Portuguese version of the Disgust Propensity and Sensitivity Scale-Revised: Preliminary data

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. s223-s224 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ferreira ◽  
S. Soares ◽  
P. Bem-Haja ◽  
L. Alho ◽  
M. Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Injection Injury ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Disgust Propensity

IntroductionDisgust propensity (DP) and disgust sensitivity (DS) contribute to individual differences in the experience of disgust. Studies have shown that DP and DS are predictive of some anxiety (e.g., spider phobia and blood-injection-injury phobia) and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders.AimThe aim of this study was to develop and validate a Portuguese version of the Disgust Propensity and Sensitivity Scale-Revised (DPSS-R; van Overveld= et al., 2006) for use in Portuguese-speaking populations.MethodTwo hundred and six participants (162 females), with ages between 18 and 47 (M = 25.92; SD = 8.75), filled in the DPSS-R, which was first translated and adapted into Portuguese language by individuals highly proficient in English and then back-translated by a bilingual with no prior knowledge of the scale. Finally, the DPSS-R was subjected to a think-aloud procedure.ResultsThe results showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's alfa = .833) for a DPSS-R. The two subscales displayed an adequate internal consistency (DPCronbach'salfa = .776; DSCronbach'salfa = .790). Test-retest analysis documented good intraclass correlation coefficient for the two subscales (ICCPropensity = .889; ICC Sensitivity = .900). We also confirmed the bifactorial structure using a confirmatory factor analysis, since we obtained appropriate values in all goodness of fit indices (χ2df = 1,906; CFI = .94; PCFI = .736; GFI = .93; PGFI = .607; RMSEA = .067).ConclusionDPSS-R obtained good psychometric properties and may therefore be proposed as a valid instrument to assess DS and DP in the Portuguese population. This instrument may provide an important contribute to study the development and maintenance of psychopathology associated with disgust.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Towards a New Structure of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index. reliability and Validation of the Portuguese Version: A Comparative Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s795-s796 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Manarte
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Reactivity Index ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Interpersonal Reactivity Index ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Competing Interest

ObjectiveEmpathy has received a lot of attention with the creation of an Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI). IRI is assessed using a 28-item questionnaire with four 7-item scales:– perspective-taking (PT) scale;– fantasy (FS) scale;– empathic concern (EC) scale and iv) personal distress (PD) scale.Such questionnaires have been translated in many languages (see Table 1). This work aims to compare the original model with existing modified, hierarchical, shortened models in the literature and to also translate and validate the IRI for Portuguese.MethodsA convenience sampling was used (n = 130) to conduct confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using AMOS software. The original four-factor model is contrasted with modified, hierarchical and shortened models proposed in the literature, reporting internal consistency statistics and their fit indices.ResultsThe same structure of factors was found in the sample with reasonably good fit indices χ2/df = 1.57, CFI = 0.77, AGFI = 0.72 and RMSEA = 0.067. Internal reliability for each scale of the IRI was not excellent (< 0.90), but it is in line with the literature: PT with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.74, FS with 0.79, EC with 0.74 and PD with 0.65. The comparison with other modified versions of the IRI latent factor structure revealed that two models with better fit than the original version, and the potential for a shortened Portuguese version of the IRI.ConclusionIRI is a valid instrument to measure empathy in the Portuguese Population and is in line with previous findings. Some modifications to the original latent structure provide a better data fit than the original one.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Organizational commitment, psychometric qualities and invariance of the Meyer and Allen Questionnaire for Portuguese Nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Neves ◽  
João Graveto ◽  
Victor Rodrigues ◽  
João Marôco ◽  
Pedro Parreira
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
External Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Specification Search ◽  
Confirmatory Analysis

