Psychometric evidence for an adaptation of the Online Student Connectedness Survey (OSCS) into the Japanese language and population

2023 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

• Project/Area Number: 22K00715
• Research Institution: Kumamoto University
• Principal Investigator: Isemonger Ian 熊本大学, 大学院人文社会科学研究部(文), 教授 (40350384)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 平野 順也 熊本大学, 大学院人文社会科学研究部(文), 教授 (40432992) ; 西川 里織 熊本大学, 大学院人文社会科学研究部(文), 准教授 (40599213) ; LINGLEY DARREN 高知大学, 教育研究部人文社会科学系人文社会科学部門, 教授 (50335915)
• Project Period (FY): 2022-04-01 – 2025-03-31
• Keywords: model fitting / revised model / acceptable model

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

Data models were revised in view of further analyses ending up with a better-fitting model for the data than had previously been achieved. This was achieved using an alternative analysis in the confirmatory factor analysis method (using modification indexes). This was done in conjunction with one of the main collaborators. The model now presents with acceptable fit and is a balanced operationalization of the primary constructs. Other collaborators have assisted with production of the article. Most of an article which will be submitted has already been written. Final steps will be to write the last part of the article and submit it.

Current Status of Research Progress

2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.

Reason

Progress has been made, but revisions were necessary, and the goal will be achieved on time.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

Finish the article and submit to a journal. Present revised models at a conference this year if possible.

Causes of Carryover

I am planning to attend a conference with one other collaborator. There may be some spending on consumables.