scholarly journals Assessing the Factorial Validity of the Computer Attitude Scale (CAS) Using a Singaporean Sample: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Teo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Computer Attitude ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

A Cross-Cultural Validation of the Selwyn’s Computer Attitude Scale

2012 ◽  
pp. 139-149
Author(s):  
Timothy Teo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Computer Attitude ◽  
Multidimensional Construct ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cultural Validation

This study assesses the factorial validity of the Computer Attitude Scale (CAS) using a sample (N=438) of students from Singapore. Developed by Selwyn (1997), the CAS is a four-factor scale that measures the perceived usefulness, affective, behavioral, perceived control components that were proposed to constitute the multidimensional construct known as computer attitude. The results of this study show an overall positive computer attitude among the students. However, factor analyses reveal multicollinearity among some items and these were removed from further analysis. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed on a proposed 15-item model of the CAS and it was found to have a good fit. Implications for education in the Asian contexts are discussed. Suggestions for future research are offered.

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

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.

A Cross-Cultural Validation of the Selwyn's Computer Attitude Scale (CAS)

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-46
Author(s):  
Timothy Teo
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Control ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Computer Attitude ◽  
Multidimensional Construct ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This study assesses the factorial validity of the Computer Attitude Scale (CAS) using a sample (N=438) of students from Singapore. Developed by Selwyn (1997), the CAS is a four-factor scale that measures the perceived usefulness, affective, behavioral, perceived control components that were proposed to constitute the multidimensional construct known as computer attitude. The results of this study show an overall positive computer attitude among the students. However, factor analyses reveal multicollinearity among some items and these were removed from further analysis. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed on a proposed 15-item model of the CAS and it was found to have a good fit. Implications for education in the Asian contexts are discussed. Suggestions for future research are offered.

scholarly journals Adaptasi alat ukur Munroe Multicultural Attitude Scale Questionnaire versi Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-178
Author(s):  
Intan Permatasari ◽  
Mirra Noor Milla ◽  
Selfiyani Lestari ◽  
Nudzran Yusya ◽  
Nesya Adira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Usaha adaptasi alat ukur multikulturalisme menjadi penting karena terdapat perbedaan dalam persepsi multikulturalisme di negara-negara barat dan Indonesia. Jika multikulturalisme di negara-negara barat lebih merujuk pada perbedaan warna kulit, di Indonesia multikulturalisme dapat dikatakan lebih dinamis, yaitu merujuk pada perbedaan suku. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan adanya alat ukur yang dapat digunakan untuk mengukur konstruk multikulturalisme. Penelitian ini dilakukan demi tujuan tersebut, dengan cara mengadaptasi alat ukur Munroe Multicultural Attitude Scale Questionnaire (MASQUE). Pemilihan MASQUE sebagai alat ukur yang diadaptasi karena MASQUE dapat mengukur sikap terhadap multikulturalisme pada sampel yang lebih luas. Adaptasi MASQUE dilakukan melalui tahap penerjemahan, penerjemahan ulang, pengujian validitas, serta pengujian reliabilitas. Pengujian validitas alat ukur MASQUE versi Indonesia dilakukan menggunakan Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), sedangkan pengujian reliabilitas alat ukur dilakukan dengan menggunakan Cronbach-Alpha. Hasil adaptasi alat ukur yang diuji pada 1393 responden menunjukkan bahwa tiga dimensi (pengetahuan, tindakan, dan kepedulian) dalam kuesioner ini reliabel, tetapi memiliki validitas konstruk yang kurang baik. Kesimpulannya, alat ukur ini dapat digunakan untuk mengukur multikulturalisme di Indonesia, dengan catatan menghapus beberapa item alat ukur asli yang sulit dipahami dalam konteks Indonesia.

scholarly journals The Attitude Scale Towards Flirting Violence

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erva Fatma Tayanc ◽  
Merve Sarıer ◽  
Harun Kamanlı ◽  
Cansu Uysal
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Reliable Scale

The aim of this study was to develop an attitude scale towards flirting violence for university students who study at TED University. 232 university students aged 18-25 in Ankara participated in this study. University Students’ Attitudes Scale Towards Flirting Violence (ASTFV)” is a 5 item Likert type scale. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis was used for validity and the results of the factor analysis indicated that the scale explains 62,798 % of the total variance. For reliability Cronbach Alpha coefficient was 0.938. Findings indicated that the ASTFV was a valid and reliable scale.

