scholarly journals Validation of the Arabic Version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire II (A-COPSOQ II) among Workers in Oil and Gas Industrial Sector

Author(s):  
Osman NA ◽  
Bedwani RN ◽  
Shehata GM ◽  
Emam MM ◽  
Rabie AM

Introduction: The undisputed increase of the relevance of measuring the work-related psychosocial factors is confronted with a lack of qualified well-documented measuring instruments covering all important aspects. Aim: To develop and validate a standardized Arabic version of the COPSOQ II for evaluating the psychosocial environment at the oil and gas workplace. Method: COPSOQ network guidelines for validation studies were followed. The original Danish COPSOQ II (Long version) was meticulously translated and comprehensively validated among an adaptation sample of 500 oil and gas industry workers in the Suez Oil Processing Company in Egypt. Only 438 workers completed the questionnaire in Arabic and English languages with demonstrated sociodemographic data (Yielding a response rate of 87.6%). Psychometric properties of COPSOQ II scale items were depicted in terms of descriptive statistics, feasibility analysis, and internal consistency. Furthermore, A-COPSOQ II was tested for factorial validity using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: Mean age of the study participants was 35 ± 6 years. Scales of Arabic COPSOQ depicted a great Concordance and Reliability (C-α > 0.7). Content Validity Index (CVI) was estimated to be 0.87; ranging from 0.7 - 0.9. Models of exploratory factor analyses projected a reflective working model with reasonable results in 33 out of 41 overall scales. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed an acceptable fit (X2 = 745.67, X2/df = 2.09, SRMR = 0.058, CFI = 0.87). Conclusion: Arabic version of COPSOQ II is a relevant and culturally accepted conceptual instrument for tracking psychosocial hazards and promoting a safe environment for all workers.

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock ◽  
Anna Grohmann ◽  
Simone Kauffeld

The distinction between task and relationship conflict is well established. Based on Jehn’s (1995) intragroup conflict scale, we developed an economic six-item questionnaire for assessing relationship and task conflict in work groups. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed on data from a convenience sample (N = 247), and confirmed the original two-factor solution. The stability of the obtained two-factor solution was supported by confirmatory factor analysis in a longitudinal design with a second sample (N = 431) from the industrial sector. In line with previous research, the two types of conflict were intercorrelated. Moreover, the two subscales showed differential longitudinal effects on team outcomes. Task conflict was beneficial for performance in nonroutine tasks (but not in routine tasks). Relationship conflict had a negative impact on team viability and coworker trust.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-77
Author(s):  
Amalia Ridha Sudirman ◽  
Rena Latifa

AbstractThis study aims to examine validity of items in Multidimensional Measure of Islamic Spirituality (MMS) scale which was first formulated by Dasti and Sitwat (1988). There are eight aspects of Islamic spirituality in this construct, namely: 1) quest and search for divinity, 2) feelings of connectedness with Allah, 3) self discipline, 4) anger-expansive, 5) self-aggrandizement, 6) meanness-generosity, 7) tolerance-intolerance, and 8) Islamic practices. Through 199 participants who are Moslem women and used to live in big cities, we conducted the validity of measuring instruments by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method and assisted by software Lisrel 8.7. CFA test results show that MMS scale that has been adapted into 46 items is valid. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji validitas item dalam skala Multidimensional Measure of Islamic Spirituality (MMS) yang pertama kali dirumuskan oleh Dasti dan Sitwat (1988). Ada delapan aspek kerohanian Islam dalam konstruksi ini, yaitu: 1) pencarian keilahian, 2) perasaan terhubung dengan Allah, 3) disiplin diri, 4) kemarahan-ekspansif, 5) peningkatan diri, 6) kejelekan -generositas, 7) toleransi-intoleransi, dan 8) praktik Islam. Melalui 199 responden yang tinggal di kota-kota besar, kami melakukan validitas alat ukur dengan menggunakan metode Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Hasil tes CFA menunjukkan bahwa skala MMS yang telah diadaptasi menjadi 46 item valid. 


2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S257-S257
Author(s):  
M.J. Soares ◽  
C. Marques ◽  
A.T. Pereira ◽  
A.I. Araújo ◽  
N. Madeira ◽  
...  

