SEM model for technological, ecological and inclusive teacher training in times of pandemic

This work tries to analyze the relationship between teacher training (TT), teacher training in inclusive education (TTIE), teacher training in technologies (TTT), teacher training in ecology (TTE) and teacher training in time of pandemic (TTP), through a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with structural equation model (SEM) of a Likert scale created ad hoc, validated and confirmed. For the search for answers, a non-experimental, descriptive, explanatory and correlational research process has been carried out. The instrument used to collect the data has been a scale, which has been validated in content and with an excellent Cronbach's alpha (.902). The construct validity has been carried out with an exploratory factorial analysis (EFA). The sample has been of 598 students of Master's Degree in Teacher Training and the last year (4th) of the Primary Education Degree from the University of Jaen (Spain). It can be concluded that there is a relationship between the different forms of teacher training, from the correlational analysis the highest coefficient is between teacher training and teacher training in ecology and teacher training in inclusive education. From the CFA it is confirmed that this correlation is a very strong one, so that inclusion and ecology should be central axes in all teacher training, on the other hand, it concludes the low relationship between teacher training and teacher training in times of pandemic, so that, at least in theory, Covid-19 should not affect teacher training.

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Relation of the ICT with neuroeducation, inclusion, pluriculturality and environmental education through a Confirmatory Factorial Analysis study

Texto Livre Linguagem e Tecnologia ◽

10.35699/1983-3652.2020.25739 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 262-277

Author(s):

Antonio Hernández Fernández

Keyword(s):

Environmental Education ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Research Process ◽

Equation Model ◽

Factorial Analysis ◽

Educational Inclusion ◽

The University ◽

University Training ◽

Relationship Of

The present work aims to analyze the relationship of ICT with neuroeducation, educational inclusion, environmental education and pluriculturality through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (Structural Equation Model – SEM) of a created ad hoc and a validated and confirmed scale. For the search for answers, a non-experimental, descriptive, explanatory and correlational research process was carried out. The instrument used to collect the data was a Likert scale, which has been validated in content and with a good Cronbach's alpha (.825). The construct validity was carried out with an exploratory factorial analysis (KMO (.764), Bartlett (Sign.000), Determinant (2.891E-30)). The sample was of 292 students of Master’s Degree in Teacher Training from the University of Jaen (Spain). The Confirmatory Factorial Analysis (SEM) allowed us to conclude that this relationship is possible, with greater strength between education technologies and educational inclusion, and between the former and pluriculturality, and with less strength between environmental education and neuroeducation, what should be taken into account to implement in university training programs.

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Evaluation of the image of a coastal tourism destination in Brazil

International Journal of Tourism Cities ◽

10.1108/ijtc-09-2016-0032 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 324-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Francisco Antonio dos Anjos ◽

Melise de Lima Pereira ◽

Florença Fiedler Pichler Von Tennenberg

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Model ◽

Destination Image ◽

Coastal Tourism ◽

Tourism Destination ◽

Santa Catarina ◽

Content Type ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Convenience Sampling ◽

The Relationship

Purpose In order to offer a theoretical and empirical contribution to the theme, the purpose of this paper is to assess the tourist image of the destination Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil, from the tourists’ perspective. The authors specify the latent dimensions involved in the formation of the cognitive, affective, and conative image of coastal tourism destination, through which the authors can analyze and measure the construct. Design/methodology/approach The research is exploratory, descriptive, and predominantly quantitative. It uses non-probability convenience sampling, consisting of a sample of 425 tourists. Data collection were conducted in the studied destination during the summer season – 2015/2016. Findings Through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, the authors identified and tested the factors that comprise the image. Structural equation model evaluated the relationship that theoretically exists between the components of the image and the weight of the various components (cognitive, affective, and conative) on the overall image of the destination. Originality/value This research contributes theoretically and empirically to the discussions on the components of the destination image, in as much as it analyzes and interprets the cognitive, affective, and conative components of the image of the tourism destination Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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Inclusión, atención a la diversidad y neuroeducación en Educación Física (Inclusion, attention to diversity and neuroeducation in physical education)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i41.86070 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 555-561

Author(s):

Antonio Hernández Fernández ◽

Claudia De Barros Camargo

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Physical Education ◽

Data Collection ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Research Process ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Data Collection Instrument ◽

