scholarly journals Tracking Homo Oeconomicus: Development of the Neoliberal Beliefs Inventory

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laina Y. Bay-Cheng ◽  
Caroline C. Fitz ◽  
Natalie M. Alizaga ◽  
Alyssa N. Zucker
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Homo Oeconomicus ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
The Social ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Neoliberal Ideology

Researchers across the social sciences are beginning to note that neoliberalism’s influence is no longer restricted to macroeconomic and social policies, but can now be detected in individuals’ behaviors, relationships, perceptions, and self-concept. However, psychologists lack a means of assessing neoliberal beliefs directly. We collected data from three samples of U.S. undergraduates to develop and test a measure of neoliberal ideology, the Neoliberal Beliefs Inventory (NBI). Using first exploratory and then confirmatory factor analysis, we devised a 25-item measure that is both reliable and valid, at least within a particular demographic (i.e., U.S. traditionally-aged undergraduates). The NBI may help psychologists specify and analyze the role of neoliberal ideology in shaping human behavior and functioning.

scholarly journals “Be a Man”: The Role of Social Pressure in Eliciting Men’s Aggressive Cognition

2021 ◽  
pp. 014616722098429
Author(s):  
Adam Stanaland ◽  
Sarah Gaither
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Social Pressure ◽  
Identity Threat ◽  
The Social ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Younger Men ◽  
The Relationship

Threatening a man’s manhood—but not a woman’s womanhood—elicits aggression. In two studies, we found evidence that this aggression is related to the social pressure men experience to “be a man.” In Study 1a, we conducted an exploratory factor analysis to isolate participants’ ( N = 195; Mage = 19.92) differential motivations for conforming to gender norms. Study 1b then showed that pressure to be masculine moderates the relationship between gender identity threat and aggressive cognition for men. In Study 2a, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis to validate the aforementioned scales with an age-diverse sample of men ( N = 391; Mage = 33.16, range = 18–56 years). Study 2b replicated Study 1b, most notably with younger men. In all, these findings reveal one pathway—the pressure men experience to be stereotypically masculine—that elicits aggressive cognition when under threat in a U.S. context.

scholarly journals VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY ANALYSES FOR CHEMISTRY SELF-CONCEPT INVENTORY

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 599-606
Author(s):  
Senar Temel ◽  
Şenol Şen ◽  
Ayhan Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Chemistry Education ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Concept Inventory ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Self-concept, one of affective introductory behaviours, is one of the most frequently studied issues especially in social sciences. Since it is a strong mental structure which psychologists and social psychologists say to be related with learning, this research aims to adapt Chemistry Self-Concept Inventory developed by Bauer (2005) so as to evaluate students’ self-concept into Turkish, and analyse its psychometric properties. The data were collected by applying the inventory to 530 prospective teachers attending the chemistry education, primary school education and science education departments of three different Universities. Following the translation work, Turkish form of the inventory was given the final shape. The construct validity of the inventory was tested by confirmatory factor analysis. McDonald’s Omega (ω) and Cronbach Alpha (α) coefficients were calculated for the reliability study of the inventory. Fit indices were found to be lower in the first confirmatory factor analysis conducted than the ones expected, and 11 items with the fewest factor loads and with the highest modification indices were removed from the inventory. The sub-dimensions apart from creativity were found to have ω and α coefficients above 0.70. Key words: academic enjoyment self-concept, academic self-concept, chemistry self-concept, creativity self-concept, mathematics self-concept

scholarly journals Self-concept in preadolescence: A brief version of AF5 scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Pau García-Grau ◽  
Daniel Ayora Pérez ◽  
Ferran Calabuig Moreno ◽  
Vicente Javier Prado-Gascó
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Original Model ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Original Scale ◽  
Reduced Scale

The purpose of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of a brief version of the AF5 questionnaire (García & Musitu, 2001) using exploratory and confirmatory techniques on a preadolescent population in the Valencian community (Spain). The sample was made up of 541 participants between 10 and 12 years old, 55.1% (298) boys and 44.9% (243) girls. After observing the results of different reliability and validity analyses (exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)), it was found that the reduced scale consisting of 20 items showed a similar reliability and validity to the original scale. The factorial structure also fits that of the original model established a priori. According to the results of the study, the use of this diagnostic tool with Spanish children seems justified.

