Is it same the term 'higher order factor' and 'first order' in structural equation modelling?

I little bit confuse with the term and wish someone can tell me more about the higher order factor and lower order factor. Is it the same as first order and second order? Thank you in advance.

05 June 2018 9,408 0 View

What should i do if my AVE value is low and all the item reach the reach the minimum requirement. while my CR and fit indexes are good?

what is the proper solution to increase AVE level to ensure all the AVE and CR are meet the requirement in SEM?

31 December 2017 1,389 0 View

Is subjective well being and happiness can be measured differently ?

01 February 2016 7,848 2 View

Can i know what is the the most suitable instrument to measure happiness?

instead of Oxford happiness questionnaire, is there any instrument that can measure happiness in accurate way?

31 December 2015 1,792 7 View

Can someone give me a favour?

As far as i review on happiness. i do see the pattern that most of the paper discussion on hedonistic and eudoimonic perspectives. but, my research concern is on self and social strength and...

31 December 2015 4,046 0 View

Why the oxford happiness is not really measure happiness though the instrument's name directly stated happiness questionaire?

Is that about the scale or contradiction of idea?

31 December 2015 9,760 3 View

Can someone share with me latest articles regarding adolescence happiness?

i would like to see the pattern of common factors contributing to the adolescence happiness especially in coping the problematic and conflict during the developmental stages

09 October 2015 9,070 2 View

Does anyone have the latest journal of happiness 204-2015..can you please share with me?

focusing on adolescence happiness which talking more about psychology perspectives rather than other disciplines.

07 August 2015 5,696 0 View

Does anyone have the latest journal of happiness 204-2015..can you please share with me?

focusing on adolescence happiness which talking more about psychology perspectives rather than other disciplines.

07 August 2015 4,943 0 View

Can you please help me to clarify the model of functioning happiness?

04 May 2015 1,829 5 View

What are some alternatives to the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) developed by Dr. Lucy L. Guglielmino?

The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS), also known as the Learning Preference Assessment (LPA), was developed by Dr. Lucy M. Guglielmino in 1977 to measure learners' attitudes of and...

15 February 2021 3,095 4 View

How to calculate response rate if the number of eligible respondents is not available?

Hi All, I am carrying out an international research with clinicians (speech-language pathologists/ therapists). International professional associations will be distributing the questionnaire link...

02 February 2021 5,306 3 View

How is it possible to rank variables using Likert scale?

Hello Everyone, I have a questionnaire of a 3-point Likert scale for an overall evaluation for a service, and several detailed attributes evaluation of that service. For example: Overall...

31 January 2021 9,612 8 View

How do you multiple impute item scores and perform a linear regression on factor scores?

I am developing a questionnaire and first performing an exploratory factor analysis. After I have the final factor structure, I plan on regressing the factor scores on some demographic covariates....

18 January 2021 883 8 View

How do I access Domestic Violence Attitude Scales or find them for free?

Hi, I'm a postgraduate student currently starting up a research project on attitudes towards domestic violence (DV). The study will aim to compare cultural differences between attitudes and...

31 December 2020 781 3 View

What is the best Quality of Life questionnaire for chronic patients?

Hello! I am looking for a SHORT questionnaire/scale to measure Quality of Life in chronic patients (e.g. fibromyalgia, or multiple sclerosis). Ideally, validated for English and Spanish speakers....

22 December 2020 9,962 4 View

Is it always mandatory to report and test the validity and reliability of a newly developed questionnaire?

Hello everyone! Currently, I am doing an observational, cross-sectional study on knowledge, atittude, and practice towards thalassemia in Indonesia. My area of interest is in population studies....

16 December 2020 3,725 16 View

May I use Minimal important difference (MID) in non-normal distribution?

MID is based on Standard deviation, consequently, I should not use it in non-normal distribution. Am I right? If yes, which test may replace MID?

13 December 2020 7,573 3 View

How to do Factor analysis for extracting items - side by side column questions ?

Hi everyone, I have side by side questions in the questionnaire. There are total 29 questions. Each question has more than 11 items and three side by side columns to capture different contexts...

02 December 2020 5,499 3 View

How best is to compute the internal reliability of a CPTED elements scale which is made up of binary coded responses?

I develop a CPTED elements audit and site assessment checklists questionnaire consisting of about 43 questions to be answered in the (yes=1, no=0) setup. I want to compute the internal reliability...

19 November 2020 6,286 11 View