Attention To Diversity ◽

The Relationship ◽

Estudiantes Universitarios

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo general analizar la relación entre inclusión, atención a la diversidad y neuroeducación en el ámbito de Educación Física, a través del análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC) de una escala, creada ad hoc, validada y confirmada. Para la búsqueda de respuestas, se ha realizado un proceso de investigación no experimental, descriptivo y explicativo. El instrumento de recogida de datos ha sido una escala Likert (con número impar de opciones, cinco niveles de respuesta y rango de 1 a 5) que se ha validado en contenido y fiabilidad (alpha de Cronbach, .833) buena. La validez de constructo se ha realizado con un análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) (KMO: .771, Bartlett: sign.000, determinante: 6.064E-7). La muestra ha sido de 359 estudiantes universitarios que cursan la especialidad de Educación Física. El AFC nos permitió concluir que es posible esta relación, con mayor fuerza entre inclusión y atención a la diversidad, y entre esta última y neuroeducación, y con menor fuerza entre inclusión y neuroeducación. (X2/gl (3.09). IAA: GFI (.85), RMSEA (.076), NCP (437.63), SRMR (.44), RMS (.061), ECVI (2.31). IAI: AGFI (.79), IFI (.96), NFI (.94), TLI O NNFI (.94), RFI (.92), CFI (.96). IP: PNFI (.71), PGFI (.60), AGFI (.79)). Abstract. The general objective of this work is to analyze the relationship between inclusion, attention to diversity and neuroeducation in the field of Physical Education, through the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of a scale, created ad hoc, validated and confirmed. For the search for answers, a non-experimental, descriptive and explanatory research process has been carried out. The data collection instrument was a Likert scale (with an odd number of options, five response levels and a range from 1 to 5) that was validated for content and reliability (Cronbach's alpha, .833). The construct validity has been carried out with an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) (KMO: .771, Bartlett: sign.000, determinant: 6.064E-7). The sample consisted of 359 university students majoring in Physical Education. The CFA allowed us to conclude that this relationship is possible, with greater strength between inclusion and attention to diversity, and between the latter and neuroeducation, and with lesser strength between inclusion and neuroeducation. (X2/gl (3.09). IAA: GFI (.85), RMSEA (.076), NCP (437.63), SRMR (.44), RMS (.061), ECVI (2.31). IAI: AGFI (.79), IFI (.96), NFI (.94), TLI OR NNFI (.94), RFI (.92), CFI (.96). IP: PNFI (.71), PGFI (.60), AGFI (.79)).

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Switching Behaviour of Young Adults in Cellular Service Industry: An Empirical Study of Pakistan

Global Business Review ◽

10.1177/0972150917713886 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 635-649 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Wajeeha Aslam ◽

Reema Frooghi

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Young Adults ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Service Industry ◽

Service Providers ◽

Equation Model ◽

Switching Behaviour ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Evaluation Of Data ◽

The University

The switching behaviour in cellular services has been constantly observed in the consumers. Therefore, it becomes difficult for cellular service providers to gain the competitive advantage and retain the consumers. The main focus of this study is to observe the factors that are pushing consumers to switch from their present cellular network. For the collection of data, questionnaire was rotated among the university students. In total, 247 useful responses were used in order to get the findings. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation model (SEM) were used for the evaluation of data. The findings show that inconvenience have a negative and significant impact on switching behaviour of the young adults. As compared to this, service encounter failure and attraction by competitors have a positive and significant impact on switching behaviour of the young adults. This study will help the companies in understanding the behaviour of the cellular subscribers and will also help to sustain them. The article also highlights the factors that are important for the consumers before making decision for final purchase or switching the network.

