scholarly journals Composición e invarianza factorial del cuestionario Medida de la Intencionalidad para ser Físicamente Activo (MIFA) en adolescentes mexicanos

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-252
Author(s):  
Martha Ornelas Contreras ◽  
Juan Francisco Aguirre Chávez ◽  
Luis Humberto Blanco Ornelas ◽  
Daniel Mayorga-Vega ◽  
Perla Jannet Jurado García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Other ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas propuestos por Moreno, Moreno y Cervelló (2007) para el cuestionario Medida de la Intencionalidad para ser Físicamente Activo (MIFA). La muestra total fue de 549 adolescentes mexicanos 256 mujeres y 293 hombres, con edades comprendidas entre 11-16 años (M = 12.91; DE = 0.49). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios. Los análisis, muestran que una estructura unifactorial es viable y adecuada tanto para la muestra total como para las poblaciones de hombres y mujeres. La estructura unifactorial, atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, ha mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez. Por otro lado, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes de acuerdo al género; sin embargo, existen diferencias entre hombres y mujeres para la media de intencionalidad para ser físicamente activo. En conclusión, el MIFA-M puede ser una herramienta útil para avanzar en el estudio de los factores que afectan a la práctica de actividad física. The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Moreno et al. (2007) for the Measurement of Intention to be Physically Active (MIFA) questionnaire. The total sample has been composed by 549 Mexican adolescents, 256 women and 293 mean, with ages from 11 to 16 years (M = 12.91, SD = 0.49). The factor structure of questionnaire has been analized through the confirmatory factor analysis. This analysis shows that a unifactorial structure is viable and adequate for the total sample and the populations of men and women. The unifactorial structure, according to statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factorial loads and the intercepts are considered invariant according to gender; however, there are differences between men and women for the average intentionality of being physically active. In conclusion, the MIFA-M can be a useful tool to advance in the study of the factors that affect the practice of physical activity. O objetivo do presente estudo instrumental foi analisar a composição e invariância fatorial por gênero do questionário Medida de Intencionalidade a ser Fisicamente Ativa proposto por Moreno et al. (2007) adaptado ao contexto mexicano (MIFA-M) em adolescentes mexicanos. Um total de 549 adolescentes mexicanos, 256 mulheres e 293 homens, com idades entre 11 e 16 anos (M = 12.91; DP = .49) completaram o questionário MIFA-M. A estrutura fatorial do questionário foi analisada por análises fatoriais confirmatórias. Os resultados mostraram que uma estrutura unifatorial é viável e adequada tanto para a amostra total quanto para as populações de homens e mulheres. Com base em critérios estatísticos e substantivos, a estrutura unifatorial apresentou indicadores adequados de confiabilidade e validade. Além disso, a estrutura fatorial, as cargas fatoriais e os interceptos eram invariantes de acordo com o gênero. Maiores valores de intenção de ser fisicamente ativo em homens do que em mulheres foram encontrados. Maiores valores de intenção de ser fisicamente ativo em homens do que em mulheres foram encontrados. Em conclusão, o MIFA-M é um instrumento útil para avaliar a intenção de ser fisicamente ativo em adolescentes mexicanos.

scholarly journals Composición e invarianza factorial de la versión corta del Physical Self Description Questionnaire en adolescentes mexicanos

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-243
Author(s):  
Martha Ornelas Contreras ◽  
Elia Verónica Benavides Pando ◽  
Natalia Solano-Pinto ◽  
Miguel Conchas Ramírez ◽  
Yunuen Socorro Rangel Ledezma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Other ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Grasa Corporal ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Health Sport

