Cognitive Styles of Music Listening

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunter Kreutz ◽  
Emery Schubert ◽  
Laura A. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Similar Pattern ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Music Performance ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Music Listening ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Feeling States

BARON-COHEN'S EMPATHIZER-SYSTEMIZER-THEORY (E-S theory, Baron-Cohen, Knickmeyer, & Belmonte, 2005) distinguishes two general cognitive styles. Empathizing is characterized as the capacity to respond to feeling states of other individuals, whereas systemizing is characterized as the capacity to respond to regularities of objects and events. To investigate these traits within the music domain, a questionnaire study (N = 442) was conducted. Construct validity and reliability of the measurement instrument were assessed by factor analysis procedures. A simplified unit weighting (SUW) scale was used to determine individual differences in music empathizing (ME) and music systemizing (MS). Significant effects of sex and of music performance experience were observed. A highly similar pattern of results emerged from a replicating survey (N = 155) using a short-version of the questionnaire. These results suggest that the ME and MS traits corroborate and extend the general E-S theory.

Measuring Exercise Induced Affect in Adults with Brain Injuries

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Driver
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Feeling States ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Single Bout ◽  
Exercise Induced

The aim of the study was to provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the Physical Activity Affect Scale (PAAS; Lox, Jackson, Tuholski, Wasley, & Treasure, 2000) as a measure of exercise induced affect for adults with brain injuries. The PAAS is a 12-item measure of feeling states based on Russell’s (1980) conceptualization of affect. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on data from 193 participants with brain injuries who completed the PAAS following a single bout of exercise. Results identified four dimensions of affect (positive affect, negative affect, tranquility, and fatigue). Findings provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the PAAS as a measure of exercise induced affect for adults with brain injuries.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale in Mexican elderly women

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Cristina Enríquez-Reyna ◽  
Rosa María Cruz-Castruita ◽  
Oswaldo Ceballos-Gurrola ◽  
Cirilo Humberto García-Cadena ◽  
Perla Lizeth Hernández-Cortés ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Exercise Barriers ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

ABSTRACT Objective: analyze and assess the psychometric properties of the subscales in the Spanish version of the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale in an elderly population in the Northeast of Mexico. Method: methodological study. The sample consisted of 329 elderly associated with one of the five public centers for senior citizens in the metropolitan area of Northeast Mexico. The psychometric properties included the assessment of the Cronbach's alpha coefficient, the Kaiser Meyer Olkin coefficient, the inter-item correlation, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: in the principal components analysis, two components were identified based on the 43 items in the scale. The item-total correlation coefficient of the exercise benefits subscale was good. Nevertheless, the coefficient for the exercise barriers subscale revealed inconsistencies. The reliability and validity were acceptable. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the elimination of items improved the goodness of fit of the baseline scale, without affecting its validity or reliability. Conclusion: the Exercise Benefits/Barriers subscale presented satisfactory psychometric properties for the Mexican context. A 15-item short version is presented with factorial structure, validity and reliability similar to the complete scale.

scholarly journals Social Networks Use Patterns among University Youth: The Validity and Reliability of an Updated Measurement Instrument

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melchor Gómez-García ◽  
Luis Matosas-López ◽  
Julio Ruiz-Palmero
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Secondary Importance ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Usage Patterns

This article addresses the design and validation of an updated questionnaire that makes it possible to understand the use patterns and attitudes of university youth on social networks. The authors utilized a panel of 20 judges who were social media experts and a sample of 640 university students. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) explained 66.523% of the total variance. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), carried out to verify the dimensional structure of the instrument, reflected the appropriate parameters. The reliability study showed a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.864. These data corroborated the development of a robust and reliable questionnaire. The resulting instrument did not contain items alluding to specific social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn), but rather students’ usage patterns of them. The exclusion of items that referred to particular social networks during the research demonstrated a convergence in behavior on social media regardless of the nuances of each platform. This fact suggested that the platform was of secondary importance in the context of a new paradigm in which the type of use (viewing, posting, participating, or interacting) took precedence over the name of the network itself.

