Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Youth Experiences Survey for Sport (YES-S)

Research on Positive Youth Development (PYD) has been hampered by lack of a valid measure for the construct, particularly for research in sport. The Youth Experiences Scale for Sport (YES-S) [1], is a five-factor measure of positive youth outcomes specifically designed for the sport context. The YES-S is a promising instrument that fills an important niche in PYD research, and MacDonald et al. provided support for many of its psychometric properties. However, the factor structure of the scale is currently based on an exploratory factor analysis and has not yet been subjected to a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The present study was designed to confirm the five-factor structure of the YES-S. A sample of 350 youth sport athletes (196 male, 153 female) completed the YES-S. A CFA showed that a modified version of the five-factor YES-S had excellent fit of the model to the data. An analysis of invariance showed no differences in responses in terms of gender. It is concluded that this short-form YES-S offers excellent psychometric properties while retaining the original factor structure of the YES-S. The results offer further support for the validity of the factor structure of the YES-S while providing a shorter version of the scale, which may be appealing for research with younger sport participants.

Computational Identification of Confirmatory Factor Analysis Model with Simplimax Procedures

Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) refers to the FA procedure with some loadings constrained to be zeros. A difficulty in CFA is that the constraint must be specified by users in a subjective manner. For dealing with this difficulty, we propose a computational method, in which the best CFA solution is obtained optimally without relying on users’ judgements. The method consists of the procedures at lower (L) and higher (H) levels: at the L level, for a fixed number of zero loadings, it is determined both which loadings are to be zeros and what values are to be given to the remaining nonzero parameters;at the H level, the procedure at the L level is performed over the different numbers of zero loadings, to provide the best solution. In the L level procedure, Kiers’ (1994) simplimax rotation fulfills a key role: the CFA solution under the constraint computationally specified by that rotation is used for initializing the parameters of a new FA procedure called simplimax FA. The task at the H level can be easily performed using information criteria. The usefulness of the proposed method is demonstrated numerically.

Examining the Hypothesis of Common Factors Shared by Different Addictive Behaviors and Gender Effects on Propensity to Addiction Type

Background: From the two facts reported by previous research: 1) frequent co-occurrence of more than one addictive behavior, 2) childhood adversities identified as origins of different types of addictive behaviors, it is assumed that all types of addictive behaviors, regardless of substance, behavioral, or relationship, share common factors which have not yet been proven by epidemiological research. The Shorter PROMIS Questionnaire (SPQ) was previously developed to assess 16 types of addictive behaviors. Its factor structure, however, has not been fully investigated. Confirming the factor structure will enable us to hypothesize the common factor(s) shared by all, or if not all, most types of addictive behaviors. Aims: This study aimed at 1) examining the factor structure of the SPQ, 2) confirming the reliability of the questionnaire, and 3) examining the impacts of gender and age on each addictive behavior. Methods: Data obtained from 232 Japanese adults who completed all items of the SPQ were used for the analyses. After confirming the one-factor structure model for each of the 16 subscales, the validity of the one-factor structure of the SPQ was evaluated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), by adapting 16 subscale scores as observed variables. If its validity was not confirmed, another model which showed better compatibility to the data was explored. The reliability of the SPQ as well as that of all 16 subscales was evaluated. Also, the impacts of gender and age on each subscale score were examined. Results: The one-factor structure for each of the 16 subscales was confirmed. The compatibility of the SPQ one-factor model was not acceptable. The best fit model was a bi-factor model in which one main factor was shared by all 16 subscales, and three factors were shared by some specific addictive behaviors. Male respondents were more likely than female respondents to show high scores in Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, Sex, and Recreational Drugs, and low scores only in Shopping. Respondents’ age did not impact any of the 16 subscale scores. Conclusion: It was demonstrated that there are common factors shared by all different types, as well as selected types of addictive behaviors, by conducting CFAs of the SPQ. Reliability was proven for the SPQ and for all 16 subscales. Male respondents were more likely to show physically hedonic addictive behaviors.

Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses for Testing Validity and Reliability of the Malay Language Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis (QUID)

This study examines the construct validity and reliability of the Malay language questionnaire for urinary incontinence diagnosis (QUID) in women. Study Design: Random sampling design was used in this cross-sectional survey. Materials and Methods: The Americanized English language questionnaire was translated to the Malay language and distributed to community-dwelling Malaysian women living in various locations in Selangor. The construct validity was tested using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The reliability was determined using Cronbach’s α. Results: A total of 111 women completed the Malay language QUID in this pilot study. The Keiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy of 0.675 and Bartlett’s test of sphericity (χ2 = 284.633, df = 15, p = 0.001) indicated that the EFA was possible. The total variance and the scree plot identified two factors above the initial eigenvalue of 1 while a third factor was just below it (0.758). The CFA output showed a recursive model with the solution being not admissible because two unobserved and exogenous variables had negative variance estimates. The following values of absolute fit indices showed an acceptable level of fit: 1) Chi-square test with χ2 = 4.997, df = 5, p = 0.416, indicated a smaller difference between the expected and observed covariance matrices;2) GFI = 0.986, AGFI = 0.939, RMR = 0.021 and CMIN/DF = 1.0 indicated acceptable level of fit;3) The baseline comparison values of NFI = 0.983 and CFI = 1.0 also indicated a good fit to the data;4) RMSEA = 0.000 was considered a perfect fit indicating that the hypothesized model was a good fit to the observed data. Under the hypothesis of “close fit”, the probability of getting a sample RMSEA as large as 0.000 was 0.567. The Cronbach’s α coefficient of 0.823 indicated good reliability. Conclusion: The Malay language QUID is a valid and reliable instrument for diagnosing female urinary incontinence in the Malaysian population.

New approaches to cognitive work analysis through latent variable modeling in mining operations

This paper discusses the utilization of latent variable modeling related to occupational health and safety in the mining industry.Latent variable modeling,which is a statistical model that relates observable and latent variables,could be used to facilitate researchers’understandings of the underlying constructs or hypothetical factors and their magnitude of effect that constitute a complex system.This enhanced understanding,in turn,can help emphasize the important factors to improve mine safety.The most commonly used techniques include the exploratory factor analysis(EFA),the confirmatory factor analysis(CFA)and the structural equation model with latent variables(SEM).A critical comparison of the three techniques regarding mine safety is provided.Possible applications of latent variable modeling in mining engineering are explored.In this scope,relevant research papers were reviewed.They suggest that the application of such methods could prove useful in mine accident and safety research.Application of latent variables analysis in cognitive work analysis was proposed to improve the understanding of human-work relationships in mining operations.

Environmental Strategies for Sustainable Development:An Analysis of the Drivers of Proactive Environmental Strategies in the Manufacturing Sector

Stakeholders’concern towards the ecological damage arising out of emissions from the industrial processes has raised serious issues before the industrial sectors.Environmentalists and researchers are raising these issues in various forums.Few industrial sectors are well informed about environmental protection and act accordingly to address these issues by complying with environmental norms.However,some firms are more ethical in their business and proactively redefine their operations and policies beyond the regulatory requirements.What factors compel these firms to go beyond the extant laws to protect the environment?This study statistically analyses India’s cement sector for the factors that may be the drivers of environmental proactivity.Using Structural Equation Modelling(SEM),eight hypotheses were tested.The study’s findings can be helpful for the policymakers,environmental managers,and industrial sectors to frame policies for environmental protection,which will redound to societal benefit.

中国青少年社会与情感能力第二轮测评技术报告

本技术报告基于中国济南参加2023年社会与情感能力(Survey on Social and Emotional Skills,SSES)的测评数据,对第二轮测评工具在中国文化下的心理测量学特征进行分析。本报告简要介绍了学生问卷的开发和实施过程、社会与情感能力指标体系、问卷主要组成部分、数据集的主要内容,并对数据质量进行了分析。分析结果表明,济南参试学生参试态度认真积极,参试率和有效应答率高,但是10岁组产生了高分翘尾现象;采用ω系数和α系数来衡量分量表的信度,结果表明绝大多数分量表信度良好;运用验证性因子分析逐一检验社会与情感能力各个分量表的效度,发现拟合度较为满意;多组验证性因子分析表明,这些分量表跨性别测量等值性好于跨年龄组等值性,故在考察青少年社会与情感子能力的年龄差异时,对于等值性较差的分量表数据应慎重使用。

