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Instructors’ Engagement or Non-Engagement in Research: Towards Construct Development

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Celesio G. A.
The New Educational Review
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2020
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vol. 62
157-171
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Teaching, community involvement, and conducting research are the three functions of higher education institutions (HEIs). This exploration aims to develop constructs of instructors’ engagement or non-engagement in research as basis for developing a training framework. This study employed exploratory factor analysis. Eighty-four (84) instructors answered the questionnaires. The findings revealed four (4) factors of instructors’ research engagement: administrative support, recognition and promotion, motivation, and institutional requirement. It further showed instructors’ non-engagement in research could be due to four (4) factors such as time constraints, lack of experience and training, financial limitation, and lack of motivation. The scales have copious sampling adequacy and a high level of reliability. The instruments can be useful in assessing the level of instructors’ engagement and non-engagement in research.
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Exploratory factor analysis in the measurement of the competencies of older people

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Wiktorowicz J.
Econometrics. Ekonometria. Advances in Applied Data Analytics
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2016
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issue 4 (54)
48-60
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Competencies are a crucial factor of professional position and career development. The aim of this paper is the assessment of the competencies of people in late productive age using exploratory factor analysis. The second point is the critical review of the theory and practice on exploratory factor analysis. The empirical analysis is based on the Study of Human Capital data. The survey results confirm the necessity of the factor analysis in research in the area of human capital in the context of ageing. The constructed synthetic indicators allowed for a synthetic assessment of the competencies of Poles aged 50-59/64. The results of the conducted analysis confirm the large significance of all the 24 analysed competencies. The competencies of Poles aged 50-59/64 were decomposed into three groups: (1) soft competencies and physical fitness (2) computer skills and (3) availability and technical competencies.
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The Conditional Respect for Persons with Disabilities Questionnaire (CRPD-Q)

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Kurtek P.
Roczniki Psychologiczne
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2018
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vol. 21
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issue 4
327-344
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Conditional respect reflects a positive evaluation based on internalized normative assumptions (Reykowski). This evaluation may be operationalized in the form of verbal judgments, which enables the use of the questionnaire technique. The opinions on the conditions of gaining and losing respect for adults with disabilities, collected with the participation of 32 competent judges, enabled the development of a set of test items, indicating the dispositional orientation of conditional respect. The collected research material based on a sample of 323 respondents assessing the significance of various forms of disabled people’s activity to the increase or decrease in the respect they enjoy in social perception was subjected to exploratory factor analysis (with Varimax rotation). Scree plot analysis indicated the presence of two factors: the first one positive and the second one negative. A detailed examination of the items in the light of the theory of normative assumptions (Reykowski) revealed five categories: Individual Productivity, Individual and Collective Synergy (Factor I), as well as Individual Receptiveness and Antagonism (Factor II). The analysis of stability confirmed the repeatability of 29 items, and the internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) of the items for the identified categories of normative beliefs ranges from .73 to .83. Therefore, the CRPD-Q meets the basic validity and reliability criteria of the measurement of conditional respect for adults with disabilities – overall conditional respect and its various aspects. Finally, the instructions for estimating and interpreting the scores are presented and further challenges involved in the development of the measure are signaled.
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Unlocking Generation Y: Market Segmentation Via Lifestyle Insights

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Kopřivová V., Matušínská K.
Communication Today
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2023
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vol. 14
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issue 2
122-139
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One of the fundamental pillars of properly set up marketing communication is customer orientation, defining their needs and preferences and then creating their profiles. Following this fact, the aim of the study is to create subsegments of Generation Y (Millennials) in the Czech market based on identified factors in terms of lifestyle as the non-traditional segmentation descriptive variable. In order to achieve the aim of the study, AIO parameters within psychographic segmentation were used to process primary data collected by marketing research carried out in the form of a questionnaire. Overall, 999 respondents who are residents of the Czech Republic participated in this marketing research. The characteristics of Generation Y (Millennials) and the determination of the main points for external and internal marketing strategies create the basis for the comparison of subsegments based on the criteria determining the possible success of the company in this process.
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Overenie psychometrických vlastností a faktorovej štruktúry slovenskej verzie dotazníka FFMQ (five-facet mindfulness questionnaire)