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the psychometric qualities of the Portuguese version of the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire for the nursing context, through confirmatory analysis and invariance, aiming to evaluate the reliability, internal consistency, construct validity and external validity of the instrument. Method: confirmatory factor analysis of the Portuguese version of the questionnaire was carried out with a sample of 850 nurses, in hospital context. The analysis was complemented using specification search. Goodness of fit was evaluated through different indices. Reliability, internal consistency and construct validity were estimated. The invariance of the model was evaluated in two subsamples of the same sample, in order to confirm the external validity of the factorial solution. Results: the refined model demonstrated good overall fit (χ2/df=6.37; CFI=0.91; GFI=0.92; RMSEA=0.08; MECVI=0.62). The factorial structure was stable (λ:Δχ2(14)=18.31; p=0;193; Intercepts: Δχ2(14)=22.29; p=0.073; Covariance: Δχ2(3)=6.01; p=0.111; Residuals: Δχ2(15)=22.44; p=0.097). Conclusion: the simplified model of the questionnaire demonstrated adequate goodness of fit, representing a stable factorial solution. The instrument was fit to monitor and evaluate the organizational commitment of Portuguese nurses.

scholarly journals Transcultural adaptation of the Thirst Distress Scale (TDS) into Brazilian Portuguese and an analysis of the psychometric properties of the scale for patients on hemodialysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-162
Author(s):  
Clara Sandra de Araujo Sugizaki ◽  
Clarice Carneiro Braga ◽  
Ana Tereza Vaz de Souza Freitas ◽  
Maria do Rosário Gondim Peixoto
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Final Version ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Transcultural Adaptation ◽  
Distress Scale

Abstract Objective: To produce a transcultural adaptation of the Thirst Distress Scale (TDS) into Brazilian Portuguese and analyze the scale’s psychometric properties for patients on hemodialysis (HD). Methods: The original scale was translated, back translated, and discussed with psychometric assessment experts. The final version was tested with 126 patients on HD and retested with 70 individuals from the original patient population. Cronbach’s alpha was used to measure the scale’s internal consistency. Reliability of thirst intensity evaluated via the visual analogue scale (VAS) was tested with Kappa statistic and the Bland-Altman plot. Reproducibility was assessed based on the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: The wording of three items and the verb tenses of six had to be adjusted in the final version of the Brazilian Portuguese TDS. Comprehension of the scale by patients on HD was good, the scale’s internal consistency was satisfactory (0.84; p<0.001), agreement with a visual analogue scale (VAS) was moderate (kappa=0.44; p<0.001), and reproducibility neared perfection (ICC=0.87; p<0.001). Conclusion: Our results showed that the Brazilian Portuguese version of the scale might be used reliably. The Brazilian Portuguese version of the TDS is a practical, affordable, accessible and well-accepted tool that has a lot to offer for the management of patients with HD.

The H&F-Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale 13 (H&F-MSP13): Construct and convergent validity

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. s287-s287
Author(s):  
M.J. Soares ◽  
A.T. Pereira ◽  
A. Araújo ◽  
D. Silva ◽  
J. Valente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Explained Variance ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionThe Hewitt and Flett Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (H&F-MPS) is one of the most used measures of perfectionism. Their 45-items evaluate self-Oriented (SOP), Self-Prescribed (SPP), and Other Oriented (OOP) perfectionism.ObjectivesTo study the internal consistency and convergent validity of the H&F-MSP13.MethodsOne hundred and ninety-two university students (78.1% females), aged 19.74 years (sd = 2.10; range: 17–28) completed the Portuguese versions of H&F-MPS (Soares et al., 2003) and of Frost et al. MPS (F-MPS) (Amaral et al., 2013). Thirteen items were selected from the Portuguese version of the H&F-MPS, based on their loading in the factor (0.60 and over) (Soares et al., 2003).ResultsThe H&FMPS13 revealed good internal consistency (α = 0.816). The corrected item-total subscale Spearman's correlations were high (from 0.418 to 0.820). The principal component analysis with factors varimax rotation produced three factors, which revealed acceptable/good internal consistency (SOP: explained variance/EV = 35.4%, α = .900; SPP: EV = 16.3%, α = 0.695; OOP: EV = 10.8%, α = 0.709). The correlations between the H&F-MSP13 scores and the matching scores of the H&F-MPS were high (from r = 0.745 to r = 0.945, all P < .01), suggesting that both scales measure similarly the constructs. The H&F-MSP13 and the H&F-MPS total scores demonstrate good convergent validity with the total score of F-MPS, as indicated by the correlations (r = 0.581/r = 0.636, respectively). The correlations similarities between the H&F-MSP13 and H&F-MSP dimensions and the F-MPS dimensions and total scores were also considerable.ConclusionsThe H&F-MSP13 is a valid instrument to measure perfectionism that reveals convergent validity with the F-MPS, retaining the adequate psychometric properties of the H&F-MPS and its administration is less time consuming.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

