scholarly journals The Dark Triad Traits and the Prediction of Eudaimonic Wellbeing

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaqian Liu ◽  
Na Zhao ◽  
Min Ma
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Eudaimonic Wellbeing

Although numerous studies have focused on personality traits related to well-being, the relationship between the Dark Triad Traits and eudaimonic well-being is still unclear. The purpose of the present study was to explore how the Dark Triad Traits (i.e., narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) affect eudaimonic well-being. Further, this study also aimed to explore the mediation effect of family support and hedonic wellbeing. The results showed that the present model had a good model fit (χ2/df = 1.91, p < 0.001, comparative-fit-index (CFI) = 0.96, tucker-lewis-index (TLI) = 0.95, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.04, standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = 0.04). There is a significant association between the Dark Triad Traits and eudaimonic wellbeing. Specifically, narcissism directly predicts eudaimonic wellbeing, while the effects of Machiavellianism and psychopathy on eudaimonic wellbeing are serial two-mediator models, which are mediated by family support and hedonic wellbeing. The results would enrich theoretical studies on personality while providing some practical evidence on how to improve the subjective well-being of individuals.

scholarly journals Factorial Structure of the EOCL-1 Scale to Assess Executive Functions

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Ramos-Galarza ◽  
Jorge Cruz-Cárdenas ◽  
Mónica Bolaños-Pasquel ◽  
Pamela Acosta-Rodas
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functions ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Behavioral Observation ◽  
Behavioral Activity ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Fit Index

The process of assessing executive functions through behavioral observation scales is still under theoretical and empirical construction. This article reports on the analysis of the factorial structure of the EOCL-1 scale that assesses executive functions, as proposed by the theory developed by Luria, which has not been previously considered in this type of evaluation. In this scale, the executive functions taken into account are error correction, internal behavioral and cognition regulatory language, limbic system conscious regulation, decision making, future consideration of consequences of actions, goal-directed behavior, inhibitory control of automatic responses, creation of new behavioral repertoires, and cognitive–behavioral activity verification. A variety of validity and reliability analyses were carried out, with the following results: (a) an adequate internal consistency level of executive functions between α = 0.70 and α = 0.83, (b) significant convergent validity with a scale that assesses frontal deficits between r = −0.07 and r = 0.28, and (c) the scale’s construct validity that proposes a model with an executive central factor comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.93, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.04 (LO.04 and HI.04), standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = 0.04, and x2(312) = 789.29, p = 0.001. The findings are discussed based on previous literature reports and in terms of the benefits of using a scale to assess the proposed executive functions.

scholarly journals Avaliação da estrutura fatorial do Body Shape Questionnaire: análise fatorial exploratória ou confirmatória?

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanderson Roberto da Silva ◽  
João Marôco ◽  
Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos
Keyword(s):  
Root Mean Square Error ◽  
Mean Square Error ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Tucker Lewis Index

RESUMO Objetivo: Conduzir uma discussão sobre as estratégias adotadas para avaliação da estrutura fatorial de instrumentos psicométricos utilizando como exemplo os modelos fatoriais do Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). Métodos: Foram avaliados sete modelos fatoriais diferentes do BSQ, que foram obtidos por meio de análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) e estão apresentados na literatura. A análise fatorial confirmatória desses modelos foi realizada para a amostra de estudo utilizando-se aos índices qui-quadrado pelos graus de liberdade (χ2/gl), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) e Weighted Root Mean Square Residual (WRMR). As validades convergente e discriminante foram avaliadas a partir da variância extraída média e do coeficiente de determinação entre os fatores do BSQ, respectivamente. A confiabilidade dos modelos foi avaliada a partir da confiabilidade composta e do coeficiente alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: Participaram 739 universitárias com média de idade de 20,4 (desvio-padrão = 2,4) anos. Todos os modelos apresentaram adequado ajustamento para a amostra de estudo, contudo a validade discriminante esteve comprometida neles. A confiabilidade dos modelos também foi adequada. Conclusão: Apesar de todos os modelos testados do BSQ apresentarem bons indicadores psicométricos, salienta-se que eles foram obtidos em amostras diferentes utilizando-se AFE e sem justificativa teórica plausível para a construção dos fatores, o que pode dificultar a escolha de um modelo para utilização em ambiente clínico. Assim, diante da importância de preservação do conceito teórico durante o desenvolvimento do instrumento, sugere-se cautela na utilização de modelos sem sustentação teórica.

