• 유통과학연구
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.75-82
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• 2023

Purpose: This research aims to test the measurement invariance of the consumer-based brand equity scale on Turkish and Syrian university students who live together but are from different cultural groups. Research design, data, and methodology: The consumer-based brand equity scale developed by Buil et al. (2008) is applied to the participants. In testing the consumer-based brand equity scale, the Netflix brand, which is considered well-known by both cultural groups, is preferred. It is thought that choosing an internationally recognized brand would facilitate the conduct of this research. Structural invariance and measurement invariance are tested using structural equation modeling. Results: The consumer-based brand equity scale has measurement invariance on Turkish and Syrian university students. Therefore, it has been revealed that the responses of participants from both cultures regarding the Netflix brand are comparable. Conclusion: The findings of the study provide clues for practitioners to review their distribution strategies. As a matter of fact, cultural studies conducted in different countries are common. Still, the originality of this study is ensured by the profile of participants who live in the same country but come from different countries.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제49권12호
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• pp.995-1006
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• 2016

IPCC 제5차 평가보고서에 따르면 극한강우의 빈도 및 강도가 증가할 가능성이 매우 높을 것으로 예측되고 있다. 실제로 극한강우에 따른 침수피해가 증가하고 있으며, 이에 따라 기후변화의 영향을 반영한 미래 확률강우량 추정이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 기후변화 RCP 8.5 시나리오로부터 도출된 미래 연 최대 일강수량 자료의 추세분석과 scale-invariance 기법을 이용하여 미래 확률강우량을 추정하였다. 먼저, 기상청 관할 60개 기상관측소의 관측 강우자료를 이용하여 관측소별로 스케일 특성을 검토한 후, 현재기후 모의자료를 이용하여 scale-invariance 기법의 적용가능성을 검증하였다. 그 후, 미래 일 강수량 시계열을 scale-invariance 특성에 따라 유도된 IDF 곡선식에 적용하여 기후변화의 영향을 반영한 지속시간별 확률강우량을 추정하였다. 대부분의 지점에서 확률강우량이 증가할 것으로 예측되었으나, 일부 지역의 경우에는 감소할 가능성도 있음을 살펴볼 수 있다.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.99-104
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• 2021

The most widely used instrument to assess perceiving a calling, the CVQ(Calling and Vocational Questionnaire), is composed of three constructs: transcendent sermon, purposeful work, and prosocial orientation. Recently assessing perceiving a calling has received great attention and it is critical not only for job incumbents but also college students who are in the job search stage. The purpose of this study is to investigate measurement invariance of the Korean CVQ between employees and college students. 339 job incumbents and 252 college students participated in this study, and based on the multiple group confirmatory factor analysis from the structural equation model, we confirmed the measurement invariance between employees and college students at the scale level. Thus, the perceived calling scale is applicable to both employees and college students without biases. This study provided meaningful information in understanding calling, and we discussed limitations and future directions.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.211-216
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• 2021

This study intended to test the structure of the latent factor of a subjective happiness scale and the stability of invariance across groups of students' classifications (gender and students' status). In the large, non-clinical sample (619), students completed the subjective happiness scale. The (CFA) confirmatory factor analysis was used to investigate the factor-structure of the measure, and multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) model was used to test the stability of invariance across groups of students classifications. The findings of the CFA indicated support for the original one-factor model. Additional analyses of the MGCFA method support the measurement (configural, metric and strong) invariant and practical invariant components of this model. There was an invariant across gender. There was partially invariant across groups of students' statuses. The scale exists in both groups to assess the same concepts of (single and married), excluding Items 3 and 4. Given that this study is the first investigation for the structure of the subjective happiness scale.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.149-156
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• 2021

This study intended to test the structure of the latent factor of an effectiveness scale and the stability of invariance across groups of students' classifications (gender and levels of education). In the large, non-clinical sample (850), students completed the effectiveness scale. The (CFA) confirmatory factor analysis was used to investigate the factor-structure of the measure, and multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) model was used to test the stability of invariance across groups of students' classifications. The findings of the CFA indicated support for the original four-factor model. Additional analyses of the MGCFA method support the measurement (configural, metric and strong) invariant and practical invariant components of this model. There was an invariant across gender. There was partially invariant across groups of levels of education. The scale exists in groups of levels of education assess the same concepts of, excluding Items 15 and 10. Given that this study is the first investigation for the structure of the effectiveness scale.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.326-335
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• 2020

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the construct validity, reliability, measurement invariance, and latent mean differences in the Breastfeeding Adaptation Scale-Short Form (BFAS-SF) for use with mothers at 2 weeks postpartum. Methods: This methodological study was designed to evaluate the validity, reliability, and measurement invariance of the BFAS-SF at 2 weeks postpartum, with data collected from 431 breastfeeding mothers. Confirmatory factor analysis and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to assess the factor structure and the measurement invariance across employment status, delivery mode, parity, and previous breastfeeding experience, and the latent mean differences were then examined. Results: The goodness of fit of the six-factor model at 2 weeks postpartum was acceptable. Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis supported strict invariance of the BFAS-SF across employment status and delivery mode. Full configural invariance, full metric invariance, and partial scalar invariance across parity and full configural invariance and full metric invariance across previous breastfeeding experience were supported, respectively. The results for latent mean differences suggested that mothers who were employed showed significantly higher scores for breastfeeding confidence. Mothers who had a vaginal delivery showed significantly higher scores for sufficient breast milk and baby's feeding capability. Multiparous mothers showed significantly higher scores for baby's feeding capability and baby's satisfaction with breastfeeding. Conclusion: The validity and reliability of the BFAS-SF at 2 weeks postpartum are acceptable. It can be used to compare mean scores of breastfeeding adaptation according to employment status, delivery mode, and parity.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.97-101
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• 2022

