Can Specification Searches Be Useful for Hypothesis Generation? [PDF]
Previous studies suggest that results from specification searches, as typically employed in structural equation modeling, should not be used to reach strong research conclusions due to their poor reliability.
Green, Samuel B., Thompson, Marilyn S.
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Passion and persistence are related constructs that have been perceived as key qualities for people to achieve their aims. While passion has been widely analyzed from a dualistic position, studies on persistence have rarely been focused on persistence ...
Zuleica Ruiz-Alfonso +3 more
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The factorial validity and reliability of three versions of the Aggression Questionnaire using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Exploratory Structural Equation Modelling [PDF]
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.
Harvey, Séamus A. +2 more
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In this study, we contrast two competing approaches, not previously compared, that balance the rigor of CFA/SEM with the flexibility to fit realistically complex data.
Jiesi Guo +5 more
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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 ...
S. Li, Y.A. Sari, M. Kumral
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Relationship between Internal Consistency and Goodness of Fit Maximum Likelihood Factor Analysis with Varimax Rotation [PDF]
This study investigates how reliability (internal consistency) affects model-fitting in maximum likelihood exploratory factor analysis (EFA). This was accomplished through an examination of goodness of fit indices between the population and the sample ...
Kanyongo, Gibbs Y., Schreiber, James B.
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The roles of absorptive capacity and cultural balance for exploratory and exploitative innovation in SMEs [PDF]
This study investigates whether balanced forms of organizational cultures moderate the effects of potential and realized absorptive capacities (ACs) to simultaneously generate exploratory and exploitative innovations.
Bernroider, Edward, Limaj, Everist
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Passion is an important element among the psychological processes involved in the performance of any activity, including sports practice. Given the scarcity of nationally valid and reliable instruments, this study has the purpose of presenting the ...
Evandro Morais Peixoto +4 more
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Measuring time perspective in adolescents : can you get the right answer by asking the wrong questions? [PDF]
Time perspective continues to evolve as a psychological construct. The extant literature suggests that higher future orientation and lower present orientation are associated with better developmental outcomes. However, the extant literature also suggests
McKay, Michael T. +5 more
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Employee human resource management values: validation of a new concept and scale
PurposeAlthough human resource management (HRM) practices all seek to support and improve organizational functioning, the value ascribed to various HRM practices differs greatly among employees.
Sophie Drouin-Rousseau +4 more
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