The Adult-Oriented Sport Coaching Survey: An Instrument Designed to Assess Coaching Behaviors Tailored to Adult Athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 368-385
Author(s):  
Scott Rathwell ◽  
Bradley W. Young ◽  
Bettina Callary ◽  
Derrik Motz ◽  
Matt D. Hoffmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Masters Athletes ◽  
Fit Index

Adult sportspersons (Masters athletes, aged 35 years and older) have unique coaching preferences. No existing resources provide coaches with feedback on their craft with Masters athletes. Three studies evaluated an Adult-Oriented Coaching Survey. Study 1 vetted the face validity of 50 survey items with 12 Masters coaches. Results supported the validity of 48 items. In Study 2, 383 Masters coaches completed the survey of 50 items. Confirmatory factor analysis and exploratory structural equation modeling indicated issues with model fit. Post hoc modifications improved fit, resulting in a 22-item, five-factor model. In Study 3, 467 Masters athletes responded to these 22 items reflecting perceptions of their coaches. Confirmatory factor analysis (comparative fit index = .951, standardized root mean square residual = .036, and root mean square error of approximation = .049) and exploratory structural equation modeling (comparative fit index = .977, standardized root mean square residual = .019, and root mean square error of approximation = .041) confirmed the model. The resultant Adult-Oriented Sport Coaching Survey provides a reliable and factorially valid instrument for measuring adult-oriented coaching practices.

scholarly journals Factorial Structure and Measurement Invariance of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-Stigma (AAQ-S) in Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Trigueros ◽  
Noelia Navarro-Gómez ◽  
José M. Aguilar-Parra ◽  
Adolfo J. Cangas
Keyword(s):  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Gender Invariance ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Psychometric Instrument ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Acceptance And Action Questionnaire ◽  
Fit Index

The objective of the present study was to validate and adapt the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-Stigma (AAQ-S) to the Spanish context. Method: The study included the participation of 1212 subjects, with an average age of 17.12 years old. Results: The confirmatory factorial analysis revealed a number of adequate fit indices for the new version of the scale χ2/df = 3.24; Comparative Fit Index = 0.96; Incremental Fit Index = 0.96; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.060; Standardized Root Mean Square Residual = 0.035, in which the factorial structures displayed gender invariance. The two factors comprise the scale both exhibited high internal consistency (+0.90) and temporal stability. Conclusion: The Spanish version of the AAQ-S proved to be a robust and adequate psychometric instrument. In this sense, future lines of research focused on determining the role of psychological flexibility in stigma and the processes of change at the base of interventions could benefit substantially from the use of AAQ-S.

scholarly journals Construct validity of the Individual Lifestyle Profile scale in times of social distancing

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Thiago Ferreira de Sousa ◽  
Sueyla Ferreira da Silva dos Santos ◽  
Silvio Aparecido Fonseca ◽  
Gerleison Ribeiro Barros ◽  
Mauro Virgílio Gomes de Barros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Mean Square Error ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
On Line ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Fit Index

Os objetivos do estudo foram estimar o nível de confiabilidade e validade fatorial da escala “Perfil do Estilo de Vida Individual” em tempos de distanciamento social, por meio da análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC). Para tanto, a escala “Perfil do Estilo de Vida Individual” em tempos de distanciamento social foi empregada em um estudo realizado com amostras de estudantes e servidores de instituições de ensino superior de diferentes regiões brasileiras. A amostra final correspondeu a 4.694 adultos que responderam o formulário on-line. Para a avaliação de constructo foi realizada a análise de consistência interna via Alfa de Cronbach’s (a) e correlação de Spearman. Empregou-se a AFC para testar a estrutura fatorial hipotética da escala. A consistência interna geral foi de a de 0,778 e houve correlações significativas, porém, inferiores a ± 0,799 para os itens dos mesmos constructos e ± 0,499 entre os itens de constructos diferentes. Na AFC, após ajustes na estrutura do modelo, ocorreu a adequação para todos os indicadores (Goodness-of-fit Index: 0,976; Comparative Fit Index: 0,937; Normalized Fit Indices: 0,932; Tucker-Lewis Indices: 0,914; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation: 0,047; Root Mean-Square Residual: 0,031; Standardized Root Mean-Square Residual: 0,0337), com a exceção para os valores de p do Qui-quadrado e razão entre Qui-quadrado e graus de liberdade. Conclui-se que a escala “Perfil do Estilo de Vida Individual” em tempos de distanciamento social, mostrou consistência interna e estrutura fatorial satisfatórias para orientar a avaliação do estilo de vida (individual ou de grupos) e as intervenções para promover estilos de vida saudáveis.

