scholarly journals Validation and measurement invariance of the Compound PsyCap Scale (CPC-12): a short universal measure of psychological capital

2022 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-75
Author(s):  
Silvia Platania ◽  
Anna Paolillo
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Sport Education ◽  
Unemployed People ◽  
First Order ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Multiple Contexts ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
Universal Measure

The Compound PsyCap Scale (CPC-12) was developed by Lorenz et al. (2016) to broaden the application of psychological capital, since usually tied to workplace settings; however, no further verification of its suitability across different samples was performed. The present work investigated the psychometric properties of an Italian adaptation of the CPC-12 with the aim of verifying its applicability in samples where the item wording of the existing measures of PsyCap might not be suitable (e.g., students and unemployed people). Study 1 (n = 450) examined the factor structure of the scale. Study 2 (n = 255) advanced the previous CPC-12 validation by testing its measurement equivalence across gender through MCFA. Results confirmed a one higher-order factor structure with four first-order factors, the scale was found to be invariant across gender. The findings advanced the general claim of CPC-12 to be suitable for application in multiple contexts, including sport, education, vocational guidance, as well as typical and atypical work settings. Lorenz y sus colegas desarrollaron la Escala Compound PsyCap (CPC-12) para ampliar este enfoque de dominio específico; sin embargo, no se realizó ninguna verificación adicional de su idoneidad en diferentes muestras / entornos. El presente trabajo investigó las propiedades psicométricas de una adaptación italiana del CPC-12 con el objetivo de verificar su aplicabilidad en muestras donde la redacción de los ítems de las medidas existentes de PsyCap podría no ser adecuada (por ejemplo, estudiantes y desempleados). El estudio 1 (n = 450) examinó la estructura factorial de la escala. El estudio 2 (n = 255) avanzó en la validación anterior de la CPC-12 al probar su equivalencia de medición entre sexos a través de MCFA. Los resultados confirmaron una estructura factorial de un orden superior con cuatro factores de primer orden; se encontró que la escala era invariante en todos los sexos. Los hallazgos avanzaron la afirmación general de la CPC-12 de ser adecuada para su aplicación en múltiples contextos, incluidos el deporte, la educación, la orientación profesional, así como los entornos laborales típicos y atípicos.

scholarly journals Stress among university students: the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the SBI-U 9 scale for Academic Burnout in university students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Platania ◽  
Santo Di Nuovo ◽  
Alice Caruso ◽  
Fabio Digrandi ◽  
Pasquale Caponnetto
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Academic Burnout ◽  
First Order ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
Italian Context ◽  
Course Of Study

Several authors have highlighted the importance of creating a useful tool to evaluate academic Burnout through the construction and validation of specific scales to evaluate academic Burnout. Based on the literature, the aim of this study is to evaluate in Italian university the psychometric properties of the SBI-U 9 scale for Academic Burnout in university students in Italy developed by Boada-Grau and colleagues. Study 1 (N=609) examined the factor structure of the scale (Male=45.6%, Female=54.4%; Mage= 21.9; SD=2.92). Study 2 (N=412) advanced the previous SBI-U 9 validation by testing its measurement equivalence across gender (Male=48.8%, Female= 51.2%) and different type of course of study (Technical-Mathematical-Scientific=33.5%, Medical- Scientific=32.5%, Scientific-Humanistic=34%) through Multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Results confirmed a one higher-order factor structure with three first-order factors, the scale was found to be invariant across gender and different type of course of study. The findings advanced the general claim of SBI-U 9 showed an important tool for detecting the academic Burnout in university students in the Italian context, this is confirmed by the good psychometric properties of the scale.

scholarly journals Cuestionario del Burnout Deportivo (ABQ): Análisis y validación en el deporte mexicano

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-200
Author(s):  
Dahiana Salazar González ◽  
Abril Cantú Berrueto ◽  
Jeanette M. López-Walle ◽  
Rosendo Berengüí Gil
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Factorial Invariance ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Athlete Burnout ◽  
Order Factor

Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ; Raedeke y Smith, 2001) es un instrumento que mide el burnout específico en el deporte el cual se ha utilizado a nivel mundial. En México aún no se cuenta con un estudio que valide sus propiedades psicométricas, por ello, el objetivo de este estudio es validar el Cuestionario de Burnout Deportivo (ABQ) en el contexto mexicano, mediante el análisis de fiabilidad, validez factorial de segundo orden e invarianza factorial por género. Se evaluó a 2,612 deportistas con la versión al castellano (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested y Morales, 2011) del Cuestionario del Burnout Deportivo (ABQ; Athlete Burnout Questionnaire, Raedeke y Smith, 2001). Los resultados muestran fiabilidad; se confirma una estructura factorial de segundo orden y las cargas factoriales e interceptos se consideran invariantes entre hombres y mujeres. Se concluye que el ABQ es instrumento apropiado para las investigaciones e intervenciones en el deporte del contexto mexicano. Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ, Raedeke and Smith, 2001) is an instrument that measures burnout in sport, widely spread and used worldwide. In Mexico there is still no study to validate its psychometric properties. Therefore, the objective of this study is to validate Cuestionario de Burnout Deportivo, evaluating reliability, factorial validity and factorial invariance by gender. We evaluated 2612 athletes with spanish version (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested and Morales, 2011) of Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ). The results show satisfactory levels of reliability, a second-order factor structure is confirmed and factor charges and intercepts are considered invariant between men and women. It is concluded that ABQ is an appropriate instrument for research and interventions in sport of Mexican context. Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ; Raedeke e Smith, 2001) é um instrumento que mede o burnout específico no esporte, amplamente difundido e usado em todo o mundo. No México ainda não tem um estudo para validar as suas propriedades psicométricas, por conseguinte, o objectivo deste estudo consiste em validar o Questionário de neutralização Deportivo (ABQ) no contexto mexicano, avaliar a fiabilidade, validade fatorial de segunda ordem e a invariância fatorial por gênero. Foram avaliadas; 2612 atletas para a versão castelhana (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested e Morales, 2011) Burnout Questionário Deportivo (ABQ, Athlete Burnout Questionnaire, Raedeke e Smith de 2001). Os resultados mostram níveis satisfatórios de confiabilidade. A estrutura fatorial, cargas fatoriais e interceptos são considerados invariantes entre homens e mulheres. ABQ conclui-se que o instrumento adequado para pesquisas e intervenções no esporte do contexto mexicano.

scholarly journals Personal Growth Initiative Scale - II: Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarissa Pinto Pizarro Freitas ◽  
Bruno Figueiredo Damásio ◽  
Helder Hiroki Kamei ◽  
Patricia Renovato Tobo ◽  
Sílvia Helena Koller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Personal Growth Initiative ◽  
First Order ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Growth Initiative ◽  
Order Four

Abstract The skills to change beliefs and behaviors in order to adapt to new contexts is identified as Personal Growth Initiative. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Version of the Personal Growth Initiative Scale II (PGIS-II). A nationwide sample of 2,149 subjects (64.8% women, M = 37.91, SD = 10.78) was assessed. Exploratory factor analysis supported the first-order four-factor structure of the scale (readiness for change, planfulness, using resources, and intentional behavior). Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) supported the first-order four-factor structure as being the most reliable to the data. Personal Growth Initiative (PGI) dimensions were positively related to optimism, presence of meaning in life, and life satisfaction. PGIS-II presented adequate psychometric properties, suggesting its usefulness in evaluating personal growth initiative.

scholarly journals Measuring psychological capital: Revision of the Compound Psychological Capital Scale (CPC-12)

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0247114
Author(s):  
Ludmila Dudasova ◽  
Jakub Prochazka ◽  
Martin Vaculik ◽  
Timo Lorenz
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
The Third ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Secondary Analyses ◽  
Original Scale

This article provides information about the psychometric limitations of the original Compound Psychological Capital Scale (CPC-12) and suggests a revised version CPC-12R, a free-to-use measure of Psychological Capital. The investigation consisted of three studies: two of these identified psychometric limitations of the original scale, and the third presented the revised version of the scale. The first study did not confirm the hypothesized four-factor structure of the CPC-12 on a sample of Czech teachers (n = 282) and found psychometric limitations in the resilience subscale. The second study identified the same problem using secondary analyses of the original data from two samples of German employees (n = 202 and 321 respectively). The third study proposed a revised version of the scale with new items for resilience, and provided support for reliability and factorial validity of the new CPC-12R on a sample of Czech employees (n = 333). CPC-12R demonstrated a better fit to the theoretically supported model of Psychological Capital than CPC-12, and further displays adequate psychometric properties to be recommended for application in both research and practice.

scholarly journals Measuring content validity of academic psychological capital and locus of control in fresh graduates

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Pasquale Anselmi ◽  
Daiana Colledani ◽  
Luigi Fabbris ◽  
Egidio Robusto ◽  
Manuela Scioni
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Occupational Satisfaction ◽  
The University ◽  
Psychological Dimensions

Positive psychological capital (PsyCap; hope, resilience, self-efficacy, and optimism) and locus of control (LoC; internal and external) denote psychological dimensions which have been identified as crucial resources for occupational satisfaction and success. These dimensions could impact fresh graduates’ ability to stand the labour market in times of crisis. Two instruments, called Academic PsyCap and Academic LoC, have been specifically developed to evaluate these dimensions among fresh graduates. The two instruments consist of 34 and 10 items respectively, which have been selected, through factor analyses, from a large initial pool of items administered to fresh graduated at the University of Padova. Results suggested adequate psychometric properties for both Academic PsyCap and Academic LoC. The factor structure of the two instruments was confirmed (CFI = .92, RMSEA = .07, SRMR = .07 for Academic PsyCap; CFI = .96, RMSEA = .05, SRMR = .05 for Academic LoC), and internal consistency was satisfactory for all the subscales. The two instruments are presented, and their psychometric properties are described.

