scholarly journals Factor Structure of the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale

2021 ◽  
pp. 185-200
Author(s):  
Kristijan Popović
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Sphericity Test ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Self Assessments ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Descriptive Scale

The aim of this study was to determine the factor structure of Chen and Starost’s self-descriptive scale of intercultural sensitivity. The applied scale was based on the self-assessments of 24attitudes with a five-point Likert scale. A group examination was performed on 621 students in the final grades of primary school. Factor analysis isolated five factors that include students’ intercultural sensitivity: interaction enjoyment, interaction confidence, interaction attentiveness, respect of cultural differences, and interaction engagement. The scale is solidly represented by the main components that explain the variance with 49.18% of the examined phenomenon. The reliability coefficient of the scale on our sample is acceptable and amounts to α=0.820. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin sample adequacy index had an index value of K=0.85, and the Bartlett sphericity test was statistically significant χ2=3684,968;df=276; p <.000. The analysis of results showed the need for further improvement of the scale, and the research certainly represents a modest standardization to the validation of the intercultural sensitivity scale, and we point out the applicability and usefulness of Chen and Starost intercultural sensitivity scale on different samples.

scholarly journals Intercultural sensitivity: A comparative study among Business English Undergraduate Learners in two Countries of Iran and China

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Elahe Moradi ◽  
Zargham Ghabanchi
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Business English ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Intercultural Communication Competence ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Chinese Male

One of the major aspects of intercultural communication competence is intercultural sensitivity which is gaining increasing attention in different disciplines. Intercultural sensitivity is important because it reduces cultural barriers between people interacting from different cultures. This paper focuses on the importance of intercultural sensitivity and shares the results of a comparative study on the intercultural sensitivity among two countries of Iran and China.  For this purpose, 40 Iranian and 40 Chinese male and female undergraduate Business English students completed the intercultural sensitivity questionnaire comprising five factors with 24 items developed by Chen and Starosta (2000). The results showed that in all five dimensions of the intercultural sensitivity including “Interaction Engagement”, “Respect for Cultural Differences”, “Interaction Confidence”, “Interaction Enjoyment”, and “Interaction Attentiveness”, Iranian participants had greater scores compared to Chinese participants. For both countries by increasing the age, the scores of all five dimensions of intercultural sensitivity increased too. Also, the results indicated that both Iranian and Chinese male participants had greater level of intercultural sensitivity in dimensions of “Interaction Engagement”, “Respect for Cultural Differences”, and “”Interaction Confidence” compared to female ones. However, gender did not have any impact on two intercultural sensitivity dimensions of “Interaction Enjoyment” and “Interaction Attentiveness”.   

scholarly journals What Are Friends for in Russia Versus Canada?: An Approach for Documenting Cross-Cultural Differences

2021 ◽  
pp. 106939712110245
Author(s):  
Marina M. Doucerain ◽  
Andrew G. Ryder ◽  
Catherine E. Amiot
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Group Membership ◽  
Cultural Models ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Group ◽  
Mental Maps ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences

Most research on friendship has been grounded in Western cultural worlds, a bias that needs to be addressed. To that end, we propose a methodological roadmap to translate linguistic/anthropological work into quantitative psychological cross-cultural investigations of friendship, and showcase its implementation in Russia and Canada. Adopting an intersubjective perspective on culture, we assessed cultural models of friendship in three inter-related ways: by (1) deriving people’s mental maps of close interpersonal relationships; (2) examining the factor structure of friendship; and (3) predicting cultural group membership from a given person’s friendship model. Two studies of Russians (Study 1, n = 89; Study 2a, n = 195; Study 2b, n = 232) and Canadians (Study 1, n = 89; Study 2a, n = 164; Study 2b, n = 199) implemented this approach. The notions of trust and help in adversity emerged as defining features of friendship in Russia but were less clearly present in Canada. Different friendship models seem to be prevalent in these two cultural worlds. The roadmap described in the current research documents these varying intersubjective representations, showcasing an approach that is portable across contexts (rather than limited to a specific cross-cultural contrast) and relies on well-established methods (i.e., easily accessible in many research contexts).

scholarly journals A systematic review of the latent structure of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) amongst adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna M. Blodgett ◽  
Chantelle C. Lachance ◽  
Brendon Stubbs ◽  
Melissa Co ◽  
Yu-Tzu Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
English Language ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Latent Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Primary Analysis ◽  
The Usa