El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas propuestas por Marsh, Martin y Jackson (2010) para la versión corta del Physical Self Description Questionnaire (PSDQ-S). La muestra total fue de 915 adolescentes mexicanos 400 deportistas y 515 no deportistas, con edades comprendidas entre 11-15 años (M = 12.33; DE = 1.43). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios. Los análisis, muestran que una estructura de nueve factores (actividad física, apariencia, grasa corporal, coordinación, resistencia, flexibilidad, salud, competencia deportiva y fuerza) es viable y adecuada tanto para la muestra total (GFI .964; RMSEA .030; CFI .981) como para las poblaciones de adolescentes mexicanos deportistas (GFI .921; RMSEA .049; CFI .946) y no deportistas (GFI .943 y RMSEA .049; CFI .970). La estructura de nueve factores, atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, ha mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez. Por otro lado, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes de acuerdo a la variable práctica deportiva; sin embargo, existen diferencias significativas a favor de los deportistas en cuanto a su autoconcepto físico: actividad física (-1.243, p <0.001), grasa corporal (-0.212, p <0.05), coordinación (-0.765, p <0.001), resistencia (-0.882, p <0.001), flexibilidad (-0.427, p <0.001), salud (-0.172, p <0.05), competencia deportiva (-1.026, p <0.001) y fuerza (-0.614, p <0.001). En conclusión, el PSDQ-S puede ser una herramienta útil para avanzar en el estudio de los factores que afectan al autoconcepto físico. The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Marsh et al. (2010) for the Physical Self Description Questionnaire (PSDQ-S). The total sample has been composed by 915 Mexican adolescents, 400 athletes and 515 non-athletes, with ages from 11 to 15 years (M = 12.31, SD = 1.43). The factor structure of questionnaire has been analized through the confirmatory factor analysis. This analysis shows that a nine factors structure is viable and adequate for the total sample (GFI .964; RMSEA .030; CFI .981) and the populations of athletes (GFI .921; RMSEA .049; CFI .946) and non-athletes (GFI .943 y RMSEA .049; CFI .970). The nine factors structure (physical activity, appearance, body fat, coordination, endurance, flexibility, health, sport competence, and strength), according to statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factorial loads and the intercepts are considered invariant according to the variable sports practice; however, there are differences between athletes and non-athletes in favor of athletes in terms of their physical self-concept: physical activity (-1,243, p <0.001), body fat (-0.212, p <0.05), coordination (-0.765, p <0.001), endurance (-0.882, p <0.001), flexibility (-0.427, p <0.001 ), health (-0.172, p <0.05), sports competition (-1.026, p <0.001) and strength (-0.614, p <0.001). In conclusion, the PSDQ-S can be a useful tool to advance in the study of the factors that affect the physical self-concept. O principal objetivo deste estudo foi analizar as propiedades psicométricas propostas por Marsh et al. (2010) para a versão curta de Physical Self Description Questionnaire (PSDQ-S). Amostra total foi de 915 adolescentes mexicanos 400 atletas e 515 não- atletas com idades entre 11-15 anos (M = 12.33; DE = 1.43). A estrutura fatorial foi analisado com anàlise fatorial confirmatòria. Os analises mostran a estrutura do nove fatores (atividade física, aparência, gordura corporal, coordenação, resistencia, flexibidade, saúde, competencia esportiva e força) e factível e adequado para a mostra total (GFI .964; RMSEA .030; CFI .981) e para ambas as populações, atletas (GFI .921; RMSEA .049; CFI .946) e não atletas (GFI .943 y RMSEA .049; CFI .970). A estrutura de nove fatores, em resposta a criterios estatísticos e materiais tem mostrado indicadores de ajuste adequados de confiabilidade e validade. Além disso a estrutura de fatores, cargas fatoriais e intercepto são considerados invariantes em variável prativa esportiva, porém diferenças entre atletas e não atletas forom encontrados em favor dos atletas em termos de seu autoconceito físico: atividade física (-1,243, p <0,001), gordura corporal (-0,212, p <0,05), coordenação (-0,765, p <0,001), resistência (-0,882, p <0,001), flexibilidade (-0,427, p <0,001 ), saúde (-0,172, p <0,05), competição esportiva (-1,026, p <0,001) e força (-0,614, p <0,001). Em conclusão, el PSDQ-S pode ser uma ferramenta útil para avançar no estudo dos fatores que afetam o autoconceito físico.

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.

scholarly journals Composición e invarianza factorial de la versión en español del Cuestionario de Clima en el Deporte (S-SCQ) en universitarios deportistas de Chihuahua, México

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-228
Author(s):  
Humberto Blanco Vega ◽  
Ana Citlalli Díaz Leal ◽  
Santiago Guijarro Romero ◽  
Luis Humberto Blanco Ornelas ◽  
Susana Ivonne Aguirre Vásquez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Other ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Perception Of Support ◽  
The One ◽  
University Athletes

