scholarly journals Relationships between the motorcyclists’ behavioural perception and their actual behaviour

Transport ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darja Topolšek ◽  
Dejan Dragan
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Statistical Modelling ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Control Variables ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Actual Behaviour ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Motorcycle Rider ◽  
The Impact

The paper deals with studying the relationships between the motorcyclists’ thinking about proper behaviour and their actual behaviour in the traffic. The impact of some control variables, such as riders’ age, experience, driving history, and engine cubature, on actual behaviour, is also addressed here. For the purpose of research, two additional questionnaires were applied besides the well-known Motorcycle Rider Behaviour Questionnaire (MRBQ). To examine the causal relations between all-important latent factors present in this study, the structural equation model was designed. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were also engaged in the analysis and the statistical modelling process. The results show that the higher awareness about alcohol danger and benefits of protective equipment and helmet can noticeably contribute to the bigger traffic safety. Besides, from the results is evident that the control variables are in most cases also significantly interrelated with the actual behaviour factors. The findings of this research could be important for the planning of better traffic safety strategies for the motorcyclists to decrease the fatalities and related costs and traumas.

scholarly journals Behavioural Comparison of Driverswhen Driving a Motorcycle or a Car: A Structural Equation Modelling Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 457-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darja Topolšek ◽  
Dejan Dragan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Driver Behaviour ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Motorcycle Rider

The goal of the study was to investigate if the drivers behave in the same way when they are driving a motorcycle or a car. For this purpose, the Motorcycle Rider Behaviour Questionnaire and Driver Behaviour Questionnaire were conducted among the same drivers population. Items of questionnaires were used to develop a structural equation model with two factors, one for the motorcyclist’s behaviour, and the other for the car driver’s behaviour. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were also applied in this study. Results revealed a certain difference in driving behaviour. The principal reason lies probably in mental consciousness that the risk-taking driving of a motorbike can result in much more catastrophic consequences than when driving a car. The drivers also pointed out this kind of thinking and the developed model has statistically confirmed the behavioural differences. The implications of these findings are also argued in relation to the validation of the appropriateness of the existing traffic regulations.

scholarly journals Satisfied, but Will They Spread a Word? The Role of Customer Satisfaction at Jamu Café

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Usep Suhud ◽  
Sheila Maryam Bajunaid
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Repurchase Intention ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This research aimed to investigate consumers’ intention to repurchase jamu at Jamu Café. Service quality, customer satisfaction, and Word-of-Mouth (WOM) were selected as the predictor variables. In total, 200 participants who purchased jamu at the café were selected conveniently. Data were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses as well as Structural Equation Model (SEM). As a result, service quality influences customer satisfaction significantly. As customers are satisfied, they do word-of-mouth and repurchase. On the other hand, WOM has an insignificant impact on repurchase intention.

Using SEM to Examine the Dimensions of Perfectionism and Investigate the Mediating Role of Self-Esteem Between Perfectionism and Depression in China

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Zhang ◽  
Taisheng Cai
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Adaptive Perfectionism

The aim of the study was to examine the nature of perfectionism, to gain a better understanding of the construct using the Chinese population. The study also explored the relationships between perfectionism, self-esteem and depression after identifying the three dimensions of perfectionism. A sample of 292 Chinese university students completed the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS), the Hewitt Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (HMPS), the Almost Perfect Scale — Revised (APS-R), the Self-Esteem Scale (SES), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). As hypothesised, the confirmatory factor analyses revealed that multidimensional perfectionism is explained as a three-factor construct with dimensions of maladaptive perfectionism, adaptive perfectionism and order factor. As predicted, the structural equation model analyses indicated that self-esteem partially mediated the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and depression. Implications for counselling interventions and future research are discussed.

