Composition and Factorial Invariance for the Assessment of Body Image Dissatisfaction Questionnaire in Mexican Adolescents

Body image is a mental representation that a person has, which could become a body dissatisfaction due to the pressure exerted by the culture, affecting several life stages specially in adolescents. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties and factorial invariance of the questionnaire to assess body image dissatisfaction. The sample consisted of 552 Mexican teenagers, 259 female, and 293 male, with a mean age of 12.91 ± 0.96 years. Confirmatory Factor Analyses show that a five-factor structure is viable and adequate. The five-factor structure (perceptual, emotional distress, behavioral, proposal to change, and fear of gaining weight) show adequate fit indices and validity, even though the obtained model does not completely correspond to that proposed by the authors of the scale, it continues to endorse the multifactorial component of body dissatisfaction. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factor loadings, and the intercepts are considered invariant in both populations; however, there are differences between the populations for the means of the perceptual, emotional distress, and fear of gaining weight factors. This study serves as a premise for future research on the study of instruments for measuring body image in populations with different personal and cultural factors.

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Propiedades psicométricas del Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 en universitarios mexicanos (Factor composition of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 in Mexican university students)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i34.55794 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 80-84

Author(s):

Ana Citlalli Díaz-Leal ◽

Luis Humberto Blanco Ornelas ◽

Zuliana Paola Benitez Hernández ◽

Susana Ivonne Aguirre Vásquez ◽

Ramón Candia Luján

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Future Research ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Behavioral Regulation ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Intrinsic Regulation ◽

Identified Regulation

El presente estudio pretende validar las propiedades psicométricas propuestas por Moreno, Cervelló y Martínez (2007) para la versión en español del Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 en universitarios mexicanos. Participaron un total de 533 universitarios (M = 20.99 y DS = 2.61 años). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó a través de análisis factoriales confirmatorios, mostrando que una estructura de cuatro factores es viable y adecuada. Los cuatro factores (regulación intrínseca, regulación identificada, regulación introyectada y regulación externa), atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, han mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez; sin embargo, el modelo obtenido no coincide totalmente con el planteado por Moreno y colaboradores, aunque continúa avalando el componente multifactorial de la motivación hacia el ejercicio. Además, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes entre mujeres y hombres, existiendo diferencias en las puntuaciones entre ambas poblaciones en el factor regulación intrínseca. Futuras investigaciones deberían replicar estos hallazgos en muestras más amplias.Abstract: The current study tries to replicate the psychometric results proposed by Moreno et al. (2007) for the Spanish Version of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 in Mexican university students. A total of 533 Mexican university students participated in this study (M = 20.99 and SD = 2.61 years). The factor structure of the questionnaire was conducted by confirmatory factor analyses, which showed a feasible and adequate four-factor structure. The four factors (intrinsic regulation, identified regulation, introjected regulation, and external regulation), attending to statistical and substantive criteria, have shown fit indices of reliability and validity; despite not fully coinciding with the model propose by Moreno et al., the obtained model continues giving support to the multifactorial component of motivation towards the exercise. Moreover, the factor structure, loads, and the intercepts were considered as invariables between women and men, obtaining differences in the punctuations of factor intrinsic regulation. Future research should replicate these findings in wider samples.

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Factorial Validity and Factorial Invariance Across Gender of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-Chinese version in Undergraduates

Psychological Reports ◽

10.1177/00332941211018402 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 003329412110184

Author(s):

Qian Liu ◽

Huihui Yang ◽

Wanrong Peng ◽

Zhaoxia Liu ◽

Jingwei Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Factorial Invariance ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Factorial Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Reliability Indicators ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Chinese Young Adults ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Objective This study was aimed to examine the factor structure and factorial invariance across gender of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-Chinese version (FMPS-CV). Methods The FMPS-CV was completed by 2451 undergraduates. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were performed to verify its factorial validity, and Multigroup CFA were performed to examine its factorial invariance across gender. Gender differences were compared on scores of FMPS-CV. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability were also detected. Clinical characteristics were compared between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionists categorized by positive and negative scores of FMPS-CV. Results CFA supported the six-factor structure of FMPS-CV, and Multigroup CFA evidenced its factorial invariance across gender. No significant gender differences were found. The adaptive perfectionists scored significantly lower on clinical variables than maladaptive perfectionists. Moreover, the reliability indicators met the standards. Conclusions The good psychometrics properties of FMPS-CV supported it could be used to assess perfectionism in Chinese young adults.