El presente estudio analiza las propiedades psicométricas propuestas por Balaguer, Castillo, Duda y Tomás (2009) para la versión en español del Cuestionario de Clima en el Deporte (S-SCQ) en hombres y mujeres deportistas universitarios. La muestra total fue de 432 universitarios deportistas de Chihuahua, México, 169 mujeres y 263 hombres, con edades comprendidas entre 18-26 años (M = 20.40; DE = 1.89). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios. Los análisis, muestran que una estructura unifactorial es viable y adecuada tanto para la muestra total como para las poblaciones de hombres y mujeres. La estructura de un solo factor, atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, ha mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez. Además, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes de acuerdo al género; sin embargo, se encontraron diferencias a favor de los hombres deportistas en cuanto a su percepción sobre el apoyo a su autonomía por parte de su entrenador o entrenadora. The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Balaguer et al. (2009) for the spanish version of Sport Climate Questionnaire (S-SCQ) in university athletes mens and women. The total sample has been composed by 432 university athletes, 169 women and 263 mens from Chihuahua, Mexico, with ages from 18-26 years (M = 20.40, SD = 1.89). The factor structure of questionnaire has been analized through the confirmatory factor analysis. This analysis shows that a onefactorial structure is viable and adequate for the total sample and the populations of mens and woman. The one factor structure, according to statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factorial loads and the intercepts are considered invariant according to the variable gender; however, differences were found in favor of male athletes in terms of their perception of support for their autonomy on the part of their coaches. O presente estudo analisa as propiedades psicométricas propostas por Balaguer et al. (2009) para a versão espanhola do Sports Climate Questionnaire (S-SCQ). Amostra total foi de 432 universitários atletas de Chihuahua, México, 169 mulheres e 263 homens com idades entre 18-26 anos (M = 20.40; DE = 1.89). A estrutura fatorial foi analisado com anàlises fatorial confirmatòrias. Os analises mostran que uma estrutura unifatorial  e factível e adequado para a mostra total e para ambas as populações, homens e mulheres. A estrutura unifatorial, em resposta a criterios estatísticos e materiais tem mostrado indicadores de ajuste adequados de confiabilidade e validade. Além disso a estrutura de fatores, cargas fatoriais e intercepto são considerados invariantes de acordó com o gênero; porém, se encontraram diferenças no grupo de homens atletas em seu percepção de apoiar a seu aotonomia respeito a seu treinador.

scholarly journals Composición e invarianza factorial del Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico (ABPEF-M) en universitarios mexicanos deportistas

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-264
Author(s):  
Fernando Mondaca Fernández ◽  
María Del Carmen Zueck Enríquez ◽  
Daniel Mayorga-Vega ◽  
Luis Alberto Flores Olivares ◽  
Zuliana Paola Benitez Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Women Athletes ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Other ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale ◽  
University Athletes

El presente estudio analiza las propiedades psicométricas propuestos por Rodríguez-Villalobos, Viciana, Tristán y Blanco (2017) para el Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico (ABPEF-M) en hombres y mujeres deportistas universitarios. La muestra total fue de 413 universitarios mexicanos deportistas 174 mujeres y 239 hombres, con edades comprendidas entre 18-26 años (M = 20.76; DE = 2.06). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios. Los análisis, muestran que una estructura tetrafactorial (imagen corporal, fatiga, obligaciones y ambiente) es viable y adecuada tanto para la muestra total como para las poblaciones de hombres y mujeres. La estructura de cuatro factores, atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, ha mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez. Además, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes de acuerdo al género; sin embargo, no se encontraron diferencias entre hombres y mujeres deportistas en cuanto su percepción sobre la presencia de barreras en las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas. The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Rodríguez-Villalobos et al. (2017) for the Barriers for the Practice of Physical Activity Scale (ABPEF-M) in university athletes  mens and women. The total sample has been composed by 413 Mexican university athletes, 174 women and 239 mens, with ages from 18-26 years (M = 20.76, SD = 2.06). The factor structure of questionnaire has been analized through the confirmatory factor analysis. This analysis shows that a tetrafactorial structure (body image, fatigue, obligations, and environment) is viable and adequate for the total sample and the populations of mens and woman. The four factors structure, according to statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factorial loads and the intercepts are considered invariant according to the variable gender; however, no differences were found between mens and women athletes in their perception of the presence of barriers in the four dimensions studied. O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar a estructura e invariância de gênero Auto-relato de Barreiras à Prática de Exercício Físico (ABPEF-M) proposto por Rodríguez-Villalobos et al. (2017) em atletas universitários mexicanos. A amostra total foi de 413 atletas mexicanos universitários, 174 mulheres e 239 homens, com idades entre 18-26 anos (M = 20.76; DP = 2.06). A estrutura fatorial do questionário foi analisada por análises fatoriais confirmatórias. Os resultados mostraram que uma estrutura de quatro fatores (imagem corporal/ ansiedade social físico, fadiga/ preguiça, obrigações/ falta de tempo, e meio ambiente/ instalações) é viável e adequado tanto para a amostra total e para as populações de homens e mulheres. Com base em critérios estatísticos e substantivos, a estrutura de quatro fatores mostrou adequada confiabilidade e validade dos indicadores de ajuste. Além disso, a estrutura fatorial, as cargas fatoriais e os interceptos eram invariantes de acordo com o gênero. Não foram encontradas diferenças entre atletas homens e mulheres na sua percepção da presença de barreiras nas quatro dimensões estudadas.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of empathy questionnaire for Spanish adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Salavera ◽  
Pablo Usán
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Cognitive Empathy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Affective Empathy ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Short Time