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Látalová V., Pilárik Ľ.
Psychologie a její kontexty
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2014
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vol. 5
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issue 2
81-99
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Problem: The aim of the present study was to adapt the English self-report questionnaire Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaure (FFMQ - Baer et al., 2006) to Slovak conditions as well as to evaluate its psychometric properties and to investigate its 5-factor structure reported by the authors. FFMQ is used to measure the construct of mindfulness and its 5 facets identified by the authors (i.e. observing inner experience, describing inner experience, acting with awareness, non-judging of inner experience, and non-reactivity to inner experience). Methods: After having done a back-translation in cooperation with the author of FFMQ, we evaluated its reliability and construct validity within the sample of 282 university female students and via the instruments used to measure perceived emotional intelligence (TMMS; Trait Meta-Mood Scale - Salovey et al., 1995), trait anxiety (STAI X-2; Stait-Trait Anxiety Inventory - Spielberger, Gorsuch, Lushene, 1970), alexithymia (TAS-20; Toronto Alexithymia Scale - Taylor, Bagby, Parker, 1992) and difficulties in emotion regulation (DERS; Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale - Gratz, Roemer, 2012). Statistical analysis: The structure of FFMQ questionnaire was examined via exploratory factor analysis (principal component, rotation oblimin). Pearson correlation analyses were conducted to test relationships between FFMQ scale and instruments used to measure related constructs. Cronbach coefficients alpha were calculated to assess internal consistency aspect of reliability of FFMQ scale and its subscales. Results: It has been shown, that FFMQ represents a reliable and valid instrument. The results of EFA indicated that there are five factors in the structure of the Slovak version of FFMQ. Study limitation: (a) measurement of mindfulness is self-reported; (b) the findings are limited to a sample of university female students.
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Grammar Learning Strategy Inventory (GLSI): Another look

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Pawlak M.
Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching
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2018
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vol. 8
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issue 2
351-379
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Despite all the progress that has been made in research on language learning strategies since the publication of Rubin’s (1975) seminal paper on good language learners, there are areas that have been neglected by strategy experts. Perhaps the most blatant manifestation of this neglect is the paucity of research into grammar learning strategies (GLS). The main premise of this paper is that for such research to gain momentum, it is to necessary to create valid and reliable data collection instruments that would enable tapping the use of different types of GLS. In line with this reasoning, the article reports a study that aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Grammar Learning Strategy Inventory (GLSI), a tool constructed by Pawlak (2009b, 2013) on the basis of his classification of strategies for learning grammar in a second or foreign language. Exploratory factor analysis was also employed with the purpose of uncovering the underlying structure of strategic learning of grammar. The analysis provided evidence for largely satisfactory validity and reliability of the GLSI, indicating at the same time there is room for improvement, with concrete changes being possible after the instrument has been tested with a much larger sample.
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Structural equation modelling of users’ assessment of affordable housing in developing cities

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AKINYODE B. F., JELILI M. O., ODUNOLA O. O.
Economic and Environmental Studies
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2018
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vol. 18
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issue 3
1059-1087
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This study investigated the users’ assessment of affordable housing in developing cities among the residents of Ibadan urban centre. Affordable housing entails users having access to quality housing at reasonable prices, obtaining it, maintaining the ability to meet other basic costs of living and to stay in it without any problem in order to promote good health, accessibility, convenience and environment that is free from crime and violence. The study developed a theoretical model that links users’ assessment to the affordable housing. Questionnaire was developed and administered to 494 residents in the five local government areas within Ibadan. The data was analysed using statistical packages SPSS and AMOS version 22. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis techniques were applied to evaluate the users’ assessment of affordable housing. The structural equation modelling as the validated measuring tools was employed to validate the theoretical model. The finding indicated that detailed examination, assessment and critical reflection of users on their affordable housing is an important step towards designing policies to improve affordable housing that is accessible to users. The authors are of the opinion that strategies through the employment of suitable housing policy are needed to address the challenge of existing affordable housing in developing cities.
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W toku badań zbadano ocenę tanich mieszkań w rozwijających się miastach wśród mieszkańców centrum miasta Ibadan. Tanie mieszkalnictwo dotyczy użytkowników mających dostęp do dobrych pod względem jakości mieszkań po rozsądnych cenach, otrzymanie ich, utrzymanie zdolności do pokrycia innych podstawowych kosztów życia i mieszkania bez żadnego problemu w celu promowania dobrego zdrowia, dostępności, wygody i środowiska, bez przestępczości i przemocy. W artykule opracowano model teoretyczny, który łączy ocenę użytkowników z przystępnymi warunkami mieszkaniowymi. Kwestionariusz został opracowany i przekazany 494. mieszkańcom w pięciu samorządowych obszarach w Ibadanie. Dane przeanalizowano za pomocą pakietów statystycznych SPSS i AMOS w wersji 22. Zastosowano analizę czynnikową, aby określić ocenę użytkowników tanich mieszkań. Modelowanie równań strukturalnych jako narzędzia pomiarowe zastosowano do walidacji modelu teoretycznego. Wskazało ono, że szczegółowe badanie, ocena i krytyczne opinie użytkowników na temat ich przystępnych cenowo mieszkań to ważny krok w kierunku opracowania polityki mającej na celu poprawę taniego mieszkalnictwa dostępnego dla użytkowników. Autorzy są zdania, że strategia zastosowania odpowiedniej polityki mieszkaniowej jest potrzebna, aby sprostać wyzwaniu tworzenia zasobu mieszkaniowego po przystępnych cenach w rozwijających się miastach.
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Psychometrická analýza české verze dotazníku zdraví a spokojenosti (SF-8 health survey)

