Development of the Five-Factor Holistic Ethical Leadership Questionnaire

Single Scale ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Scale Measure ◽

The authors present three studies that develop the five-scale measurement for holistic ethical leadership questionnaire. Study 1 reports the scale development process using predominately non-Western participants. Study 2 tests the five-scale instrument for convergent and discriminant validity as well as test-retest reliability using a subset of the sample who participated in Study 1. Study 3 used a sample of USA residents for confirmatory factor analysis from which a single factor emerged to measure holistic ethical leadership. The authors concluded that the five-scale instrument should be used when measuring non-Western participants and the single-scale should be used when measuring USA residents. The authors recommended follow-up research using qualitative methods to better understand the reasons why the single-scale measure works well with USA residents.

Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the TeamSTEPPS teamwork perceptions questionnaire to measure teamwork perceptions of Chinese residents: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039566 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. e039566

Author(s):

Jinglou Qu ◽

Yaxin Zhu ◽

Liyuan Cui ◽

Libin Yang ◽

Yanni Lai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Chinese Language ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

ObjectivesThe purpose of this research was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Perception Questionnaire (T-TPQ) among the Chinese residents.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingA clinical hospital of the China Medical University in Liaoning Province, China.ParticipantsA total of 664 residents were enrolled in this research. The valid response rate was 83.0% (664 of 800 residents).Main outcome measuresInternal consistency and test–retest reliability were used to assess the reliability of the questionnaire. The construct validity of the Chinese T-TPQ was evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis. Furthermore, the concurrent, convergent and discriminant validity were analysed.ResultsCronbach’s α coefficient of the T-TPQ in Chinese language was 0.923. Except for the communication dimension (0.649), the Cronbach’s α coefficient of all dimensions were satisfactory. The T-TPQ and its five dimensions reported a good test–retest reliability (0.740–0.881, p<0.01). Moreover, the results of the confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that the construct validity of the Chinese T-TPQ was satisfactory. All dimensions significantly correlated with the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) teamwork within units dimension and the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) teamwork climate dimension (p<0.01), and the questionnaire showed satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity.ConclusionsThe T-TPQ in Chinese language demonstrated good psychometric characteristics and was a reliable and valid questionnaire to measure the Chinese health professionals’ perception of teamwork. Thus, the Chinese version of the T-TPQ could be applied in teamwork training programmes and medical education research.

Measuring Forgiveness: Psychometric Properties of the Heartland Forgiveness Scale in the Spanish Population

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18010045 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 45

Author(s):

Karla Gallo-Giunzioni ◽

María Prieto-Ursúa ◽

Cristina Fernández-Belinchón ◽

Octavio Luque-Reca

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Validity Evidence ◽

Dispositional Forgiveness ◽

Scale Reduction ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Acceptable Internal Consistency

Given the scarcity of instruments in Spanish to measure forgiveness, two studies were conducted in this population to obtain validity evidence of the Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS), an instrument that measures dispositional forgiveness of self, others, and situations. In the first study, 203 students (65% women) participated. After ensuring the linguistic adequacy and clarity of the wording of the items, a lack of congruence was found between the factors obtained in the exploratory factor analysis and the original theoretical structure of the HFS. A sample of 512 participants (63.9% women) attended the second study. This study aimed to analyze the construct validity of the HFS using confirmatory factor analysis through structural equation modelling and to explore convergent, discriminant, and criterion validity. Of the different factorial configurations tested (including the original), only a scale reduction to eight items, grouped into three factors, showed an appropriate fit. The HFS eight-item version also showed acceptable internal consistency, adequate convergent and discriminant validity, and criterion validity with respect to related variables. These findings suggest that the eight-item version of the HFS may be a valid and reliable tool for assessing forgiveness for self, others, and situations in Spanish adults.

