Using exploratory structural equation modeling to examine and validate the psychometric properties of Multidimensional Prayer instruments in new and diverse groups
An illustration with the Prayer Frequency Scale
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19503799 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jason C Immekus (0000-0002-4692-1687, University of Louisville, corresponding author), Stephanie Winkeljohn Black (0000-0002-9505-1753, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA, USA), Benjamin Jeppsen (0000-0003-4863-8903, Augustana University), Patrick Pössel (0000-0002-5851-4253, University of Louisville) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Pages | 1-12 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2022.2069733 |
| OpenAlex | W4296071618 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 25 |
This study demonstrates exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM), a factor analytic approach, as a method to examine the psychometric properties of multidimensional prayer instruments, many of which were developed on homogenous samples. As psychology of religions scholarship expands to more diverse populations, existing measures must be re-validated with up-to-date statistical methods and more diverse samples. The current study showcases ESEM as a means to re-examine the properties of the Prayer Frequency Scale, including specification of ESEM-based factors within a multiple-indicator multiple-cause (MIMIC) modeling framework to test for measurement invariance of scale items and latent mean score differences across groups (i.e., male/female). Results supported the retention of 14 prayer dimensions and indicated that the items were invariant across males and females, with females reporting higher latent means across nine of the prayer dimensions. The applicability of ESEM for re-evaluating psychology of religion measures in more diverse samples is discussed
Cartography · Exploratory factor analysis · Geography · Prayer · Statistics · Structural equation modeling · Mathematics · Philosophy · Psychology · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Religious studies
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
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