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The Moderating Role of Personal Profiles on the Relationship between Multicultural Awareness and Self-Regulated Learning

Kresna Social Science and Humanities Research ◽

10.30874/ksshr.3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah ◽

M. Sukron Djazilan ◽

Nopriadi Saputra ◽

Mokhamad Sodikin ◽

Umi Anugerah Izzati

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Model ◽

Multicultural Awareness ◽

P Value ◽

Path Coefficient ◽

Self Regulated Learning ◽

Regulated Learning ◽

The University ◽

The Relationship

Multicultural awareness is very crucial for every student, as well as self-regulated learning. Until now, research on these two variables is still min-imal. Moreover, there are no studies that examine the factors that influence the relationship between the two variables. This study aims to explore the relation-ship between multicultural awareness and self-regulated learning in students and discuss the role of students' personal profile in the relationship between the vari-ables. The respondents of this study were 165 students of the City of Surabaya, Indonesia. The structural equation model is used for data analysis techniques. The results showed that hypothesis 1 was accepted, meaning a positive and sig-nificant effect of multicultural awareness on self-regulated learning. The path co-efficient was 0.284, while the t-statistics were more significant than 1.96 (2,544) or p-values less than 0.05 (0.011). Whereas in hypothesis 2, it is rejected, the path coefficient is -0.230 while the t-static is less than 1.96 (1,811) or the p-value is more significant than 0.05 (0.071). In conclusion, personal profiles do not affect the relationship between multicultural awareness-ness and self-regulated learn-ing. This study's recommendation is to provide information on need assessments useful in determining appropriate counseling strategies at the University.

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A structural equation model to measure logical competences

10.36253/978-88-5518-461-8.08 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 37-41

Author(s):

Silvia Bacci ◽

Bruno Bertaccini ◽

Riccardo Bruni ◽

Federico Crescenzi ◽

Beatrice Donati

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Model ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Model ◽

Specific Aspect ◽

Entrance Examination ◽

Short Course ◽

Before And After ◽

University Of Florence ◽

The University ◽

The Relationship

Logical abilities are a ubiquitous ingredient in all those contexts that take into account soft skills, argumentative skills or critical thinking. However, the relationship between logical models and the enhancement of these abilities is rarely explicitly considered. Two aspects of the issue are particularly critical in our opinion, namely: (i) the lack of statistically relevant data concerning these competences; (ii) the absence of reliable indices that might be used to detect and measure the possession of abilities underlying the aforementioned skills. This paper addresses both aspects of this topic by presenting the results of a research that we conducted between October and December 2020 on students enrolled in various degree courses at the University of Florence. The dataset has been collected by a three-stage initiative. We started from an entrance examination to assess the students' initial abilities. This test included ten questions, each regarding a specific aspect of logical reasoning. Then, students underwent a short training course to strengthen their knowledge of logic. At the end of the short course, students underwent a final examination to evaluate the effectiveness of the training. To verify the effectiveness of the training program we used students’ characteristics into a Structural Equation Model comparing the distribution of abilities before and after the training.

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The Relationship between Optimism, Pre-Entrepreneurial Curiosity and Entrepreneurial Curiosity

Organizacija ◽

10.2478/orga-2014-0018 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 47 (3) ◽

pp. 199-209 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mitja Jeraj

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Important Determinant ◽

Equation Model ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Theoretical View ◽

Psychology Literature ◽

The Relationship

AbstractBackground: Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs become more and more interesting fields for a scientific research. This paper addresses the relationship between optimism, pre-entrepreneurial curiosity and entrepreneurial curiosity as three determinants of entrepreneurial psychology. Literature review showed optimism is important for entrepreneurs and influence them mostly in a positive way. Although entrepreneurial curiosity is important determinant for entrepreneurs and it was connected with entrepreneurial self-efficacy, openness, and company's growth the connection with optimism remained unexplored until this research.Methods: A multi-country empirical validation was conducted on a sample of entrepreneurs from Slovenia and USA. A structural equation modelling, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to develop a model, which complement theoretical predisposition and fit the data.Results: The results of the study show that higher levels of optimism lead to higher levels of pre-entrepreneurial curiosity and higher levels of pre-entrepreneurial curiosity lead to higher levels of entrepreneurial curiosity.Conclusions: The contribution of this study is manifold. From the theoretical view, a literature gap on the field of optimism and entrepreneurial curiosity combined is fulfilled and a structural equation model with optimism and entrepreneurial curiosity was established. Since openness, pre-entrepreneurial curiosity and entrepreneurial curiosity are related policy makers can test individuals according to their level of researched determinants and motivate more entrepreneurial perspective ones to become active in the entrepreneurship process. Thus, entrepreneurs can use these results to recruit more entrepreneurial oriented employees.

