scholarly journals The Muscularity-Oriented Eating Test, Drive for Muscularity Scale, and Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder Inventory among Chinese Men: Confirmatory Factor Analyses

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11690
Author(s):  
Jinbo He ◽  
Stuart Murray ◽  
Emilio J. Compte ◽  
Jianwen Song ◽  
Jason M. Nagata
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Drive For Muscularity ◽  
Test Drive ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Male University Students

Research on eating disorders (EDs) and body image disturbances has focused mostly on females from Western countries, and little is known about EDs in male populations in China, which is partially due to the lack of validated assessment measures. The current work aims to translate the Muscularity-Oriented Eating Test (MOET), Drive for Muscularity Scale (DMS) and Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder Inventory (MDDI) into Chinese and examine their psychometric properties. The factor structures, reliability and validity of the translated scales were examined with two samples: male university students (n = 295, Mage = 18.92 years) and general adult men (n = 406, Mage = 28.53 years). With confirmatory factor analyses, the original factor structures are replicated for the MOET, DMS and MDDI. The results also support the adequate internal consistency for both samples. Strong evidence of convergent and incremental validity for the three measures is also found in both samples. Overall, the three measures prove to be good instruments for use among Chinese male university students and general adult men.

Capturing the Familiness of Family Businesses: Development of the Family Influence Familiness Scale (FIFS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 709-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hermann Frank ◽  
Alexander Kessler ◽  
Thomas Rusch ◽  
Julia Suess–Reyes ◽  
Daniela Weismeier–Sammer
Keyword(s):  
High Reliability ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Family Influence ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Control

This article develops a familiness scale measuring the family influence on the business via decision premises that express familiness. In three studies, we examine familiness with qualitative and quantitative approaches based on new systems theory. Narrative interviews are employed to generate items. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses led to a multidimensional scale (Family Influence Familiness Scale [FIFS]) comprising six dimensions: (1) ownership, management, and control; (2) proficiency level of active family members; (3) sharing of information between active family members; (4) transgenerational orientation; (5) family–employee bond; and (6) family business identity. Results indicate high reliability and validity levels.

scholarly journals How to Measure Baha’i Religiosity: The CRSi-20 for Baha’is as a First Reliable and Valid Measurement

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Demmrich
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychology Of Religion ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Public Practice ◽  
Valid Measurement ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Emic Perspective

The concepts and measurements in psychology of religion often adhere to its Judeo-Christian roots, which causes problems when measuring non-Christian religiosity. In this paper, two successive studies are presented. The first study applied Huber’s CRS-15, while the second study used the CRSi-20. Both samples consisted of believers of the non-Christian, Abrahamic Baha’i religion in Germany. In the first study, in which N = 472 participated (MAge = 43.22, SDAge = 15.59, 60.0% female), the reliability and validity issues related to items of public practice and experience of the CRS-15 were uncovered. After modifying the content of these items and adding the five additional items of the interreligious CRSi-20, which was tested among N = 324 participants (MAge = 47.12, SDAge = 17.06, 59.6% female) in a second study, most reliability issues were solved. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed that the CRSi-20 model describes the data appropriately with adequate fit indices. Therefore, the CRSi-20 for Baha’is offers the first reliable and valid measurements of Baha’i religiosity, being at the same time capable of taking the emic perspective fully into account while maintaining the possibility of cross-religious comparisons.

Clinical Perfectionism, Dissatisfaction With Standards, and Raising the Bar: Validation of the Response to Goal Achievement Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-262
Author(s):  
Kirstyn L. Krause ◽  
Kathleen E. Stewart ◽  
Stephanie E. Cassin ◽  
Martin M. Antony
Keyword(s):  
Goal Achievement ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Amazon Mechanical Turk ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Behavioral Reactions ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors

