Dimensionality of the Pay Satisfaction Questionnaire: A Confirmatory Factor Analytic Investigation

The present study applied confirmatory factor analysis in investigating the dimensionality of the Pay Satisfaction Questionnaire. Using a more rigorous and extensive series of tests than has been the case with past research, and employing longitudinal data from 2 samples of workers, the present study supported the 4 dimensions suggested by Heneman and Schwab (1985). The four-factor solution was supported both at Time 1 and Time 2, despite the fact that a compensation intervention occurred between the time intervals. Implications of the results are discussed

The factorial validity and reliability of three versions of the Aggression Questionnaire using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Exploratory Structural Equation Modelling

The Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) measures aggression in four domains: Anger, Hostility, Physical Aggression and Verbal Aggression. Moreover, a number of shorter versions of the AQ have emerged. The present study used a large sample of adolescents to test three versions of the AQ. In each case we examined a unidimensional model, a hierarchical model, and a four-factor model. Results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis revealed limited support for a unidimensional model in any of the AQ forms, with results supporting the widely used four-factor model, and to a lesser extent, the hierarchical model. Fit indices for both short-forms of the AQ using Exploratory Structural Equation Modelling were very good. However, results also revealed only partial gender invariance for both scales

Analisis Faktor Konfirmatori Strategi Positioning Pasar Modern Indomaret (Studi Kasus Wilayah Tembalang Kota Semarang)

Indomaret marketing strategy became one of modern market that has significant development in the last five years. Market positioning is one form of marketing strategy that functions to adjust as desired market position of market actors. Positioning has some major elements of the constituent factors of the product, price, place and promotion. Measurement of the magnitude of the influence of each factor were developed with confirmatory factor analysis. This study aims to examine the factors that influence the positioning strategy and the characteristics of the modern consumer market. The method used in the study using confirmatory factor analysis as used multivariate analysis to confirm the hypothesized model. The study was based on a case study on consumer Indomaret modern market in Tembalang, Semarang City. Results of the analysis showed that all the variables are valid and reliable indicators to measure the factors. Can be known as well as some consumer characteristics of a modern market. Among the interested consumer spending in the modern market with regard to the quality of the stuff is good, the existence of a clear price list, inventory as well as an interesting ad

A Survey on Antecedents of Brand Preference (A Case of Samsung on Audio and Video Products)

This study aims to investigate the factors influencing brand preference. Samsung audio and video products have been chosen as case study. This study is based on practical approach. Data collection methods is descriptive branch of the covariance matrix or correlation analysis. After gathering information through questionnaires, exploratory factor analysis was conducted by LISREL software. As a result, the overall factors affecting customer preferences in the form factor of 7 were determined. Each of these factors were determined as general hypothesis of the study. These assumptions were studied through confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis. The results showed that brand awareness, advertising, features of value and characteristics of customer, effect on Samsung brand preference

Measuring program fidelity in case management for high risk families. Validation of the Functional Family Parole-Global Rating Measure

Abstract Summary: Program fidelity instruments are a key ingredient for clinical supervision and implementation as well as effectiveness studies. This study examines the factor structure of the Functional Family Parole services Global Rating Measure (FFP-GRM); the program fidelity instrument of Functional Family Parole services for case management in youth parole, child protection and child welfare services. Between October 2012 and February 2015, program fidelity was measured with the FFP-GRM by Functional Family Parole supervisors. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed on 380 cases and internal consistency reliability coefficients were calculated. Findings: Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the 33-item and four-factor model of the FFP-GRM achieved a good fit to the data. Internal validity testing results showed that subscale Cronbach’s a ranged between .82 and .90. Applications: Findings affirm a good fit to the data and a good-to-excellent internal consistency of the FFP-GRM, which is considered sufficient to justify its use. The results are discussed with regard to the use of fidelity instruments for both clinical and research purposes

Construct Validity and Reliability of the Tolerance Scale among Iranian College Students

