Table 1.
Psychometric properties of measures
| Domain | Name of Measure | Number of Items and Range |
Cronbach’s alpha |
Mean | SD | Factorial Validity (single construct- unmodified) |
Factorial Validity (single construct- modified) |
Factorial Validity (multiple constructs within a domain) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Context |
Project capacity. Project has the resources it needs to meet its aims |
6 modified; 7 original (1-5) |
0.78 | 4.34 | 0.52 | χ2(14) = 89.35, p < .001; CFI = .91, TLI = .87, SRMR = .03 |
χ2(9) = 20.88, p = .013, CFI = .96, TLI = .93, SRMR = .03 |
N/A |
|
Initial trust. Level of trust at the beginning of the partnership |
1 (1-7) | N/A | 5.21 | 1.26 | N/A | N/A | ||
|
Structural/
Individual Dynamics |
Bridging social capital. Academic and community partners have the skills and cultural knowledge to interact effectively |
3 (1-5) | 0.69 | 4.16 | 0.70 | Saturated model | Not modified | χ2(84) = 206.27, p < .001, CFI = .97, TLI = .96, SRMR = .03 |
|
Alignment with CBPR principles: Partner focus. Develops individual partner capacity and equitable partnerships in all phases of the research |
4 (1-5) | 0.82 | 4.51 | 0.59 | χ2(2) = 0.65, p = .724, CFI = 1.0, TLI = 1.0, SRMR = .003 |
Not modified | ||
|
Alignment with CBPR principles: Community focus. Builds on resources and strengths of the community for the well-being of the community |
4 (1-5) | 0.85 | 4.30 | 0.67 | χ2(2) = 3.58, p = .167, CFI = .99, TLI = .99, SRMR =.01 |
Not modified | ||
|
Core values. Shared understanding of the project mission, priorities, and strategies |
4 (1-5) | 0.89 | 4.41 | 0.60 | χ2(2) = 27.77, p < .001, CFI = .98, TLI = .93, SRMR = .01 |
Not modified | ||
|
Relational
Dynamics |
Task roles and communication: Background research. Community partners' level of involvement in the background research |
5 (1-3) | 0.81 | 2.07 | 0.57 | χ2(5) = 35.49, p < .001, CFI = .96, TLI = .91, SRMR =.02 |
Not modified | χ2(51) = 93.12, p < .001, CFI = .95, TLI = .93, SRMR = .03 |
|
Task roles and communication: Data collection. Community partners’ level of involvement in the data collection |
4 (1-3) | 0.69 | 2.50 | 0.51 | χ2(2) = 11.61, p = .003, CFI = .97, TLI = .90, SRMR = .02 |
Not modified | ||
|
Task roles and communication: Analysis & Dissemination. Community partners' level of involvement in data analysis and dissemination of findings |
3 modified; 4 original (1-3) |
0.82 | 2.07 | 0.71 | χ2(2) = 60.89, p < .001, CFI = .92, TLI = .77, SRMR = .03 |
Saturated model | ||
|
Dialogue and mutual learning: Participation. Degree to which all partners participate in the process |
3 (1-5) | 0.78 | 4.44 | 0.58 | Saturated model | Not modified | χ2(59) = 160.48, p < .001, CFI = .97, TLI = .96, SRMR = .03 |
|
|
Dialogue and mutual learning: Cooperation. Degree to which partners cooperate to resolve disagreements |
3 (1-5) | 0.83 | 4.15 | 0.68 | Saturated model | Not modified | ||
|
Dialogue and mutual learning: Respect. Degree to which partners convey respect to each other (low score equals higher respect) |
3 (1-5) | 0.83 | 1.74 | 0.89 | Saturated model | Not modified | ||
|
Trust. Degree of current trust within the partnership |
4 (1-5) | 0.86 | 4.36 | 0.63 | χ2(2) = 8.80, p = .012, CFI = .99, TLI = .98, SRMR = .01 |
Not modified | ||
|
Influence and power dynamics. Degree of voice and influence in the decision making |
3 (1-5) | 0.58 | 3.79 | 0.71 | Saturated model | Saturated model | χ2(13) = 41.35, p < .001, CFI = .96, TLI = .93, SRMR = .04 |
|
|
Participatory decision making. Degree to which decisions are made in a participatory manner |
4 modified; 5 original (1-5) |
0.83 | 4.03 | 0.62 | χ2(5) = 116.01, p < .001, CFI = .89, TLI = .78, SRMR = .05 |
χ2(2) = 12.63, p = .002, CFI = .97, TLI = .92, SRMR = .02 |
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|
Leadership. Overall effectiveness of project's leadership |
10 modified; 12 original (1-5) |
0.94 | 4.28 | 0.61 | χ2(54) = 455.78, p < .001, CFI = .91, TLI = .89, SRMR = .03 |
χ2(35) = 139.84, p < .001, CFI = .94, TLI = .92, SRMR = .03 |
χ2(64) = 171.09, p < .001, CFI = .95, TLI = .94, SRMR = .02 |
|
|
Stewardship. Effective use of financial & in-kind resources |
3 (1-5) | 0.86 | 4.36 | 0.65 | Saturated model | Not modified | ||
|
Intervention/
Research |
Partnership synergy. Partners ability to develop goals, recognize challenges, respond to needs, and work together |
5 (1-5) | 0.90 | 4.46 | 0.59 | χ2(5) = 33.27, p < 001, CFI = .98, TLI = .96, SRMR = .01 |
Not modified | N/A |
| Outcome |
Systems and capacity changes: Partner capacity building. Develops the skills to benefit the individual members |
3 modified; 4 original (1-5) |
0.80 | 3.42 | 0.99 | χ2(2) = 6.45, p = .040, CFI = .99, TLI = .98, SRMR = .02 |
Saturated model | χ2(125) = 255.59, p < .001, CFI = .93, TLI = .92, SRMR = .07 |
|
Systems and capacity changes: Agency capacity building. Develops the reputation and skills of agencies involved in the partnership |
3 modified; 4 original (1-5) |
0.87 | 3.54 | 0.96 | χ2(2) = 18.83, p < .001, CFI = .98, TLI = .94, SRMR = .04 |
Saturated model | ||
|
Systems and capacity changes: Changes in power relations. Degree to which power and capacity has been developed in the community members |
5 (1-5) | 0.81 | 4.17 | 0.60 | χ2(5) = 12.74, p = .026, CFI = .99, TLI = .98, SRMR = .01 |
Not modified | ||
|
Systems and capacity changes: Sustainability of partnership/project. Likelihood of the project and partnership continuing beyond the funding period |
3 (1-5) | 0.71 | 4.00 | 0.76 | Saturated model | Not modified | ||
|
Health outcomes: Community transformation. Policy changes and community improvement. |
4 modified; 7 original (1-5) |
0.79 | 2.92 | 1.00 | χ2(14) = 122.08, p < .001, CFI = .92, TLI = .87, SRMR = .09 |
χ2(2) = 7.37, p = .025, CFI = .98, TLI = .95, SRMR = .06 |
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Health outcomes: Community health improvement. Improvement of health for the community as a result of the project |
1 (1-5) | N/A | 3.63 | 1.02 | N/A | N/A |