The Q-Sort Method: Assessing Reliability And Construct Validity Of Questionnaire Items At A Pre-Testing Stage

Nahm, Abraham Y.; Rao, Suhasini Subba; Solis-Galvan, Luis E.; Ragu-Nathan, T. S.

doi:10.22237/jmasm/1020255360

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“…Two-thirds of the questions were correctly repurposed to the three S -M -R constructs by the two IMC expert judges, indicating support for a basic communication underpinning for the complex IMC process model. As Nahm et al (2002) explain, when using Q-Sort, researchers should examine how many items were placed by the judges into the target constructs with the overall frequency of agreement measured using Cohen ' s .…”

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Source–message–receiver in integrated marketing communication

Broussard

2011

Int J Educ Adv

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This is an abbreviation of the author ' s dissertation . Because integrated marketing communication (IMC) research has traditionally been problematic, this study used an existing scale to determine that higher educational institutional advancement (alumni, marketing-communications, development) is an appropriate venue to study the process model of IMC. Responses from practitioners representing every department within advancement, every regional accrediting body and each of the baccalaureate to doctoral Carnegie Classifi cation levels indicated the IMC process model is both understood and its tenets practiced by practitioners at all sizes and levels of institution. In addition, because IMC is criticized as theoretically weak, this study demonstrates the multi-dimensional construct of IMC can be examined through a source -message -receiver lens, thereby contributing the basic underpinning of much communication theory as a possible core for studying the process model. The study collected and analyzed descriptive data regarding the function of institutional advancement within US institutions of higher education and its practitioners. Broussard more than 50 years of at least one professional development organization educating its members about best practices stemming from many disciplines, including advertising, marketing and public relations, overlapping with more than 20 years of various industries ' trade publications espousing the benefi ts of IMC, have led to great interest at the practitioner level, the level where individuals focus on outputs and processes. However, the criticisms of IMC at the academic level are all too valid -there is no defi nitive defi nition nor is there a defi nitive measure, especially one that can easily be adapted to fi t all types of industries and practitioners that may benefi t from incorporating the process model. That IMC as a monolithic concept is diffi cult to examine is not in question. Still, the secondary and primary research in this study seems to indicate that both practitioners and scholars should continue current efforts.

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Source–message–receiver in integrated marketing communication

Broussard

2011

Int J Educ Adv

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“…Step 2: conceptual refinement Next, we applied the Q-sort method to ensure reliability and construct validity of the questionnaire items (Nahm et al, 2002). We asked four experts with more than four years of experience in TML to sort every item according to the identified components in order to improve the comprehensibility and clarity of the items and components.…”

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Process is King: Evaluating the Performance of Technology-mediated Learning in Vocational Software Training

Söllner

Bitzer

Janson

et al. 2018

Journal of Information Technology

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Technology-mediated learning (TML) is a major trend in education, since it allows to integrate the strengths of traditional-and IT-based learning activities. However, TML providers still struggle in identifying areas for improvement in their TML offerings. One reason for their struggles is inconsistencies in the literature regarding drivers of TML performance. Prior research suggests that these inconsistencies in TML literature might stem from neglecting the importance of considering the process perspective in addition to the input and outcome perspectives. This gap needs to be addressed to better understand the different drivers of the performance of TML scenarios. Filling this gap would further support TML providers with more precise guidance on how to (re-)design their offerings toward their customers' needs. To achieve our goal, we combine qualitative and quantitative methods to develop and evaluate a holistic model for assessing TML performance. In particular, we consolidate the body of literature, followed by a focus group workshop and a Q-sorting exercise with TML practitioners, and an empirical pre-study to develop and initially test our research model. Afterward, we collect data from 161 participants of TML vocational software trainings and evaluate our holistic model for assessing TML performance. The results provide empirical evidence for the importance of the TML process quality dimension as suggested in prior literature and highlighted by our TML practitioners. Our main theoretical as well as practical contribution is a holistic model that provides comprehensive insights into which constructs and facets shape the performance of TML in vocational software trainings.

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“…Initial reliability and construct validity testing of the 44-item scale was completed using a Q-sort 13 workshop held with six clinical supervisors and three experts in the field of CS. Participants were asked to rank each of the 44 items during this workshop on a nine-point Likert scale of agreement.…”

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Clinical supervision for allied health staff: necessary but not sufficient

Leggat

Phillips

Pearce

et al. 2016

Aust. Health Review

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Objectives. The aim of the present study was to explore the perspectives of allied health professionals on appropriate content for effective clinical supervision of staff.Methods. A set of statements regarding clinical supervision was identified from the literature and confirmed through a Q-sort process. The final set was administered as an online survey to 437 allied health professionals working in two Australian health services.Results. Of the 120 respondents, 82 had experienced six or more clinical supervision sessions and were included in the analysis. Respondents suggested that clinical supervision was beneficial to both staff and patients, and was distinct from line management performance monitoring and development. Curiously, some of the respondents did not agree that observation of the supervisee's clinical practice was an aspect of clinical supervision.Conclusions. Although clinical supervision is included as a pillar of clinical governance, current practice may not be effective in addressing clinical risk. Australian health services need clear organisational policies that outline the relationship between supervisor and supervisee, the role and responsibilities of managers, the involvement of patients and the types of situations to be communicated to the line managers.What is known about the topic? Clinical supervision for allied health professionals is an essential component of clinical governance and is aimed at ensuring safe and high-quality care. However, there is varied understanding of the relationship between clinical supervision and performance management. What does this paper add? This paper provides the perspectives of allied health professionals who are experienced as supervisors or who have experienced supervision. The findings suggest a clear role for clinical supervision that needs to be better recognised within organisational policy and procedure. What are the implications for practitioners? Supervisors and supervisees must remember their duty of care and ensure compliance with organisational policies in their clinical supervisory practices.

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The Q-Sort Method: Assessing Reliability And Construct Validity Of Questionnaire Items At A Pre-Testing Stage

Cited by 129 publications

References 5 publications

Source–message–receiver in integrated marketing communication

Source–message–receiver in integrated marketing communication

Process is King: Evaluating the Performance of Technology-mediated Learning in Vocational Software Training

Clinical supervision for allied health staff: necessary but not sufficient

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