having information about the treatment of diabetics and attitude, and there was the relationship between them. Effects of fear, pain on these findings were observed. The importance of education for a positive attitude was determined. The importance of patients' attitudes towards insulin therapy should be emphasized for adaptation to the disease.

Measuring Exercise Induced Affect in Adults with Brain Injuries

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly ◽

10.1123/apaq.23.1.1 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Simon Driver

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Brain Injuries ◽

Four Dimensions ◽

Feeling States ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Single Bout ◽

Exercise Induced

The aim of the study was to provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the Physical Activity Affect Scale (PAAS; Lox, Jackson, Tuholski, Wasley, & Treasure, 2000) as a measure of exercise induced affect for adults with brain injuries. The PAAS is a 12-item measure of feeling states based on Russell’s (1980) conceptualization of affect. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on data from 193 participants with brain injuries who completed the PAAS following a single bout of exercise. Results identified four dimensions of affect (positive affect, negative affect, tranquility, and fatigue). Findings provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the PAAS as a measure of exercise induced affect for adults with brain injuries.

Psychometric Properties of the Grit-S in Chinese Nurses

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.766055 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Changjiu He ◽

Dongmei Wu ◽

Lu Yang ◽

Lei Yang ◽

Yuchuan Yue

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Work Performance ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Psychiatric Hospitals ◽

Self Control ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Grit, as a positive psychological trait, could affect the stability of nursing workforce and nurses’ physical and mental health continuously. The Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) with fewer items than the original Grit Scale was widely used to measure individual trait-level grit. However, the psychological properties of Grit-S among Chinese nurses have not been verified. A self-designed sociodemographic questionnaire was used to investigate 709 Chinese nurses in the study, and Grit-S, Big Five Inventory-44, Brief Self-Control Scale, 10-item Connor-Davidson resilience scale, and Task Performance Scale were adopted to collect information of grit, personality, self-control, resilience, and work performance. The confirmatory factor analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, hierarchical regression analysis, and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to verify the psychometric properties of the Grit-S. The results demonstrated that the Grit-S had sound validity and reliability among Chinese nurse samples and had good measurement invariance across nurses in general hospitals and psychiatric hospitals. The results of this study provide confidence in using the grit measurement among Chinese nurse in the future.

Adaptasi Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire: Versi Indonesia untuk Masyarakat Muslim

Psikologika Jurnal Pemikiran dan Penelitian Psikologi ◽

10.20885/psikologika.vol26.iss1.art11 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 217-232

Author(s):

Hepi Wahyuningsih ◽

Dyna Rahayu Suci Pertiwi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Structure Stability ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

The Stability ◽

Composite Reliability

This study aims to adapt the Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire for Muslims inIndonesia. Adaptation of the Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire is carried out throughthe stages: translation, providing evidence of construct validity and reliability. Evidence of construct validity was carried out by exploratory factor analysis followed by MGCFA (Multi-Group Confirmatory factor Analysis). In this study, we used a composite reliability. Subjects to reveal the factor structure of sanctification of marriage were 160 married individuals, while the subjects to test the stability of factor structure consisted of 102 husbands and 111 wives. The result of exploratory factor analysis shows that the construct of sanctification of marriage has three factors / dimensions, namely: belief, perceived sacred qualities and manifestation of God. The structure stability of sanctification of marriage was then empirically tested by MGCFA. The results of MGCFA showed that the three factors / dimensions of sanctification of marriage proved stable. The composite reliability coefficient of the Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire was in a good category. Further research can be carried out to provide evidence of construct validity with predictive validity and concurrent validity of the Sanctification of Marriage Questionnaire. Limitations in this study are discussed further.Keywords: exploratory factor analysis, multi-group confirmatory factor analysis, muslim,sanctification of marriage, scale adaptation

Development Instruments Through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in Appropriate Intensity Assessment

Dinamika Pendidikan ◽

10.15294/dp.v12i1.10578 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 13-19

Author(s):

Ari Saptono

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Likelihood Method ◽

Test Results ◽

Measurement Instruments ◽

School Students ◽

Multi Stage ◽

The research aims to develop the valid and reliable measurement instruments of entrepreneurship intention in vocational secondary school students. Multi stage random sampling was used as the technique to determine sample (300 respondents). The research method used research and development with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Result of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) at the second order with robust maximum likelihood method shows that valid and reliable instrument with the acquisition value of loading factor is more than 0.5 (> 0,5) and a significance value of t is more than 1,96 (> 1,96). Reliability test results shows that the value of the combined construct reliability (CR) of 0.97and a variance value extract (VE) to 0.52 is greater than the limit of acceptance CR ? 0.70 and VE ? 0.50. The conclusion of the measurement instruments of entrepreneurship intention with three dimensions and 31 items met the standards of validity and reliability in accordance with the instrument development process.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Child Sensory Profile 2 (CSP2) Among Children with Dyslexia

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.5812/ijpbs.112573 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Mahnaz Estaki ◽

Ameneh Dehghan ◽

Ebrahim Mahmoudi ◽

Navid Mirzakhany

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Sensory Processing ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Standardized Test ◽

