scholarly journals BLAIVIAI GYVENANČIŲ PRIKLAUSOMŲ NUO ALKOHOLIO ASMENŲ GYVENIMO ĮPRASMINIMAS

Psichologija ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 88-101
Author(s):  
Giedrius Markevičius
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Life Test ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
New Hypothesis

Nors priklausomi nuo alkoholio asmenys nemažai tirti gyvenimo prasmės testu, šių žmonių gyvenimo įprasminimo ypatumai ir problematika jiems gyvenant blaiviai beveik netyrinėti.Šio straipsnio pagrindinis tikslas yra palyginti pradedančių gyventi blaiviai ir ilgai blaiviai gyvenančių priklausomų nuo alkoholio asmenų gyvenimo įprasminimo ypatumus. Tuo tikslu kiekybiškai įvertintas abiejų pogrupių gyvenimo prasmės lygis, vidinės darnos lygis ir jo koreliacija su faktorinės analizės būdu išskirtais gyvenimo prasmės faktoriais; aprašyti kognityviniai, motyvaciniai ir emociniai gyvenimo įprasminimo komponentai, svarbiausi sunkumai ir jų veiklos ypatumai.Apibendrinus tyrimo rezultatus, galima teigti, kad pradedančių gyventi blaiviai ir ilgai blaiviai gyvenančių priklausomų nuo alkoholio asmenų gyvenimo prasmės lygis (t. y. kiekybinis savo gyvenimo prasmingumo vertinimas) ir vidinės darnos lygis (išreiškiantis sunkumų įveikos gebėjimus) statistiškai reikšmingai nesiskiria, bet šių pogrupių tiriamieji pasižymi skirtingais gyvenimo įsprasminimo komponentų ypatumais, nevienodu patiriamų sunkumų ir jų įveikos pobūdžiu.Kadangi su vienu iš gyvenimo prasmės faktorių susijęs tik I pogrupio tiriamųjų vidinės darnos lygis, iškėlėme naują prielaidą, kad sunkumų įveikos gebėjimai pradedantiems blaiviai gyventi asmenims yra vienas iš svarbiausių gyvenimo įprasminimo veiksnių. Tai gali būti patikrinta tolesniais tyrtimais. GIVING PURPOSE TO LIFE AMONG ALCOHOL ADDICTS WHO LEAD SOBER LIFE Giedrius Markevičius Summary Though alcohol addicts have been studied through the 'purpose of life' test quite much, peculiarities and problematics of their purpose of life when leading sober life have been studied little. The main aim of this article is to compare peculiarities of purpose of life of those alcohol addicts who have just started leading sober life and those who have been leading sober life for extended periods. For this, the level of purpose of life of both groups and level of inner coherence and its correlation with factors of purpose of life retrieved by means of factor analysis were quantitatively assessed; cognitive, motivational and emotional components of giving purpose to life as well as main difficulties and peculiarities of their solution are provided. After assessing the results of the research, it can be argued that the level of purpose of life and the level of inner coherence of those alcohol addicts who have just started leading sober life and those who have been leading sober life for extended periods statistically does not differ significantly, but the surveyed of the two groups differ in peculiarities of components of their giving purpose to life as well as in aspects of difficulties experienced and their solutions. Because level of inner coherence of only first group is related to one of factors of purpose of life, we raised a new hypothesis that capabilities to solve difficulties for those alcohol addicts who have just started leading sober life is one of the main factors in giving purpose to life. But this is a task for future research.

scholarly journals Visitors’ Motivation for Attending Traditional Cultural Events as the Basis for Market Segmentation: Evidence from Slovakia

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 543-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanda Maráková ◽  
Jaroslav Ďaďo ◽  
Janka Táborecká-Petrovičová ◽  
Tamara Rajic
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Market Segmentation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Events ◽  
Main Factors

In an increasingly competitive festival market, identifying visitors’ motivation has been recognized as a key prerequisite for satisfaction, which is expected to lead to positive referrals and future visitations of an event. The objective of this study is to identify the main factors which motivate visitors to attend traditional cultural events in Slovakia and to examine their viability as the basis for festival market segmentation. Building upon previous research on festival attendees’ motivation, a set of potential drivers of visitors’ behavior has been identified and by the application of exploratory factor analysis further refined into the following six domains of visitors’ motivation: new and different experience, friends and family togetherness, reconnection with culture and tradition, socialization, recover equilibrium and change from everyday life. The application of k-means clustering on the basis of motivational domains indicated four clusters of festival visitors and provided evidence in support of suitability of visitors’ motivation as the basis for festival market segmentation. Findings of the study have been discussed, limitations are noted and directions for future research are highlighted.