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Bartůšková L., Kabát J., Kaščáková N., Fürstová J., Glogar P., Heveri M., Hašto J., Tavel P.
Československá psychologie (Czechoslovak Psychology)
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2018
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vol. 62
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issue Supplement_1
40-55
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Objectives. The SF-8 Health Survey Questionnaire is an effective health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measurement tool consisting of eight items. The aim of the study was to verify the factor structure of the Czech version of the questionnaire, to describe the basic psychometric properties of the tool, to develop a basis for the creation of standards based on the analysis of the results from a representative sample and to compare the global scores between respondents with and without chronic health problems. Sample and settings. A nationally representative sample of 1800 Czech respondents (N = 1800, age 46.4, SD 17.4, 48.7% men) participated in the survey focused on health issues. Results: Females achieved lower scores in all items compared with males, except for physical functions and total physical health. With increasing age, the individual items, as well as the PCS (physical component summary) and the MCS (mental component summary) scores, declined for both genders. Thus, higher age was associated with worse subjective health status. Respondents with higher education showed a higher quality of life in the sphere of both mental and physical health experience. The study revealed differences between healthy and chronically ill patients with back pain, hypertension, depression, allergy and migraine for all diseases in the overall PCS and MCS scores. In order to assess the number of factors, the Kaiser criterion, scree plot, Parallel Analysis (PA) and Minimum Average Partial test (MAP) were used. All of these methods resulted into a two-factor solution. Confirmation factor analysis confirmed the model’s compliance for our data. A Cronbach’s alpha of 0.92 and McDonald’s coefficient omega with a value of 0.94 showed that the Czech version of the SF-8 Health Survey is a tool with high internal consistency and reliability. Conclusion. The Czech version of the SF-8 Health Survey is a tool with high internal consistency and reliability.
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a2_Závěr. Česká verze dotazníku SF-8 Health Survey představuje nástroj s dobrou vnitřní konzistencí a reliabilitou, který je vhodný k využití jak ve výzkumu, tak v klinické praxi.
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Likert scale and change in range of response categories vs. the factors extraction in EFA model

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Tarka P.
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2015
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vol. 1
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issue 311
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Streszczenie: Celem artykułu jest analiza porównawcza skali Likerta o różnej podstawie rozpiętości kategorii odpowiedzi: (5, 7, 9 i 11 stopniowej), w kontekście procesu wyodrębniania czynników w eksploracyjnej analizie czynnikowej (EFA). Poruszany w artykule problem dotyczy przede wszystkim wątków metodologicznych zarówno w kwestii wyboru optymalnej liczby kategorii w sferze mierzonych pozycji składających się na skalę Likerta jak i rozpoznania zmian, różnic lub podobieństw towarzyszących (w wyniku oddziaływania czterech typów skal) procesowi wyodrębniania i określania odpowiedniej liczby czynników w modelu EFA.  Słowa kluczowe: eksploracyjna analiza czynnikowa, skale 5, 7, 9 i 11 punktowe, badania eksperymentalne, marketing
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Abstract: The objective article is the comparative analysis of Likert rating scale based on the following range of response categories, i.e. 5, 7, 9 and 11 in context of the appropriate process of factors extraction in exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The problem which is being addressed in article relates primarily to the methodological aspects, both in selection of the optimal number of response categories of the measured items (constituting the Likert scale) and identification of possible changes, differences or similarities associated (as a result of the impact of four types of scales) with extraction and determination the appropriate number of factors in EFA model. Keywords: Exploratory factor analysis, Likert scale, experiment research, marketing
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