Psychometric properties and sex differences on the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory Participation subscale (M2PI) in Veterans with TBI

Author(s):  
Alison M. Cogan ◽  
Jennifer A. Weaver ◽  
Joel Scholten ◽  
Theresa Bender Pape ◽  
Trudy Mallinson
Appetite ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 328-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna C. Queiroz de Medeiros ◽  
Lucia F. Campos Pedrosa ◽  
Claudio Simon Hutz ◽  
Maria E. Yamamoto

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 147470491985679
Author(s):  
Reza Fallahchai ◽  
Ali Babaeizad ◽  
Michael Pham ◽  
Abbas Eftekharian

Mate retention behaviors are designed to reduce the likelihood of partner infidelity and relationship withdrawal. We investigated the psychometric properties of the Persian translation of The Coalitional Mate Retention Inventory (CMRI) in Iran and explored the sex differences in the performance frequencies of these behaviors. Participants in a committed heterosexual romantic relationship ( n = 508, 270 female and 238 male) were drawn from a community sample. Participants reported demographic information (including age, duration of relationship), the Persian translation of CMRI, and the Persian translation of the Mate Retention Inventory–Short Form. The results of the confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated a good fit of the CMRI seven-factor model and achieved good reliability for CMRI and its subscales. We further documented sex differences in the frequency with which coalitional mate retention behaviors were performed. The results revealed that CMRI is a valuable instrument for assessing mate retention across diverse cultures.


2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 166-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.S. Jankowski

AbstractThe present study aimed at testing psychometric properties of the Composite Scale of Morningness (CSM) and validating it with mid sleep on free days (MSF) derived from the Munich ChronoType Questionnaire (MCTQ) in Poland, along with analyzing age and sex differences in the CSM and MSF. A sample of 952 Polish residents (62.6% females) aged between 13 and 46 was tested. Additionally, a sample of 33 university students were given MCTQ and filled in a sleep diary for 8 days. MSF derived from MCTQ was related to the one from sleep diary (r = .44). The study revealed good reliability of the CSM (α = .84) and its validity: greater morningness preference was associated with earlier MSF from MCTQ (r = –.52). CSM scores were distributed over its full range, with a mean of 34, and did not differ between sexes, although females were earlier than males by 23 minutes in MSF. Regarding age, eveningness estimated with both CSM and MSF was greatest in subjects aged 16–18 years, and a shift toward eveningness during puberty and a shift back toward morningness in older age was observed. The Polish version of the CSM consisted of two components of morningness. Cutoff scores were: for evening types (lower 10%) 24 or less, for morning types (upper 10%) 43 or more. The Polish CSM presents good psychometric properties, which are similar to those reported in other language versions, and also presents sex/age patterns similar to those found previously.


2003 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 965-974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilfredo De Pascalis ◽  
Paolo Maria Russo

A study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the translated Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire in an Italian sample. Factorial analysis of the items, performed over 356 respondents (200 women and 156 men) showed a clear correspondence between factorial components and the five a priori hypothesized dimensions. The Italian version has provided satisfactory Cronbach coefficients alpha. Sex differences and intercorrelations among scales are similar to those in the original American sample. Correlations among the dimensions and four other personality measures yielded a satisfactory validity. The low power in this study may explain why the five derived factors explained only 27.6% of the variance in scores. Results suggest that the Italian version is a reliable tool for Italian research in the field of personality and individual differences.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Melchor Gutiérrez ◽  
Ana María Santos ◽  
Patricia Sancho ◽  
Laura Galiana