Psychometric properties of the Cognitive and Metacognitive Learning Strategies Scales among preservice physical education teachers: A bifactor analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 616-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiling Liu ◽  
Ping Xiang ◽  
Ron McBride ◽  
Han Chen
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Metacognitive Learning ◽  
Fit Index

Although widely used to measure self-regulated learning strategies, the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire has not yielded satisfactory construct validity across empirical studies. This study examined its psychometric properties by focusing on one of its subscales, the Cognitive and Metacognitive Learning Strategies Scales, among 419 preservice physical education teachers ( M age = 23.05 years, SD = 4.28) from five physical education teacher preparation programmes in the southwestern United States of America. The participants responded to the 31-item Cognitive and Metacognitive Learning Strategies Scales, which assessed five categories of learning strategies: rehearsal, elaboration, organization, critical thinking, and metacognitive self-regulation. Each item was on a seven-point Likert scale. Initial confirmatory factor analysis did not support the original five-factor model. Following exploratory factor analysis identified three latent factors. Subsequent bifactor exploratory factor analysis revealed one general factor and two group factors, and following bifactor confirmatory factor analysis confirmed that this structure had an acceptable model fit, χ2 (353) = 731.327, p <.001; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = .053; Comparative Fit Index = .907; Standardized Root Mean Square Residual = .047. A respecified bifactor model with 18 items resulted in a good fit, χ2 (120) = 161.384, p <.001; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = .030; Comparative Fit Index = .980; Standardized Root Mean Square Residual = .034. Score reliability for the general factor Omega Hierarchical = .825; for the two group factors, Omega Scales = .211 and .238, respectively. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

Measuring Investment Importance Perception in Equity Shares: A Scale for Individual Investors

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Rakesh Krishnan ◽  
C. Ganesh
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Information Criterion ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Fit Index

This study focused on developing a scale for measuring Investment Importance Perception in Equity shares (IIPe) of individual investors. Item generation (from equity share investors) and content validity was performed (with expert panel) to gather the initial pool of items for the scale. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used for item reduction and for establishing the dimensions of IIPe. Further, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used test the measurement validity. Parameters were estimated with maximum likelihood (ML) through the use of AMOS (version 16). The assumptions for multivariate normality were checked by looking into the skewness and kurtosis value of the individual items of the scale. The chi-square goodness-of-fit test guided evaluation of model fit along with established fit indices such as goodness of fit index (GFI), comparative fit index (CFI), incremental fit index (IFI), standardized root mean square residual (SRMR), root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA) and Akaike Information Criterion (AIC).

A Structural Model of Adverse Childhood Experiences as Antecedents of Rumination Leading to Lower Hope

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051986819
Author(s):  
Ricky T. Muñoz ◽  
Heather Hanks
Keyword(s):  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Psychology Literature

Hope is well established within the positive psychology literature as a construct associated with psychological well-being. Recent research has also linked experiences of childhood trauma with lower hope into adulthood. Snyder’s hope theory explains this link by suggesting that rumination, as a byproduct of trauma, limits survivors’ ability to focus on present day goals, thereby lowering hope. To test this proposed link between childhood trauma and lower hope, we conducted two studies using independent samples of adults living in the United States (Study 1: N’ = 258; Study 2: N’ = 374). Per Snyder, the studies modeled childhood trauma as a driver of rumination leading to lower hope. The results of Study 1 indicated that a “full mediation” model, directly representing Snyder’s theory, produced good fit ( χ2 = 254.02, p > .001; df = 131); root mean square error approximation (RMSEA) = .06 (90% confidence interval [CI]: .049, .072); standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = .055; comparative fit index (CFI): .927. A subsequent bootstrapping analysis ( N = 5,000) validated the full mediation model. Study 2 provided identical results, indicating again that a full mediation model of the variables produced good fit. The data from both studies was consistent with Snyder’s understanding of the link between trauma and lower hope. The article concludes with a discussion of the studies’ implications, particularly how the data supports interventions, such as meditation, that may work to help buffer the ruminating impacts of childhood trauma.