Celebrity Worship Among University Students in Malaysia

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 334-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viren Swami ◽  
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic ◽  
Khairul Mastor ◽  
Fatin Hazwani Siran ◽  
Mohammad Mohsein Mohammad Said ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The West ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Movie Stars ◽  
Three Factor

The present study examined conceptual issues surrounding celebrity worship in a Malay-speaking population. In total, 512 Malay and 269 Chinese participants from Malaysia indicated who their favorite celebrity was and completed the Celebrity Attitude Scale (CAS) as well as a range of demographic items. Results showed that the majority of Malay and Chinese participants selected pop stars and movie stars as their favourite celebrities, mirroring findings in Western settings. In addition, exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor solution of the CAS that was consistent with previous studies conducted in the West. Structural equation modeling further revealed that participant’s age was negatively associated with celebrity worship and that self-rated attractiveness was positively associated with celebrity worship. Overall, the present results suggest that celebrity worship in Malaysia may be driven by market and media forces, and future research may well be guided by use of the CAS.

Why Is Human Milk Donation Absent From the Literature on Philanthropic Giving? The Invisible Female Donor and Her Invisible Gift

2021 ◽  
pp. 089976402110139
Author(s):  
Ayelet Oreg ◽  
Susan Appe
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Care Work ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Female Donor ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Milk Banks ◽  
The Invisible

In this research note, we call attention to human milk donation being essentially omitted from the philanthropy literature and bodily gifting research. We focus here on human milk donations for infant feeding through nonprofit milk banks. We argue that its omission is due to two main factors: (a) the incoherence of defining human milk donation and the challenges to its regulation and (b) its consideration as care work and the characteristics of the milk donor identity. We end with avenues for future research in this area.

scholarly journals An evaluation of the factor structure of the Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS) and the creation of the SAWS-15 as a short measure for personal wisdom

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Trilas M. Leeman ◽  
Bob G. Knight ◽  
Erich C. Fein ◽  
Sonya Winterbotham ◽  
Jeffrey Dean Webster
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Personal Wisdom ◽  
Age Range

ABSTRACT Objectives: Although wisdom is a desirable life span developmental goal, researchers have often lacked brief and reliable construct measures. We examined whether an abbreviated set of items could be empirically derived from the popular 40-item five-factor Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS). Design: Survey data from 709 respondents were randomly split into two and analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Setting: The survey was conducted online in Australia. Participants: The total sample consisted of 709 participants (M age = 35.67 years; age range = 15–92 years) of whom 22% were male, and 78% female. Measurement: The study analyzed the 40-item SAWS. Results: Sample 1 showed the traditional five-factor structure for the 40-item SAWS did not fit the data. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on Sample 2 offered an alternative model based on a 15-item, five-factor solution with the latent variables Reminiscence/Reflection, Humor, Emotional Regulation, Experience, and Openness. This model, which replicates the factor structure of the original 40-item SAWS with a short form of 15 items, was then confirmed on Sample 1 using a CFA that produced acceptable fit and measurement invariance across age groups. Conclusions: We suggest the abbreviated SAWS-15 can be useful as a measure of individual differences in wisdom, and we highlight areas for future research.

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.

Enriching the Construct of Workplace Spirituality with Insights from Indian Philosophy and its Empirical Validation in Indian Context

2021 ◽  
pp. 227797522110161
Author(s):  
Anadi Saran Pande ◽  
Neerja Pande
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Indian Philosophy ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Empirical Validation ◽  
Indian Context

The purpose of this paper is to proffer an enrichment of the workplace spirituality (WS) construct using tenets of Indian philosophy, and to select and execute an instrument for empirical validation of the construct to assess its cross-regional universality. The literature review was undertaken and the most accepted construct and its accompanying instrument, both developed by Ashmos and Duchon, were identified. The chosen construct was then evaluated and critiqued by leveraging tenets of Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta, the three most influential Indian philosophies. Subsequently, a survey was conducted on Indian managers working across various industries and regions in India. Factor analysis resulted in validation of cross-geographical universality of the WS construct. However, participants’ responses throw up factors with distinctively contrasting difference vis-à-vis the previous study. A plausible explanation built on the essence of Indian philosophy is attempted, and opportunities for future research are identified.