IntroductionH&F Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale is a widely used measure of perfectionism developed to measure Self-oriented perfectionism (SOP), Socially-prescribed perfectionism (SPP) and Other-oriented perfectionism (OOP) dimensions. The original scale comprises 45-likert items. We have previously developed a short version of The H&F-MPS, with 13 items, showing adequate validity in a sample of university students, using principal component analyses method with factors varimax rotation.ObjectiveTo examine the factor structure of the H&F-MPS13 with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), using a different sample of Portuguese university students.MethodsThe sample comprises 245 university students (68.9% females), with a mean age of 20.95 years (SD= 2.19; range= 17–33) who completed the H&F-MPS13. CFA was used to test the model suggested by prior exploratory factor analyses of H&F-MPS13.ResultsAfter correlated errors, we obtained a good fit for the second-order factor (X2/d= 2.577; CFI= 0.928; GFI= 0.915, RMSEA= 0.080; P[rmsea ≤ 0.05] = 0.001). The H&F-MPS13 showed acceptable internal consistency (α= 0.77) and the three dimensions presented Cronbach's alphas ranging between acceptable and good (α OOP = 0.67; SPP = 0.73; SOP = 0.89).ConclusionsThe H&F-MPS13 obtained through CFA is a reliable and valid measure to assess perfectionism in Portuguese university students.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.


2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney C. Wilson ◽  
Philip J. Sullivan ◽  
Nicholas D. Myers ◽  
Deborah L. Feltz

This study examined sources of sport confidence and their relationship to trait sport confidence with master athletes. The study employed 216 athletes from 50 to 96 years of age in track and field, tennis, and swimming, using the Sources of Sport Confidence Questionnaire (SSCQ; Vealey, Hayashi, Garner-Holman, & Giacobbi, 1998). Confirmatory factor analysis failed to replicate the proposed 9-factor structure of the SSCQ. Exploratory factor analyses revealed an 8-factor structure with similar factors to the SSCQ, but with fewer items and the elimination of the situational favorableness factor. Physical/mental preparation and mastery were the highest ranked sources among the athletes. A simultaneous multiple regression analysis indicated that physical/mental preparation and demonstration of ability were significant predictors of trait sport confidence for master athletes. Our findings suggest that the SSCQ needs more psychometric work if it is to be used with this type of population.


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Caglar Gulluce ◽  
Eren Erkilic

The objective of this research is to be able to identify the organization silence attitudes of the employees working at the hotels being operated in the city of Rize. For this purpose, questionnaire was applied to 228 employees functioning at the hotels. The data obtained have been analyzed with LISREL program. As a result of confirmatory factor analysis oriented towards determining the organizational silence behaviors of those who have taken part in the survey, favorable significant differences have been identified among the factors of organizational silence behavior. In this context, it has been determined that the most effective variable of "I think that my managers would not listen to my ideas" at a rate of .84 on the factors of Managerial and Organizational Reasons; at a rate of .83 on the factor of the Work – Related Topics "Public speaking can lead to loss of my job" variable; at the rate of .84 on the factor of Lack of Experience of “Since my position I am in is a lower level, my notification of an idea is disregarded” variable; at a rate of .84 on the factor of Isolation Factor “Reporting an issue may reduce confidence and respect felt to me" and at a rate of .87 on the factor of Fear Regarding Harming the Relationships “When I tell the problems, my relationships are damaged” variable. In addition, it has been observed that the Work – Related Topics factor had an influence at the rate of .93 between the factors of Fear of Isolation and Fear of Damaging the Relationships and the factors of Lack of Experience and Fear of Damaging the Relationships had an impact at the rate of .93 between each other.


2019 ◽  
Vol 90 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
Jusoh Nizar ◽  
Mohamad Wijayanuddin Ali ◽  
Tuan Abdullah Tuan Amran ◽  
Husain Alias ◽  
Zamri Chik

The objective of this paper is to assess the occupational accident model construct using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The data for the study were obtained from the questionnaire survey using Likert scale rated 1 to 10 on 450 workers at the oil and gas terminal in Terengganu. CFA was used to verify the fitness of measurement model construct of occupational accident. A total of 53 significant items for the overall variables of occupational accident input were studied. In conclusion, all the variables of occupational accident construct such as engineering, human, and technical factors comply with the requirements of dimensions, validity, and reliability of the CFA requirement.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-91
Author(s):  
Dien Dinyati Dinyati

