scholarly journals Developing an instrument for measuring the spiritual attitude of high school students

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safa'at Ariful Hudha ◽  
Djemari Mardapi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
School Students ◽  
Average Variance ◽  
Instrument Reliability ◽  
Spiritual Attitude

Attitudinal competence is one the most fundamental concepts in social psychology. It is related to personal identity, moral, and ethics that gains popularity and becomes important in educational development. This research aims to develop an instrument to measure the spiritual attitude of high school students. The study was a research and development study consisting of four stages: (a) determining conceptual definition, (b) determining operational definition, (c) drawing indicators, and (d) constructing instrument. The quantitative data analysis was used to test the construct validity through Confirmatory Factor Analysis and the coefficient of construct reliability was used to estimate the instrument reliability. The results of the study show that: (1) the instrument to measure Moslems’ spiritual attitude is an inventory model of summated rating scale containing 35 items; (2) the construct validity was proven by the value of the standardized loading factor and considered as significant. The instrument reliability regarded as the construct reliability coefficient is 0.890 and the average variance extracted is 0.542; (3) the construct of the instrument produces a fit statistical evidence indicated by the Goodness of Fit Index = 0.91 (≥0.90), and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.032 (≤0.08). The results indicate that the construct of the measurement is suitable with the data. In addition, this research has confirmed that the spiritual attitude of high school students is constructed by seven aspects, namely resignation (tawakal), sincerity (ikhlas), thankfulness (syukur), patience (shabr), fear (khauf), hopefulness (raja’), and righteousness (takwa).

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT INSTRUMENT

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
SANTI LISNAWATI
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Five Factors

The purpose of this research is to develop an instrument to measure emotional intelligence of high school students. The sample of this research was taken using multi stage random sampling technique. The instrument was developed using Thurstone scale, consisting of 90 items. A panel of judges was involved to review and select the items and based on the rational judgment; scores of scale (S), interquartile range (Q) were calculated, giving 45 items chosen. The instrument was tried out to 480 high school students in Bogor. Construct validity was calculated by using factor analysis. The result indicated that 5 factors were extracted from the data obtained by using exploratory method Principal Component Analysis (PCA), which is in accordance with the theoretical estimated factors; the confirmatory method used is the maximum likelihood (ML) to test the goodness of fit of the factors. The obtained index of test of the 5 factors is 1108,269. Therefore, it can be convinced that the correlation model of the five factors is valid. Alpha reliability is used to determine the reliability of the instrument (α = 0,783). It can be concluded that the questionnaire measuring emotional intelligence has appropriate construct validity an internal consistency. Further tryout is still needed to standardize the instrument.

Development of a Depression Locus of Control Scale

1987 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 583-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie Whitman ◽  
Sharon M. Desmond ◽  
James H. Price
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reading Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Validity Criterion

A 12-item Depression Locus of Control Scale was given to 117 white high school students. The scale has three subscales, internal (4 items), chance (4 items), and powerful others (4 items). Reliability assessed by test-retest was .55 and Cronbach alphas were for the subscales listed above .63, .73, and .66, respectively. Content validity, criterion-related validity, construct validity, and discriminant validity were examined. Reading level was at the eighth grade. It is recommended that the more specific Depression Locus of Control Scale be used in studies of depression.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study of Social Competence Assessment Using Interaction Rating Scale Advanced

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Anme ◽  
T. Watanabe ◽  
K. Tokutake ◽  
E. Tomisaki ◽  
Y. Mochizuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Competence Assessment ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
School Students ◽  
Practical Evaluation

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the validity of the Interaction Rating Scale Advanced (IRSA) as an evidence-based practical index of social skills. Methods. The participants in our study were 17 high school students. The participants completed the five-minute interaction session and were observed using the IRSA. Their teacher evaluated their social competence based on regular observation in school. Results. The results indicated the high correlation between IRSA scores and teacher's practical evaluation. IRSA can measure social competence with high validity. Conclusion. The IRSA provides further evidence of the fact that in order to study social competence development, it is important to evaluate various features of the interaction like IRSA subscales.

scholarly journals Construct Validity of the Two-Factor Revised Learning Process Questionnaire in a Singapore High School

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Chiu Wai Chow ◽  
Elaine Chapman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
School Level ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
High School Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses

The Revised Two-factor Learning Process Questionnaire (R-LPQ-2F) is an instrument for assessing students’ learning approaches at the high school level. The instrument has significant potential for use in Singapore schools, but as yet, has not been validated in this context. This study evaluated the validity attributes of the R-LPQ-2F in a sample of Singapore senior high school students. The sample comprised 455 Year 11 students (266 male, 189 female) from Singapore. The internal structure of the R-LPQ-2F was evaluated by replicating the confirmatory factor analyses published in previous validations of the instrument, and assessing its internal consistencies and inter-scale correlations. Relationships between the R-LPQ-2F subscales and external variables were also evaluated. Results indicated that for the Deep Approach scale, a one-factor model fit the data well. For the Surface Approach scale, a four-factor model (Fear of Failure; Aim for Qualification; Minimizing Scope of Study; and Memorization) was found to fit the data best. Correlations between scores on the R-LPQ-2F subscales, on the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire, and a physics achievement test demonstrated expected patterns of correlation. Overall, results obtained in this study supported the construct validity of the R-LPQ-2F for use with Singapore high school students.

