scholarly journals Simulation acceptance scale (SAS): A validity and reliability study

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-68
Author(s):  
Baris Sezer ◽  
Gulsen Tasdelen Teker ◽  
Tufan Asli Sezer ◽  
Melih Elcin
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
General Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Models ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
Acceptance Scale ◽  
Acceptance Levels

A review of literature reveals serious problems in the validity and reliability of the measurement tools used in simulation technology acceptance studies conducted in the context of various technology acceptance models. To address this gap in literature, this study proposes a measurement tool that will allow a valid and reliable measurement of students’ acceptance levels. The study was conducted in the 2017–2018 academic year and involved a group of 409 health sciences students. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to examine the construct validity of the conclusions based on gathered measurements. At the end of the EFA, a construct with a single factor and 24 items which explained 54.87 percent of the total variance was obtained. Based on the findings of the research, it was concluded that simulation acceptance scale produced from the EFA could be used for valid and reliable measurements regarding the general acceptance of simulation technologies by the health sciences students.

scholarly journals Learning management system acceptance scale (LMSAS): A validity and reliability study

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Baris Sezer ◽  
Ramazan Yilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Acceptance Scale ◽  
System Acceptance ◽  
Acceptance Levels ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to develop a measurement tool that will allow a valid and reliable measurement of students’ acceptance levels within the framework of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model concerning LMS. The study was conducted in the 2016-2017 academic year with three groups of participants consisting of 515 medical students. Expert opinion was obtained to examine content validity and face validity of the scale, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to examine the construct validity of the conclusions based on measurements. A construct with four factors and 21 items was obtained at the end of the EFA, which explained 64.39% of the total variance. CFA results showed that the construct with four factors and 21 items had good fit to the data. The reliability of the measurements based on the scale was examined using Cronbach’s Alpha and test-retest methods. To examine the discriminatory power of the items, adjusted item-total correlations and a comparison of top and bottom 27% of participants were used. Findings of the study show that the scale can be used as a tool that generates valid and reliable measurements of students’ acceptance concerning LMS.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the happiness scale for adolescents in Yogyakarta

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sintia Gumara Dini
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Reliability Testing ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychological Measurement ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Measurement Tools

Happiness is a subjective concept because every individual has a different benchmark. Nolen-Hoeksema (1998) argues that adolescents have a higher level of depression than adults, who tend to show lower levels. For that reason, there needs to be a scale to measure happiness in adolescents. This research aims to construct a happiness scale for adolescents in Yogyakarta to measure the level of happiness of adolescents in Yogyakarta in a valid way because not all measurement tools used in western cultures can be implemented in the east. This research uses a constructed psychological measurement tool. This research involves 120 adolescents aged 16-18 years in Yogyakarta. In the factorial validity test or factor analysis, there are several items separated from the initial indicators that form new indicators. These, however, are still able to uncover the aim of constructing the scale. From the 60 items proposed, five items were rejected, and 55 others were considered appropriate. Reliability testing yields a result of 0.936, meaning that the scale has a sufficient level of reliability.

scholarly journals Mobile Technology Acceptance Scale for Learning Mathematics: Development, Validity, and Reliability Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 161-180
Author(s):  
Kübra Açıkgül ◽  
Süleyman Nihat Şad
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Acceptance Scale

The purpose of this study is to develop a valid, reliable, and useful scale to measure high school students’ levels of acceptance of mobile technologies in learning mathematics based on the second version of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2) model. The study was designed based on a sequential exploratory mixed-method research design. To this end, both qualitative (interviews with students, review of literature, and expert panel evaluation) and quantitative procedures (Lawshe content validity technique, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity, discriminant validity, nomological validity, criterion validity, internal consistency reliability, and temporal reliability) were used to develop and validate the Mobile Technology Acceptance Scale for Learning Mathematics (m-TASLM). As a result, a 5-point Likert scale with 36 items grouped under 8 factors was developed and confirmed. Both validity and reliability studies yielded favorable results.  

scholarly journals Methods of Assessing Sedentary Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Marconcin ◽  
Pedro B. Júdice ◽  
Gerson Ferrari ◽  
André Werneck ◽  
Adilson Marques
Keyword(s):  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Accurate Method ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Subjective Measurements ◽  
Global Health Problem

Increasing amounts of time spent in sedentary behaviour (SB), during occupation or recreation activities, is considered a global health problem. SB has been associated with several non-communicable diseases and all-cause mortality. Thus, it is essential to assess SB through the most accurate and suitable measurement tools. This chapter presents an overview of different methods for assessing SB and highlights the importance of determining the best measurement tool. In choosing an appropriate and accurate method, it is relevant to consider multiple factors, such as population characteristics, context, validity and reliability of measurement tools, and potential research and participant burdens. Subjective measurements, such as self-reported questionnaires, are widely used in epidemiologic studies because they are easy to administer at low cost. However, there is a large variety of questionnaires, which makes it difficult to select a single questionnaire to assess SB. Device-based measurements are more accurate for assessing SB as well as determining bouts and breaks. Both methods present strengths and limitations, and when possible, researchers should use a combination of device-based and subjective methods to improve SB assessment.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Prevention Behaviors among Health Sciences Students of a Higher Education Institution in Yala Province, Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 967-978
Author(s):  
Awirut SINGKUN ◽  
Piriya PATIWIKRIWONG ◽  
Khajornsak CHAINAPONG ◽  
Phakkhanat WEERAKHACHON
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Human Study ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Prevention Behavior ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
And Control

