The Therapy Process Questionnaire ‐ Factor analysis and psychometric properties of a multidimensional self‐rating scale for high‐frequency monitoring of psychotherapeutic processes

This study investigated the psychometric properties of a self-rating scale designed to test the executive functions of the frontal lobes. A set of 16 items was selected, based on face validity, from the 200-item Coolidge Axis II Inventory. Cronbach scale reliability for the new scale was .72 on 1,223 purportedly normal participants. A factor analysis yielded a three-factor structure, Decision-making difficulties (8 items, 23% of the variance, scale reliability .77), Poor planning (4 items, 15% of the variance, scale reliability .63), and Task incompletion (6 items, 9% of the variance, scale reliability .66). A multivariate analysis of variance, performed on the over-all scale sum and the three subscales, between 17 closed head-injured patients and a matched control group was significant. The head-injured patients scored significantly higher on the over-all measure of executive dysfunction and higher on the decision-making difficulties subscale but not on the other two subscales.

The psychometric properties of the Persian Menopause Rating Scale

10.21203/rs.3.rs-22800/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Leila Jahangiry ◽

Robabeh Parviz ◽

Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽

Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽

Koen Ponnet

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Principal Component ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Chi Square ◽

Two Samples ◽

Fit Index ◽

Menopause Rating Scale

Abstract Background: To measure the severity of menopausal complaints and determine the pattern of menopausal symptoms, a valid and reliable instrument is needed in women’s healthcare. The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) is one of the best-known tools in response to the lack of standardized scales. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the MRS in an Iranian example. Methods: Participants were randomly selected from women referred to healthcare centers in Miandoab, West Azerbaijan, Iran. A total of 330 questionnaires were completed (response rate of 96.9%). Two samples were considered for analysis in the validation process. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted on the first sample (n1 =165), and a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was done using a second study sample (n2 = 165). The psychometric properties process was concluded with assessment of internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Results: The EFA with Principal Component Analysis extracted three factors explaining 75.47% cumulative variance. The CFA confirmed a three-factor structure of the 11-items MRS. All fit indices proved to be satisfactory. The relative chi-square (χ2/df) was 3.686 (p < .001). The Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) of the model was .04 (90% CI = .105 – .150). All comparative indices of the model, including the Comparative Fit Index, Normed Fit Index, and Relative Fit Index, were more than .80 (.90, .87, and .80, respectively). For the overall scale, Cronbach’s alpha was .931, whereas the alpha for the subscales ranged from 0.705-0.950. The intraclass correlation was .91 (95% CI = .89-.93), p < 0.001. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that the Persian model of the MRS is a valid and reliable scale. As a screening tool, the Persian MRS could be used to identify the pattern of symptoms among menopausal, premenopausal, and postmenopausal women to care for and educate them on how to identify and treat the symptoms.

The self-rating scale of self-directed learning tool: findings from a confirmatory factor analysis

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ◽

10.5430/jnep.v7n2p31 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lucia Cadorin ◽

Valerio Ghezzi ◽

Monica Camillo ◽

Alvisa Palese

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Rating Scale ◽

The Self ◽

Learning Tool ◽

Self Directed Learning ◽

Self Rating ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Directed Learning

A Japanese Scale to Assess Anxiety Severity: Development and Psychometric Evaluation

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine ◽

10.2190/pm.41.1.d ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 29-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Chizu Mimura ◽

Miho Nishioka ◽

Noriyuki Sato ◽

Ryoko Hasegawa ◽

Ryu Horikoshi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Dynamic Range ◽

Psychiatric Patients ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Anxiety Scale ◽

Self Rating ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Interview Guide ◽