Development of the Anxiety Scale for Chemistry

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 106-112
Author(s):  
Canan Kocak Altunday ◽  
Aysem Seda Yucel
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Total Correlation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Keywords Anxiety

Chemistry as a subject is seen by many students as an abstract and difficult lesson that bears no relationship to life. This study aimed to develop an ‘Anxiety Scale for Chemistry’, which is essential to setting an alternative for existing tools to determine anxiety for chemistry of students. This study has been carried out to develop a tool to measure the level of anxiety of students studying in the high schools in Turkey. The scale was developed as a result of the following processes: literature scan and creation of the item pool, taking expert opinions, item-total correlation, item distinctiveness features, exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency reliability, examination of correlation between sub-dimensions and confirmatory factor analysis. According to the results obtained, the scale is acceptably reliable for the research in social sciences. This study recommends that the Anxiety Scale for Chemistry should be administered to students of other fields also. Keywords: Anxiety, scale, chemistry, reliability, validity, factor analysis.

scholarly journals Measuring Attitude Towards Chemistry, Biology, and Math at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Change ◽  
Erik Menke
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Student Attitude ◽  
Prior Work ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Hispanic Serving

The Attitude toward the Subject of Chemistry Inventory (ASCI V1), as well as two modified versions of the ASCI V1, were administered twice (pre- and post-semester) to three samples of students. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to compare the survey structure with prior work by others, and showed similar structure for the three versions. The survey results were then evaluated to compare student attitude with respect to chemistry, biology, and math as well as changes in attitudes. This work was approved by UC Merced's IRB.

scholarly journals Identity and reputation in organizational collectives

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Peter William Hofherr
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Social Categories ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
The Social ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Identity Based

This research explores the attributes of the identity-based mechanisms of group collective action. Recognizing that wine trails are organizational collectives that market themselves and the region in which they reside, the research tests for the presence of identity-based attributes that reflect the social, institutional, cultural and physical aspects of the region. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, this research finds that the content of both external and internal stakeholders’ expectations and perceptions used in the reputational comparative process includes attributes of institutional, place-based, cultural, and social norms. This confirms that the specific content of stakeholders’ expectations and perceptions are developed in part from institutional norms, social categories, and structural roles associated with the wine trail organization and the geographic region in which they reside.

scholarly journals ANÁLISIS DE LA ESTRUCTURA FACTORIAL DEL REGISTRO DE OBSERVACIÓN DEL PROGRAMA APRENDER A CONVIVIR EN 3 AÑOS (ROAC-3).

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 557
Author(s):  
Ana Justicia-Arráez ◽  
Guadalupe Alba Corredor ◽  
Miriam Romero López ◽  
Ana Belén Quesada Conde
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
General Internal ◽  
Observation Scale ◽  
The Social ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract.FACTORIAL STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF THE APRENDER A CONVIVIR PROGRAM OBSERVATION SCALE IN 3-YEAR OLD (ROAC-3)The present study analyzes the factorial structure and the internal consistency of the observation scale of the Aprender a Convivir program for 3-year-old (ROAC-3) used to assess student learning related with the contents worked on the Aprender a Convivir program. Aprender a Convivir program is aimed at 3 to 7-year-old students and develop social competence with a preventive purpose (Alba, Justicia-Arráez, Pichardo y Justicia, 2013). Results show the existence of seven factors within the ROAC-3, after the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis performed. Likewise, a social competence one-factor model was found for the scale, considering that the variables were positively and statistically significant around the social competence latent factor. In general, internal consistency coefficients of ROAC-3 were adequate.Key words: Aprender a Convivir program, social competence, observation scale, confimatory factor analysis.Resumen.En la siguiente investigación se analiza la estructura factorial y la consistencia interna del Registro de Observación del programa Aprender a Convivir en 3 años (ROAC-3), utilizado para evaluar el aprendizaje del alumnado en relación con los contenidos abordados en este programa de intervención. Aprender a Convivir es un programa dirigido al alumnado de 3 a 7 años que desarrolla la competencia social con un objetivo de prevención (Alba, Justicia-Arráez, Pichardo y Justicia, 2013). Los resultados encontrados tras los análisis exploratorios y confirmatorios, muestran la existencia de siete factores dentro de la escala. Por otro lado, se obtuvo un modelo unifactorial del registro total ya que los siete factores se relacionaron de forma positiva en torno a un factor latente, la competencia social. Los índices de consistencia interna del ROAC-3 fueron adecuados.Palabras clave: Aprender a Convivir, Educación Infantil, registro de observación, competencia social.

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