scholarly journals Translation and Validation of Psychological Capital Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-225
Author(s):  
Saadiya Abbasi ◽  
Anila Kamal ◽  
Sobia Masood
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Age Range

The present study was conducted to translate the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24; Luthans, Avolio, Avey, & Norman, 2007) Urdu language and to establish the construct validity of the translated version. The study was completed in two phases. In the first phase, Urdu version of PCQ-24 was obtained after the forward and back translations as per the guidelines suggested by Brislin (1970). In the second phase, the Urdu version of PCQ-24 was validated which measures the construct of psychological capital. The sample comprised of 380 small business entrepreneurs (Men = 270, women = 110), taken from Rawalpindi and Islamabad with age range of 18 to 50 years. For this instrument, two concurrent models were tested through confirmatory factor analysis; the first model analyzed was for a four-factor structure. In this model, four subscales of PCQ-24 including Self-efficacy, Hope, Resilience, and Optimism were taken as interrelated factors. While, the second model was a hierarchical model in which four subscales were loaded onto a latent factor of PsyCap. Results established that the four-factor structure of PsyCap showed better fit than the higher-order factor structure. Furthermore, PCQ-24 showed adequate construct validity and reliability after excluding three problematic items (i.e., no. 13, 20, & 23) which were found to cause poor model-fit and lower the reliabilities. Overall, the findings show that newly translated Urdu version of PCQ-24 is a reliable and a valid measure in Pakistani context.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties, Measurement Invariance, and Construct Validity of the Italian Version of the Brand Hate Short Scale (BHS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 2103
Author(s):  
Silvia Platania ◽  
Martina Morando ◽  
Giuseppe Santisi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Service Performance ◽  
German Version ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
First Order ◽  
Recovery Strategies ◽  
Italian Context ◽  
Brand Hate ◽  
Do So

Brand hate can be defined as the consumer’s dissatisfaction with the product or service performance. The consumer’s hatred of the brand is related to the desire for revenge and avoidance. This kind of emotion does not remain only a desire; it is often transformed into real actions that lead to consumer behavior. Although the analysis of the literature provides useful insights and interesting suggestions about the phenomenon of brand hate, to date, very few studies and scales that are capable of measuring this phenomenon have been developed, especially in the Italian context. The present work investigated the psychometric properties of an Italian adaptation of the BHSs (N = 422) with the aim of verifying the same factor structure found in the original German version. Results confirmed a one-factor structure (first order, 6 items). Moreover, the scale was found to be invariant across gender. This suggests that companies must first have adequate systems and mechanisms in place to understand the reasons that drive consumers to hate the brand and implement recovery strategies to address this hatred. The achievement of sustainability or failure to do so can add to or detract from a brand’s value in the marketplace.

Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index in a Sample of Croatian Adults

Assessment ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja Jurin ◽  
Natasa Jokic-Begic ◽  
Anita Lauri Korajlija
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Anxiety Sensitivity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Sensitivity Index ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Anxiety Sensitivity Index ◽  
Cross National

Anxiety sensitivity (AS) refers to a person’s tendency to fear anxiety-related symptoms due to the belief that these symptoms may have harmful consequences. The most widely used operationalization of AS in adults is the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI). The factor structure, gender stability, and psychometric properties of the ASI in a sample of Croatian adults ( N = 984) were evaluated. Results confirm the multidimensional and hierarchical structure of the ASI, which consisted of three lower-order factors (Physical Concerns, Psychological Concerns, and Social Concerns) and a single higher-order factor, AS. Furthermore, the achievement of normative scores for the ASI in a Croatian adult sample demonstrates the cross-national stability of the ASI. Reliability coefficients for the ASI, Physical Concerns, and Psychological Concerns are high and satisfactory in the total sample and for both genders. Overall, the results confirmed the cross-national stability, gender stability, reliability, and validity of the ASI in a sample of Croatian adults.

Factor Structure of the Early Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire–Revised

Assessment ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 1547-1561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa D. Latham ◽  
Paul Dudgeon ◽  
Marie B. H. Yap ◽  
Julian G. Simmons ◽  
Michelle L. Byrne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
Developmental Change ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Early Adolescent ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Order ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
Large Representative

Early adolescence (typically aged 9-15 years) is a period of dramatic developmental change, and individual differences in temperament is likely to be an important predictor of the success with which individuals negotiate this period of life. Moreover, early adolescent temperament cannot be adequately captured by measures designed for other age groups. This study examined the empirical validity of the proposed temperament factors of the Early Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire–Revised (EATQ-R) in a large representative sample of 2,453 early adolescents aged between 10 and 12 years of age, and compared it with models that include cross-loadings between items and first-order factors, as well as first- and second-order factors. Furthermore, the reproducibility of the factor structure established by using a cross validation approach. Adding cross-loadings to the EATQ-R fit the data substantially better, resulting in an overall good fit that the original EATQ-R model did not achieve. However, the conceptual interpretation of the first- and second-order factor structures were not substantially altered even with this addition of cross-loadings. Future research should establish the construct validity of the first- and second-order factors as measured by this empirically based factor structure.

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