scholarly journals Metacognitive Awareness Scale, Domain Specific (MCAS-DS): Assessing Metacognitive Awareness During Raven’s Progressive Matrices

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
John H. H. Song ◽  
Sasha Loyal ◽  
Benjamin Lond
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Confidence Level ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices ◽  
Raven's Progressive Matrices ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Specific Scale

Metacognition, the cognition about cognition, is closely linked to intelligence and therefore understanding the metacognitive processes underlying intelligence test performance, specifically on Raven’s Progressive Matrices, could help advance the knowledge about intelligence. The measurement of metacognition, is often done using domain-general offline questionnaires or domain-specific online think-aloud protocols. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between metacognitive awareness and intelligence via the design and use of a novel Meta-Cognitive Awareness Scale – Domain Specific (MCAS-DS) that encourages reflection of task strategy processes. This domain-specific scale was first constructed to measure participants’ awareness of their own metacognition linked to Raven’s Progressive Matrices (SPM). Following discriminatory index and Exploratory Factor Analysis, a 15-item scale was derived. Exploratory Factor Analysis showed five factors: Awareness of Engagement in Self-Monitoring, Awareness of Own Ability, Awareness of Responding Speed/Time, Awareness of Alternative Solutions and Awareness of Requisite Problem-Solving Resources. The intelligence level of ninety-eight adults was then estimated using Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices. Participants also completed the MCAS-DS, and further items that examined their test-taking behavior and Confidence level. Metacognitive awareness was positively correlated to standardized IQ scores derived from the SPM whilst Over-Confidence derived using the Confidence level measure was negatively correlated to SPM. Despite some limitations, this study shows promise for elucidating the relationship between metacognitive awareness and intelligence using the task-specific scale.

On the Dimensionality of Measuring Tourist Satisfaction towards Homestay

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gangaram Biswakarma
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cultural Performance ◽  
Latent Construct ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship

This study focuses on measuring tourist satisfaction towards home stay. This paper emphasized to identify the variables that are related to tourist satisfaction during tourist homestay. It is also focused on analyzing the relationship and impact of these latent construct of factors to overall tourist satisfaction towards home stay. In an attempt to visualize the purpose, tourists satisfaction in a homestay in Nepal has taken into as a case, with an aim to identify the underlying dimensions of tourist satisfaction during tourist homestay. Twenty six (26) manifest variables of homestay has been formulated to understand the dimensions. Likewise, for a conforming the latent construct (1) statement as dependent variable of overall satisfaction was developed for the purpose of the primary data collection. The manifest variables are basically focused on aspects of home stay attributes namely cultural attraction, hospitality, amenities and safety & security at the home stay destination. Post Exploratory Factor Analysis indicates factor loading for twenty two (22) items manifest variables as significant, loaded with five (5) factors of home stay attributes named as Amenities & Safety, Reception, Local Cuisine & Accommodation, Local Life style & Costumes, and Cultural Performance. This study contributes to the development of survey instrument for exploring tourist satisfaction for Home stay for future researchers.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Reward, Work Discipline, Motivation and Employee Job Satisfaction among Employees of Inews Tv Padang, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 491-494
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Several Variables ◽  
Reward Motivation ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to analyze the influence of reward, motivation and discipline to employee job satisfaction. The sample of this research is 15 employees of iNews TV. Exploratory factor analysis aims to confirm the structure of factors that underlie independent predictors with each other. The results of this study explain that reward, motivation and work discipline affect job satisfaction reward, motivation and work discipline affect job satisfaction. Of the several variables that affect job satisfaction, the work discipline variables that provide the greatest contribution to satisfaction.Company management is expected to pay attention to variable work discipline employees to support the achievement of job satisfaction

“Do they mean what they say?” Measuring greenwash in the sustainable property development sector

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzana Quoquab ◽  
Rames Sivadasan ◽  
Jihad Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Property Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government ◽  
Specific Scale

