Folasade, Atamamen Temitope
(2016)
Validation of Malay version of recovery stress questionnaire among undergraduate students in Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Abstract
Introduction: Recovery-Stress Questionnaire (RESTQ) is a questionnaire developed to
measure the frequency of stress along with associated recovery activities with strong
theoretical foundations. However, due to cultural, language and environmental
differences between validated German population and intended Malaysian population,
the validity and reliability need to be established before it can be used in these settings.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the validity and reliability of the Malay
translated version of RESTQ among undergraduate students in USM Kubang Kerian
using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory structural equation modelling
(ESEM) approach.
Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was employed for this study among
undergraduate university students in USM. Participants were selected using a non –
probability sampling method. Descriptive, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA),
exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) and multi group analysis were applied
in the statistical analysis.
Results: A total of 617 students participated in this study. Majority of the students, were
female (66.1%), Malay (76%) and participated in at least in one sport or exercise. Formeasurement model assessment using CFA, the final model of general stress-recovery
had fit indices: CFI = 0.925, TLI = 0.915, SRMR = 0.047, CLfit =0.884, RMSEA = 0.046
(90% CI: 0.040, 0.051)], sports stress-recovery had fit indices: CFI = 0.921, TLI =0.911,
SRMR = 0.062, CLfit = 0.995, RMSEA = 0.044 (90% CI: 0.041, 0.048). For
measurement model assessment using ESEM, the final model of general stress-recovery
had fit indices: CFI= 0.925, TLI =0.903, SRMR = 0.040, CLfit = 0.601, RMSEA =
0.049(90% CI: 0.043, 0.055), sports stress-recovery had fit indices: CFI = 0.923, TLI =
0.907, SRMR = 0.036, CLfit = 0.995, RMSEA = 0.044 (90% CI: 0.041, 0.048). Majority
of the fit indices were within the acceptable threshold values for both general and sport
scales by using CFA and ESEM approach. However, ESEM approach yielded more
satisfactory fit indices than CFA approach for both scales. The composite reliability for
general and sports scales ranged from 0.557 – 0.857 and 0.815 – 0.880 respectively. The
measurement invariance model confirmed invariant of RESTQM among gender.
Conclusion: The Malay translated version of Recovery-Stress Questionnaire (RESTQM)
is considered valid and reliable to measure recovery and stress among undergraduate
students.
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