The perceiving a calling scale is composed of three constructs: transcendent sermon, meaningful and prosocial aspects. Based on the multiple group confirmatory factor analysis from the structural equation model, we confirmed the measurement invariance between Christians and non-Christians at the scale level. Furthermore, to investigate the mean difference between Christians and non-Christians, we performed latent mean analysis. The results showed that the three-factor structure is equivalent across Christians and non-Christians, and further confirmed metric invariance and scalar invariance. Thus, the perceived calling scale is applicable to both Christians and non-Christians without biases. We also examined mean differences between the two groups. Christians demonstrated significantly higher scores on the three factors but no difference on the living a calling. This study provided meaningful information in understanding calling, and we discussed limitations and future directions.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.333-343
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• 2019

Purpose: This study sought to develop the Breastfeeding Adaptation Scale-Short Form (BFAS-SF) for use at 4 weeks postpartum, to test its validity and reliability, and to examine its measurement invariance. The latent mean score of the BFAS-SF across multiple groups was also compared. Methods: This methodological research study was conducted to develop a short form of the BFAS and to test its psychometric properties and measurement invariance. Data were collected twice for measurement invariance testing. The sample included 431 and 272 breastfeeding mothers at 2 weeks and 4 weeks postpartum, respectively. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis supported six dimensions of the BFAS-SF at 4 weeks postpartum. Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis revealed evidence for invariance of the BFAS-SF according to employment status, parity, delivery mode, and the postpartum period. There were statistically significant latent mean differences. Mothers who were unemployed and who had a vaginal delivery showed significantly higher scores for breastfeeding confidence, sufficient breast milk, and baby's satisfaction with breastfeeding. Conclusion: The BFAS-SF is valid, reliable, and an appropriate instrument for assessing mothers' breastfeeding adaptation. It can be used to compare mean scores according to employment status and delivery mode.

• 감성과학
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.103-114
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• 2018

SPANE(the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience) 척도는 기존 정서 측정도구의 한계를 보완하기 위해 Diener 등(2010)이 개발한 정서적 안녕감 척도이다. 이 척도는 긍정적 정서와 부정적 정서 경험을 측정하는 총 12문항으로 구성되어 있으며, 포괄적 정서(e.g. positive, negative)와 구체적 정서(e.g. joyful, sad) 문항이 포함되어 있다. 각성수준의 측면에서도 고(e.g. joy, angry), 중(e.g. happy, afraid), 저(e.g. contented, sad) 각성 정서들이 모두 반영되어 있다. 본 연구는 한국판 SPANE 척도의 요인구조 및 성별 측정 동일성을 검토하였다. 이를 위해서, 한국 대학생 총 551명(남자 276, 여자 275)의 자료를 분석했다. 그 결과, SPANE 척도는 양호한 수준의 신뢰도와 요인 타당도를 보였다. 또한 남녀 집단 간에 요인구조, 요인부하량, 절편이 동일한 것으로 나타나서, 성별 척도 동일성이 확인되었다. 이러한 결과는 SPANE 척도가 한국에서도 대학생들의 정서적 안녕감을 측정하기에 적합한 척도일 뿐 아니라 성별 차이를 비교하는 타당한 도구가 될 수 있음을 시사한다.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.305-323
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• 2019

SWLS(Satisfaction With Life Scale)는 국내외에서 가장 많이 사용되는 삶의 만족도의 측정도구이다. 본 연구는 연령과 성별이 다른 집단에서 SWLS의 요인구조와 측정동일성을 검토했다. 성인 초기 대학생 433명(남자 195명, 여자 238명)과 중년기 성인 503명(남자 237명, 여자 266명)으로 구성된 총 936명의 자료를 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 확인적 요인분석을 사용하여 SWLS의 요인 구조를 검토했을 때, 4번과 5번 문항간 잔차를 허용한 수정된 단일요인모형이 지지되었다. 따라서 SWLS는 한국에서도 과거 시점을 반영하는 4번과 5번 문항이 다른 문항들과 구별되는 속성을 공유하는 것으로 확인되었다. 둘째, SWLS는 남성과 여성 집단 간에 형태, 요인부하량, 절편, 오차변량의 동일성이 모두 지지되었다. 그러나 대학생과 중년의 성인 집단 간에는 부분측정동일성만이 지지되었다. 이러한 결과는 SWLS 척도를 사용하여 한국인의 연령 및 성별 삶의 만족도를 비교하는 것이 가능하지만, 연령차를 해석할 때에는 보다 세심한 주의를 기울일 필요가 있음을 시사한다.