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.

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.

The Computer Aversion, Attitudes, and Familiarity Index (CAAFI): A Measure for the Study of Computer-Related Constructs

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan E. Schulenberg ◽  
Barbara A. Yutrzenka ◽  
Carol L. Gohm
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Computer Attitudes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Item Generation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The purpose of this study was to systematically develop an instrument to measure computer aversion, computer attitudes, and computer familiarity. The study is an extension of previous research (Schulenberg, 2002). Development involved item generation, pilot testing, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The measure was administered to psychology students drawn from two universities ( N = 854; N = 400, respectively). The three hypothesized factors emerged, as well as an additional computer aversion factor. The measure possesses good content validity and factorial validity, as well as solid internal consistency reliability. Implications of this study, considerations, and directions for future research are discussed.

Discretionary Effort and the Performance Domain

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 22-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemarie Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Model ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Discretionary Effort ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Explained Variance ◽  
Three Factor

AbstractThis study had two main aims. (1) To examine the role of discretionary effort (DE) in the multidimensional performance domain consisting of in-role behaviour (IRB) and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB); and (2) to assess whether skills and autonomy are important predictors of DE and show variance in common with DE over and above IRB and OCB. A managers/supervisors sample (n = 476) and a sample with both managerial and nonmanagerial employees (n = 424) were employed. Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the three factor hierarchical model was superior compared to three other models tested, indicating that DE is a separate construct to both IRB and OCB but together with these forms part of the performance domain. Regression analysis showed that both skills and autonomy are important predictors of DE; however, only autonomy explained variance in DE over and above IRB, OCB and skills. Together these results add to the construct validity of DE. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

A cross-cultural validation of the controlling teacher behaviours scale in physical education

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vello Hein ◽  
Arunas Emeljanovas ◽  
Brigita Mieziene
Keyword(s):  
Personal Control ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Multidimensional Measure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Controlling Behaviour ◽  
Cultural Validation ◽  
Conditional Regard

The present study examined the validity of the factor structure and invariance of the Controlling Teacher Behaviours Scale (CTBS) across two nations. Data were collected from Estonian ( n=453) and Lithuanian ( n=431) students using the multidimensional measure of teachers’ controlling behaviours. Multi-sample confirmatory factor analyses showed that the measure of teachers’ controlling behaviours with four scales (negative conditional regard, controlling use of rewards, excessive personal control and intimidation) were partially invariant at the configural, metric and strong invariance level. The results of the latent mean estimates showed no differences between Estonian and Lithuanian students in respect of the perception of the use of reward, whereas the perception of negative conditional regard, intimidation and excessive personal control appeared to be higher for Estonian students. The results indicated that CTBS is generally suitable for measuring the perceptions of teachers’ controlling behaviour among Estonian and Lithuanian students. Furthermore, results established that one item was perceived differently across samples and, therefore, there is a need for further research to test the invariance of the CTBS among student samples with different cultural backgrounds.

scholarly journals Further Validation of Workplace Spirituality Scale in an Eastern Context

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjun Kumar Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Business And Management

Several scales for measuring workplace spirituality (WPS) are available. However, a majority of the available scales were developed in the Western context that may not be generalizable in an Eastern context. Petchsawang and Duchon (2009) developed a 22-item, four dimensional WPS scale with a sample from an Eastern Buddhist-centric culture for capturing WPS in an Eastern context. The purpose of this study was to assess the generalizability, dimensionality, and convergent and discriminant validity of this scale in another Eastern context, which has a strong tradition of Hindu culture. Confirmatory Factor Analyses were conducted on the data collected from 211 individuals, and results supported the four dimensions of the scale. Other statistical analyses demonstrated convergent and discriminant validity of the scale. Limitations of the study are highlighted, and suggestions for future research are discussed.Journal of Business and Management Studies Vol.1(1) 2016: 1-13

Convergent and Discriminant Validity of Assessment Center Dimensions: A Conceptual and Empirical Reexamination of the Assessment Center Construct-Related Validity Paradox

2000 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 813-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winfred Arthur ◽  
David J. Woehr ◽  
Robyn Maldegen
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Generalizability Theory ◽  
Assessment Center ◽  
Total Variance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This study notes that the lack of convergent and discriminant validity of assessment center ratings in the presence of content-related and criterion-related validity is paradoxical within a unitarian framework of validity. It also empirically demonstrates an application of generalizability theory to examining the convergent and discriminant validity of assessment center dimensional ratings. Generalizability analyses indicated that person, dimension, and person by dimension effects contribute large proportions of variance to the total variance in assessment center ratings. Alternately, exercise, rater, person by exercise, and dimension by exercise effects are shown to contribute little to the total variance. Correlational and confirmatory factor analyses results were consistent with the generalizability results. This provides strong evidence for the convergent and discriminant validity of the assessment center dimension ratings–a finding consistent with the conceptual underpinnings of the unitarian view of validity and inconsistent with previously reported results. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

Movement Imagery Ability: Development and Assessment of a Revised Version of the Vividness of Movement Imagery Questionnaire

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross Roberts ◽  
Nichola Callow ◽  
Lew Hardy ◽  
David Markland ◽  
Joy Bringer
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Visual Imagery ◽  
Imagery Ability ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Movement Imagery ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Preliminary Support

The purpose of this research was to amend the Vividness of Movement Imagery Questionnaire (VMIQ; Isaac, Marks, & Russell, 1986) in line with contemporary imagery modality and perspective conceptualizations, and to test the validity of the amended questionnaire (i.e., the VMIQ-2). Study 1 had 351 athletes complete the 3-factor (internal visual imagery, external visual imagery, and kinesthetic imagery) 24-item VMIQ-2. Following single-factor confirmatory factor analyses and item deletion, a 12-item version was subject to correlated traits / correlated uniqueness (CTCU) analysis. An acceptable fit was revealed. Study 2 used a different sample of 355 athletes. The CTCU analysis confirmed the factorial validity of the 12-item VMIQ-2. In Study 3, the concurrent and construct validity of the VMIQ-2 was supported. Taken together, the results of the 3 studies provide preliminary support for the revised VMIQ-2 as a psychometrically valid questionnaire.

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