Browsing by Subject "Measurement"
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Adaptation and preliminary validation evidences of the School Climate Questionnaire - Revised, Elementary and Middle School Version (SCS-MS)
(Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2016)This study presents the procedures for adapting the School Climate Survey - Revised, Elementary and Middle School Version (SCS-MS) to the Brazilian context and demonstrates the first evidence of the validity of its use ... -
Biometrology guidelines for the in vivo assessment of transepidermal water loss and skin hydration in nonclinical settings
(Springer, 2017)It is becoming evident that assessment of skin exposure to physical and chemical stressors in workplaces should be accompanied by the assessment of skin barrier function at the time of exposure. “Real-life” occupational ... -
Consumer perceptions of supermarket service quality : scale development, measurement and validation
(North-West University, 2003)During the last decade much research has been done on consumer perceptions in the so-called pure services with scant attention being devoted to the analysis of retail services associated with the marketing of goods. However, ... -
Correlates of agreement between accelerometry and self-reported physical activity
(Wolters Kluwer, 2016)Purpose: Understanding factors that influence accurate assessment of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) is important to measurement development, epidemiologic studies, and interventions. This study examined ... -
A critical evaluation of assessment practices in music literacy programmes for young adults
(North-West University, 2007)The topic of assessment has attracted wide-spread attention in the discipline of music education in recent decades. However, most research centres on school-based assessment, and then mainly on the assessment of practical ... -
Developing a model to measure and manage brand loyalty in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)This study investigates the development of a general model to measure and manage brand loyalty in South Africa. Many local and international studies have applied brand loyalty models to specific industries, however no ... -
The development and validation of a value system assessment scale : a practical theological approach
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)This study aimed to identify, develop and validate a multidimensional scale to measure the role of value systems in relationship management to assist pastoral counsellors to make counselees aware of their value systems on ... -
Development of a multidimensional measuring instrument of social support
(North-West University, 2006)Social support has been proven to play a major role in the well-being of an individual. Unfortunately, the conceptualisation of the construct is vague and many authors disagree about the various properties and dimensions ... -
Examining psychometric properties, measurement invariance, and construct validity of a short version of the Test to Measure Intercultural competence (TMIC–S) in Germany and Brazil
(Elsevier, 2015)The goal of this study was to develop and validate a short version (TMIC-S) of the Test to Measure Intercultural Competence (TMIC; Schnabel, Kelava, Seifert, & Kuhlbrodt, 2015). TMIC-S measures six malleable abilities that ... -
Exploring the validity of the VIA-Inventory of Strengths in an African context
(North-West University, 2005)The aim of this study was to explore the validity of the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS) in an African context. This 240-item self-report questionnaire that measures 24 character strengths (Peterson & ...