Abstract The aim of this study was to adapt and test the empathy questionnaire in Spanish adolescents (N = 701, age = 13.47 years). The study involved two different strands: (1) the questionnaire was translated into Spanish, and its internal consistency, factorial structure and convergent validity were assessed; (2) the questionnaire was subject to confirmatory factor analysis. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis show that the questionnaire’s factors present an aggregate variance of 58.588%, which suggests that the questionnaire is a valid tool to represent affective empathy, cognitive empathy and empathic concern. On the other hand, the confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the sustainability of the model, which comprises three identified factors and twelve items. The empathy questionnaire is easy to understand and can be completed in a short time, so it is considered a useful tool to assess empathy in Spanish adolescents. The results are discussed in the context of theoretical accounts of empathy.

scholarly journals Propiedades psicométricas de una versión informatizada del Physical Self Description Questionnaire en adolescentes mexicanos (Psychometric properties of a computerized version of the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire in Mexican adolescents)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Martha Ornelas Contreras ◽  
Miguel Conchas Ramírez ◽  
Ana Citlalli Díaz-Leal ◽  
Luis Humberto Blanco Ornelas ◽  
Yunuen Socorro Rangel Ledezma
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Grasa Corporal ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Health Sport ◽  
The City

El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas propuestas por Marsh, Martin y Jackson (2010) para la versión corta del Physical Self Description Questionnaire (PSDQ-S). La muestra total fue de 1071 adolescentes de la ciudad de Chihuahua, México, con edades comprendidas entre 13 y 18 años (M = 15.52 ± 1.42 años). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se realizó mediante análisis factoriales exploratorios y confirmatorios. Éstos, mostraron una estructura de nueve factores: actividad física, apariencia, grasa corporal, coordinación, resistencia, flexibilidad, salud, competencia deportiva y fuerza, los cuales demostraron que el cuestionario es viable y adecuado (GFI=.956; RMSEA=.041; CFI=.975). La estructura de los nueve factores, atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, ha mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez. En conclusión, el PSDQ-S puede ser una herramienta útil para avanzar en el estudio de los factores que afectan al autoconcepto físico en adolescentes. The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Marsh et al. (2010) for the Physical Self Description Questionnaire (PSDQ-S). The total sample has been composed by 1071 teenagers from the city of Chihuahua, México, with ages from 13 to 18 years (M = 15.52 ± 1.42 years). The factor structure of questionnaire has been analized through the confirmatory factor analysis. This analysis shows that a nine factors structure is viable and adequate for the total sample and the populations of athletes and non-athletes. The nine factors structure (physical activity, appearance, body fat, coordination, endurance, flexibility, health, sport competence, and strength) it is viable and adequate (GFI=.956; RMSEA=.041; CFI=.975). The nine factors structure, according to statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. In conclusion, the PSDQ-S can be a useful tool to advance in the study of the factors that affect the physical self-concept.

Validation of the exercise self-efficacy scale (ESE-S) for increased adherence to physical activity

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Rachel Nolan ◽  
Jeffrey Hallam
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Large City ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Confirmatory Analysis