An Exploratory Factor Analysis of Hartmann's Boundary Questionnaire and an Empirically-Derived Short Version

2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Rawlings
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Factor Analysis ◽  
Scale Reliability ◽  
Promax Rotation

The Boundary Questionnaire (BQ) of Ernest Hartmann measures individual differences in the “thinness” of the mental boundaries presumed to separate the contents of consciousness. We report a study in which 300 undergraduates completed the 145-item BQ. Their scores were factor analyzed using Maximum Likelihood factor analysis followed by Promax rotation. Seven substantially uncorrelated factors emerged from the rotation. Subsequent analyses aimed at developing an empirically-derived short version of the questionnaire (abbreviated BQ-Sh) produced six subscales labeled Unusual Experiences, Need for Order, Trust, Perceived Competence, Childlikeness, and Sensitivity, with the Trust subscale omitted from calculation of the total score. Subscales of the 46-item BQ-Sh varied in reliability (alpha) from .80 to .65. It had a full-scale reliability of .74 and correlated strongly with the original BQ ( r = .88). It is compared with an alternative, rationally-derived short version with which it showed a correlation of .77.

scholarly journals Measurement Instrument for Scientific Teaching (MIST): A Tool to Measure the Frequencies of Research-Based Teaching Practices in Undergraduate Science Courses

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. ar67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary F. Durham ◽  
Jennifer K. Knight ◽  
Brian A. Couch
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Scientific Teaching ◽  
Science Instructors ◽  
Undergraduate Science ◽  
The Impact

The Scientific Teaching (ST) pedagogical framework provides various approaches for science instructors to teach in a way that more closely emulates how science is practiced by actively and inclusively engaging students in their own learning and by making instructional decisions based on student performance data. Fully understanding the impact of ST requires having mechanisms to quantify its implementation. While many useful instruments exist to document teaching practices, these instruments only partially align with the range of practices specified by ST, as described in a recently published taxonomy. Here, we describe the development, validation, and implementation of the Measurement Instrument for Scientific Teaching (MIST), a survey derived from the ST taxonomy and designed to gauge the frequencies of ST practices in undergraduate science courses. MIST showed acceptable validity and reliability based on results from 7767 students in 87 courses at nine institutions. We used factor analyses to identify eight subcategories of ST practices and used these categories to develop a short version of the instrument amenable to joint administration with other research instruments. We further discuss how MIST can be used by instructors, departments, researchers, and professional development programs to quantify and track changes in ST practices.

Intellectual capital of SMEs in Thailand: an employee behavioural measurement instrument

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khahan Na-Nan ◽  
Suteeluck N. Kanthong ◽  
Kattikamat Khummueng ◽  
Auemporn Dhienhirun
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Concepts

Purpose Intellectual capital (IC) is an important factor to push and drive organisations to achieve competitive advantages and growth. This study aims to develop and test an instrument to measure IC for employee behaviour in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach The measurement instrument was designed after assessing literature reviews on IC that provided a strong theoretical support for application of a specific set of items in the SME context. Instrument validity and reliability were tested for item-objective congruence by five experts. The results ranged between 0.8 and 1.0, with a reliability coefficient of 0.950. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used to confirm construct validity between theoretical and empirical evidence. Data were collected from 240 hairdressers employed by SMEs in Thailand. Findings The results revealed that IC can be classified into two groups as human capital and relational capital. Constructs between theoretical concepts and empirical evidence gave values of χ2 = 42.336, df = 35, p = 0.184, χ2/df = 1.210, GFI = 0.972, AGFI = 0.938, RMSEA = 0.030 and SRMR = 0.018. Research limitations/implications Empirical findings were derived from a sample of 240 hairdressers. However, validation and reliability of the instruments require confirmation in various other contexts with a larger number of samples. This cross-sectional study identified the effects of IC in SMEs, thereby contributing to the ongoing debate regarding the determinants of research performance. Originality/value The IC instrument was determined as valid and fulfilled the knowledge gap concerning SMEs by facilitating future studies on boundaries with IC assessment spanning SME contexts. This instrumental support will assist researchers and academics to develop a more comprehensive understanding of IC and explore its potential in future research areas.

scholarly journals Factor analysis of competence management practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-104
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Hedhili ◽  
Sami Boudabbous
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Competence Management ◽  
Science Management ◽  
Training Compensation

The concept of competence has recently been a hot topic in science management, particularly human resource management. However, most of the studies conducted on this topic have mainly been theoretical. Thus, the present study aims to operationalize competence management through the construction and validation of a questionnaire intended for Tunisian project managers. To this end, a quantitative study is conducted among 156 respondents. The principal component analysis and Cronbach's alpha calculations were used to ensure the validity and reliability of the factor structures. The results of the factor analysis confirm the existence of a measurement scale of competence management that comprises five independent dimensions, namely recruitment, assessment, training, compensation, and career management. This study provides project managers with a measurement instrument that can be used to analyze competence management practices in their companies so that they can develop and enhance their employees’ skills.