PurposeThis study aims to measure the greenwash construct in the sustainable property development (GSPD) context. Property development products such as residential homes, which are generally high-priced, require a long-term financial commitment from the consumers. It makes the property development sector unique. Hence, a specific scale is required to measure greenwash activities in this specific context by the marketers. However, the scale available to measure the greenwash construct is general which is not suitable to use in this particular context. The present study is an attempt to fill this gap in the literature.Design/methodology/approachThree studies were conducted to develop the GSPD measure in different phases. In developing the scale, qualitative interviews (study 1) were conducted to generate the initial pool of items. The preliminary set of questions were then validated (content and face validity) by experts' opinions. Exploratory factor analysis (using SPSS) was conducted to extract the factor structure of the newly developed measure (study 2) which was then again validated to ensure predictive reliability and nomological validity by using the SEM-PLS technique (study 3).FindingsThe exploratory factor analysis result revealed that greenwash in sustainable property development (GSPD) is a multi-dimensional construct. The dimensions are namely, false claims and misleading claims. The confirmatory composite analysis confirmed these two dimensions.Practical implicationsThis newly developed GSPD scale will enable the researchers to measure the greenwash activities practiced by some of the housing developers. Marketers will be conscious to avoid such activities. Moreover, the government agencies may use this scale to monitor measure and deter greenwashing activities by property development companies.Originality/valueThis is a pioneer study that develops and validates a new scale to measure greenwash construct in sustainable property development in a developing context i.e. Malaysia. In addition, this study operationalized the greenwash construct in sustainable property development as a multi-dimensional behavioural construct determined by two dimensions i.e. false claims and misleading claims.

scholarly journals Website Atmospherics: Motivators Or Hygiene Factors?

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
James D. Mueller ◽  
Rhonda Mack
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Web Site ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Web Site Design ◽  
Model Risk ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Hygiene Factors ◽  
Site Design ◽  
The Relationship

Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory is once again resurrected and used to frame hypothesized influences on internet shopper satisfaction (and dissatisfaction).   Previous research investigating the influence of web site design and web site atmospherics is discussed with respect to the theory.  Exploratory factor analysis is then used to extract a four-factor solution of internet shopper satisfaction, and interpreted with respect to Herzberg’s model.  Risk and User Friendliness related variables are interpreted as hygiene factors, or dissatisfiers, while Enjoyment and Price variables better explain shopper satisfaction, or motivation.  The ensuing discussion compares the usefulness of this model with empirically validated satisfaction paradigms in explaining the relationship between internet shopper satisfaction and web site atmospherics. 

scholarly journals The relationship between mobbing and organizational cynicism: An empirical study

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 3167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aykut Bedük ◽  
Kemalettin Eryeşil ◽  
Gülten Duran Altınışık
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Organizational Cynicism ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Today, one must pay attention to all kinds of issues held the sustainable competitive advantage of the organization to survive are mobbing and organizational cynicism. Mobbing and review of the literature on the effect of organizational commitment, cynicism and the impact on overall business performance and organizational cynicism and psychological effects of violence were found in the study of the relationship between. Hence the study "Is it cynicism triggers mobbing organizational sense?" is responding to basic research questions. In this study, mobbing him with cynicism and organizational dimensions (cognitive, emotional and behavioral) were studied to determine the relationship between and direction. The study is an empirical research quality. As data collection tool questionnaire was used. The universe of this research is composed of the faculty members and lecturers of the four vocational high schools which are affiliated to Konya Selcuk University center. The obtained results have been found suitable for factor analysis. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted to test the validity of the scale used in the study. Exploratory factor analysis obtained under Kaiser Meyer Olkin (KMO) and Barlett Sphericity Test. Cronbach's alpha coefficients of the scales were studied to examine the level of credibility of the survey. Our research has emerged reliable results. When done correlation analysis results in the overall evaluation, and said that mobbing in organizational cynicism of all sizes have a positive and statistically significant relationship at a high level(r=0,752).

scholarly journals Análisis a través de modelaje estructural de la relación entre prácticas docentes, pluriculturalidad e inclusión educativa

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia De Barros Camargo ◽  
Antonio Hernández Fernández ◽  
Mónica Ortiz Cobo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Educational Inclusion ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la relación entre las prácticas docentes desde el enfoque de la pluriculturalidad y la inclusión educativa. El diseño de investigación es no experimental, explicativo y correlacional. Se ha utilizado una escala Likert validada en constructo y contenido. La muestra es de 1575 participantes (estudiantes universitarios y docentes). Fue realizado un Análisis Factorial Exploratorio para validar la construcción de la escala y una correlación P (Pearson). El modelaje a través de ecuaciones estructurales nos permite algunas conclusiones, entre ellas que las prácticas del profesorado deben tener carácter pluricultural e inclusivo, siendo dos aspectos que influyen en las prácticas, sin que sea relevante su vinculación. This article aims to analyze the relationship between teaching practices from the perspective of multiculturalism and educational inclusion. The research design is non-experimental, explanatory and correlational. A Likert scale validated in construct and content has been used. The sample is 1575 participants (university students and teachers). An Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed to validate the construction of the scale and a P (Pearson) correlation. The modeling through structural equations allows us some conclusions, among them that the practices of the teaching staff should have a pluricultural and inclusive character, being two aspects that influence the practices, without their linkage being relevant.