Resumen: El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido triple. Primero, analizar las propiedades psicométricas los instrumentos utilizados para evaluar la percepción de las Relaciones familiares, la Socialización familiar y los Valores de los adolescentes angoleños. Segundo, predecir los Valores de los adolescentes a partir de las Relaciones familiares y la Socialización familiar. Tercero, analizar las diferencias de valores de los adolescentes según el sexo. Para ello, 917 adolescentes (384 varones, 533 mujeres) de 14 a 17 años (M = 15.68; DT = 1.06) completaron versiones portuguesas de los instrumentos antes señalados. Una vez analizadas las propiedades psicométricas de los instrumentos, se desarrolló un Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales (SEM) controlando por sexo, con las Relaciones familiares y la Socialización familiar como variables independientes y los Valores de los adolescentes como variables dependientes. Los resultados han mostrado aceptables propiedades psicométricas de las versiones portuguesas de los instrumentos. En cuanto al modelo explicativo de los Valores, la Funcionalidad familiar predice los valores Logro, Universalismo, Seguridad y Conformidad; el Apoyo predice los valores Benevolencia y Conformidad; las Dificultades familiares se relacionan negativamente con Logro y Conformidad; y el Castigo se relaciona negativamente con Logro, Benevolencia y Conformidad. La variable sexo apenas ha resultado diferenciadora en los valores de los adolescentes. Los chicos priorizan el Universalismo y las chicas la Conformidad. Se discuten los resultados con vistas a su aplicación práctica para la socialización de los adolescentes. Family relations, parents’ educational practices, and Angolan adolescents’ values Abstract: The purpose of this study was three-fold. First, to analyze psychometric properties of the instruments used to evaluate the perceived Family relations, Familiar socialization and Angolan adolescents’ Values. Second, to predict the adolescents’ Values based on Family relations and Family socialization. Third, to analyze adolescents’ Values sex differences. For this aim, 917 adolescents (384 males, 533 females) ages 14 to 17 years (M = 15.68; SD = 1.06) completed Portuguese translations of the Family relations, Family socialization and Value questionnaires. When psychometric properties of the instruments were assessed, a Structural Equation Model (SEM) controlling for sex was carried out, with Family relations and Family socialization as independent variables, and adolescents’ Values as dependent variables. Results showed acceptable psychometric properties of the Portuguese versions of the instruments. Related to the SEM, Familiar functioning predicted Achievement, Universalism, Security and Conformity; Parents’ Support predicted Benevolence and Conformity; Family difficulties were negatively related with Achievement and Conformity; and Punishment/coercion were negatively related with Achievement, Benevolence and Conformity. The sex variable only differentiated two adolescents’ values. Boys assigned priority to Universalism and girls assigned priority to Conformity. These findings are discussed with regard to the implications to adolescents’ socialization.


2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Anthony Millán ◽  
Moises Mebarak ◽  
Martha Martínez-Banfi ◽  
Jeyleen Blanco ◽  
Daniela Rodríguez ◽  
...  

Structure of the Video Game Dependence Test, relationship with playing, sex differences and typology of gambling dependence in a Colombian sampleAbstract: The objective of this study was to analyze the factorial structure and psychometric properties of the Video Game Dependence Test (TDV; Cholíz & Marco, 2011) in a Colombian sample, its ability to predict weekly game time, as well as differences by sex. The TDV was completed by a sample of 738 participants aged from 16 to 38 years. The factorial structure of the TDV was composed of these factors: impulsive gambling, compulsive gambling, and associated problems, constituting excellent predictors of weekly gambling time. Finally, we found 4 types of Video Game Dependence (DV): occasional gamer without DV, Gamer with DV awareness, Problematic gamer without DV awareness, and Frequent gamer without DV, 2 of which have a problematic relationship with video games.Keywords: Problematic gambling; dependence on videogames; psychological addiction; gamers; play frequency.Resumen: El objetivo del presente estudio fue examinar la estructura factorial y las propiedades psicométricas del Test de Dependencia de Videojuegos (TDV; Cholíz y Marco, 2011) con población colombiana, su capacidad para predecir el tiempo de juego semanal, así como las diferencias en función del sexo. El TDV fue cumplimentado por una muestra de 738 participantes, con edades entre los 16 y los 38 años. La estructura factorial de la TDV estaba compuesta por los siguientes factores: juego impulsivo, juego compulsivo y percepción de problemas asociados, los cuales fueron excelentes predictores del tiempo de juego semanal. Finalmente, encontramos 4 tipos de dependencia a los videojuegos (DV): jugador ocasional sin DV, jugador con conciencia de DV, jugador problemático sin conciencia de DV y jugador frecuente sin DV, de los cuales 2 de ellos tienen una relación problemática con los videojuegos.Palabras clave: Juego problemático; dependencia a los videojuegos; adicción psicológica; video jugadores; frecuencia de juego.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin E. Hecht ◽  
Olivia T. Reilly ◽  
Marcela Benítez ◽  
Kimberley A. Phillips ◽  
Sarah Brosnan

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