Factor Structure of the Urban Hassles Index

Objective: This study examined the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Urban Hassles Index (UHI). Method: Exploratory factor analyses (EFAs) were conducted via principal axis factoring extraction method. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to evaluate the fit of the EFA-deriv...

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Published in:Research on social work practice 2018-09, Vol.28 (6), p.741-750
Main Authors: Min, Meeyoung O., Kim, June-Yung, Olgac, Tugba, Francis, Meredith W., Shon, En-Jung, Yoon, Dalhee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Aggression
Analysis of covariance
Coercion
Confirmatory factor analysis
Drug Use
Environmental Influences
Exploratory factor analysis
Extraction
Factor Analysis
Factor Structure
Intervention
Measures
Measures (Individuals)
Neighborhoods
Psychometrics
Quantitative psychology
Questionnaires
Safety
Stress
Stress Variables
Teenagers
Test Reliability
Test Validity
Urban areas
Urban Youth
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Summary:Objective: This study examined the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Urban Hassles Index (UHI). Method: Exploratory factor analyses (EFAs) were conducted via principal axis factoring extraction method. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to evaluate the fit of the EFA-derived model using the weighted least squares estimator with mean and variance adjustments. Composite/scale scores were created for the extracted factors, with a total score derived by summing the scale scores. Criterion-related validity was examined using hierarchical regressions. Results: The UHI had four first-order factors (environmental nuisance, safety concerns, drug, and coercion) accounting for 43% of the total variance. Covariance among the first-order factors was explained by a higher second-order factor. Moderate factor correlations and evidence for the criterion-related validity of the subscales and total score indicated multidimensionality of the UHI. Conclusions: The shortened 16-item UHI is a brief assessment tool evaluating stressors unique to urban adolescents, providing specific intervention targets.
ISSN:1049-7315
1552-7581
DOI:10.1177/1049731516674815