Background: Various self-efficacy instruments have been used to predict exercise behavior. Many of these scales have been shown to be valid and reliable measures for the strength dimension of self-efficacy, but have overlooked the construct’s dimensions of magnitude and generality. This study established the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (ESE-S), a measure of the strength, generality, and magnitude dimensions of exercise self-efficacy, as a valid tool towards the promotion and adherence of routine physical activity. Methods: Using a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, the ESE-S was administered to individuals aged 18 and older (n=270) who were conveniently recruited from a large city located in Ohio. Participants were employees of a large, national company and consented to participate in an employee wellness campaign over a two-day period. Participants completed the 24-item ESE-S onetime and demographic data were not collected. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the 4-factor hypothesized structure of the ESE-S. Results: The confirmatory analysis showed that the data did not conform to the factorial structure as originally hypothesized, but did retain a 4-four factor solution. Final factors identified from the confirmatory analysis were internal strength, external strength, generality, and magnitude. Conclusions: This study confirmed a 4-factor, 21-item factorial structure. Although the structure differed from that hypothesized, the results showed that the tool was a valid and reliable instrument to measure the dimensions of exercise self-efficacy commonly overlooked within the literature. Public health professionals and researchers can use the instrument to measure exercise self-efficacy and develop self-efficacy based exercise promotion programs. Key words: Exercise, self-efficacy, confirmatory factor analysis, physical activity

scholarly journals Family involvement at elementary school: A validity and reliabilitiy studyİlkokul ve ortaokullarda aile katılımı: Bir geçerlilik ve güvenirlilik çalışması

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 4135 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Nihal Ahioğlu Lindberg ◽  
Kevser Oğuz
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Scale Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The aim of the study was to adapt the subscales for parents and students of the Scale for School and Family Involvement in Elementary Schools developed by Sheldon and Epstein and the subscale for teacher developed by Epstein and Salinas. The scales were administered to 353 teachers, 319 parents and 382 students. The reliability of the scales has been determined by calculating the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient. On the other hand, the structural validity of the scales has been determined by confirmatory factor analysis. Although the scores of GFI is low, the scores of χ2/sd, RMSEA, SRMR and CFI showing a good fit give information about the goodness of the scale validity. In conclusion, the reliability and validity scores show that the scales are suitable to use by Turkish subjects. ÖzetBu çalışmada, İlk ve Ortaokullarda Okul ve Aile Katılımı ölçeğinin, Epstein ve Salinas tarafından geliştirilen anne-baba ve öğrenci ölçekleri ile Sheldon ve Epstein tarafından geliştirilen öğretmen ölçeklerinin Türkçe’ye uyarlanması amaçlanmıştır. Ölçekler, 353 öğretmen, 319 anne-baba ve 382 öğrenciye uygulanmıştır. Ölçeklerin güvenirlilikleri, Cronbach alfa iç tutarlılık katsayısı yoluyla belirlenmiştir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi yoluyla da yapı geçerliliklerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Analizler sonunda uyum istatistiklerinden GFI değerlerinin kabul sınırlarının altında olmasına karşın, χ2/sd, RMSEA, SRMR ve CFI değerleri kabul sınırlarında ya da Kabul sınırlarının üstündedir. Sonuç olarak, ölçeğin, çalışma sonunda elde edilen güvenirlilik ve geçerlilik değerlerine göre, ülkemizde kullanımının uygun olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Equivalent Factorial Structure of the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) in Clinical and Nonclinical Jordanian Populations

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawzi S. Daoud ◽  
Amjed A. Abojedi
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Symptom Inventory ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Item Checklist ◽  
General Psychological Distress

This study investigates the equivalent factorial structure of the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) in clinical and nonclinical Jordanian populations, using both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The 53-item checklist was administered to 647 nonclinical participants and 315 clinical participants. Eight factors emerged from the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) for the nonclinical sample, and six factors emerged for the clinical sample. When tested by parallel analysis (PA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the results reflected a unidimensional factorial structure in both samples. Furthermore, multigroup CFA showed invariance between clinical and nonclinical unidimensional models, which lends further support to the evidence of the unidimensionality of the BSI. The study suggests that the BSI is a potentially useful measure of general psychological distress in clinical and nonclinical population. Ideas for further research are recommended.

Measuring Consumer Motivations to Share Rumors

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subin Sudhir ◽  
Anandakuttan B. Unnithan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Rumors are often shared in the marketplace about products, services, brands or organizations; both in the online as well as in the offline scenarios. These rumors get communicated from consumer to consumer in the form of Word of Mouth (WOM). An exhaustive review of literature identified four motivations for consumers to share rumors in the marketplace; which included anxiety management motivation, information sharing motivation, relationship management motivation and self enhancement motivation. The review was not conclusive in identifying any scales for the measurement of these motivations. The article develops a scale for measuring these four motivations. Structured interviews were initially conducted to identify 33 items that motivate a consumer to share rumors. Based on an exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis four factors were identified and the final scale retained 21 items. The scale displayed good scores of reliability and validity.

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