Essays about: "confirmatory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the word confirmatory.

  1. 1. Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Appearance-related Repetitive Behaviors Online Self-Report Scale : Behaviors Online Self-Report Scale

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

    Author : Anders Moberg; Abdullah Mahimd; [2023]
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    Abstract : Introduction: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an obsessive compulsive disorder that is marked by a distressing preoccupation with perceived physical flaws causing the individual to engage in compulsive behavior. The Appearance-related Repetitive Behavior Online self-report scale (ARBO) was developed to easily screen for appearance related behaviors believed to be common among BDD patients. READ MORE

  3. 2. Public Domain Intelligence Tests: Psychometric properties of the Cog15 and ICAR16 cognitive ability scales

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Dagný Kristjánsdóttir; Aya Zaiter; [2023]
    Keywords : general intelligence; intelligence testing; public domain; CFA; PCA; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The current paper aims to explore the psychometric properties of two public domain cognitive ability scales, Cog15 and ICAR16, and investigate how well they each capture the g-factor in a Swedish sample (N = 428). The motivation for choosing these aims is that public domain, free, and easily accessible intelligence tests are needed for measuring the g-factor. READ MORE

  4. 3. Beyond the Big Five Factors: Using Facets and Nuances for Enhanced Prediction in Life Outcomes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Maiken Due Nielsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Personality traits; IPIP-NEO; facets; nuances; items; life outcomes; predictive validity; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Objective: Previous research using personality traits to predict life outcomes has typically utilized the Big Five factors and, occasionally, their facets. However, recent research suggests that using items (reflecting personality nuances) can account for greater predictive variance. READ MORE

  5. 4. What Happens When the Cookies Crumble? : A mixed-method approach to investigate Internet users’ perceptions towards the Cookieless Future

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Anikó Ács; Jelia Agiden; [2023]
    Keywords : Third-party Cookies; Consumer Perspective; User Intention; Perception;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate and understand the consumer perspective and intentions toward the prospect of a future without third-party cookies.Design/Methodology/Approach: This thesis utilized a combination of exploratory and confirmatory research design. A mixed-method approach was used for the data collection. READ MORE

  6. 5. Between Normal and Abnormal Personality – Examining the Joint Structure of the IPIP-NEO-120 and the PID-5

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Charlotte Schöllkopf; [2023]
    Keywords : PID-5; Five Factor Model; Big One; Structural Equation Modelling; General Factor of Personality; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Objective: The overlap of normal and abnormal personality and personality disorders was found on facet and domain level, but only a few studies assessed the higher order joint structure. In this study, the Personality Inventory for the DSM-5 (PID-5-100 item form) and the IPIP-NEO-120 are assessed in their internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity and their joint structure, modelled as the overlap of the General Factor of Personality (GFP) and p-factor. READ MORE