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The Structure of Bryant's Empathy Index for Children: A Cross-Validation Study

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1017/s1138741600004674 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 670-677 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Amaia Lasa Aristu ◽

Francisco Pablo Holgado Tello ◽

Miguel Ángel Carrasco Ortiz ◽

María Victoria del Barrio Gándara

Keyword(s):

Factor Structure ◽

Validation Study ◽

Cross Validation ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Polychoric Correlations ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Larger Sample ◽

Three Factor

The present study examined the structure of Bryant's Empathy Index (BEI) using different samples for conducting exploratory and confirmatory analyses. The BEI was administered to a sample of 2,714 children (mean age 11.12, SD = 1.59). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed a three-factor structure: Feelings of Sadness, Understanding Feelings and Tearful Reaction. The results revealed both the multidimensionality of the instrument and appropriate fit indices for the model proposed. Although these results were very similar to those reported in other studies with a Spanish population, the analyses were conducted in a more robust way: with a larger sample and using polychoric correlations and cross validation estimation.

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Examining the Factor Structure of the MLQ Transactional and Transformational Leadership Dimensions in Nursing Context

Western Journal of Nursing Research ◽

10.1177/0193945918778833 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 41 (5) ◽

pp. 743-761 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sheila A. Boamah ◽

Paul Tremblay

Keyword(s):

Transformational Leadership ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Leadership Style ◽

Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Leadership Model ◽

Multifactor Leadership ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Transactional And Transformational Leadership

The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) is the most widely used instrument for assessing dimensions of leadership style; yet, most studies have failed to reproduce the original MLQ factor structure. The current study evaluates the dimensionality and nomological validity of Bass’s transactional and transformational leadership model using the MLQ in a sample of registered nurses working in acute care hospitals in Canada. A combination of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to evaluate the hypothetical factor structure of the MLQ consisting of five transformational factors, and three transactional factors. Results suggest that the eight-factor solution displayed best fit indices; however, two transactional factors should be extracted due to high interscale correlations and lack of differential relationships with the two leadership variables. The findings support a scale refinement and the need for new theory concerning the five transformational leadership and contingent reward dimensions of the MLQ.

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Exploring the factor structure of the Parent Reading Belief Inventory (PRBI): Example of Serbia

Psihologija ◽

10.2298/psi130716007r ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 46 (3) ◽

pp. 315-330 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jelena Radisic ◽

Nada Seva

Keyword(s):

Factor Structure ◽

Reading Aloud ◽

Future Research ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Parental Efficacy ◽

The Core ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Attitudes And Perceptions ◽

Correlated Factors ◽

Best Fit

In the present study we explored the core factor structure originally proposed by the developer of the Parent Reading Belief Inventory (PRBI) DeBaryshe (DeBaryshe & Binder, 1994; DeBaryshe, 1995). The PRBI was developed to assess and explore parents? beliefs about reading aloud to their children, measuring parents? attitudes and perceptions about how children learn, the content of their learning and parental efficacy in the process. The PRBI is supposed to have 7 underlying subscales and a total score. Using a sample of 227 parents in Serbia our analyses showed internal consistency estimates were not in line with those reported by the authors of the PRBI. Using confirmatory factor analysis the subscale models showed substantial variance in how well they fit. Better fit was found for the overall models for the entire PRBI scale. Among them, the correlated factors model exhibited the best fit indices. Limitations and future research are discussed.

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Pure Emotion-loaded Materials in the International Affective Digitized Sounds (IADS): A Study on Intensity Ratings in Chinese University Students

Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews ◽

10.2174/1573400515666190822110933 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 199-208

Author(s):

Jiawei Wang ◽

Yanli Jia ◽

Xu Shao ◽

Chu Wang ◽

Wei Wang

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Model Fit ◽

Future Research ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Chinese University ◽

Five Factors ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Model Fit Indices

Background: Materials loaded with pure emotion are essential for basic and clinical research on sounds. The International Affective Digitized Sounds (IADS) is one of the widely-used emotional tools, but its materials are not clearly labeled with specific emotions. We have hypothesized that the IADS contains pure vectors of at least disgust, erotica (or erotism), fear, happiness, sadness and neutral emotions. Methods: We therefore selected 48 IADS sounds with saturate emotions, and invited 271 male and 353 female university students to rate the intensity of the emotions conveyed in each sound. The ratings were then analyzed with the exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Results: Five factors were observed, namely: erotica, fear-sadness, happiness, neutrality, and disgust. Later, as two facets, sounds of fear-sadness were separated. Thirty sounds under six facets were finally retained with good model-fit indices and satisfactory factor internal reliabilities. Moreover, males scored significantly higher on erotica than females did. Conclusion: Our study purified a series of emotion-loaded IADS sounds, which might help clarify the pure effects of sound emotion in future research and clinical management of affective disorders.

