Anxiety and Coping Strategies in Sport Contexts: A Look at the Psychometric Properties of Portuguese Instruments for their Assessment

The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Portuguese versions of the Sport Anxiety Scale and of the Brief COPE, as well as of the Cognitive Appraisal Scale in Sport Competition– Threat Perception, namely regarding their factor structure validity and internal consistency. Participants were 550 male and female athletes of several sports, aged 15 to 35 years old (M=19.8; SD=4.5). Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that the instruments demonstrated good psychometric properties. In general, the measurement models provided a good fit to the empirical data and with the exception of some scales of the Brief COPE, the calculated Cronbach's a coefficient of reliability indicated adequate internal consistency for the three instruments. Overall, the results of the present study provided evidence for these instruments' validity and reliability, ultimately supporting their importance for research and psychological intervention in sport contexts.

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The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

10.21203/rs.3.rs-20977/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Samaneh Youseflu ◽

Shane W. Kraus ◽

Fatemeh Razavinia ◽

Majid Yousefi Afrashteh ◽

soudabeh niroomand

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Content Validity ◽

Sex Addiction ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Structural Validity ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Introduction Background: The assessment of sex addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure's structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing sex addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

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The Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale–Revised (MSSM-R)

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2018-090 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 37-42

Author(s):

Sajjad Saadat ◽

Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf ◽

Mehrdad Kalantari ◽

Mozaffar Hosseininezhad

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Self Management ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Maintenance ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background: Self-management is the most important component in the treatment of chronic diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). The Bishop and Frain Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale–Revised (MSSM-R) is one of the valid tools available for self-management assessment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the MSSM-R in Iranian people with MS. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 in the 1600 people with MS in Guilan Province, Iran. In this study, 250 people were selected by convenience sampling. The reliability of the Persian version of this scale was examined by internal consistency and test-retest methods, and validity evidence was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The MSSM-R had acceptable face and content validity. Confirmatory factor analysis results showed that 24 items on this scale have factor loadings in five subscales. Other results showed the internal consistency, as measured by Cronbach α and test-retest reliability, for the MSSM-R overall (α = 0.85, r = 0.77) and for the following subscales: Healthcare Provider Relationship and Communication (α = 0.83, r = 0.70), Treatment Adherence/Barriers (α = 0.70, r = 0.71), Social/Family Support (α = 0.79, r = 0.85), MS Knowledge and Information (α = 0.89, r = 0.72), and Health Maintenance Behavior (α = 0.77, r = 0.75). Conclusions: This study provides evidence of the validity and reliability of the MSSM-R. To further ensure its psychometric properties, additional studies with this scale are suggested.

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The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

10.21203/rs.3.rs-20977/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Samaneh Youseflu ◽

Shane W. Kraus ◽

Fatemeh Razavinia ◽

Majid Yousefi Afrashteh ◽

Soudabeh Niroomand

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Content Validity ◽

Sex Addiction ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Structural Validity ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background: The assessment of sex addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure's structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing sex addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

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The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale sex addiction scale for the Iranian population

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03135-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Samaneh Youseflu ◽

Shane W. Kraus ◽

Fatemeh Razavinia ◽

Majid Yousefi Afrashteh ◽

Soudabeh Niroomand

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Content Validity ◽

Sex Addiction ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Structural Validity ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background The assessment of sex addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. Methods After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure’s structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing sex addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

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Guilt and Shame Proneness Scale (GASP) Adaptation and Psychometric Properties in Spanish Population

10.31234/osf.io/dtm6k ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Miquel Alabèrnia-Segura ◽

Guillem Feixas ◽

David Gallardo-Pujol

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Social Research ◽

Spanish Version ◽

English Speakers ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Shame Proneness ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Back Translation ◽

Adequate Reliability

Aims:To develop a Spanish version of the Guilt and Shame Proneness Scale (GASP) and evaluate its psychometric properties among a population in Spain.Methods:A Spanish version of the Guilt and Shame Proneness Scale (GASP) was developed by a Spanish and English speakers through translation and back-translation. The translated GASP was administered to a sample of Spanish general population. The validity and reliability of the scale were tested using standard statistical methods.Results:The translated version of the GASP scale was found to have outstanding domain coherence and language clarity. The tested scales have adequate reliability (>0.55). It is clear evidence of reliability given that the GASP is a scenario-based measure with only four items in each subscale. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the four-factor solution by yielding adequate results. Conclusions:This study presents the first validation of the GASP questionnaire with Spanish general population. GASP instrument was found to have satisfactory psychometric properties, resulting in a new moral and social research tool.

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Moral Identity Questionnaire (MIQ) Adaptation and Psychometric Properties in Spanish Population

10.31234/osf.io/f8kdn ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Miquel Alabèrnia-Segura ◽

David Gallardo-Pujol ◽

Guillem Feixas

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Moral Identity ◽

Social Research ◽

Spanish Version ◽

English Speakers ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Back Translation ◽

Adequate Reliability

Aims:To develop a Spanish version of the Moral Identity Questionnaire (MIQ) and evaluate its psychometric properties among a population in Spain.Methods:A Spanish version of the Moral Identity Questionnaire (MIQ) was developed by a Spanish and English speakers through translation and back-translation. The translated MIQ was administered to a sample of Spanish general population. The validity and reliability of the scale were tested using standard statistical methods.Results:The translated version of the MIQ scale was found to have outstanding domain coherence and language clarity. The tested scales have adequate reliability (>0.55). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor solution by yielding adequate results. Conclusions:This study presents the first validation of the MIQ questionnaire with Spanish general population. MIQ instrument was found to have satisfactory psychometric properties, resulting in a new moral and social research tool.