Validation of the French-Canadian Version of a Short Questionnaire to Assess Knowledge in Cardiac Patients (CADE-Q SV)

2021 ◽  
pp. 084456212098600
Author(s):  
Gabriela L. M. Ghisi ◽  
Paul Oh
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Short Version ◽  
French Canadian ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
Canadian Provinces ◽  
Artery Disease

Background The long-term success of cardiac rehabilitation programs rests in part on the patient’s ability to maintain health behaviors, which is influence by the patient education received. Therefore, a short and reliable tool to assess patients' knowledge is warranted. The aim of this study was to translate, culturally-adapt and psychometrically validate the French-Canadian version of the Coronary Artery Disease Education Questionnaire Short Version (CADE-Q SV). Methods The French CADE-Q SV – translated and culturally-adapted - was reviewed by 3 bilingual experts in cardiovascular disease. This version was then psychometrically tested in 115 CR patients in two Canadian provinces (Québec and New Brunswick). The questionnaire was completed at patients’ first CR session and in the end of their 6-month program to assess interpretability. The internal consistency was assessed using Kuder-Richardson-20 (KR-20) and Cronbach's alpha, factor structure using confirmatory factor analysis, and criterion validity regarding level of education and family income. Results KR-20 was 0.72. Factor analysis revealed 5 factors, all internally consistent. Criterion validity was supported by significant differences in total scores by educational level and family income (p < 0.05). Results showed that increases in knowledge can moderately increase mean steps per day and peakVO2, with an MCID of 3.00. The overall mean was 15.7 ± 2.0. The area with the highest knowledge was risk factors and the lowest was psychosocial risk. Conclusion The French-Canadian CADE-SV was demonstrated to have good validity and reliability.

scholarly journals Consumers’ Perception of Barriers Effecting Green Purchase Behavior: Instrument Assessment

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 02008
Author(s):  
Azhan Hasan ◽  
Rabia Irfan ◽  
Zullina H. Shaari ◽  
Md. Akhir M Sharif
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Purchase Behavior ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Green Consumerism ◽  
Individual Dimension

With the emergence of green consumerism, the trend of “going green” has now prolonged to the Asian region, including Malaysia. Despite most of Malaysians have shown great concern for environmental issues; however, the green buying behavior among Malaysians is not encouraging. The study focuses on the barriers that trigger the green purchasing gap and; identify which barriers are perceived as the most relevant in acquiring eco-friendly home appliances. The paper examines the measurement instrument (questionnaire) for validity and reliability, for the purpose of data analysis. Statistical techniques used for validity and reliability were Exploratory Factor Analysis and Cronbach’s Alpha. Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed on individual dimension for the purpose of explaining variation among items and their reduction to form a meaningful construct.

TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY BELIEF

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 573-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eda Erdem ◽  
Özcan Demirel
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Standard Scale ◽  
Bartlett Test ◽  
Development And Validation

This study presents development and validation of a new measurement instrument to explore student-teachers' self-efficacy beliefs toward teaching. We developed and administered a survey to 346 student teachers at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey in the Department of Elementary Education in the spring term of the 2003–2004 academic year. The nature of the study is descriptive. The aim is to describe what the real situation is. Standard scale development methods and factor analysis were used. The results of the study were strongly supported by the validity and reliability of the survey. Cronbach's alpha was calculated and the reliability coefficient was 0.92. For purposes of examining content validity, the opinions of experts on 5 subject matters were taken. Factor analysis was made to elicit the fundamental dimensions of the survey. As a result of the Kalse-Meyer-Olkin and Bartlett test (0.93), factor analysis was administered to the survey. A single-factor model was specified for the structure of the survey as anticipated.

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