Hamilton Rating Scale

Objective: This study developed a Japanese self-rating anxiety scale, the Himorogi Self-rating Anxiety Scale (HSAS), and tested psychometric properties of its use in Japanese psychiatric patients. Methods: The process of developing the scale consisted of an intensive literature review, assessment of existing instruments, and detailed discussion on the content of the newly developed scale. Data for psychometric evaluation were collected from 419 outpatients of psychiatric clinics. The Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety Interview Guide (HAMA-IG) and the Sheehan Patient Rated Anxiety Scale (SPRAS) were used as standards against which the HSAS was compared. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a unifactorial nature for the HSAS and fewer insignificant items in the HSAS than the HAMA-IG and the SPRAS. Cronbach's alpha and test-retest coefficients indicated sufficient reliability. High correlation with the HAMA-IG and the SPRAS indicated evidence of convergence for the HSAS. ROC analysis showed high ability to distinguish between the presence and absence or remission of anxiety. Analysis of descriptive data suggested a larger dynamic range for the HSAS than the HAMA-IG and the SPRAS. Conclusions: The HSAS is a brief scale to assess anxiety severity, demonstrating evidence of good psychometric properties. It is recommended for use in research and clinical practice.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian version of Penn Parkinson's Daily Activities Questionnaire-15

Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Journal ◽

10.32598/bcn.2021.2410.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Negar Nikbakht ◽

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Mehdi Rezaee ◽

Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaee ◽

Gholam-Ali Shahidi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Discriminative Validity ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Persian Version ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Introduction: There is a need to have appropriate information about the ability of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients to perform cognitive instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The purpose of the present study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Penn Parkinson's Daily Activities Questionnaire-15 (PDAQ-15). Methods: A total of 165 knowledgeable informants of PD patients completed the PDAQ-15. The Clinical Dementia Rating Scale, Hoehn and Yahr staging, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Lawton IADL scale were included in the study. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were evaluated by Cronbach's alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. To examine the dimensionality of the questionnaire, exploratory factor analysis was used. The construct validity was assessed using Spearman rank correlation test. To assess the discriminative validity, PDAQ-15 scores were compared across cognitive stages. Results: The PDAQ-15 showed strong internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.99) and test-retest reliability (ICC= 0.99). Only one dimension identified for the PDAQ-15 in the factor analysis. There was strong correlation between PDAQ-15 with depression domain of HADS scale and Lawton IADL scale. (rs = |0.71–0.95|). The correlation of PDAQ-15 with anxiety domain of HADS scale was moderate (rs = 0.66). Discriminative validity analysis showed that the PDAQ-15 has significant power to discriminate between PD patients across cognitive stages. Conclusion: These results suggest that the PDAQ-15 is a valid and reliable PD-specific instrument that can be useful in clinical and research settings.

The psychometric properties of the Persian Menopause Rating Scale

10.21203/rs.3.rs-22800/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Leila Jahangiry ◽

Robabeh Parviz ◽

Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽

Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽

Koen Ponnet

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Principal Component ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Chi Square ◽

Two Samples ◽

Fit Index ◽

Menopause Rating Scale

Abstract Background: To measure the severity of menopausal complaints and determine the pattern of menopausal symptoms, a valid and reliable instrument is needed in women’s healthcare. The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) is one of the best-known tools in response to the lack of standardized scales. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the MRS in an Iranian example. Methods: Participants were randomly selected from women referred to healthcare centers in Miandoab, West Azerbaijan, Iran. A total of 330 questionnaires were completed (response rate of 96.9%). Two samples were considered for analysis in the validation process. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted on the first sample (n1 =165), and a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was done using a second study sample (n2 = 165). The psychometric properties process was concluded with assessment of internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Results: The EFA with Principal Component Analysis extracted three factors explaining 75.47% cumulative variance. The CFA confirmed a three-factor structure of the 11-items MRS. All fit indices proved to be satisfactory. The relative chi-square (χ2/df) was 3.686 (p < .001). The Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) of the model was .04 (90% CI = .105 – .150). All comparative indices of the model, including the Comparative Fit Index, Normed Fit Index, and Relative Fit Index, were more than .80 (.90, .87, and .80, respectively). For the overall scale, Cronbach’s alpha was .931, whereas the alpha for the subscales ranged from 0.705-0.950. The intraclass correlation was .91 (95% CI = .89-.93), p < 0.001. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that the Persian model of the MRS is a valid and reliable scale. As a screening tool, the Persian MRS could be used to identify the pattern of symptoms among menopausal, premenopausal, and postmenopausal women to care for and educate them on how to identify and treat the symptoms.

