• MeSH
• Pregnancy Complications MeSH
• Obesity MeSH
• Prenatal Care MeSH

• Conspectus
• Gynekologie. Porodnictví
• NML Fields
• gynekologie a porodnictví
• obezitologie
• NML Publication type
• kolektivní monografie

Studie představuje konstrukt potřeby kognitivního uzavření, historii jeho měření a českou verzi Krátké škály potřeby kognitivního uzavření (NFCS-15-CZ). Cílem studie je prezentovat základní psychometrické charakteristiky škály NFCS-15-CZ – faktorovou validitu, invarianci měření a reliabilitu. Analýzy využívají dvou vzorků z projektů Cesty do dospělosti (N = 1405) a Od rozhodnosti k autoritářství (N = 1367). Výsledky konfirmačních analýz podporují jednofaktorovou interpretaci škály a svědčí pro její přijatelnou vnitřní konzistenci, v souladu s parametry původní anglické verze. Jednofaktorový model měření se jeví být invariantní vzhledem k pohlaví, způsobu administrace i opakovanému měření. Slabinou škály je nerovnoměrné pokrytí všech faset konstruktu. Diskutované nedostatky škály spojené s její krátkostí a nedostatky některých položek ji určují spíše k výzkumnému užití ve strukturních modelech.

The study concisely introduces the construct of the need for cognitive closure, the history of its measurement and the Czech version of the Brief Need for Cognitive Closure Scale (NFCS- 15-CZ). The goal of the study is to present the basic psychometric properties of the NFCS-15- CZ – its factor validity, measurement invariance and reliability. Analyses use two samples from projects Paths to adulthood (N = 1405) and From Decisiveness to Authoritarianism (N = 1367). The results of confirmatory models support unidimensional interpretation of the scale and sufficient internal consistency in line with published properties of the original version. The unidimensional model is invariant with respect to gender, mode of administration and repeated administration. A weakness of the scale lies in its uneven coverage of all the construct’s facets. Discussed shortcomings of the scale related to its shortness and limitations of some items imply the scale should be used in research preferably in structural models.

• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Factor Analysis, Statistical MeSH
• Cognition * MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Personality Inventory * MeSH
• Psychometrics MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Self Report MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH

BACKGROUND: Information and communication technology (ICT) use among older adults has been on the rise in recent years. However, the predictors and mechanisms behind older adults' acceptance and use of ICT are not clear. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to systematically describe ICT usage among Czech older adults and to evaluate the factors influencing their ICT use and readiness to use digital technology to promote health (eHealth readiness). The primary focus was on psychological factors and the role of persons close to older adults. METHODS: The research utilized cross-sectional survey data from a quota-based sample of Czech older adults (>50 years) and persons close to them further referred to as close persons (N=250 dyads). A structural equation modeling framework was used to evaluate relationships between psychological factors, ICT use, and eHealth readiness. RESULTS: Czech older adults' use of ICT is low with the exception of cell phone usage (cell phone usage by 173/250, 69.2%; other devices used by 50/250, 20.0% of older adults or less). Apart from age (β=-.21; P<.001), eHealth readiness was predicted by ICT use (β=.65; P<.001). eHealth readiness was also indirectly affected by the need for cognitive closure (NFCC): individuals with a high need for closure perceived more barriers to ICT (β=.23; P=.01) and more reported barriers were linked to lower ICT usage (β=-.21; P=.001). The expected positive relationships between eHealth readiness of persons close to older adults and ICT use and eHealth readiness of older adults were not significant, but the total effect of eHealth readiness of persons close to older adults on eHealth readiness of older adults was positive and significant (β=.18; P=.01), indicating some level of influence of persons close to them on older adults' attitudes and behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: This study provided the first systematic examination of Czech older adults' ICT usage and eHealth readiness. Novel predictors (NFCC and close persons' variables) were evaluated and yielded actionable results. More research is needed to clarify the role of persons close to older adults.

• MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Aging psychology   MeSH
• Telemedicine methods   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH

Objectives. Need for cognition refers to tendency to engage in and enjoy effortful cognitive activities. As conceptualized by Cacioppo and Petty (1982) need for cognition is a cognitive disposition, relatively stable in time and only slightly related to intellectual capacity and performance in terms of IQ. Need for Cognition Scale (NFCS) by Cacioppo and Petty is considered the most prevalent self-report method for assessing need for cognition. Sample and setting. Validity study of short Czech version of the questionnaire was performed on a sample of 679 participants (62% men, age 16–43, Me=23). Results. Results show good factor validity and high internal consistency – a two-factor congeneric model (factors based on item wording) showed the best fit among all four tested models and is in accordance with recent research. Construct validity was assessed using need for cognitive closure and right-wing authoritarianism questionnaires; in accordance with theoretical assumptions, NFCS correlates negatively with both measures. Study limitations. The specificity of the sample might pose some limitations, however, the translation can be considered validated for research purposes.

• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Cognition * classification   MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Motivation * classification   MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Psychometrics methods   MeSH
• Decision Making * physiology   MeSH
• Awareness * classification   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH