scholarly journals Does Passion mediate the Effect of Character Strengths on the Resilience of Passionate Athletes?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-46
Author(s):  
Jana Vančáková ◽  
Andrés Chamarro Lusar ◽  
Maria Luisa Martinez-Marti
Keyword(s):  
Character Strengths ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Este estudio investiga (a) la relación entre las fortalezas del carácter, la pasión y la resiliencia de una muestra de atletas apasionados españoles (élite, federados y recreativos), y (b) si la pasión por el deporte media la relación entre las fortalezas del carácter y la resiliencia. Mediante un diseño transversal, los participantes (N = 480) completaron medidas de fortalezas del carácter, pasión y resiliencia. Se llevaron a cabo un análisis de componentes principales y un análisis factorial confirmatorio con las fortalezas de carácter y se extrajeron cinco factores. Todos los factores de fortalezas del carácter se relacionaron positivamente con la resiliencia. La pasión armoniosa (pero no la pasión obsesiva) medió parcialmente la relación entre todos los factores de fortalezas del carácter y la resistencia. Finalmente, se discuten las fortalezas y limitaciones del estudio, así como sus implicaciones. This study investigates (a) the relationship between character strengths, passion and resilience in athletes in a sample of Spanish passionate athletes (elite, federated and recreational), and (b) if passion for sport mediates the relationship between character strengths and resilience. Using a cross-sectional design, participants (N = 480) completed measures of character strengths, passion, and resilience. Both Principal Components and Confirmatory Factor Analyses were conducted with character strengths, and five factors were extracted. All character strengths factors related positively to resilience. Harmonious passion (but not obsessive passion) partially mediated the relationship between all character strengths factors and resilience. Strengths and limitations of the study, as well as its implications are discussed. Este estudo investiga (a) a relação entre forças de caráter, paixão e resiliência de uma amostra de atletas espanhóis apaixonados (elite, federados e recreativos) e (b) se a paixão pelo esporte medeia a relação entre forças de caráter e resiliência. Usando um desenho transversal, os participantes (N = 480) concluíram as medidas de força, paixão e resiliência do personagem. Uma análise de componentes principais e uma análise fatorial confirmatória com força de caráter foram realizadas e cinco fatores foram extraídos. Todos os fatores de força do caráter foram positivamente relacionados à resiliência. A paixão harmoniosa (mas não a obsessiva) mediou parcialmente a relação entre todos os fatores de força e resistência do caráter. Finalmente, são discutidos os pontos fortes e as limitações do estudo, bem como suas implicações.

Measuring Family-Centered Practice in Child Welfare

2020 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-166
Author(s):  
Yanfeng Xu ◽  
Haksoon Ahn ◽  
Daniel Keyser
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Mutual Trust ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Centered

Although family-centered practice has been implemented nationwide in child welfare, measures for evaluating family-centered practice have not been well-established. This study aimed to evaluate the factor structure of the Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to examine the factor structure of the Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire. The five-factor and second-order five-factor models of the revised Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire with 31 items both demonstrated adequate fit. The higher order of this scale was family-centered practice and five factors were mutual trust, shared decision-making, family as a unit, strengths-based practice, and cultural competence and sensitivity. Findings suggest that the revised Family-Centered Practice Questionnaire may be helpful to practitioners and researchers seeking to measure the implementation of family-centered practice in child welfare settings.

scholarly journals SATISFACTION IN RETIREMENT: A COMPARISON BETWEEN BRAZIL AND PORTUGAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
SILVIA M. AMORIM ◽  
LUCIA H. F. P. FRANÇA ◽  
MARGARIDA P. LIMA ◽  
LEONARDO F. MARTINS
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Difference

ABSTRACT Purpose: The objective of this study was to verify the difference in levels of satisfaction among retirees residing in Brazil and Portugal. Originality/value: The world aging process creates challenges in the sense of providing well-being for those who have decided to retire, considering the importance of this moment in people’s lives. Despite this, there are many gaps in studies on well-being in retirement, especially cross-cultural studies. Design/methodology/approach: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative study involving 1,441 retirees, 997 Brazilians and 444 Portuguese, who responded to the Retirement Satisfaction Inventory (RSI) and sociodemographic issues. For the analyses of the data, we performed multi-group confirmatory factor analyses, internal consistency and validity analyses, invariance verification and comparison of latent means of the instrument factors between the two countries. Findings: The results pointed to a consistent instrument structure for the two countries, which made it possible to compare them. There were no significant differences between countries in the factors related to satisfaction with individual resources and social relationships. However, in the third factor of the instrument - satisfaction with collective resources - the participants in Portugal presented a mean significantly higher than the Brazilian participants. At the end, the conclusion of the measure of satisfaction in retirement is concluded, and the differences in public service offerings between Brazil and Portugal are discussed, pointing to the specific needs of the retired population.