Sequential explanatory analysis of environmental awareness towards responsible environmental behavior (REB) of high school students in Depok City, West Java, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Novia El Savada ◽  
Eka Suhardi ◽  
Rita Istiana
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
School Students ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Responsible Environmental Behavior ◽  
Sequential Explanatory

Objective of this study is to obtain information about the interrelationship between environmental awareness and the responsible environmental behavior of high school students. Research conducted toward students of the Masjid Terminal  High School (SMA) at Depok City in December 2019 to July 2020 with samples of 111 respondents by proportional random sampling technique. A mix-method was employed in this study, which is a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods as sequential explanatory. Collection of quantitative data was conducted using a questionnaire with rating scale for X and Y variables. The validity test used Pearson's product moment and the reliability test used alpha Cronbach. The analysis of quantitative data with a prerequisite test in the form of a normality test employed the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and a homogeneity test using a Levine statistic. Testing the data hypothesis was using the correlation test with Pearson product moment using SPSS 26. Qualitative research data was obtained from the interviews, and the data was analyzed by reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results showed that there was a positive correlation between environmental awareness and responsible environmental behavior with the regression equation Ŷ = 99.939 + 0.161x with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.195 and r2 of 3.80%. The contribution of r2 means that 3.80% of responsible environmental behavior is influenced by environmental awareness, while 96.20% is influenced by other factors. Based on above results, can be conclude that there are positive correlation between environmental awareness and responsible environmental behavior which influenced by the factors of family background, habits, information, as well as social environment.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh informasi tentang hubungan antara kesadaran lingkungan dengan perilaku tanggung jawab lingkungan pada siswa SMA. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap siswa sekolah (SMA/High School) Masjid Terminal, Kota Depok, Jawa Barat, pada bulan Desember 2019 hingga Juli 2020 dengan jumlah sampel 111 responden dengan teknik proporsional random sampling. Mix-method digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yang merupakan kombinasi antara metode kuantitatif dan kualitatif sebagai sequential explanatory. Pengumpulan data kuantitatif dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner dengan skala sikap (rating scale) untuk variabel X dan Y. Uji validitas menggunakan Pearson’s product moment dan uji reliabilitas menggunakan alpha Cronbach. Analisis data kuantitatif dengan uji prasyarat berupa uji normalitas menggunakan uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov dan uji homogenitas menggunakan statistik Levine. Pengujian hipotesis data menggunakan uji korelasi dengan Pearson’s product moment menggunakan SPSS 26. Data penelitian kualitatif diperoleh dari wawancara, dan data dianalisis dengan mereduksi data, menyajikan data dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif antara kesadaran lingkungan dengan perilaku tanggung jawab lingkungan dengan persamaan regresi Ŷ = 99,939 + 0,161x dengan koefisien korelasi r = 0,195 dan r2 sebesar 3,80%. Kontribusi r2 berarti 3,80% perilaku tanggung jawab lingkungan dipengaruhi oleh kesadaran lingkungan, sedangkan 96,20% dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain. Berdasarkan hasil di atas, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif antara kesadaran lingkungan dengan perilaku tanggung jawab lingkungan yang dipengaruhi oleh faktor latar belakang keluarga, kebiasaan, informasi, serta lingkungan sosial.

Assessing Multidimensional Physical Activity Motivation: A Construct Validity Study of High School Students

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Martin ◽  
David V. Tipler ◽  
Herbert W. Marsh ◽  
Garry E. Richards ◽  
Melinda R. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Activity Motivation ◽  
Cognitive Dimensions

This study presents a new, multidimensional approach to physical activity motivation that is operationalized through four primary factors: adaptive cognitive dimensions, adaptive behavioral dimensions, impeding cognitive dimensions, and maladaptive behavioral dimensions. Among 171 Australian high school students, the study assessed the structure of this four-factor framework (a within-network construct validity approach) and also examined the relationships between motivation and three key correlates: flow in physical activity, physical self-concept, and physical activity level (a between-network construct validity approach). The four-factor framework demonstrated within-network validity in the form of reliable subscales and a sound factor structure. In terms of between-network validity, relationships between the adaptive behavioral and cognitive aspects of motivation and physical self-concept, flow, and activity levels were found to be positive and significant, whereas significant inverse relationships were found between impeding and maladaptive motivation dimensions and flow and physical self-concept. Additional analysis utilizing multiple-indicator multiple-cause (MIMIC) modeling showed that during earlier adolescence girls are more motivated than boys to engage in physical activity, but by later adolescence boys are more motivated to do so. Results are interpreted in terms of future directions for possible physical activity interventions aimed at increasing both the uptake and continuation of activity.

scholarly journals Is the Online Friendship Scale Fit for High School Students?

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Avin Fadilla Helmi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
School Students ◽  
Online Friendship

Online friendship is an inevitable phenomenon especially for young people for which Helmi et al. developed a concept and an online friendship scale with university students as their trial subject. From a  developmental perspective, university students are in the early adulthood stage. With the Internet’s asynchronous nature and the absence of non-verbal cues, the scale was applied to high school students in this present study. The purpose of this study was to test whether or not the online friendship scale has sound psychometric properties when applied to high school students. The subjects of this study were 214 high school students. The results of the structural equation model analysis met the goodness of fit criteria for construct validity, which include TL, GFT, and RMSEA indices. Its Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient was also satisfying. A drive to create activities with friends on social media mitigates the lack of non-verbal signs resulting from online communication. This result supports the social enhancement hypothesis. Consequently, Online Friendship Scale can be implemented in adolescence and young adult.

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