The reliability and factorial validity of the career decision profile for a sample of afrikaans-speaking students

1997 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. P. De Bruin ◽  
K. Du Toit
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Career Indecision ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Multidimensional Assessment ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Acceptable Reliability

The purpose of this study was to examine the utility of the Career Decision Profile (CDP; Jones, 1989) for a sample of 133 Afrikaans-speaking students. The scores obtained on all six subscales showed acceptable reliability. The factor structure proposed by Jones for the Career Decision Needs dimension of the CDP was confirmed by means of a confirmatory factor analysis. In conclusion it appears that the CDP may be profitably used for the multidimensional assessment of career indecision with Afrikaans-speaking students. Opsomming Die doel van hierdie studie was om die bruikbaarheid van die Career Decision Profile (CDP; Jones, 1989) vir 'n steekproef van 133 Afrikaanssprekende studente te ondersoek. Al ses subskale het tellings met bevredigende betroubaarheidskoeffisiente opgelewer. Die faktorstruktuur wat deur Jones vir die Career Decision Needs-dimensie van die CDP gepostuleer is, is aan die hand van 'n bevestigende faktorontleding ondersteun. Ten slotte blyk dit dat die CDP nuttig aangewend kan word vir die multi-dimensionele taksering van loopbaanbesluiteloosheid by Afrikaanssprekende studente.

scholarly journals Assessing mental well-being in a Sinhala speaking Sri Lankan population: validation of the WHO-5 well-being index

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. P. R. Perera ◽  
R. Jayasuriya ◽  
A. Caldera ◽  
A. R. Wickremasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract Purpose The WHO-5 well-being index is a widely used, short rating scale that measures subjective well-being. We translated the WHO-5 index into Sinhala and tested its psychometric properties including measurement invariance among diverse groups in a community sample in Sri Lanka. Methods The sample of 267 persons aged between 16 and 75 years was recruited from a semi-urban area. 219 completed a paper-based questionnaire and 48 responded to an online survey. Construct validity was tested for factorial validity (Confirmatory Factor Analysis -CFA), convergent validity and known group validity. Composite reliability for congeneric measures and test-retest reliability were also tested. Multi-group CFA (MG-CFA) was used to test measurement invariance. Results The translated Sinhala version demonstrated good content and face validity. Internal consistency reliability of the five items had a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.85 and test-retest reliability over 2 weeks was satisfactory (Pearson r = 0.72, p < 0.001, ICC = 0.82). Confirmatory factor analysis supported factorial validity with a $$ {\chi}_5^2 $$ χ 5 2 =4.99 (p = 0.28), a RMSEA of 0.03 (90% C.I. =0.00–0.10), a SRMR of 0.02, a TLI of 0.99 and a CFI of 0.99; factor loadings were between 0.55 and 0.89. Measurement invariance was acceptable for configural, metric and scalar invariance for gender. WHO-5 scores were significantly negatively correlated with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) (Pearson’s r = − 0.45, p < 0.001) scores and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) scores (Pearson’s r = − 0.56, p < 0.001). Conclusion The Sinhala translation of WHO-5 well-being index has shown acceptable psychometric properties and can be used for assessing mental well-being in the community in Sri Lanka. Further testing of the measure with larger and diverse (including different ethnic/cultural) groups are indicated to test measurement invariance of the measure.

Research Burnout: A Refined Multidimensional Scale

2004 ◽  
Vol 95 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1253-1263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surendra N. Singh ◽  
Nikunj Dalal ◽  
Sanjay Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Unidimensional Scale ◽  
Nomological Validity

In a prevailing academic climate where there are high expectations for faculty to publish and generate grants, the exploration of Research Burnout among higher education faculty has become increasingly important. Unfortunately, it is a topic that has not been well researched empirically. In 1997 Singh and Bush developed a unidimensional scale to measure Research Burnout. A closer inspection of the definition of this construct and the composition of its items suggests, however, that the construct may be multidimensional and analogous to Maslach's Psychological Burnout Scale. In this paper, we propose a refined, multidimensional Research Burnout scale and test its factorial validity using confirmatory factor analysis. The nomological validity of this refined scale is established by examining hypothesized relationships between Research Burnout and other constructs such as Intrinsic Motivation for doing research, Extrinsic Pressures to do research, and Knowledge Obsolescence.

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