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Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Long and Short Forms of the Worry Domains Questionnaire

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759.25.4.239 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 239-243

Author(s):

Roberto Nuevo ◽

Andrés Losada ◽

María Márquez-González ◽

Cecilia Peñacoba

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Factorial Validity ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Short Forms ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Positive Correlations ◽

Future Work

The Worry Domains Questionnaire was proposed as a measure of both pathological and nonpathological worry, and assesses the frequency of worrying about five different domains: relationships, lack of confidence, aimless future, work, and financial. The present study analyzed the factor structure of the long and short forms of the WDQ (WDQ and WDQ-SF, respectively) through confirmatory factor analysis in a sample of 262 students (M age = 21.8; SD = 2.6; 86.3% females). While the goodness-of-fit indices did not provide support for the WDQ, good fit indices were found for the WDQ-SF. Furthermore, no source of misspecification was identified, thus, supporting the factorial validity of the WDQ-SF scale. Significant positive correlations between the WDQ-SF and its subscales with worry (PSWQ), anxiety (STAI-T), and depression (BDI) were found. The internal consistency was good for the total scale and for the subscales. This work provides support for the use of the WDQ-SF, and potential uses for research and clinical purposes are discussed.

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Development of the Fear of Intimacy Components Questionnaire (FICQ)

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000238 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 302-309 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Maria Pedro Sobral ◽

Maria Emília Costa

Keyword(s):

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Dimensional Structure ◽

Future Research ◽

Fear Of Intimacy ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

New Instrument ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract. We developed a new instrument designed to measure fear of intimacy in romantic relationships. We suggest assessing fear of intimacy through two dimensions: self-revelation and dependence. The Fear of Intimacy Components Questionnaire (FICQ) was validated across three studies in which a 10-item solution systematically emerged. Consistently with a two component perspective, a two-factor solution fitted data the best: fear of losing the self (FLS) and fear of losing the other (FLO). Qualitative analyses verified content validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses tested the factor structure. Multigroup analyses supported the structural invariance across gender, age, and relationship status. Both factors showed adequate discriminant validity and internal consistency, and good 3-week period test-retest reliability. Associations between the FICQ and insecure attachment orientations demonstrated convergent validity. The association between the FICQ and relationship satisfaction above and beyond a preexisting measure offered criterion validity. By going beyond traditional self-revelation-focused conception of fear of intimacy, that is, by proposing a bi-dimensional structure to fear of intimacy, we believe that this new measure will contribute to future research on fear of intimacy.

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Workaholism in Korea: Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Differences

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2020.569744 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

Author(s):

Sudol Kang

Keyword(s):

Demographic Variables ◽

Future Research ◽

Demographic Differences ◽

Research Directions ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Work Addiction ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Logistic Regressions ◽

Nationally Representative

This study has two objectives – to provide a Korean form of the workaholism analysis questionnaire, and to analyze workaholic tendencies in South Korea by using a nationally representative data. Using 4,242 samples (2,497 men and 1,745 women), exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to develop a Korean form (K-WAQ). The four-factor structure of K-WAQ in this study seemed to adequately represent the underlying dimensions of work addiction in Korea. The study also analyzed the prevalence of workaholism among Koreans and its differences according to socio-demographic variables. Both mean difference analyses and logistic regressions were conducted. The overall result indicated that the prevalence of workaholism in Korea can be estimated to be 39.7% of the employees. The workaholic tendencies in Korea differ significantly according to gender, age, work hours, and voluntariness of choosing employment type. Practical as well as theoretical implications and future research directions are discussed.

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THE LEVENSON LOCUS OF CONTROL SCALES: CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSES AND EVALUATION

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.1997.25.1.93 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 93-103 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Paul K. Presson ◽

Steven C. Clark ◽

Victor A. Benassi

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Depressive Symptomatology ◽

Predictive Ability ◽

Factor Models ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Three Factor

Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to test the factor structure of several versions of Levenson's (1973) locus of control scales. Two- and three-factor models based on all 24 of Levenson's items and on 20 of her items were tested. The 3-factor models provided a good fit. Models proposed by R. M. Shewchuk, G. A. Foelker Jr., and G. Niederehe (1990) and R. M. Shewchuk, G. A Foelker Jr., C. J. Camp, and F. Blanchard-Fields (1992) also provided a good fit of the data. In concurrent and prospective tests of the predictive ability of the various models, the 24 and 20 item versions of Levenson's models accounted for a significant amount of variance In depressive symptomatology. The three-factor models revealed that only scores on the chance scale reliably predicted time 2 depressive symptomatology. Neither of the models proposed by Shewchuk and colleagues accounted for a significant amount of variance.

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