The Mandarin Voice Handicap Index for Laryngectomees With Pneumatic Artificial Laryngeal and Esophageal Speech

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Chen-Chi Wang ◽  
Jia-Shiou Liao ◽  
Hsiu-Chin Lai ◽  
Yi-Hsuan Lo
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Voice Handicap Index ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The Voice Handicap Index (VHI) questionnaire assesses the impact of total laryngectomy on voice-related quality of life. This study evaluates the Mandarin VHI, including its internal consistency, test–retest reliability, content validity, and differences in scores for Mandarin alaryngeal patients with pneumatic artificial laryngeal (PA) and esophageal (ES) speech. Method Translation and validation of the VHI questionnaire was performed through the forward–backward translation technique. This study used a sample of 78 PA and 23 ES participants from Taiwan who completed the Mandarin VHI. Forty-two of the alaryngeal participants completed the Mandarin VHI twice over a period of 7–63 days. Results The measurement of the internal consistency of the Mandarin VHI showed a high Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the total score (.975) and the functional (.930), physical (.939), and emotional (.938) subscales. Based on the results of the intraclass correlation coefficients, good test–retest reliability for the total and domain scores was found (intraclass correlation coefficient = .827–.863). Conclusion The Mandarin VHI was validated as an instrument with proper internal consistency and reliability, which supports the Mandarin VHI as a valid instrument for the self-evaluation of handicaps related to voice problems in PA and ES speakers.

Subjective Experience of Disgust

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Ferreira ◽  
Pedro Bem-Haja ◽  
Laura Alho ◽  
Sandra C. Soares
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
Disgust Propensity

Abstract. Background: Individual differences in the experience of disgust are known to influence the development and maintenance of several psychopathologies. Aims: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Disgust Propensity and Sensitivity Scale – Revised (DPSS-R). Method: The factor validity, the reliability of the Portuguese version of DPSS-R, the convergent validity, and the relationship with other scales were assessed in 229 participants. Results: The modified two-factor model, disgust propensity and sensitivity, was confirmed with good fit indexes and with acceptable convergent and discriminant validity. Overall, the internal consistency and the composite reliability of the DPSS-R were appropriate. The DPSS-R also revealed significant associations with the Disgust Scale, Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory, Spider Phobia Questionnaire – Revised, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Specifically, the disgust propensity factor was found to be a significant predictor of fear of spiders and trait anxiety, whereas both DPSS-R factors predicted obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Finally, women reported higher levels of disgust propensity and sensitivity than men. Conclusion: The Portuguese version of the DPSS-R proved to be a valid and reliable measure of disgust propensity and sensitivity and, therefore, with potential relevance for application in both research and clinical practice.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Short-Form 12 Item Version 2 (SF−12v2) Health-Related Quality of Life Survey and Disutilities Associated with Relevant Conditions in the U.S. Older Adult Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chintal H. Shah ◽  
Joshua D. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Medical Expenditure Panel Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Medical Expenditure