Abstract Background The Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is a commonly used psychometric scale of depression. A four-factor structure (depressed affect, positive affect, somatic symptoms, and interpersonal difficulties) was initially identified in an American sample aged 18 to 65. Despite emerging evidence, a latent structure has not been established in adolescents. This review aimed to investigate the factor structure of the CES-D in adolescents. Methods We searched Web of Science, PsychINFO and Scopus and included peer-reviewed, original studies assessing the factor structure of the 20-item CES-D in adolescents aged ≤18. Two independent researchers screened results and extracted data. Results Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were primarily from school-based samples in the USA or Asia. Studies that conducted confirmatory factor analysis (CFA; n = 9) reported a four-factor structure consistent with the original factor structure; these studies were primarily USA-based. Conversely, studies that conducted exploratory factor analysis (EFA) reported distinct two or three factor structures (n = 4) and were primarily based in Asia. Limitations Studies in a non-English language and those that included individuals aged > 18 years were excluded. Ethnic or cultural differences as well as different analytical methods impacted generalisability of results. The use of CFA as the primary analysis may have biased towards a four-factor structure. Conclusions A four-factor CES-D structure was an appropriate fit for adolescents in Western countries; further research is required to determine the fit in in Asian countries. This has important implications for clinical use of the scale. Future research should consider how cultural differences shape the experience of depression in adolescents.

scholarly journals Program level of nursing students and the achievement of intercultural sensitivity after service learning experiences

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Catherine S. Thomas ◽  
Leona Konieczny
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Nursing Curricula ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Maximal Gain

Nursing students require education and experience to develop cultural competence. Cultural sensitivity is a step on the journey to cultural competence. Nursing curricula vary regarding when and how to promote cultural sensitivity. Service learning (SL), is an experiential pedagogical method, which provides the opportunity to communicate and interact with persons from various cultures. A descriptive pilot study was undertaken in order to examine whether the program level affects the intercultural sensitivity of nursing students exposed to SL. The original Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) was used to assess intercultural sensitivity. In a paired samples t test, two statements in the ISS relating to Interaction Confidence (p = .006) and Respect for Cultural Differences (p = .002) demonstrated junior level students had increased intercultural sensitivity scores when compared with sophomore level students’ scores. This study may provide guidance to nursing faculty in determining at which level of students who will have maximal gain from SL.

Measuring Family-Centered Practice in Child Welfare

2020 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-166
Author(s):  
Yanfeng Xu ◽  
Haksoon Ahn ◽  
Daniel Keyser
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Mutual Trust ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Centered

Although family-centered practice has been implemented nationwide in child welfare, measures for evaluating family-centered practice have not been well-established. This study aimed to evaluate the factor structure of the Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to examine the factor structure of the Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire. The five-factor and second-order five-factor models of the revised Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire with 31 items both demonstrated adequate fit. The higher order of this scale was family-centered practice and five factors were mutual trust, shared decision-making, family as a unit, strengths-based practice, and cultural competence and sensitivity. Findings suggest that the revised Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire may be helpful to practitioners and researchers seeking to measure the implementation of family-centered practice in child welfare settings.

Dimensions of Sensation Seeking Scale Form VI: Cross-Cultural Comparison

1993 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 567-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa A. Torki
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Comparison ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Sensation Seeking Scale

In this study the factor structure of the Sensation Seeking Scale Form VI was compared for the Kuwaiti and American subjects. Thrill and adventure seeking Factor, Part II Intention, showed good cross-cultural reliability for men only. The differences between findings of this analysis and that of Zuckerman could be interpreted as evidence of cultural differences between Kuwaiti and American subjects in sensation seeking.

scholarly journals Assessing the Five Factors of Personality in Adolescents

Assessment ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Generós Ortet ◽  
Manuel I. Ibáñez ◽  
Jorge Moya ◽  
Helena Villa ◽  
Ana Viruela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Neo Personality Inventory ◽  
R Factor ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Neo Personality Inventory Revised ◽  
Joint Factor Analysis

This article presents the development of a junior version of the Spanish (Castilian) NEO Personality Inventory–Revised (JS NEO) suitable for adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. The psychometric properties of the new JS NEO were investigated using two samples of 2,733 and 983 adolescents in Spain. The results showed that the adult NEO-PI-R factor structure was replicated with the junior version of the inventory and that the reliabilities of the scales were adequate. The cross-form correlations between the junior and the adult versions of the questionnaires indicated good equivalence indices. Furthermore, a joint factor analysis of the JS NEO and the Big Five Questionnaire–Children (BFQ-C) provided additional evidence for the construct validity of the JS NEO.

scholarly journals Designing an Entrepreneurial Supply Chain Model during Disasters in Iran

2021 ◽  
pp. 9-15
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Sphericity Test ◽  
Supply Chain Model ◽  
Final Questionnaire ◽  
Main Components