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Validity and reliability of the lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) in Brazil

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-03959-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Janiny Lima e Silva ◽

Matheus de Sousa Mata ◽

Saionara Maria Aires Câmara ◽

Íris do Céu Clara Costa ◽

Kleyton Santos de Medeiros ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Psychosocial Adaptation ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Evaluation Questionnaire ◽

Self Evaluation ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background The Lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) is used to assess psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and maternity. The PSEQ is a tool used in various countries and has been translated into Portuguese; however, it needs to be validated in Brazil. This study aimed to analyze the validity and reliability of the PSEQ in Brazilian pregnant women. Method This methodological validity study investigated internal consistency and reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients. Construct validity was assessed using Pearson’s correlation between domains and confirmatory factor analysis. To assess concurrent validity, Pearson’s correlation between the different domains of the PSEQ and Prenatal Psychosocial Profile-Portuguese Version (PPP-VP) was determined. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results This study included 399 pregnant women in the northeastern region of Brazil. The internal consistency and reliability of the total PSEQ score were high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89; intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.95). Validity analysis showed positive and significant correlations between all PSEQ domains, ranging from 0.14 to 0.56. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated the following values of goodness of fit: RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.08, CFI = 0.61, χ2/df = 1.77. The discriminant and concurrent validities of the PSEQ were confirmed. Conclusions The Portuguese version of the PSEQ has adequate psychometric properties and is a valid and reliable tool to evaluate psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy in Brazilian pregnant women.

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Exploring the dimensionality of the TRIM-18 in the Spanish context

Anales de Psicología ◽

10.6018/analesps.33.2.264461 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 548 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Maria Fernández-Capo ◽

Silvia Recoder ◽

Juana Gómez-Benito ◽

María Gámiz ◽

Pilar Gual ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Spanish Population ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Reliability Method ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Potential Use ◽

Three Factor

Introduction: The Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivation (TRIM-18) Inventory is an instrument that assesses episodic forgiveness. This scale is composed of three subscales: avoidance, revenge and benevolence. The present study examined the dimensionality of the Spanish version of the TRIM-18 (TRIM-18-S) and provided evidence of validity and reliability. Method: A total of 943 participants completed the TRIM-18-S. A subset of 277 participants completed additional measures of empathy, anger, and information regarding the relation with the offender. Results: The TRIM-18-S showed good psychometric properties, and confirmatory factor analyses revealed a three-factor structure. Conclusions: The scale presents adequate psychometric properties for its potential use in a Spanish population.

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Psychometric Properties of the Grit-S in Chinese Nurses

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.766055 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Changjiu He ◽

Dongmei Wu ◽

Lu Yang ◽

Lei Yang ◽

Yuchuan Yue

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Work Performance ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Psychiatric Hospitals ◽

Self Control ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Grit, as a positive psychological trait, could affect the stability of nursing workforce and nurses’ physical and mental health continuously. The Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) with fewer items than the original Grit Scale was widely used to measure individual trait-level grit. However, the psychological properties of Grit-S among Chinese nurses have not been verified. A self-designed sociodemographic questionnaire was used to investigate 709 Chinese nurses in the study, and Grit-S, Big Five Inventory-44, Brief Self-Control Scale, 10-item Connor-Davidson resilience scale, and Task Performance Scale were adopted to collect information of grit, personality, self-control, resilience, and work performance. The confirmatory factor analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, hierarchical regression analysis, and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to verify the psychometric properties of the Grit-S. The results demonstrated that the Grit-S had sound validity and reliability among Chinese nurse samples and had good measurement invariance across nurses in general hospitals and psychiatric hospitals. The results of this study provide confidence in using the grit measurement among Chinese nurse in the future.

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Child Sensory Profile 2 (CSP2) Among Children with Dyslexia

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.5812/ijpbs.112573 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Mahnaz Estaki ◽

Ameneh Dehghan ◽

Ebrahim Mahmoudi ◽

Navid Mirzakhany

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Sensory Processing ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Standardized Test ◽

Sensory Profile ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Persian Version ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Background: Sensory integration is a necessary skill for acquiring reading skills because it strongly depends on the rapid and strong relation between written and verbal symbols. There is no standardized test for Iranian children with dyslexia to investigate their sensory processing problems. Therefore, understanding the validity and reliability of the child sensory profile 2 (CSP2) would be essential for a detailed assessment of sensory impairments in dyslexic children. Objectives: The current research aimed to establish the internal consistency, factor analysis, and convergent validity of the Persian version of CSP2 in children with dyslexia. Methods: The sample of this study included 200 dyslexic children aged 6 to 12 years who were referred to learning disabilities centers in Qom from September 2019 to February 2020 by using the multistage sampling method. To collect data, the CSP2 questionnaire and the dyslexia test (NEMA) were used. The factor structure was assessed by confirmatory factor analysis. The internal consistency of the CSP2 was examined by using Cronbach’s alpha. Convergent validity was assessed by examining the relationship between CSP2 and NEMA. Results: Internal consistency was obtained as 0.89, 0.92, 0.77, and 0.94 for the four subscales of sensory processing, namely registration, seeking, sensitivity, and avoiding, respectively. The result of confirmatory factor analysis gained support for Dunn's four-factor model. Total scores of NEMA were correlated with the scores of CSP2 subscales (seeking, avoiding, sensitivity, and registration). Conclusions: The Persian version of the Child Sensory Profile 2 is a valid (via confirmatory factor analysis and convergent validity) and reliable (via internal consistency) tool for assessing sensory processing in children with dyslexia.

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