Study on Subjective Evaluation of Comfort of Lighting Environment in Nursing Institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 858 ◽  
pp. 262-266
Author(s):  
Yuan Yuan Zhou ◽  
Wang Da Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
Switch Control ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Lighting Environment ◽  
Main Factors

This paper investigated and determined the subjective evaluation indicators of comfort in lighting environment for elderly in nursing institutions. Factor analysis method was utilized and the result showed that the recognition of space and figures, sense of security from even illumination, convenience of switch control and no glare were the main factors. The conclusion of the study was not only used to evaluate the lighting environment quality, but also used to guide the design of lighting environment in nursing institutions.

Development and initial validation of the Subjective Academic Wellbeing Measure: A new tool of youth wellbeing in school

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-11
Author(s):  
Gökmen Arslan ◽  
Murat Yıldırım ◽  
Silvia Majercakova Albertova
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
School Context ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Academic Functioning ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Gender Groups

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the preliminary development and validation of the Subjective Academic Wellbeing Measure (SAWM), which is a six-item self-report rating measure intended for use as a screening tool to assess the positive academic functioning of young people within the elementary and high school context. Exploratory factor analysis was performed with Sample 1 (N= 161), indicating that the SAWM was characterized by a unidimensional measurement model and had strong factor loadings. Results from confirmatory factor analysis, which was carried out with Sample 2 (N= 199), confirmed the measurement model by yielding good data-model fit statistics that were characterized by strong latent construct and internal reliability estimates. Further analyses showed that the scale had good convergent validity considering scores from several self-reported scales of student mental health problems and positive school functioning. Further analyses also showed that configural, metric, and scalar measurement invariance were observed across gender groups. These results provide initial evidence suggesting that the SAWM is a reliable and valid measure that can be used to assess the positive academic functioning of students within the school context. Implications are discussed, and some suggestions are provided for future research and practice

Development and validation of men's sexualizing behaviors of women scale

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Dominique A. Malebranche
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Task Force ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sexual Objectification ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Task Force Report ◽  
Traditional Masculinity ◽  
The Impact

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Sexualization has been posited to be a part of a larger process of socialization with negative implications (APA, 2010; Ward, 2016). Recent reviews of gender-based violence and exploitation have focused on important elements that highlight the impact of the pervasive experiences of sexual objectification and sexual commodification on women and girls, but relatively limited literature has explored domains of men's sexualizing behaviors. Using the theoretical domains outlined in the APA Task Force Report on the Sexualization of Girls (APA, 2010), the present study developed and validated a measure of men's sexualizing behaviors toward women (MSBWS) on a sample of 308 adult males (ages 18-34). Using exploratory factor analysis, results indicated three-factors that defined the MSBWS: Covert, Commodified, and Overt Sexualization. Analyses also revealed the MSBWS to have high reliability for the overall scale as well as the three subscales. Evidence for construct validity was revealed in significant correlations with all criterion variables (e.g., attitudes of sexual objectification, traditional masculinity and sexual aggression) and suggest broad implications that men's sexualizing behaviors is a measurable construct. Future research may further validate the MSBWS using confirmatory factor analysis on independent samples and examine relevant variables of the possible harm of sexualizing behaviors.

Investigating Chinese University Students’ Enjoyment in a Web-Based Language Learning Environment: Validation of the Online Foreign Language Enjoyment Scale

2021 ◽  
pp. 003151252110417
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Yang Wang ◽  
Yizhi Yang ◽  
Lu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
First Language ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The revolution in web-based technologies has enriched pedagogical practices and motivated scholars to address learners’ positive and negative emotions in the web-based language learning environment. In this study, we first examined the psychometric properties of the Foreign Language Enjoyment Scale (FLES) and then developed the Online Foreign Language Enjoyment Scale (OFLES). We adopted a mixed-method approach using a sample of 383 first language Chinese EFL undergraduates. In stage one of the research, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis supported an 11-item and 4-factor OFLES structure with an ideal model fit. The four sub-domains of the new enjoyment construct were OFLES- Teacher, Private, Interaction, and Competence. The Teacher domain accounted for most variance. In stage two, the qualitative analyses of feedback on an open-ended question concerning enjoyable episodes from 56 of the 383 participants revealed various sources of enjoyment for Chinese university EFL learners attending online English courses. Our findings contribute to an emerging wave of research examining the cross-contextual application of the FLES and provide important pedagogical implications for L2 practitioners and researchers. We discuss suggestions for future research.

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