scholarly journals The relationship between online convenience, online customer satisfaction, buying intention and electronic word-of-mouth

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2943-2966
Author(s):  
Phuong Viet Le-Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽  
Online Buying ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this research aims to explore, measure, and analyze the relationship between online convenience, online customer satisfaction, buying intention, and electronic word-of-mouth (E-WOM) of the customers via the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and three model regression. To conduct the research, the author distributed 300 surveyed questionnaires, and the author collected 285 valid respondents. The results showed that online convenience, which has seven dimensions about convenience, includes access, search, evaluation, attentiveness, transaction, possession, post-possession convenience affect online customer satisfaction. Furthermore, as a result, online customer satisfaction influences online buying intention and electronic word-of-mouth. Based on that, the research recommends the necessary solutions to improve the buying intention and encourage customers to do E-WOM. Besides, this research opens a new field for further research in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Mediating Effect of Social Status between Functioning of MFIs and Empowerment of Beneficiaries

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1332-1337
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Development of society becomes possible only when the economic and social status of people is developed and it leads to their empowerment. Microfinance is a mechanism of providing financial services to the targeted group who has been excluded by the formal banking services. Factors of the functioning of Microfinance Institutions have been considered in this study. The factors were extracted using Exploratory Factor analysis and the mediating effect of social status on the relationship between the functioning of MFIs and empowerment of beneficiaries was also checked. Both primary and secondary was used in this study. Primary data was collected with the help of prepared schedule from the beneficiaries of selected MFIs. Sampling has been done in multiple stages to collect data from 417 respondents. Result of the study shows that two factors namely group forming & monitoring and training & counselling were extracted from exploratory factor analysis. And, the social status of beneficiaries has a mediating effect on the relationship between the functioning of MFIs and the beneficiary’s empowerment. Various suggestions and policy implication were provided for the policymakers.

scholarly journals Stress Linked to Reports of Simulator Sickness in Vigilance: A Factor Analysis of the SSSQ and the SSQ

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 1527-1531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric T. Greenlee ◽  
Lucas J. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Simulator Sickness ◽  
Stress Measure ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Simulator Sickness Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship

The current study investigated the relationship between stress and simulator sickness within vigilance tasks. The Simulator Sickness Questionnaire and the Short Stress State Questionnaire were employed. Data were aggregated from seven different visual vigilance tasks. Correlational relationships were investigated using an exploratory factor analysis, which revealed two factors. The first factor was represented by Distress, a stress measure, and all three simulator sickness subscales: Nausea, Disorientation, and Oculomotor symptoms. The second factor consisted only of Worry, a stress measure. These results suggest that the distress associated with vigilance is intertwined with reports of simulator sickness. One possible explanation is that the stress of vigilance effectively inflates reports of simulator sickness, a potential concern for the validity of simulator sickness assessments within tasks that require vigilance.

scholarly journals Buyer Supplier Relationship Analysis (A Case Study of C.V. CS)

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haryanto Wiguna Kurnia ◽  
Denny Bernardus Kurnia Wahjudono
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
Relationship Analysis ◽  
Relationship Continuity ◽  
As Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

<p>The purpose of this research is to discover the factors that shape the relationship between C.V. CS as buyer and the suppliers in order to determine the most appropriate strategy to manage the relationship. This research uses quantitative method and exploratory factor analysis approach. The population of this research consists of 30 suppliers of C.V. CS. Saturated sampling is used as sampling technique in this study. Additionally, the entire population is used as respondents. Research results suggest a new factor which can be considered as a simplified version of the six research variables of communication, trust, capacity and capability, relationship continuity, dependence and commitment. This factor is called strategic partnership. Strategic partnership is considered as the most suitable strategy for C.V. CS to establish a relationship with their suppliers. The findings of this research also indicate that strategic partnership can act as relationship builder between buyers and suppliers. In order to create a perfect strategic partnership, the five forming elements must be fulfilled.</p>

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