INTRODUCTION: Relief organizations, especially the Red Crescent, lack any specific entrepreneurial strategy and program for production, identification, and distribution of relief supplies. These organizations mainly focus on the preparation and distribution of supplies in times of crisis. In this regard, the present study aimed to design an entrepreneurial supply chain model with an emphasis on technology in 2020 in Iran. METHODS: The present study was conducted based on a qualitative and quantitative design. In the first phase, some indicators were obtained by observing the current situation and interviewing 30 experts. Following that, the final model was achieved by considering all indicators and categorizing the topics. In the Delphi process, experts' interviews and theoretical consensus suggested some hypotheses. In other words, in the second phase, structural equation modeling was used to finalize the model. In the next stage, the final questionnaire was provided to 186 Red Crescent employees. FINDINGS: After the analysis and extraction of the criteria from the interviews, components of the model were retrieved, and two questionnaires were designed. The first questionnaire was about supply chain management encompassing four main components of customer integrity, supplier integrity, internal integrity, and innovative orientation. The second questionnaire was related to technology, including seven components: personal characteristics, attitudinal factors, educational factors, technical factors, economic factors, environmental factors, as well as human and managerial factors. Considering the KMO value (˃0.7) and the significant value of the Bartlett Sphericity test, it can be concluded that the data are suitable for factor analysis. The model fit values all exceeded 0.9, indicating that the model has a “good fit. The path coefficients were significant for seven relationships at the level of 0.05. CONCLUSION: As evidenced by the obtained results, the supply chain in disasters requires experts' comprehensive approach and innovative perspectives. The tendency of countries to take innovative measures in disasters requires macro-policies at the national and regional levels. Therefore, all dimensions and aspects of the entrepreneurial supply chain in disasters must be considered in order to attain the final goal which is effective and efficient disaster management.

scholarly journals Factor structure of the comprehensive preparedness of shooters 14-15 years old, specializing in shooting from classic bow

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
I.M. Sobko ◽  
A.L. Kovtun ◽  
L.O. Ulaeva
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Technical Training ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Static Power ◽  
Rational Construction ◽  
Romberg Test ◽  
The Right ◽  
Dynamic Endurance

<p><strong>The purpose</strong> of the work: to determine the factor structure of the complex preparedness of shooters of 14-15 years who specialize in the Classic bow, for rational construction of the training process of athletes of this age category.</p><p><strong>Material and methods.</strong> The experiment was attended by 16 bow-shooters (girls) aged 14-15 years old, specializing in Classic bow, sport school "Avangard" in Kyiv. The experiment was conducted in the preparatory period, September 2018. The archers were tested for physical fitness (shuttle running 4x9m, push-ups 30 s, jumping with skipping-rope, running 30 m, Romberg test, hanging on bent hands at an angle of 90˚, jump in length from place, raising the torso to a sitting position, dynamometry of the right and left hands), technical preparedness (holding the bow in the "stretch", archery 18 m, archery 60 m, stretching the bow on the right and left hand for 30 s). The obtained data were processed mathematically using factor analysis methods.</p><p><strong>Results</strong>. The factor structure of physical and technical preparedness of shooters, which are at the stage of specialized basic training, is established. Five factors were identified: static power endurance, dynamic power endurance, coordination capabilities, speed capabilities, strength capabilities.</p><p><strong>Conclusions</strong>. It is revealed that the most important indicators of the complex training of archers 14-15 years old are the indicators of shooting in the open air and indicators of the static strength of the archer, as well as indicators of shooting in the room and indicators of the dynamic endurance of the archer, indicating the dependence of physical and technical training. The use of rational means and methods of physical and technical training in the training process of athletes is recommended.</p>

scholarly journals Summer Study-Abroad Program as Experiential Learning: Examining Similarities and Differences in International Communication

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-187
Author(s):  
Kenneth J. Levine ◽  
Michelle E. Garland
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
International Communication ◽  
Intercultural Communication Competence ◽  
Communication Competency ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
Summer Study

This paper examines how the study-abroad experience enhances intercultural communication competence. This study used Bennett’s (1986, 1993) model of ethnorelative typology of acceptance, adaptation, and integration to explore intercultural communication competency. Central to intercultural communication competency is intercultural sensitivity and modified perceptions of cultural differences. A pre-test/post-test open-ended questionnaire design was utilized to uncover what was learned by students while participating in a four-week summer study-abroad program in Paris and Brussels. Based on 110 participants over 16 years, results indicated that both sensitivity to and understanding of cultural differences are heightened as a result of the study-abroad experience. Further, these findings provided support for outcomes showing attainment of intercultural communication competency learning objectives.

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