This study aimed to validate the Short-Form 12-Item Survey—version 2 (SF−12v2) in an older (≥65 years old) US population as well as estimate disutilities associated with relevant conditions, using data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey longitudinal panel (2014–2015). The physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores were examined for reliability (internal consistency, test-retest), construct validity (convergent and discriminant, structural), and criterion validity (concurrent and predictive). The study sample consisted of 1040 older adults with a mean age of 74.09 years (standard deviation: 6.19) PCS and MCS demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha—PCS: 0.87, MCS: 0.86) and good and moderate test-retest validity, respectively (intraclass correlation coefficient: PCS:0.79, MCS:0.59)). The questionnaire demonstrated sufficient convergent and discriminant ability. Confirmatory factor analysis showed adequate fit with the theoretical model and structural validity (goodness of fit = 0.9588). Concurrent criterion validity and predictive criterion validity were demonstrated. Activity limitations, functional limitations, arthritis, coronary heart disease, diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke, angina, and high blood pressure were associated with disutilities of 0.18, 0.15, 0.06, 0.07, 0.07, 0.06, 0.09, 0.06, and 0.08, respectively, and demonstrated the responsiveness of the instrument to these conditions. The SF−12v2 is a valid and reliable instrument in an older US population.

scholarly journals The Brazilian Portuguese version of the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment: General Health (WPAI-GH) Questionnaire

2006 ◽  
Vol 124 (6) ◽  
pp. 325-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rozana Mesquita Ciconelli ◽  
Patrícia Coelho de Soárez ◽  
Clarissa Campos Guaragna Kowalski ◽  
Marcos Bosi Ferraz
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
General Health ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Activity Impairment ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Sf 36

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: It is still difficult to measure work productivity losses caused by health problems. Despite the importance given to this issue over the last few years, most instruments for performing this task are available only in the English language. This study translated the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment _ General Health (WPAI-GH) Questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese, adapted it cross-culturally and evaluated its reliability and validity. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional survey to test scale reliability and validity, at São Paulo Hospital and the clinic of the Rheumatology division of Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Escola Paulista de Medicina (Unifesp-EPM). METHODS: Data were obtained from a survey that incorporated the WPAI-GH, short form-36 (SF-36) and some demographic questions. The questionnaires were administered by interview to 100 subjects. RESULTS: Descriptive statistics was used to characterize the subjects. The intraclass correlation coefficient and Cronbach's alpha were used to assess the reliability and internal consistency of the instrument. Intraclass correlation coefficients from 0.79 to 0.90 indicated good reliability. Cronbach's alpha of 0.74 indicated good internal consistency. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to assess validity. There were significant positive relationships between the WPAI-GH and SF-36. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the WPAI-GH is a reliable and valid measurement tool and may be useful for those who seek to measure the impact on productivity of health problems among populations of Brazilian employees.

scholarly journals The Empathic Capacity and the Ability to Regulate It: Construction and Validation of the Empathy Management Scale (EMS)

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 587
Author(s):  
Miguel Mora-Pelegrín ◽  
Beatriz Montes-Berges ◽  
María Aranda ◽  
María Agustina Vázquez ◽  
Elena Armenteros-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Variance Explained

The aim of this study was to develop a measure to evaluate the management of empathic capacity. To this end, two studies were conducted. Study 1 (N = 277, 172 females) describes the scale creation procedure, factorial validity, and internal consistency. The exploratory factor analysis yielded a five-factor model with 18 items (62.4% of the variance explained). The dimensions were as follows: D1: identification, D2: incorporation, D3: reverberation, D4: separation, and D5: projection. The internal consistency was good (alpha values ranging from 0.70 to 0.80). Study 2 (N = 480, 323 females) examined the validity (including convergent validity) of the model and the relationships with sociodemographic variables. The five-factor model showed a robust goodness of fit, χ2 = 240.5, p < 0.001, root mean square residual (RMSR) = 0.05. The fit indices were satisfactory, Non-normed fit index (NNFI) = 0.89, comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.90, mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.04. The convergent validity analysis showed that, as empathy management increased, so too did the empathy level and emotional intelligence. Some differences by age and sex were found. In conclusion, the Empathy Management Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for analyzing the empathic process that allows vulnerabilities and strengths to be estimated, which could improve professional practice in the healthcare context.

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