Objectives: To examine the factor structure and psychometrics of a new self-report scale measuring cognitive and behavioral reactions to goal achievement (Reactions to Goal Achievement Scale; RGAS), and to examine its relationship to other measures of clinical perfectionism in two samples. Self-reported reasons for setting higher standards following successful goal achievement were also examined. Methods: The RGAS, Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire (CPQ) and Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) were administered to a sample on Amazon Mechanical Turk (N = 264) and to a sample of overweight individuals (N = 65). Results: Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses suggested two factors, entitled dissatisfaction with success (DS) and increase in standards (IS). The RGAS was associated with subscales of the CPQ and FMPS. In addition, participants indicated many reasons for setting higher standards following success. Conclusion: The RGAS is a new instrument for measuring both cognitive and behavioral responses to success in clinical perfectionism. Setting higher standards may not be an indication of perfectionism, as there appear to be many reasons people set higher standards.

scholarly journals Development of a social contact self-efficacy scale for ‘third agers’ in Japan

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0253652
Author(s):  
Moemi Oki ◽  
Etsuko Tadaka
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Fit Index

Background “Third agers” are people over retirement age in relatively good health; third agers make up an increasing percentage of the global population as the world’s longevity increases. Therefore, the challenge of prolonging a healthy third age and shortening the unhealthy period during the “fourth age” in the global health and social contexts is important in this process. However, no means to measure and support this has been developed as yet. We developed the Social Contact Self-Efficacy Scale for Third Agers (SET) and evaluated its reliability and validity. Methods We used a self-administered mail survey covering 2,600 randomly selected independent older adults living in Yokohama, Japan. The construct validity of the SET was determined using exploratory factor and confirmatory factor analyses. Its criterion-related validity was assessed using the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), the Japan Science and Technology Agency Index of Competence (JST-IC), and subjective health status. Results In total, 1,139 older adults provided responses. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses identified eight items within two factors: social space mobility and social support relationship. The final model had a Cronbach’s alpha 0.834, goodness-of-fit index 0.976, adjusted goodness-of-fit index 0.955, comparative fit index 0.982, and root mean square error of approximation 0.050. There was good correlation between scale scores and the GSES (r = 0.552, p < 0.001), JST-IC (r = 0.495, p < 0.001) and subjective health status (r = 0.361, p < 0.001). Conclusions The SET showed sufficient reliability and validity to assess self-efficacy in promoting social contact among third agers. This scale may help third agers in gaining and expanding opportunities for social contact, which can improve their physical health and quality of life and contribute to care prevention and healthy longevity.

Multigroup Confirmatory Component and Factor Analyses of the Italian Version of the Aggression Questionnaire1

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Fossati ◽  
Cesare Maffei ◽  
Elena Acquarini ◽  
Antonella Di Ceglie
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire

Summary Multisample confirmatory factor analyses were carried out in samples of Italian university and high school students in order to assess the replicability of the factor structure in the Italian version of the Aggression Questionnaire by Buss and Perry. Item-level multiple-group component analysis confirmed Buss and Perry's 4-factor structure of the Aggression Questionnaire items in both samples. The results of multisample maximum likelihood confirmatory factor analysis of scale scores supported the hypothesis of single aggression latent dimension underlying the four Aggression Questionnaire scales, the structure of which was invariant across the two samples.

scholarly journals A hierarchical (multicomponent) model of in-group identification: adaptation of a measure to the Brazilian context

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luana Elayne Cunha de Souza ◽  
Tiago Jessé Souza de Lima ◽  
Luciana Maria Maia ◽  
Ana Beatriz Gomes Fontenele ◽  
Samuel Lincoln Bezerra Lins
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Group Identification ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The University ◽  
Multicomponent Model

Abstract The aim of this study is to adapt the multidimensional in-group identification scale (MGIS) to the Brazilian context by gathering evidence of its psychometric properties. A total of 663 people from two samples participated in the study. In sample 1, we measured the identification of Brazilians with the region of the country where they live. In sample 2, we measured the identification of students with the university which they attend. Confirmatory factor analyses were performed on both samples to compare the models previously proposed by the original authors of the measure. The obtained results confirmed the validity of the hierarchical and multidimensional factor structure proposed by the original authors. The scale proposed here can be used to measure multiple dimensions of in-group identification in Brazil.

scholarly journals Validation of the Korean Version of the COVID-19 Phobia Scale (K-C19PS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3747
Author(s):  
Mihyeon Seong ◽  
Misoon Lee ◽  
Insook Kim ◽  
Miran Kang
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Translation Process ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Item Level ◽  
Reverse Translation