In the present study, the Tolerance Scale developed by Ersanlı (2014) was adapted to the Iranian culture, and its validity and reliability were investigated in the case of Iranian college students. The participants consisted of 552 Iranian college students (62% male, M=20.84, S.D.: 1.53) selected using the convenience sampling method. The sample was randomly divided into two groups, and the item analyses and exploratory factor analysis were conducted on the data obtained from the first sample and the confirmatory factor analysis on the data from the second sample. The item analyses revealed that some items in the scale had low item-total correlations. After the removal of these items, the exploratory factor analysis demonstrated that the scale had a single-factor structure similar to that of the original scale. The confirmatory factor analyses confirmed the one factor structure on a new sample. These initial findings showed that some cultural factors might be influential in the measurement of tolerance levels. However, the single-factor structure of the scale, like that of the original, suggested that the concept of tolerance could be discussed as a psychological phenomenon with a single dimension. In further research, the factor structure of the scale can be examined on various samples, including adolescents or adults. Moreover, the predictive validity of the scale can also be investigated to test its ability to predict undesirable behaviors, such as violence. Keywords: Tolerance Scale, validity, reliability, Iranian college students

ANALISIS FAKTOR KONFIRMATORI STRATEGI POSITIONING PASAR MODERN INDOMARET (Studi Kasus Wilayah Tembalang Kota Semarang)

Indomaret marketing strategy became one of modern market that has significant development in the last five years. Market positioning is one form of marketing strategy that functions to adjust as desired market position of market actors. Positioning has some major elements of the constituent factors of the product, price, place and promotion. Measurement of the magnitude of the influence of each factor were developed with confirmatory factor analysis. This study aims to examine the factors that influence the positioning strategy and the characteristics of the modern consumer market. The method used in the study using confirmatory factor analysis as used multivariate analysis to confirm the hypothesized model. The study was based on a case study on consumer Indomaret modern market in Tembalang, Semarang City. Results of the analysis showed that all the variables are valid and reliable indicators to measure the factors. Can be known as well as some consumer characteristics of a modern market. Among the interested consumer spending in the modern market with regard to the quality of the stuff is good, the existence of a clear price list, inventory as well as an interesting ad. Keywords : Indomaret Modern Market, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Market Positioning

Teachers’ attitude regarding the use of ICT. A factor reliability and validity study

Análisis psicométrico y validación factorial de una escala para la evaluación del uso de las TIC en profesorado universitario (educación superior).[EN] Current research examines the need for design and validation of a unifactorial scale to measure attitudes of university teachers with regard to ICT. The main goal of this study is to achieve a simple scale, composed of a single factor contributing a clearly reliable measure with acceptable content and factorial validity. A case study is presented, which has been developed with the teaching staff of the University of Salamanca (Spain). In this case study, an expert content validation was done at a first stage. After that, an attitude scale regarding the usage of ICT in teaching was applied with a representative sample of teachers (N = 2329; n = 161). An individual analysis of the items was made with the obtained results and then a Cronbach’s alpha based reliability test was carried out to show the internal consistency of the survey. Finally, an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was applied to prove its structural soundness and unifactoriality. The main conclusion of this paper is to offer to the scientific community a tool with adequate psychometric properties that gives added pedagogical value to the introduction of ICT in higher education teaching

Application of Collaborative Robots for Increasing Productivity in an Eyeglasses Lenses Manufacturer

This research focuses on a framework for making decisions when adopting collaborative robots (cobots) to collaborate with or replace human workers. Top management at a real-life case study firm that manufactures a variety of eyeglasses lenses wants to implement cobots in the sorting process since such a repetitive task has been shown to have a significant negative influence on workers' ergonomic ailments. Its current procurement decision-making process focuses solely on financial perspectives without taking into account any other significant criteria. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the elements that are crucial in deciding whether to use cobots in manufacturing lines., Multivariate statistical methods, comprising the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), are applied to analyse the elements that are associated with the latent variables such as safety, ergonomics, productivity, quality, system, internal organisation and external organisation. In addition, alternative deployments of cobots in the case study are validated through the ARENA simulation software. More specifically, the results showed that using cobots in the workplace might boost output while lowering WIP, waiting times, the number of tasks in queue, and the workforce. In addition, cobots may reduce employee ergonomic risk and enhance workplace safety

Structural ambiguity of the Chinese version of the hospital anxiety and depression scale in patients with coronary heart disease

Background The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a widely used screening tool designed as a case detector for clinically relevant anxiety and depression. Recent studies of the HADS in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients in European countries suggest it comprises three, rather than two, underlying sub-scale dimensions. The factor structure of the Chinese version of the HADS was evaluated in patients with CHD in mainland China. Methods Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted on self-report HADS forms from 154 Chinese CHD patients. Results Little difference was observed in model fit between best performing three-factor and two-factor models. Conclusion The current observations are inconsistent with recent studies highlighting a dominant underlying tri-dimensional structure to the HADS in CHD patients. The Chinese version of the HADS may perform differently to European language versions of the instrument in patients with CHD