Assessing psychological adjustment and cultural reintegration after military service: development and psychometric evaluation of the post-separation Military-Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM)

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-020-02936-y ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Madeline Romaniuk ◽

Gina Fisher ◽

Chloe Kidd ◽

Philip J. Batterham

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Phase I ◽

Psychological Adjustment ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Military Service ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Civilian Life ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Abstract Background The transition out of military service and subsequent reintegration to civilian life has been established as a period associated with an increased risk of psychological adjustment difficulties, psychiatric disorders and suicide risk, yet no tool exists to measure cultural and psychological adjustment following permanent separation from the military. This study describes the two-phase mixed-methods development and validation of the self-report Military-Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM). Methods In Phase I, four focus groups (n = 20) and semi-structured one-on-one interviews (n = 80) enabled thematic analysis and generation of 53 initial items that were reviewed by an expert multidisciplinary panel (n = 12) and piloted for clarity and relevance in an Australian service-veteran sample (n = 11). In Phase II, psychometric properties of the 47 items resulting from Phase I were evaluated with online assessment of a convenience sample of transitioned Australian Defence Force veterans (n = 725). Analyses included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, as well as evaluation of test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and convergent, divergent and discriminant validity. Results Exploratory factor analysis on a randomized split-half sample (n = 357), resulted in a 21-item, five-factor solution of Purpose and Connection, Help seeking, Beliefs about civilians, Resentment and regret, and Regimentation, explaining 53.22% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis (n = 368) verified this factor structure without modification (χ2 = 304.96, df = 160; CFI = .96, TLI = .94, NFI = .91, RMSEA = .05). Strong convergent, divergent and discriminant validity was demonstrated as M-CARM scores significantly correlated with related constructs assessed by standardised clinical measures as well as differentiated groups based on three binary reintegration items, with large effect sizes (d = > 1). Strong test-retest reliability for the total score (n = 186, r = .93) and excellent internal consistency (n = 725, a = .90) were also found. Conclusions Results provide promising evidence the M-CARM is a valid, reliable measure of psychological and cultural reintegration to civilian life, with potential for considerable clinical and research application.

Convergent and Discriminant Validity of the Rahim Leader Power Inventory

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1994.78.2.488 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 78 (2) ◽

pp. 488-490 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

M. Afzalur Rahim ◽

Clement Psenicka

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Instrument Measuring ◽

Organizational Levels

Confirmatory factor analysis with LISREL 7 of data from 578 organizational members on the 29 items of the Rahim Leader Power Inventory provided support for the convergent and discriminant validities of the instrument measuring the bases of leaders' power and their invariance across organizational levels.

Grouped Versus Randomized Format: An Investigation of Scale Convergent and Discriminant Validity Using LISREL Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Applied Psychological Measurement ◽

10.1177/014662168901300103 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 19-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Chester A. Schriesheim ◽

Esther Solomon ◽

Richard E. Kopelman

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Korean Translation of the Barriers to Research Utilization Scale: Psychometric Testing

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice ◽

10.1891/1541-6577.31.3.233 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 233-246

Author(s):

Youngshin Song ◽

Moonhee Gang ◽

Misook Jung

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Factor Loading ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Korean Version ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Average Variance

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Barriers or Facilitators to Using Research in Practice (BARRIERS) scale for use in Korea. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used with 364 nurses working in clinical settings. Item analysis was conducted and convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a 4-factor structure with 25 items that explained 62.9% of the variance. Convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed as examining the factor loading, average variance extracted, and composite reliability. The values of factor loading for 25 items were having higher estimate than criterion and the average variance extracted value for 4 factors ranged from .575 to .667. The Cronbach’s alpha was .90 for the 25 items. Conclusion: The Korean version of the 25-item BARRIERS scale was a reliable and valid scale to measure barriers to research use in Korean health care settings. Based on this psychometric evaluation, research barriers and its associated factors will be investigated using the Korean version of the BARRIERS scale in further study.

The Effects of Participant Motivational Behavioural Intention: The MARBLE Case

Tourism & Management Studies ◽

10.18089/tms.2020.160302 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 15-22

Author(s):

Yilmaz Akgunduz ◽

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Ovunc Bardakoglu ◽

Yesim Koba ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Information Search ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Behavioural Intentions ◽

Participant Satisfaction ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Convenience Sampling

This study investigates the motivational factors underlying participation in trade fairs, and their effects on participant satisfaction and behavioural intentions. Data were collected through a questionnaire to 608 participants, selected by convenience sampling, at the International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair (MARBLE), held on 22-25 March 2017 in İzmir, Turkey. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to verify the convergent and discriminant validity of the scales while multiple regression analyses were used to test the research hypotheses. The results indicate that the trade fair participants were motivated by commercial attractiveness, financial attractiveness, information search, and city attractiveness. Participant satisfaction was significantly influenced by commercial attractiveness, financial attractiveness, and information search while behavioural intentions were determined by city attractiveness and information search.