Sensory Profile ◽

Persian Version ◽

Background: Sensory integration is a necessary skill for acquiring reading skills because it strongly depends on the rapid and strong relation between written and verbal symbols. There is no standardized test for Iranian children with dyslexia to investigate their sensory processing problems. Therefore, understanding the validity and reliability of the child sensory profile 2 (CSP2) would be essential for a detailed assessment of sensory impairments in dyslexic children. Objectives: The current research aimed to establish the internal consistency, factor analysis, and convergent validity of the Persian version of CSP2 in children with dyslexia. Methods: The sample of this study included 200 dyslexic children aged 6 to 12 years who were referred to learning disabilities centers in Qom from September 2019 to February 2020 by using the multistage sampling method. To collect data, the CSP2 questionnaire and the dyslexia test (NEMA) were used. The factor structure was assessed by confirmatory factor analysis. The internal consistency of the CSP2 was examined by using Cronbach’s alpha. Convergent validity was assessed by examining the relationship between CSP2 and NEMA. Results: Internal consistency was obtained as 0.89, 0.92, 0.77, and 0.94 for the four subscales of sensory processing, namely registration, seeking, sensitivity, and avoiding, respectively. The result of confirmatory factor analysis gained support for Dunn's four-factor model. Total scores of NEMA were correlated with the scores of CSP2 subscales (seeking, avoiding, sensitivity, and registration). Conclusions: The Persian version of the Child Sensory Profile 2 is a valid (via confirmatory factor analysis and convergent validity) and reliable (via internal consistency) tool for assessing sensory processing in children with dyslexia.

Development of an Instrument for Teachers’ Attitudes towards Academic Supervision performed by Supervisors in Schools of Special Education

Journal of Educational Science and Technology (EST) ◽

10.26858/est.v7i1.12954 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 40

Author(s):

Triyanto Pristiwaluyo ◽

Syamsuddin Syamsuddin

Keyword(s):

Special Education ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Instrument Development ◽

Education Standards ◽

South Sulawesi ◽

Development Framework ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Teachers Attitudes

This study aims to develop an instrument for teachers’ attitudes toward academic supervision performed by supervisors in special education. This is an instrument development study working under the modified six-step development framework introduced by Djaali and Sumadi. The validity of the study was examined by two experts in measurements. The instrument was tested on 94 teachers in schools of special education in South Sulawesi. The validity and reliability were estimated using the confirmatory factor analysis by Lisrel program. The instrument produced from this attempt were 44 questions in a form of likert scale; the validity was 0.90 and the reliability was 0.96, and it was done under a tridimensional structure (i.e., monitoring, assessment, and coaching). The dimension of monitoring measured the execution of eight education standards observed by school supervisors. The dimension of assessment measured the performance of supervisors during a class supervision that was taught by a teacher of special education. The dimension of coaching measured the supervisors’ performance in giving motivation, delivering training, and providing feedback for teachers of special education. It was done in order to make the teachers more professional and independent in completing their tasks and responsibilities as teachers for special education. Therefore, the instrument produced from this research is expected to be able to describe the teachers’ attitudes toward academic supervision performed by the school supervisors.

Confirmatory factor analysis of the safety attitudes questionnaire/operating room

Enfermería Global ◽

10.6018/eglobal.18.3.334781 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 195-245

Author(s):

Daniela Campos de Andrade Lourenção ◽

Daisy Maria Rizatto Tronchin

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Operating Room ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Safety Attitudes ◽

Safety Attitudes Questionnaire ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Objetivo: Analizar la estructura factorial de la versión traducida y adaptada culturalmente del Safety Attitudes Questionnaire / Operating Room Version para el contexto brasileño. Método: Fue desarrollado un estudio metodológico acerca del cuestionario. El cuestionario fue aplicado a 412 profesionales de salud trabajadores en centros quirúrgicos. La evaluación del cuestionario fue realizada con base en Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC) y en el alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: El valor total del alfa de Cronbach fue 0,912; en los dominios los valores variaron de 0,56 a 0,85. El peor dominio fue Comunicación en el Ambiente Quirúrgico. Los hallazgos de la AFC mostraron que el valor de SRMR fue de 0,052; el RMSEA de 0,031 y el de CFI de 0,95. Estos valores demuestran la confiabilidad y un ajuste de modelo aceptable de la versión brasileña del SAQ / OR. Conclusión: la estructura factorial mostró que la versión brasileña del cuestionario es válida y confiable para medir el clima de seguridad del paciente en la percepción de los profesionales de salud que trabajan en el ambiente quirúrgico. Objective: To analyze the factor structure of the version of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire/Operating Room Version that has been translated and culturally adapted to the Brazilian context. Method: This was a methodological study about a questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered to 412 health professionals who worked in operating rooms. The factor structure was tested with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach's alpha. Results: The total score for Cronbach's alpha was 0.912; and the scores for the domains ranged from 0.56 and 0.85. The domain with the worst performance was communication in the surgical setting. The results of CFA showed that the score for SRMR was 0.052, RMSEA, 0.031, and CFI, 0.95. These scores indicate the reliability and acceptability of the Brazilian adaptation of the questionnaire. Conclusion: The factor structure demonstrated the validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the questionnaire for measuring the patient safety climate as perceived by healthcare professionals who worked in surgical settings Objetivo: Analisar a estrutura fatorial da versão traduzida e adaptada culturalmente do Safety Attitudes Questionnaire/Operating Room Version para o contexto brasileiro. Método: Trata-se de um estudo metodológico sobre o questionário. O questionário foi aplicado a 412 profissionais de saúde atuantes em centros cirúrgicos. A avaliação do questionário foi realizada com base na Análise Fatorial Confirmatória (AFC) e no alpha de Cronbach. Resultados: O valor total do alpha de Cronbach foi 0,912; nos domínios os valores variaram de 0,56 a 0,85. O pior domínio foi Comunicação no Ambiente Cirúrgico. Os achados da AFC demonstraram que o valor de SRMR foi de 0,052; o RMSEA de 0,031 e o de CFI de 0,95. Esses valores demonstram a confiabilidade e um ajuste de modelo aceitável da versão brasileira do SAQ/OR. Conclusão: A estrutura fatorial demonstrou que a versão brasileira do questionário é válida e confiável para mensurar o clima de segurança do paciente na percepção dos profissionais de saúde que atuam no ambiente cirúrgico.