A psychometric study of the Emotional Availability Scales: Construct validity and measurement invariance between depressed and nondepressed mother–infant dyads.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavitra Aran ◽  
Andrew J. Lewis ◽  
Stuart J. Watson ◽  
Kelli K. MacMillan ◽  
Josephine Power ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Emotional Availability ◽  
Psychometric Study

Variance composition, measurement invariance by gender, and construct validity of the Femininity Ideology Scale-Short Form.

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (6) ◽  
pp. 708-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald F. Levant ◽  
Kathleen M. Alto ◽  
Daniel K. McKelvey ◽  
Katherine A. Richmond ◽  
Ryon C. McDermott
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Composition Measurement

Measurement invariance and validity of the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1008-1014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina De Francisco ◽  
Constantino Arce ◽  
Mar Graña ◽  
Elisa I Sánchez-Romero
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Psychological Construct ◽  
Multidimensional Construct ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Athlete Burnout ◽  
Model Invariance ◽  
Physical Components

Engagement is a psychological construct that was originally defined in an organizational context to refer to the emotional, cognitive and physical components that drive people to get actively involved in their occupational duties. In sports science, the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire conceptualizes engagement as a multidimensional construct comprising four factors: confidence, vigor, dedication and enthusiasm. The purpose of this study was to analyze the measurement model invariance of the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire across different competitive levels and to provide evidence of construct validity in relation to burnout. To this end, we recruited 1157 athletes of both sexes, aged between 12 and 35 years, to complete the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire and Athlete Burnout Questionnaire. The results provided evidence of Athlete Engagement Questionnaire measurement model invariance and its validity with respect to burnout.

The My Children’s Future Scale: Construct validity, measurement invariance, and reliability in a Turkish sample

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-195
Author(s):  
Erol Esen
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliable Data ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Parent Gender ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The My Children’s Future Scale (MCFS) measures the support provided by parents for their children’s careers. The aim of this study was to adapt the MCFS to Turkish and examine its psychometric characteristics in a study conducted in the Turkish context. Participants consisted of 280 parents (190 mothers and 90 fathers). The factor structure of the MCFS and measurement invariance across parent gender were examined. The unidimensional factor structure was confirmed and the scale was invariant across parent gender. In addition, the reliability of the MCFS was assessed for internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients were calculated as .87, and test-retest reliability coefficient as .83. Our findings suggested that the Turkish form of the MCFS can be considered a valid and reliable data collection tool for use in Turkey to measure the support provided by parents for their children’s careers.

scholarly journals Psychometric study of the Awareness of Age-Related Change (AARC) Short Scale translated to Portuguese, applied to Brazilian older adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-238
Author(s):  
Anita Liberalesso Neri ◽  
Hans-Werner Wahl ◽  
Roman Kaspar ◽  
Manfred Diehl ◽  
Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Psychometric Study ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Short Scale ◽  
Age Related ◽  
New Instrument

ABSTRACT. The concept Awareness of Age-Related Change (AARC) is defined as a person’s awareness that their behavior, level of physical, cognitive and social performance, and ways of experiencing life have changed as a consequence of having grown older, and not because of disease. Objective: A psychometric study investigating evidence of construct validity and internal consistency of the Portuguese version of the AARC Short Scale was carried out. Method: A convenience sample of 387 individuals aged≥60 years with no deficit suggestive of dementia were recruited at venues frequented by older persons and at households. Participants answered the Portuguese version of the scale, along with questionnaires collecting sociodemographic and frailty variables and self-rated health based on personal criteria and relative to peers. Results: Exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses derived a structure with two orthogonal factors representing the latent variables gains and losses, invariant for age group, thus replicating the original scale. The factors explained a large proportion of item variability (58.6 to 51.8%) and exhibited high loadings (0.886 to 0.432) and good communality [0.787 for item 4 (better sense of what is important) and 0.369 for item 6 (less energy)]. The hypotheses of covariance between the new instrument and the parallel measures of frailty and self-rated health were confirmed. The levels of internal consistency were high (α>0.700). Conclusion: Evidence confirmed the factor and convergent (construct) validity and internal consistency of the new scale in Portuguese.

Development of the destination food image scale (DFIS) and examination of measurement invariance by gender

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hakan Görür ◽  
Cem Oktay Güzeller
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Scale Development ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scale Adaptation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Food Image ◽  
Image Component

PurposeThe main purpose of this study is to create a reliable and valid scale to assess the destination food image perceived by the tourists regarding the food in Turkey within the cognitive and affective image component framework. In line with this purpose, both scale development and scale adaptation studies are conducted, and measurement invariance of the scale for gender is analyzed.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses the survey model among quantitative research methods. Scale development processes are used to assess the cognitive image; the construct validity is analyzed with exploratory factor analysis (n = 328), confirmatory factor analysis (n = 425) and convergent and discriminant validity. Scale adaptation processes are followed to assess the affective image, and construct validity is tested with confirmatory factor analysis (n = 425). The reliability of both scales is investigated with Cronbach's alpha. Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel (CMH) analysis is conducted for measurement invariance for gender.FindingsConstruct validity and reliability provided the desired values in all processes. Measurement invariance results proved that the scale does not change according to genders.Research limitations/implicationsThe data obtained in this study have geographical limitations, and the data represent tourists visiting Antalya, an important tourism destination in Turkey.Practical implicationsThe scale will provide concrete information about the destination food image and help practitioners to test the model and develop future strategies for the destination.Originality/valueThis study presents an integrated approach to understanding the destination food image and expands theoretical and empirical evidence by creating a scale that measures both cognitive and affective image component. Scale-invariant shows that there is no item bias for analyzed gender and contributes to generalizability.

scholarly journals Construct Validity and Measurement Invariance of the Research Skill Inventory

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanit Srikoon ◽  
Tassanee Bunterm ◽  
Teerachai Nethanomsak ◽  
Tang Keow Ngang
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Research Skill

scholarly journals Complex problem solving in educational contexts—Something beyond g: Concept, assessment, measurement invariance, and construct validity.

2013 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 364-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Greiff ◽  
Sascha Wüstenberg ◽  
Gyöngyvér Molnár ◽  
Andreas Fischer ◽  
Joachim Funke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Complex Problem Solving
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