scholarly journals Measuring Masculinity in Men With Chronic Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 155798831985970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Occhipinti ◽  
Kirstyn Laurie ◽  
Melissa K. Hyde ◽  
Sean Martin ◽  
John Oliffe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The Masculinity in Chronic Disease Inventory (MCD-I) is a new measure of internalized masculine beliefs previously validated in the context of prostate cancer. The present study assessed the validity of the MCD-I in men with other chronic diseases to explore its potential for wider application. A cross-sectional survey of 633 men aged 47–93 years old ( M = 68 years), of whom 68% reported ≥2 chronic conditions, was conducted. Measures included the MCD-I and Erectile Function. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed followed by tests for discriminant validity. A five-factor structure was confirmed that explained 60% of the variance, with good to excellent reliabilities (α = 0.68–0.93) for the domains of Optimistic Action, Sexual Importance/Priority, Family Responsibilities, Emotional Self-Reliance, and Strength/Fitness. The MCD-I is a valid measure of internalized masculine beliefs for men with chronic disease that appears sensitive to age and to sexual health. The tailoring of health services for men can be guided by MCD-I outcomes to ensure gender-sensitized men’s health interventions.

The Higher-Order Structure of Schema Modes

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingo Jacobs ◽  
Lisa Lenz ◽  
Anna Wollny ◽  
Antje Horsch
Keyword(s):  
Higher Order ◽  
Order Structure ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Item Level ◽  
Schema Modes ◽  
The Hierarchical Structure ◽  
Unidimensional Scale

In schema therapy, modes are proposed as a key concept and main target for treatment of personality disorders. The present study aimed to assess a comprehensive set of 20 modes, to explore their higher-order structure, and to link the mode factors to the generic schema factor and basic personality traits. The sample consisted of N = 533 inpatients. Earlier versions of the Schema Mode Inventory (SMI, SMI-2) were merged into the German Extended SMI (GE-SMI). Item-level confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the structure of 16 out of 20 GE-SMI scales might be unidimensional. Scale-level exploratory factor analysis revealed three hierarchically structured mode factors: internalization, externalization, and compulsivity. Regressing mode factor scores on the Big Five factors and the generic schema factor supported the validity of the mode factors. The hierarchical structure of modes will be linked to the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology, and implications for case conceptualization and treatment will be discussed.

Perceptions of Motivational Climate and Teachers' Strategies to Sustain Discipline as Predictors of Intrinsic Motivation in Physical Education

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 597-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melchor Gutiérrez ◽  
Luis-Miguel Ruiz ◽  
Esther López
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Perceived Performance ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship among pupils' perceptions of the motivational climate, pupils' perceptions of teachers' strategies to maintain discipline and pupils' intrinsic motivation in physical education. A sample of 2189 Spanish adolescents, ages 13 to 17 years, completed Spanish versions of the EPCM, SSDS, and IMI. Confirmatory factor analyses were carried out to confirm the factorial validity of the scales. Then, the relationship among the variables was explored through Structural Equation Modelling. The most important predictors of pupils' intrinsic motivation were the perceived mastery climate, and perceived teachers' emphasis on intrinsic reasons to maintain discipline. Perceived performance climate and perceived teachers' strategies to maintain discipline based on introjected reasons and indifference, predicted pupils' tension-pressure. Results are discussed in the context of theoretical propositions of self-determination theory and practical issues of enhancing adolescents' motivation in physical education.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 among Brazilian Young Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana C. S. Amaral ◽  
Mário S. Ribeiro ◽  
Maria A. Conti ◽  
Clécio S. Ferreira ◽  
Maria E. C. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

AbstractThe objective was evaluating the psychometric properties of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ–3) among Brazilian young adults of both genders. The sample was composed by 506 undergraduate students (295 females and 211 males), aged between 17 and 29 years old. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used for construct validity (N = 506). Correlations between the SATAQ–3 scores and those of the Tripartite Influence Scale (TIS) and Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) were used for convergent validity. Reliability was assessed through internal consistency (α) and reproducibility (test-retest) through comparison of the means obtained at two different time points and through intra-class correlation. The scale presented a factor structure composed of five factors, replicated in the confirmatory factor analysis with satisfactory values for the measurements of adjustment to the model. Correlations with the BSQ and TIS scores were rho = .52 and rho = –.35, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were satisfactory, and their stability was demonstrated. Brazilian SATAQ–3 had good validity and reproducibility, being indicated for use in samples of Brazilian youths.