残疾人参与体育运动的影响因素实证研究

残疾人参与体育运动是全民健身计划开展中的薄弱环节,为进一步探索影响残疾人参与体育运动的因素,使用问卷调查法、数理统计法收集和分析数据,发现影响残疾人参与体育运动的因素主要包括个人、社会2个维度以及15个因素,对15个因素进行探索性因素分析和验证性因素分析。分析结果显示:影响因素维度构建具有良好的信效度,说明本研究建立的影响因素维度是可靠有效的,且场地器材和体育兴趣的相关系数达到大于0.9的显著水平,受教育程度(0.73)的相关系数为最低,但也达到了大于0.5的观测标准。因此,研究着重考察影响残疾人参与体育运动的15个因素,以期为促进残疾人参与体育运动提供有益参考。

基层全科医生应诊能力评价指标体系的信效度研究

背景目前,我国缺乏在农村基层卫生环境中评估全科医生临床能力的研究,缺少适用于农村基层医疗环境的医疗服务能力评价工具是导致该类研究偏少的重要原因之一。目的本文旨在验证前期构建的基层全科医生应诊能力评价指标体系的内部一致性信度和结构效度,为在农村基层中科学、客观测评全科医生应诊能力提供具备较高信效度的评估工具。方法依据基层全科医生应诊能力评价指标体系设计相应的调查量表,以Likert 5级评分法为各选项赋分。于2022年9—12月,采用目的性和分层抽样方法,抽取正在广西壮族自治区乡镇卫生院工作的全科医生或助理全科医生为研究对象,通过“问卷星”平台将调查量表发送给研究对象。基于量表实测数据,计算量表及各部分的Cronbach'α系数、折半信度系数、临界比值(CR)及相关系数;采用验证性因子分析法(CFA)将量表实测数据和假设理论模型拟合,计算模型基本拟合度(PFC)、整体模型拟合度(OMF)及模型内在结构拟合度(FISM)3类指标验证实测数据拟合程度及结构效度。结果共发放600份调查量表,有效回收366份,有效回收率为61.0%。量表应答者来自南宁市、桂林市、梧州市、百色市、贵港市5个城市的204家乡镇卫生院,86.1%(315/366)为全科医师、13.9%(51/366)为助理全科医师。总量表及除基本人口学信息外的各部分的Cronbach'sα系数均>0.700,总量表折半信度Guttman Split-Half系数为0.931。初始一阶7因子模型的各项PFC指标均达理想;除拟合优度指数(GFI)、调和拟合优度指数(AGFI)、标准拟合指数(NFI)外,修正后的最终一阶模型的OMF指标均已达理想;FISM指标中有9个观察变量的项目信度(R^(2))<0.5,其余均达理想;初始二阶模型的PFC与初始一阶模型相似;修正后的最终二阶模型的OMF与最终一阶模型接近,FISM则逊于最终一阶模型。量表实测数据最终与一阶7因子模型拟合良好。结论基层全科医生应诊能力评价指标体系具备较高的信度和效度,可用于农村基层执业环境中全科医生应诊能力测评研究和实际工作。

基于二阶验证性因子分析模型的江苏高校科技人才竞争力评价

以江苏高校科技人才为研究对象,从人才规模、科技支撑、科技成果、成果转化、交流合作5个维度选取13个指标构建江苏高校科技人才竞争力评价指标体系.基于2018年江苏省61所高校科技人才相关数据,采用二阶验证性因子分析模型验证了该评价指标体系的合理性;及江苏高校科技人才竞争力对人才规模、科技支撑、科技成果、成果转化、交流合作均有显著的正向影响,人才规模、科技支撑、科技成果、成果转化、交流合作对相应的指标也均有显著的正向影响.采用融合孤立森林算法的TOPSIS法对2018年江苏高校科技人才竞争力进行综合评价,结果表明:南京大学、东南大学、南京航空航天大学、河海大学以及江南大学的科技人才综合竞争力较强,但各高校在5个评价维度中的表现结果并不完全一致.