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of a Korean version of the 20-item COVID-19 phobia tool, which was developed through a translation-reverse translation process. These data were collected from 226 persons using a self-reported questionnaire. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to test construct validity. Finally, for 19 out of 20 items, the item-level convergence and differential validity were confirmed. In addition, the reliability and validity of the tool as a whole has been verified. For the subscales, Cronbach’s α was 0.90 for psychological, 0.87 for psychosomatic, 0.86 for economic, and 0.87 for social. Appropriate reliability was confirmed. Correlations between the COVID-19 phobia tool and fear of COVID-19 confirmed validity. The Korean version of the COVID-19 phobia tool is an appropriate scale for measuring the fear of COVID-19 and relevant psychological characteristics. Therefore, future studies in areas such as health and nursing could use this tool as required.

scholarly journals Establishing The Optimal Male Cut-Off Point: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of The Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q) in a Representative Sample of Spanish University Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Rica ◽  
María Solar ◽  
Emilio J. Compte ◽  
Ana Rosa Sepúlveda
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire ◽  
Eating Disorder Examination ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Male University Students ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Purpose Although the EDE-Q is derived from the “gold standard” for the assessment of Eating Disorders (ED), its factor structure is controversial, particularly in male samples. The aim of the study was to examine the psychometric properties and factor structure of the EDE-Q, as well to stablish a sensitive and specific cut-off point validated by EDE clinical interview. Methods A series of Confirmatory Factor Analyses were performed among a representative sample of 796 male university students, of whom 139 were interviewed. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated by Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis to determinate the most appropriate cut-off value. Results The original factor structure was not confirmed, showing a better fit with a 2-factor solution. For the Spanish male sample, a cut-off ≥ 1.09 for at-risk of ED cases and ≥ 2.41 for clinical cases presents an optimal balance between sensitivity and specificity. Conclusions The establishment of specific cut-off points for males may help to reduce the under-diagnosis of ED in this population.Level of evidence III Evidence obtained from well-designed case-control study.

scholarly journals Validation of a Measure of Loneliness for Homebound Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 624-624
Author(s):  
Keith Chan ◽  
Christina Marsack-Topolewski ◽  
Sarah LaFave ◽  
Maggie Ratnayake ◽  
Jillian Graves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Homebound Older Adults

Abstract The pandemic has disproportionately impacted older adults, highlighting the need to address social isolation for this population. Homebound older adults are at risk for loneliness, which is a correlate of poor mental and physical health. COVID-19 has exacerbated effects of social isolation by limiting contact with family and other visitors. In-depth empirical validation of loneliness scales is needed to examine the measurement of this construct for homebound older adults who are aging in place. This study examined the reliability and validity of the UCLA Loneliness Scale (v3) for a community-dwelling population of older adults who received home-based support services due to their homebound status or have chronic illness resulting in ADL limitations. Using in-home interviews, data were collected for 175 older adults using the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Reliability and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to examine its psychometric properties. Findings demonstrated the scale had good internal consistency reliability (ɑ = 0.91). Confirmatory factor analyses indicated a two-factor solution, 1) disconnectedness and 2) connectedness, accounting for 92% of the variability in the 20 items. The lack of meaningful relationships (ƛ = 0.73, p &lt; 0.05) or having someone to turn to (ƛ = 0.68, p &lt; 0.05) substantively contributed to disconnectedness. Feeling that there were people to talk to (ƛ = 0.67, p &lt; 0.05) and turn to (ƛ = 0.76, p &lt; 0.05) contributed to connectedness. Future research can further examine how quality of relationships and benefits of being connected to others can address loneliness and isolation for this population.

Psychometric Properties of Goldberg's 50 Personality Markers for the Big Five Model1

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 310-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar García ◽  
Anton Aluja ◽  
Luís F. García
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Statistical Properties ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Personality Structure ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses

Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Spanish transparent version of Goldberg's Big Five 50 personality markers ( Goldberg, 1992 ). The structure of the questionnaire was analyzed through exploratory factor analyses (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) in a sample of 1189 university students. The Spanish version shows similar statistical properties to the English one. A reduced version of the Goldberg questionnaire with 25 items yields a better fit to the five-factor personality structure than the 50-adjective version.

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