The objectives of this research were to study the knowledge on COVID-19 infection, satisfaction of the measures on disease prevention and control, and the association between factors and COVID-19 prevention behaviors among health sciences students. Content validity and reliability of research tools were measured. Ethical for human study was approved by Research Ethic Committee. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data of 184 health sciences students in April, 2020. First, a proportion by curriculum and year of study was made. Then, simple random sampling was created based on student identification. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests. The results found that participants had correct answer for COVID-19 infection (70.65 - 99.46 %) and had a good knowledge level on COVID-19 infection (90.22 %). Their satisfaction of the institute’s measures on COVID-19 prevention and control was at High level (50.54 %). COVID-19 prevention behavior among participants was at moderate level (51.63 %). Age, year level, payment per week, and satisfaction level of their organization’s measures on COVID-19 prevention and control were closely associated with COVID-19 prevention behavior (p - value < 0.05). These results could be used as guidelines to arrange additional activities for students in lower age and integrate health concern into the curriculum in early year of study.  For further study, satisfaction theory can be applied to encourage students to have positive behaviors.

scholarly journals A Scoping Review of Health Literacy Measurement Tools in the Context of Cardiovascular Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 677-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Wai Yu Chan ◽  
Adnan Kisa
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Valid Measurement ◽  
Broad Concept ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
Print Literacy

Background. Despite the strong link between health literacy and cardiovascular health outcomes, health literacy measurements remain flawed and fragmented. There exists a gap in the knowledge when formulating a valid measurement to capture the broad concept of health literacy. The existence of various tools for health literacy measurement also hampers the availability of health literacy data. Additionally, little research is available on a valid measurement tool for cardiovascular health literacy. Objective. This study aims to provide an overview of the health literacy measurement tools used in the context of cardiovascular health. Method. A scoping review was conducted. Two electronic databases, Medline and Embase, were searched to identify studies that described a tool for the measurement of health literacy in the context of cardiovascular health. Results. After reviewing the available studies, 53 studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 26 health literacy measurement tools were identified in the studies. Among the 26 tools, 16 used an objective measurement approach, 9 adopted a subjective approach, and 1 employed a mixed approach. Additionally, 28 studies used tools to measure print literacy, 15 studies measured print literacy and numeracy, and 5 studies measured print literacy, oral literacy, and numeracy. Conclusions. STOFHLA, TOFHLA, and REALM were the mostly commonly used tools in the selected studies. The majority of tools were based heavily on reading skills and word recognition. Researchers should focus on the development of more comprehensive and reliable health literacy measurement tool(s) specific to cardiovascular health to assist health care providers to more efficiently and accurately identify people with cardiovascular problems who have inadequate health literacy.

scholarly journals Stress Perceived by University Health Sciences Students, 1 Year after COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5233
Author(s):  
Yolanda Marcén-Román ◽  
Angel Gasch-Gallen ◽  
Irene Isabel Vela Martín de la Mota ◽  
Estela Calatayud ◽  
Isabel Gómez-Soria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
The Impact

Today’s COVID-19 situation can affect university Health Sciences students’ psychological health. This study aimed to analyze the stress caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Health Sciences students from the University of Zaragoza (Spain) almost 1 year after the pandemic began. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 252 university students who completed a self-administered online questionnaire. It evaluated the impact of perceived stress with a modified scale (PSS-10-C), and assessed anxiety and depression on the Goldberg scale. Students presented stress (13.1%), anxiety (71.4%) and depression (81%). Females (81.7%) and the third-year Occupational Therapy students (p = 0.010) reported perceived stress. Nursing students perceived less stress (OR: 0.148; 95% CI: 0.026 to 0.842). University students developed stress and anxiety due to COVID-19 almost 1 year after the pandemic began. Psychological support measures for these groups should be prioritized.

The Turkish Adaptation of the Triangular Relationship Inventory: The Validity and Reliability Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 106648072110230
Author(s):  
Çiğdem Yavuz Güler
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Family System ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Tension Stress ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Family ◽  
Triangular Relationship

Objective: According to the family systems theory, triangulation is defined as reflecting and conveying the tension between two individuals to a third individual to reduce the existing tension, stress, and anxiety. This study was conducted to adapt the “Triangular Relationship Inventory” to Turkish and to assess psychometric properties. Method: The sample of the study included 337 individuals (234 women and 103 men) aged between 18 and 25 years. The structure validity of the inventory was evaluated with the confirmatory factor analysis and reliability was evaluated with Chronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient, test–retest method, and item analyses. Results: The result showed that the Turkish form of the Triangular Relationship Inventory showed similar psychometric properties to the original inventory. The structure which consists of the balanced, mediator, cross-generational coalition, and scapegoat subdimensions of 24 items displayed acceptable goodness-of-fit values in the Turkish sample with the 0.91 Cronbach's alpha coefficient while the reliability values of the subdimensions changed between 0.86 and 0.91. Considering the convergent validity of the inventory, there was a negative correlation between the triangular relationship and satisfaction with life and the differentiation of self, and a significant positive correlation with depression, anxiety, and stress. Conclusion: The psychometric properties revealed in this study show that the Turkish form of the Triangular Relationship Inventory is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to measure the triangulation levels and roles of the individuals, who are in the Turkish sample and between the ages of 18 and 25 years, within the family system.

A Theoretical and Empirical Reflection on Technology Acceptance Models for Autonomous Delivery Robots

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna M. H. Abrams ◽  
Pia S. C. Dautzenberg ◽  
Carla Jakobowsky ◽  
Stefan Ladwig ◽  
Astrid M. Rosenthal-von der Pütten
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Models
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