Stres merupakan suatu kondisi ketegangan yang mempengaruhi emosi, proses berpikir dan kondisi fisik seseorang. Stres dapat menyebabkan seseorang kehilangan minat, nafsu makan memunculkan perasaan rendah diri bahkan lebih buruknya dapat membuat seseorang ingin bunuh diri. Pengaruh stres terhadap tubuh sangat besar, seseorang dengan tingkat stres yang tinggi dapat berpengaruh terhadap menurunnya daya tahan tubuh seseorang sehingga membuat seseorang menjadi mudah terserang berbagai macam penyakit. Berbagai macam alat ukur untuk mengukur stres dalam hal ini stres di tempat kerja telah banyak digunakan akan tetapi peneliti memilih menggunakan alat ukur yang dibuat oleh peneliti sendiri. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji validitas konstruk untuk mendeteksi stres di tempat kerja. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini melibatkan 172 pekerja wanita di Jakarta Selatan dengan latar belakang pekerjaan yang berbeda. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) dengan bantuan software Lisrel 8.7. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa terdapat beberapa item dalam skala stres kerja yang mengukur lebih dari satu faktor (multidimensional). Stress is a condition of tension that affects emotions, thought processes and one's physical condition. Stress can cause a person to lose interest, appetite to create feelings of inferiority even worse can make someone want to commit suicide. The influence of stress on the body is very large, a person with a high level of stress can affect a person's immune system so that someone becomes susceptible to various diseases. Various types of measuring instruments to measure stress in this case stress in the workplace has been widely used but researchers chose to use a measuring instrument made by the researchers themselves. Therefore this study aims to examine construct validity to detect stress in the workplace. The data used in this study involved 172 female workers in South Jakarta with different occupational backgrounds. The analytical method used is Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with the help of Lisrel 8.7 software. The results of the study prove that there are several items in the work stress scale that measure more than one (multidimensional) factor.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-95
Author(s):  
Ananda Rachma Aulia ◽  
Yufi Adriani

AbstractHappiness is what everyone wants. With happiness, individuals can feel various positive effects in influencing every aspect of life. This study aims to prove the effect of sense of humor, religiosity and demographic factors on elderly’s happiness. The subject in this study were 211 elderly aged 60 years or above in DKI Jakarta. The sampling method used non-probability sampling. The instrument used were adapted and modified The Happiness Scale Interval Study (HSIS) (Kalmijn et al., 2011), Multidimensional Sense of humor Scale (MSHS) (Thorson & Powell, 1993), and The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS)(Huber & Huber, 2012). Test the validity of measuring instruments using the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) technique and hypotesis was tested using multiple regression analysis. This results showed that there was a significant effect of sense of humor, religiosity, and demographic factors on elderly’s happiness with contribution of 36.3%, while the remaining 63.4% were variables outside of this study. AbstrakKebahagiaan merupakan hal yang diinginkan oleh semua orang. Dengan adanya kebahagiaan, individu dapat merasakan berbagai efek positifnya dalam mempengaruhi setiap aspek kehidupan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan pengaruh sense of humor, religiusitas, dan faktor demografi terhadap kebahagiaan pada lansia. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah 211 lansia berusia 60 tahun ke atas yang tinggal di DKI Jakarta. Metode pengambilan sampel yang diperoleh menggunakan non-probability sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan merupakan adaptasi serta modifikasi dari The Happiness Scale Interval Study (HSIS)(Kalmijn et al., 2011)), Multidimensional Sense of humor Scale (MSHS) (Thorson & Powell, 1993) dan The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS) (Huber & Huber, 2012) Uji validitas instrumen dilakukan dengan menggunakan Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), sedangkan uji hipotesis dilakukan dengan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat adanya pengaruh yang signifikan dari sense of humor, religiusitas serta faktor demografi terhadap kebahagiaan lansia sebesar 36.6%, sedangkan 63.4% sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel di luar penelitian ini.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Saeed Abdullah AL-Dossary

The flourishing Scale (FS) is a measure of overall life well-being. The aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Arabic version of the FS in the Saudi Arabian context. Data was collected from two samples: 969 students at two universities and 299 full-time employees working in multiple sectors. Internal consistency of the FS was examined by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient to test relaibility. To evaluate convergent and discriminant validity, the FS was compared with other measures of well-being, happiness, and depression. In order to examine the factor structure and the measurement invariance of the FS across study samples, confirmatory factor analysis and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis were performed. The FS showed good internal reliability as well as convergent and discriminant validity. Results also provided support for a one-factor and an invariant structure of the FS. Taken together, these results suggest that the FS Arabic version is a reliable and valid measure for the Arabic cultural context.


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