A New Brief Scale to Measure Optimism

2019 ◽  
pp. 003329411988405
Author(s):  
Cirilo H. Garcia Cadena ◽  
Leopoldo Daniel González ◽  
Adrián Valle de la O
Keyword(s):  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Factorial Invariance ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Item Scale

This research was done to find if using maximum likelihood could reduce the Interactive Optimism Scale-Garcia to a new valid and reliable shorter version. There were 502 adults: 263 women and 239 men ( Mage = 34.67, SD = 12.27). It was used in confirmatory factor analysis. A four-item scale is obtained, having excellent goodness of fit: [χ2/ df = .609, GFI (Jöreskog and Sörbom’s Goodness-of-Fit Index) = .999, NFI (Normed Fit Index) = .999, CFI (Bentler’s Comparative Fit Index) = 1.000, RMSEA (Steiger–Lind root mean square error of approximation) = .000 (90% CI = .0001, .077); SRMR (standardized root mean square residual) = .007], as well as factorial invariance across sexes; the scale has good internal consistency (ω = .869, α = .858, ordinal α = .906). Brief Interactive Optimism Scale-G correlates significantly with self-esteem ( r = .779, p < . 01, 95% CI [.816, .736]), depression ( r = −.810, p < .01, 95% CI [.843, .772]), and psychopathy ( r = −.670, p < . 01, 95% CI [.723, .611]). In conclusion, Brief Interactive Optimism Scale-G is a good option for measuring optimism in Mexicans.

scholarly journals Erfassung der Emotionsregulation bei Jugendlichen anhand des „Affective Style Questionnaire – Youth (ASQ-Y)“

Diagnostica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Johannes Graser ◽  
Christiane Heimlich ◽  
Augustin Kelava ◽  
Stefan G. Hofmann ◽  
Ulrich Stangier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Root Mean Square Error ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Affective Style ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Tucker Lewis Index

Zusammenfassung. Zur Erfassung der 3 Emotionsregulationsstrategien Unterdrücken, Anpassen / Neubewerten und Akzeptieren wurde der Affective Style Questionnaire für Jugendliche (ASQ-Y) adaptiert und an einer entsprechenden Stichprobe (N = 1 092) validiert. Die Dimensionalität des englischen Originalfragebogens und der deutschen Version für Erwachsene konnte auch für Jugendliche bestätigt werden. Während der Analyse kam das ESEM-Verfahren (Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling) zum Einsatz, die Kennwerte bewegten sich im akzeptablen bis sehr guten Bereich. Der Comparative Fit Index (CFI) erreichte einen akzeptablen Wert von .938, ebenso der Tucker–Lewis Index (TLI) mit einem Wert von .911. Der Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) lag bei einem sehr guten Wert von .050, das Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) erreichte einen guten Wert von .030. Die internen Konsistenzen der 3 Skalen (Unterdrücken: α = .77; Anpassen / Neubewerten: α = .76; Akzeptieren: α = .76) erreichten (vergleichbar mit dem englischen Original und der deutschen Erwachsenenstichprobe) zufriedenstellende Werte. Die Subskalen zeigten hypothesenkonforme diskriminante und konvergente Zusammenhänge mit etablierten Verfahren des Forschungsbereichs Emotionsregulation, was für die Konstruktvalidität spricht. Insgesamt ist der ASQ-Y als Messinstrument zur Erfassung von verschiedenen Emotionsregulationsstrategien bei Jugendlichen geeignet und ökonomisch in seiner Anwendung. Der ASQ-Y kann in der Allgemeinbevölkerung und in der Prävention eingesetzt werden. Nach entsprechender Validierung ist der Einsatz auch im klinischen Setting möglich.

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