强制公民行为量表的汉化及在临床医护人员中的信效度检验

目的汉化强制公民行为量表(compulsory citizenship behavior scale,CCBS),并对其在临床医护人员中的信效度进行检验。方法在经过源量表作者的同意和授权后,将英文版CCBS经过翻译、回译、文化调适及预调查后,形成中文版CCBS,并对244名临床医护人员发放问卷进行调查,评价中文版CCBS的信度与效度。结果中文版CCBS的Cronbach′α为0.820,重测信度为0.890;量表总体内容效度指数为0.967,各条目水平内容效度指数为0.833~1.000。探索性因子分析提取了1个公因子,累计方差贡献率为58.164%。结论中文版CCBS具有较好的信度和效度,可行性和实用性较强,可应用于我国临床医护人员强制公民行为的评估。

基于结构方程的生鲜电商平台消费者满意度影响因素研究

生鲜电商平台的迅猛发展使大量消费者的涌入,消费者对其的评价也不尽相同。研究消费者满意度的影响因素进而提升生鲜电商平台的竞争力和扩大市场份额具有实际的意义。本文基于美国顾客满意度理论视角,利用信效度和验证性因子分析对问卷调查数据进行验证,构建了结构方程模型对理论模型进行验证和分析。研究得出:网商声誉、网商平台和感知质量是生鲜电商平台消费者满意度的主要影响因素,并对生鲜电商平台的发展提出了有针对性的建议。

高质量学校体育课程影响因素的深度探究

通过问卷调查和数理统计,构建结构方程模型(SEM),对影响学校体育课程高质量发展的因素进行探究。研究结果表明:课程目标、课程内容、课程实施、课程结构、课程计划和课程评价是高质量体育课程的构成要素。在课程实施过程中应充分考虑到师生的主体因素,并注重对体育课程的过程评价和效果评价。

Translation and psychometric validation of the Korean version of the academic nurse self-efficacy scale for Korean bachelor-level nursing students

Objective:This study aimed to translate the Academic Nurse Self-Efficacy scale(ANSE),assess its appropriateness for use in Korean nursing students,and evaluate the Korean Version of the Academic Nurse Self-Efficacy scale’s(K-ANSE)validity and reliability.Methods:The data of 444 nursing college students at 10 universities across the country were collected from November 1,2020 to June 8,2021.The K-ANSE was analyzed utilizing SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 25.0 programs.The K-ANSE’s content validity,construct validity,convergent/discriminant validity,criterion-related validity,and reliability were evaluated.Results:Internal emotion management,auto-regulatory behavior,external emotion management,and sociality were established.The Cronbach’sαfor the overall scale was 0.87,and that of the 4 subscales ranged from 0.70 to 0.89.Conclusions:The Korean version of the ANSE seems to be a valid and reliable instrument to measure Korean bachelor-level nursing students.

Multiple Indicators&Multiple Cause of Public Administration of Zoos in the Sustainable Development Goals

Zoo management has been approached from its financial guidelines in accordance with the SDGs,but without considering its adjustment to the SDGs.Therefore,the objective of this work was to compare the theoretical structure reported in the literature with respect to the observations of this work.A cross-sectional and retrospective study was carried out with a sample of administrative managers linked to zoos committed to the implementation of the SDGs.The results suggest that age and gender determine the financial factor.In relation to the state of the art where dimensions related to learning financial administration are reported,this work suggests that age is a determinant of social responsibility.

中文版心理弹性量表在非霍奇金淋巴瘤中的信效度分析

目的探讨中文版心理弹性量表(connor-davidson resilience scale,CD-RISC)在非霍奇金淋巴瘤(non-Hodgkin lymphoma,NHL)中的信效度。方法选取福建医科大学附属第二医院2020年1月-2022年12月238例NHL患者作为研究对象。采用中文版CD-RISC对其进行问卷调查,并分析不同亚组人群评分差异。采用验证性因子分析(confirmatory factor analysis,CFA)评价CD-RISC的信效度。结果CDRISC内在一致性信度指标:总量表Cronbach'sα系数为0.812,坚韧(tenacity,TEN)维度为0.904,自强(strength,STR)维度为0.906,(optimism,OPT)维度为0.755。CD-RISC折半信度Spearman-Brown系数为0.843。验证性因子结果显示,χ^(2)=901.094,自由度(degree of freedom,df)=272,χ^(2)/df=3.313,比较拟合指数(comparative fit index,CFI)、调整拟合优度指数(adjusted goodness of fit index,AGFI)、拟合优度指数(goodness of fit index,GFI)值分别为0.800、0.733、0.777,近似误差均方根(root mean square error of approximation,RMSEA)为0.099。结论中文版CD-RISC在NHL患者中具有很好的信效度,能为测量NHL患者的心理弹性水平提供一种新的工具。