Development and Initial Validation of a Multidimensional Scale Assessing Subjective Well-Being: The Well-Being Scale (WeBS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 121 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Priscilla Lui ◽  
Gaithri A. Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
The Impact

Numerous scales currently exist that assess well-being, but research on measures of well-being is still advancing. Conceptualization and measurement of subjective well-being have emphasized intrapsychic over psychosocial domains of optimal functioning, and disparate research on hedonic, eudaimonic, and psychological well-being lacks a unifying theoretical model. Lack of systematic investigations on the impact of culture on subjective well-being has also limited advancement of this field. The goals of this investigation were to (1) develop and validate a self-report measure, the Well-Being Scale (WeBS), that simultaneously assesses overall well-being and physical, financial, social, hedonic, and eudaimonic domains of this construct; (2) evaluate factor structures that underlie subjective well-being; and (3) examine the measure’s psychometric properties. Three empirical studies were conducted to develop and validate the 29-item scale. The WeBS demonstrated an adequate five-factor structure in an exploratory structural equation model in Study 1. Confirmatory factor analyses showed that a bifactor structure best fit the WeBS data in Study 2 and Study 3. Overall WeBS scores and five domain-specific subscale scores demonstrated adequate to excellent internal consistency reliability and construct validity. Mean differences in overall well-being and its five subdomains are presented for different ethnic groups. The WeBS is a reliable and valid measure of multiple aspects of well-being that are considered important to different ethnocultural groups.

Ageing-related influences on personal need for structure

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 482-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas M. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Personal Need For Structure ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Impact

The need for structure construct was examined in relation to adult age using the Personal Need for Structure scale (PNS; M.M. Thompson, M.E. Naccarato, & K. Parker, 1989). The results of a series of confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the two intercorrelated-factor structure of the PNS scale held up well across individuals aged 21 to 85, validating its use for the examination of ageing effects. Structural equation modelling analyses found that ageing was associated with lower levels of physical health and cognitive skill, which in turn were related to higher PNS scores. It was also found, however, that the impact of reductions in these resources on need for structure were counteracted by high levels of social activity and emotional health. The argument is made that ageing-related changes in personal resources impact everyday behaviour through changes in motivation, such as need for structure.

scholarly journals Influence of the Internet on Retailer’s Perceived Quality in the Generation of Retailer’s Brand Equity

2021 ◽  
pp. 097226292199221
Author(s):  
Valentín Gallart-Camahort ◽  
Luis Callarisa Fiol ◽  
Javier Sánchez García
Keyword(s):  
Brand Equity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The One ◽  
Use Of Internet

This study analyses the relationship between the different components of the retailer’s brand equity, as well as the influence that the use of Internet has on the formation of retailer’s brand equity. As some authors point out, there is a need for a measure of the retailer’s brand equity (Boo et al., 2008, Tourism Management, Vol. 30, pp. 219–231; Lee & Back, 2010, Tourism Management, Vol. 31, pp. 395–401). The model proposed to analyse retailer’s brand equity is based on the one used by Boo et al. (2008, Tourism Management, Vol. 30, pp. 219–231), who, in turn, start from the brand equity proposal of the authors Aaker (1991, Managing brand equity: Capitalizing on the value of a brand name, The Free Press) and Keller (1993, Journal of Marketing, Vol. 57, pp. 1–22). A theoretical a priori model was specified according to the results in previous literature and our hypotheses. Prior to testing the model, the dimensionality of the scales was established with confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs). Once the dimensionality was established, full structural equation model (SEM) was tested. This study provides evidence on the effect of the use of Internet on retailer’s perceived quality. In turn, the influence that this variable has on the retailer’s image and on its perceived value is shown. These relationships have an influence on consumer loyalty to the retailer, which, in turn, generates brand equity for the retailer.

Impact of Trustworthiness on the Usage of M-banking Apps: A Study on Bangladeshi Consumers

2021 ◽  
pp. 227853372110019
Author(s):  
Md. Rahat Khan ◽  
Sudhir Rana ◽  
Md. Imran Hosen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study is to find out the impact of trustworthiness on the usage of mobile banking (M-banking) apps in the capital city of Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was distributed using the snowball sampling technique. Confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation modeling (using SPSS Statistics 20.0 and AMOS 26.0) were used on 362 responses found suitable for the study. The analytical results reveal that all three components of trustworthiness (ability, benevolence, and integrity) have a positive impact on M-banking app usage. Although banks have realized the importance of consumer convenience, they struggle to create trustworthiness. Thus, this study showcases that this positive trustworthiness amongst M-banking app users would be helpful in enhancing the usage of apps.

scholarly journals Dementia is Associated with a Syndrome of Global Neuropsychiatric Disturbance