Developing and Validating a Theater Experience Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Ki Chan ◽  
Wing Tung Au ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Cross Validation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Aesthetic Pleasure ◽  
Professional Theater ◽  
Item Scale ◽  
Cognitive Challenges ◽  
A Performance

Based on interviews with professional theater practitioners that suggested five components of theater experiences, namely, cognition, emotion, sensation, authenticity, and coherence, we developed and validated a Theater Experience Scale on a sample of 2,359 audience members in 17 productions. Cognition is the extent to which a performance is comprehensible yet provides cognitive challenges and inspiration. Emotion is the experience of engagement, emotional release and resonance, and surprise. Sensation concerns physiological and sensory stimulations and experiencing aesthetic pleasure. Authenticity is the extent to which performers are believed to be sincere and true in staging and performing the play. Coherence is about ensemble and integration between different theatrical elements. Cross-validation using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses resulted in a 24-item scale for measuring these five factors. We also found that cognition, emotion, sensation, authenticity, and coherence were all significantly correlated with the audience’ overall enjoyment, as indicated by their likelihood to recommend the play to their family and friends.

Development of the Factors Related to Forgiveness Inventory (FRFI)

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda J. Blatt ◽  
Eleanor H. Wertheim
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Incremental Validity ◽  
Cognitive Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
The Relationship

This research aimed to develop a brief, multifactorial Factors Related to Forgiveness Inventory (FRFI), assessing social-cognitive factors that facilitate or inhibit forgiveness. In total, 512 participants completed a questionnaire, reporting trait forgivingness, and describing a specific transgression, characteristics of the offence or offender, beliefs about forgiving the offender, overall forgiveness and revenge, avoidance, and benevolence motivations toward the offender. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses suggested seven factors including positive post-transgression offender responses, perceived likelihood of the offender repeating offences, valuing the relationship with the offender, social influences to not forgive, believing forgiveness would be condoning or excusing the offence, intent of the offender, and spiritual beliefs about forgiveness. Construct, criterion, and incremental validity were assessed and supported validity of scores of the seven FRFI subscales for 415 adults. All subscales explained unique variance in overall forgiveness. Furthermore, FRFI subscales accounted for between 21% and 59% of variance in forgiveness-related constructs, after trait forgivingness was accounted for. One-week test-retest reliability suggested scores were temporally stable. The FRFI has potential for use in future research into factors facilitating and inhibiting forgiveness and in therapeutic contexts.

Brand orientation and brand performance in SMEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphael Odoom ◽  
Priscilla Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Market ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Brand Performance ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Brand Orientation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to investigate the moderating effects of innovation capabilities and social media capabilities on the relationship between brand orientation and brand performance among small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Drawing on the size differential feature from the organizational ecology theory, the paper further tests variations in these conditions across disaggregated SME levels. Design/methodology/approach The empirical part of the study was carried out with a sample of 484 enterprises in an emerging market context via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, along with a moderated hierarchical regression. Findings Results from the moderated hierarchical regression analysis indicate that although the two capabilities generally offered positive moderating effects across all enterprises, these are conditional and not invariant when disaggregated based on enterprise sizes (small vs medium). Originality/value The study suggests the need for enterprise owners/managers to identify optimal combinations of enterprise capabilities, based on their sizes, for which their complementarities with brand orientation efforts are more potent.

Turkish Adaptation of the Frommelt Attitude Toward Care of the Dying Scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 003022282093013
Author(s):  
Mahmut Akbolat ◽  
Özgün Ünal ◽  
Bilge Güneş Karakaya
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Necessary Conditions ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Intensive Care Nurses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Care Of The Dying

The aim of the research was to conduct the Turkish validity and reliability study of the Frommelt Attitude toward Care of the Dying Scale. The study used a cross-sectional research design. The sample of the study consists of 236 intensive care nurses. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and SPSS AMOS 22.0 programs. Descriptive statistical methods, reliability analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used in the analysis of the data. According to the findings of the exploratory factor analysis, the scale was divided into six factors as in its original. According to results of the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the goodness of fit of the scale was acceptable level. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of the Frommelt Attitude toward Care of the Dying and subdimensions were found to be between 0.606 and 0.800. These results showed that the Turkish form of scale was valid and reliable and it had the necessary conditions for using Turkish form.

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