暴雪灾害下机场基础设施韧性研究

为确保重大自然灾害下机场运行安全,基于物理韧性、功能韧性、经济韧性和组织韧性4个维度,建立暴雪灾害下机场基础设施韧性指标体系,采用专家问卷调查法评价韧性指标,构建验证性因子分析(CFA)模型,系统分析各类韧性指标对机场基础设施韧性水平的影响。采用CFA模型确定评价指标权重,基于模糊综合评价,量化评价某机场基础设施韧性水平。结果表明:暴雪灾害下,机场基础设施韧性评价指标具有较好的信度和收敛效度,韧性指标评价体系具有较强说服力;相对物理、经济和组织韧性而言,功能韧性对机场基础设施韧性影响最为显著。采用模糊综合评价,某机场基础设施模糊综合评价值为734,表明该机场基础设施具有较好的韧性水平,说明提出的量化评价方法能够用于基础设施韧性评价。

低碳建筑发展制约因素的双因子分析

为明确低碳建筑发展的关键制约因素,通过文献分析从低碳建筑推进中各利益方的利益诉求及冲突出发筛选制约因素,根据专家访谈、问卷调查得出符合我国低碳建筑发展现状的影响因素清单,运用双因子分析法对因素清单进行优化验证和计算分析。结果显示,政策支持、技术创新、经济效益、市场环境和认知程度5个因子是影响低碳建筑推进的关键;政策支持因子和经济效益因子对低碳建筑的制约影响程度最为显著;在今后低碳建筑发展过程中应重点关注低碳建筑优秀示范推广度低、缺乏切实可行的低碳建筑评价体系和低碳建筑增量成本高的问题。定性和定量分析相结合,聚焦利益相关者视角针对关键制约因素提出促进我国低碳建筑发展的对策,可为设计合理的低碳建筑发展策略提供支撑。

基于熵权优劣解距离法与秩和比法联合模型的呼和浩特市社区基本公共卫生服务绩效研究

目的:评价呼和浩特市基本公共卫生服务绩效情况,分析存在的问题并提出改进建议。方法:采用熵权优劣解距离法(TOPSIS法)与秩和比法及二者模糊联合模型进行评价指标体系构建,综合评价2021年呼和浩特市14家基层医疗卫生机构(包括城区内的社区卫生服务中心和乡镇卫生院)基本公共卫生服务绩效情况,研究共纳入23项基本公共卫生服务指标。结果:熵权TOPSIS法评价结果显示,权重排名前3位的指标分别为老年人中医药健康管理率、老年人健康管理率和卡介苗接种率,各基层医疗卫生机构Ci值在0.378~0.715之间;秩和比法评价结果显示,有3家基层医疗卫生机构基本公共卫生服务评价结果为优秀,评价为较差和中等的机构数量分别为2家和9家;二者评价结果与模糊联合模型评价结果的总体趋势基本一致。结论:呼和浩特市各地区基本公共卫生服务开展相对均衡,但也存在一定的地区差异,应加强对特殊人群的健康管理及关注度,持续推进呼和浩特市基本公共卫生服务建设。

批评敏感性问卷在中学生中的适用性调查

使用批评敏感性问卷(Sensitivity to Criticism scale,SCS)对683名中学生进行适用性调查,并检验批评敏感性在人口学变量上的差异。结果显示,修订后的问卷包含自我管理、人际交往、能力表现、自我满意及人格表现5个维度,共21个项目;五因素模型拟合良好(χ^(2)/df=2.30,GFI=0.90,CFI=0.93,TLI=0.91,RMSEA=0.062);总问卷及各维度的α系数均大于0.7;独生子女、高三学生的总分显著更高。综上,修订后的批评敏感性问卷在中学生群体中具有良好的信效度,独生子女和高三学生对批评更敏感。