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald R. Royall ◽  
Raymond F. Palmer ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Behavioral Disturbances ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
General Psychopathology ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Behavioral Constructs

AbstractObjectiveGlobal factors have been identified in measures of cognitive performance (i.e., Spearman’s g) and psychopathology (i.e., “General Psychopathology”, “p”). Dementia is also strongly determined by the latent phenotype “δ”, derived from g. We wondered if the Behavior and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) might arise from an association between δ and p.Methodsδ and p were constructed by confirmatory factor analyses in data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). δ and orthogonal factors representing “domain-specific” variance in memory (MEM) and executive function (EF) were regressed onto p and orthogonal factors representing “domain-specific” variance in positive (+) and negative (-) symptoms rated by the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Nursing Home Questionnaire (NPI-Q) by multiple regression in a structural equation model (SAM) framework.ResultsModel fit was excellent (CFI = 0.98, RMSEA = 0.03). δ was strongly associated with p, (+) and (-) and strongly associated with p (r = −0.57, p<0.001). All three associations were inverse (adverse). Independently of δ, MEM was uniquely associated with (+), while ECF was associated with (-). Both associations were moderately strong. ECF was also weakly associated with p.ConclusionsDementia severity (δ) derived from general intelligence (g) is specifically associated with general psychopathology (p). This is p’s first demonstration in an elderly sample and the first to distinguish the global behavioral and psychological symptoms specific to dementia (BPSSD) from behavioral disturbances arising by way of non-dementing, albeit likely disease-specific, processes affecting domain-specific cognitive and behavioral constructs. Our findings call into question the utility of proposed regional interventions in BPSSD, and point to the need to explore global interventions against dementia-specific behavioral features.

It Hurts To Be Lonely! Loneliness and Positive Mental Wellbeing in Australian Rural and Urban Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Houghton ◽  
John Hattie ◽  
Annemaree Carroll ◽  
Lisa Wood ◽  
Bernard Baffour
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This study examined associations between loneliness, a construct associated with serious adverse mental health outcomes, and positive mental wellbeing. Validated measures of loneliness (represented by friendship-related loneliness, isolation, positive attitude to solitude, and negative attitude to solitude) and positive mental wellbeing were administered to 1,143 adolescents from urban and rural schools. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed satisfactory model fit for both measures. A structural equation model confirmed significant positive associations between positive mental wellbeing and friendship-related loneliness and positive attitude to solitude; a significant negative association was found for isolation. Regression analyses provided support for significant differences in these associations according to gender, age, and geographical location (although only marginally). The implications of these findings during adolescence are reviewed.

scholarly journals OSTEOARTHRITIS AND DEPRESSION IN A MALE VA POPULATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S165-S166
Author(s):  
Christopher J Burant ◽  
Gregory Graham ◽  
Denise M Kresevic ◽  
Gary Deimling ◽  
Said Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Severity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Male Veterans ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability among older adults. By 2050, approximately 60 million will suffer from arthritis adding up to a total societal cost of $65 billion. Chronic illnesses resulting in pain, and functional decline have been associated with depression in previous studies. The primary goal of this study is to investigate whether OA severity, as measured by the Western Ontario McMasters Arthritis Composite (WOMAC), impacts reported levels of depression and to what degree clinical and sociodemographic variables play a part. A causal model was developed and tested examining the antecedents of OA disease severity and depression. Information on clinical, demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial variables was collected on 596 male Veterans with moderate to severe symptomatic OA of the knee\hip. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis was conducted to determine the factor structure of the WOMAC. A 2nd order three factor solution (pain, stiffness, and function) fit the data well (TLI of .94, a CFI of .94 and a RMSEA of .058). The results of the Structural Equation Model reveal a final model that fit the data well (TLI of .95, a CFI of .97 and a RMSEA of .047). Depression was predicted by higher WOMAC scores (beta=.37 , p&lt;.01); higher levels of comorbidity (beta= .11, p&lt;.05); younger age (beta= -.29, p&lt;.01); being white (beta=-.11, p&lt;.05); lower levels of income (beta= -.12, p&lt;.05); lower levels of religiosity (beta= 11, p&lt;.05). Clinicians should be aware of the impact of disease severity when treating OA patients with depression.

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