Measurement of Sustainment of Prevention Programs and Initiatives: The Sustainment Measurement System Scale

10.21203/rs.3.rs-30530/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Lawrence A. Palinkas ◽

Chih-Ping Chou ◽

Suzanne E. Spear ◽

Sapna J. Mendon ◽

Juan A. Villamar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Measurement System ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Determinant Factors ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Principal Axis Factor Analysis ◽

Item Scale

Abstract Background A large knowledge gap exists regarding the measurement of sustainability of evidence-based prevention programs for mental and behavioral health. This paper describes an instrument that is a component of the Sustainment Measurement System (SMS), designed to assess both determinants and outcomes of efforts to sustain prevention programs and initiatives. Methods A 42-item scale was administered to 186 representatives of 145 programs funded by 7 SAMHSA prevention grant initiatives. Scale items were identified from qualitative data collected from 45 representatives of 10 programs and 8 SAMHSA program officers and organized into 9 categories of sustainment determinants and sustainment outcomes. Factor structure identified from principal axis factor analysis and elimination of items with CFA coefficients less than .300 resulted in a 35-item scale with 8 determinant factors and 1 outcome factor. Results Confirmatory Factor Analysis provided support for a 35-item model fit to the data. The SMSS demonstrated good inter-item reliability and all determinant factors were significantly associated with sustainment outcome individual and global measures. Conclusions The SMSS is easy to use and demonstrates good reliability and convergent and discriminant validity in assessing likelihood of sustainment of SAMHSA funded prevention programs and initiatives upon termination of original funding. The measure demonstrates potential in identifying predictors of program sustainment and as a tool for enhancing the likelihood of successful sustainment through ongoing evaluation and feedback.

Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness: Psychometric Properties of the Portuguese Version

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.1177/0031512518813231 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 126 (1) ◽

pp. 87-105 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Joana Machorrinho ◽

Guida Veiga ◽

Jorge Fernandes ◽

Wolf Mehling ◽

José Marmeleira

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Self Report ◽

Interoceptive Awareness ◽

Portuguese Version ◽

Multidimensional Assessment ◽

Acceptable Model ◽

Interoceptive awareness involves several mind–body dimensions and can be evaluated by self-report with the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA), which has been translated and validated in several countries and is being used in research and clinical contexts. This study systematically translated the MAIA with six additional items using a focus group and evaluated its psychometric properties in a respondent sample of 204 Portuguese university students (52% females; M = 21.3, SD = 3.9 years). Based on exploratory factor analysis, we refined the tool into a 33-item version and tested it in a separate sample ( n = 286; 63% females; M = 21.3, SD = 4.7 years). We then conducted confirmatory factor analysis and examined test–retest reliability and convergent and discriminant validity. We confirmed an acceptable model fit for this Portuguese version (MAIA-P) with 33 items and seven scales; it showed good construct validity and acceptable temporal reliability, The MAIA-P appears to be valuable for assessing self-reported interoceptive awareness in Portuguese healthy adults.

The Development of the Brief Sexual Performance Anxiety Scale

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal ◽

10.14738/assrj.711.9086 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (11) ◽

pp. 329-342

Author(s):

Allysha Kochenour ◽

James D. Griffith

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Sexual Orientation ◽

Performance Anxiety ◽

Anxiety Scale ◽

The Self ◽

Single Factor ◽

Sexual Performance ◽

Three Samples ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Performance anxiety impairs attention, increases avoidant behaviors, and is associated with negative evaluations of the self. Relating to sexual experiences, performance is adversely affected by anxiety. Scales measuring the construct of anxiety specifically related to sexual performance are lacking. A series of three studies were conducted in an effort to develop a brief measure of sexual performance anxiety. The current study (N = 530 across three samples) developed and evaluated the psychometric properties of the Brief Sexual Performance Anxiety Scale (BSPAS). An exploratory factor analysis yielded an 8-item instrument that was shown to be a single-factor construct which accounted for 52% of the variance. Cronbach’s alpha was assessed during each study and ranged from .87 - .90. Acceptable test-retest reliability over a 4-week interval was also obtained. A confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence that the unidimensional model of the scale fit the data well. The instrument also showed reasonable convergent, discriminant, concurrent, and predictive validities. The BSPAS was created to be an inclusive instrument that can be used to assess sexual performance anxiety in adults across gender, age, sexual orientation, and culture which may be useful to researchers, clinicians, and sex educators.