Enhancing scientific credibility: An open science strategy for the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology

Zyl, Llewellyn Ellardus van; Llewellyn, Eric

doi:10.4102/sajip.v45i0.1768

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“…The growth of the discipline resulted in a rapid rise in the development and use of "positive psychological assessment measures" (PPAMs) aimed at measuring these positive psychological constructs validly and reliably (4). However, critics of positive psychology have questioned the validity of PPAMs (5)(6)(7)(8). Psychometric evaluations of PPAMs have shown that various instruments produce inconsistent factor structures, that reliability estimates vary significantly between groups/contexts/times frames, that the predictive validity is questionable and that popular PPAMs are culturally biased [cf.…”

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Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling: Practical Guidelines and Tutorial With a Convenient Online Tool for Mplus

2022

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Critics of positive psychology have questioned the validity of positive psychological assessment measures (PPAMs), which negatively affects the credibility and public perception of the discipline. Psychometric evaluations of PPAMs have shown that various instruments produce inconsistent factor structures between groups/contexts/times frames, that their predictive validity is questionable, and that popular PPAMs are culturally biased. Further, it would seem positive psychological researchers prioritize date-model-fit over measurement quality. To address these analytical challenges, more innovative and robust approaches toward the validation and evaluation of PPAMs are required to enhance the discipline's credibility and to advance positive psychological science. Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM) has recently emerged as a promising alternative to overcome some of these challenges by incorporating the best elements from exploratory- and confirmatory factor analyses. ESEM is still a relatively novel approach, and estimating these models in statistical software packages can be complex and tedious. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide novice researchers with a practical tutorial on how to estimate ESEM with a convenient online tool for Mplus. Specifically, we aim to demonstrate the use of ESEM through an illustrative example by using a popular positive psychological instrument: the Mental Health Continuum-SF. By using the MHC-SF as an example, we aim to provide (a) a brief overview of ESEM (and different ESEM models/approaches), (b) guidelines for novice researchers on how to estimate, compare, report, and interpret ESEM, and (c) a step-by-step tutorial on how to run ESEM analyses in Mplus with the De Beer and Van Zy ESEM syntax generator. The results of this study highlight the value of ESEM, over and above that of traditional confirmatory factor analytical approaches. The results also have practical implications for measuring mental health with the MHC-SF, illustrating that a bifactor ESEM Model fits the data significantly better than any other theoretical model.

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“…Despite its growth and impact, positive psychology encounters challenges. Since its formal inception in 2000, numerous scholars have raised questions regarding the distinctive contribution of the paradigm and the validity of its theories, methods, interventions, and philosophical foundations (Brown et al, 2014;Goodman et al, 2017;Compton and Hoffman, 2019;Van Zyl, 2019;Yakushko, 2019). Wong and Roy, (2017)has also made similar criticism.…”

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Future Horizons in Positive Psychology: Challenges and Prospects

Kumkaria,

Tiwari,

Sharma

2024

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Positive psychology, a dynamic sub-discipline of psychology, has significantly broadened its scope since its inception in 2000, permeating various fields such as neuroscience, architecture, and even criminology. This paper explores the promising trajectory and the intricate challenges that positive psychology faces in today's complex world. We identify seven grand challenges, including the replication crisis, methodological limitations, and cultural biases, that shape the discipline's future direction and scientific integrity. Furthermore, the emergence of the "Third Wave" of positive psychology underscores a pivotal shift towards addressing global challenges like inequality, poverty, and climate change through multidisciplinary approaches. This paper proposes establishing a dedicated section within *Frontiers in Psychology* to focus on these challenges and encourage more inclusive, culturally diverse research. Through critical examination and proposed strategic directions, this paper aims to fortify positive psychology's framework and expand its contribution to societal well-being, emphasizing its potential to address pressing societal issues with rigor and innovative perspectives.

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“…However, despite its growth and contribution, positive psychology is not without its challenges. Since its formal inception in 2000, many scholars have questioned the unique contribution of the paradigm as well as the validity of the theories, methods, interventions, and philosophy underpinning the discipline (Brown et al, 2014 ; Goodman et al, 2017 ; Wong and Roy, 2017 ; Compton and Hoffman, 2019 ; Van Zyl, 2019 ; Yakushko, 2019 ). This, in turn, has negatively affected positive psychology's scientific credibility and public perception (Van Zyl and Ten Klooster, 2022 ).…”

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