Athlete Fear Avoidance Questionnaire: Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation in Italian Athletes With Musculoskeletal Injuries

10.21203/rs.3.rs-917467/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Marco Monticone ◽

Geoffrey DOVER ◽

Myosotis MASSIDDA ◽

Andrea GIORDANO ◽

Franco FRANCHIGNONI

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽

International Standards ◽

Fear Avoidance ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background. The aim of this study was to translate, culturally adapt and validate an Italian version of the Athlete Fear Avoidance Questionnaire (AFAQ-I).Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional evaluation of the psychometric properties of the AFAQ-I in athletes with musculoskeletal injuries, culturally adapting it in accordance with international standards. Psychometric evaluation included exploratory factor analysis, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha], inter-item correlation, and test–retest reliability [intra-class correlation coefficient]). To examine construct validity, we compared (Spearman rank correlation) the AFAQ-I with a numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and the Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire subscales (Physical Activity, FABQ-PA; and Work, FABQ-W). We evaluated sensitivity to change through the minimum detectable change (MDC).Results. The AFAQ-I was administered to 133 university athletes with musculoskeletal injuries (26 females, mean age 25.3 ± 5 years, mean average pain duration 5.6 ± 8.7 months), and resulted acceptable. Factor analysis revealed a 1-factor 10-item solution (explained variance: 53%). Internal consistency was 0.78; average inter-item correlation 0.27; test–retest reliability ICC(2,1) 0.95. As hypothesized a priori, construct validity showed moderate correlations of the AFAQ-I with NPRS (ρ = 0.42), PCS (ρ = 0.59), FABQ-PA (ρ = 0.40) and FABQ-W (ρ = 0.34). The MDC was 4.42 points.Conclusion. The AFAQ-I is a valid Italian translation of AFAQ and demonstrates acceptable psychometric properties. We can recommend its use for clinical and research purposes.

A symptom Self-rating Scale for Schizophrenia (4S): Psychometric properties, reliability and validity

Nordic Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1080/08039480902807298 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 63 (5) ◽

pp. 368-374 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Eva Lindström ◽

Erik Jedenius ◽

Sten Levander

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Self Rating

An examination of the psychometric properties of the occupational identity questionnaire for community-living elderly who require care

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/1569186121997936 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 156918612199793

Author(s):

Masataka Shikata ◽

Hiroyuki Notoh ◽

Kazuya Shinohara ◽

Kenji Yabuwaki ◽

Yoshikazu Ishii ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Scale Model ◽

Occupational Identity ◽

Structural Validity ◽

Validity Criterion

Introduction Authors created an Occupational Identity Questionnaire Provisional version (OIQ-P) to assess occupational identity for elderly individuals. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the OIQ-P. Methods Participants included 135 (42 males) elderly who lived locally and required care or support. OIQ-P was evaluated in terms of structural validity, criterion validity and internal consistency. Results Based on the results of an exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, an OIQ with a factor structure of 3 factors and 14 items was created. Rasch rating scale model revealed that 14 participants and 1 item did not fit the goodness of fit, nevertheless, the overall result was good. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient indicates that there was a law correlation between OIQ and the occupational identity scale of the Occupational Performance History Interview Version 2. In terms of internal consistency, the person separation index and person separation reliability coefficient were 2.30 and 0.84, respectively. Conclusion This study confirmed the structural validity, criterion validity and internal consistency for the OIQ. To enhance the clinical utility of the OIQ, it is necessary to examine the interpretability and conduct an intervention study using the OIQ.