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The Relationship Between College Teachers’ Frustration Tolerance and Academic Performance

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.564484 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Song Shi ◽

Zizai Zhang ◽

Ying Wang ◽

Huilan Yue ◽

Zede Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Significant Positive Correlation ◽

Equation Model ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

College Teachers ◽

Frustration Tolerance ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study was twofold: to validate the College Teachers’ Academic Frustration Tolerance (CTAFT) Questionnaire and the College Teachers’ Academic Performance (CTAP) Questionnaire and to explore the relationship between frustration tolerance and academic performance among college teachers. A total of 25 experts were recruited to modify and validate both questionnaires, and the results showed that the questionnaires had good content validity. Exploratory factor analysis provided further evidence supporting the reliability of the CTAFT and the CTAP, suggesting that the instruments are reliable and valid. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that frustration tolerance affected academic performance, which could best be modeled in the three dimensions of Affect (AF), Preferred Difficulties (PD), and Action (AC). A total of 450 college teachers from each faculty of both universities were then recruited to explore the significant positive correlation between academic frustration tolerance and academic performance. The results from the structural equation model suggested that AC and PD combined significantly predicted academic performance. To our knowledge, this is the first study to explore the relationship between college teachers’ academic frustration tolerance and academic performance in China.

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The influence of servicescape and service credibility on older adults' intention to recover

Journal of Health Organization and Management ◽

10.1108/jhom-07-2019-0215 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (2) ◽

pp. 101-122

Author(s):

Kim Piew Lai ◽

Siong Choy Chong

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Relationship Marketing ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Affective Commitment ◽

Equation Model ◽

Marketing Theory ◽

Content Type ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Research Findings ◽

The Relationship

PurposeBased on the stimuli-organism-response (SOR) model and relationship marketing theory, the paper aims to examine whether servicescape influences trust, service credibility and affective commitment amongst older adults, and their effects on the intention to recover in a rehabilitation setting.Design/methodology/approachThe study takes a quantitative approach, applying confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation model to examine the responses. A total of 400 data were collected using questionnaires distributed to older adults in Malaysia. Respondents were selected based on two criteria: they should be over 65 years, and they should have been visiting the rehabilitation centres in the last 12 months.FindingsThe results suggest that trust and affective commitment play significant roles in increasing the intention of older adults to recover. Contradicting previous research findings, service credibility does not have any significant impact on the intention to recover as hypothesised. The direct effect of service credibility on trust and affective commitment enhances the premise further that the relationship between service credibility and intention to recover is primarily indirect. Even though we expect servicescape to be a significant driver in forming the behaviour of older adults, its impact on intention to recover, trust and affective commitment remain non-significant, with the exception of service credibility.Originality/valuePast studies have focused on the roles of servicescape and service credibility separately. We have extended the literature by examining the combined effects of both servicescape and service credibility. The findings, therefore, contribute to a deeper understanding of the literature on the intention–behaviour relationship in the context of healthcare, as well as in service marketing.

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To Buy or Not to Buy: How Behavioral Habits Affectthe Repurchase Intention of Cobranded Wearable Fitness Technology

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13116499 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 6499

Author(s):

Sardar Mohammadi ◽

Hossein Abdolmaleki ◽

Sholeh Khodadad-Kashi ◽

Ainara Bernal-García ◽

Pablo Gálvez-Ruiz

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Model ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Self Presentation ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Need For Uniqueness ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Symbolic Value ◽

The Relationship

Luxury sports products and brands in general have seen a significant increase in their sales, highlighting the high consumption of smart sports watches. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating role of cobranding, self-presentation, self-expression, and symbolic values in the relationship between the consumer’s need for uniqueness and the intention to repurchase luxury smart sports watches. The sample consisted of a total of 217 users of smart sports watches. An online questionnaire was used for data collection (24 items from 6 scales) and Smart PLS-SEM software was used for confirmatory factor analysis and to test a structural equation model. The findings provide an insight into the importance of cobranding on self-expression, self-presentation, and symbolic value. Specifically, in the case of intention to repurchase, the results show that symbolic value is the variable with the highest predictive value. This study provides an important advance in the academic literature related to luxury products in the sports sector, and the results facilitate a better understanding of the consumer’s intention to repurchase.

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