Examination of the Chicago Multiscale Depression Inventory and Initial Validation of a Positive Scale

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dede M. Ukueberuwa ◽  
Peter A. Arnett
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Structure Reliability ◽  
Psychometric Data ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Positive Item ◽  
Item Scale

AbstractThe Chicago Multiscale Depression Inventory (CMDI) was developed to improve accuracy in measuring depression symptoms in individuals with non-psychiatric medical illness. Earlier psychometric evaluation of the CMDI has emphasized properties of items that measure negative affect and experience. In this study, we provide an initial evaluation of an outcome scale of positive items that are also included within the CMDI but have previously been excluded from calculation of the total score. Psychometric data for the CMDI negative and positive item subscales were determined in healthy adults and patients with multiple sclerosis. Analysis included measurements of factor structure, reliability, and validity in comparison with other established measures of depression and affect. Study findings indicate that in healthy and patient samples, the CMDI Positive scale has very good reliability and validity. The Positive scale score also appears to predict depression symptoms beyond the negative item scale scores. The CMDI Positive scale could be a valuable clinical and research tool. Inclusion of the Positive scale in the CMDI total score appears to improve the measure by further capturing symptoms of affect and experience that are important to diagnosis of depression and are not covered by the negative scales alone. (JINS, 2016, 22, 76–82)

Prodigality in Islamic lifestyle: a new scale development

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
hossein emari
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Islamic Schools ◽  
Structure Reliability ◽  
Item Scale

Purpose – This study aims to propose a new construct – prodigality and develop a measurement scale to support the construct. Design/methodology/approach – Combining the paradigms of Churchill, Malhotra and Birks, the item generation and content validity yielded the development of a modified scale. Three main steps in assessment of the scale: dimensional structure, reliability and validity led to the development of a prodigality scale. A total of 32 items were generated, through assessing Qur’anic verses that are related to Muslim consumption patterns linked to in Islam. Findings – In total, 23 items remained after content validity. A pre-test using exploratory factor analysis on the 23-item scale created a two-factor scale. According to extracted validity and reliability scores, prodigality scale was statistically supported. A pool of nine items is proposed for the eventual measurement of the prodigality. Research limitations/implications – The proposed measurement scale warrants further exploratory study. Future research should assess the validity across different Muslim geographies and Islamic schools of thought and practice. Originality/value – Prodigality is proposed as a new construct that focuses primarily on the Qur’an and seeks to achieve relevance and acceptance by both Sunni and Shia denominations. The measurement scale is believed to extend the existing body of literature and contribute new knowledge on Muslim consumption.

The Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale, a Brief Version: Psychometric Data

2003 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard M. Suinn ◽  
Elizabeth H. Winston
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Anxiety ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Psychometric Data ◽  
Major Scale ◽  
Administration Time ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Item Scale

As a measure of mathematics anxiety, the Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale (MARS) has been a major scale used for research and clinical studies since 1972. Despite the usefulness of the original scale, researchers have sought a shorter version of the scale partly to reduce the administration time of the original 98-item scale. This study created a shorter version of the MARS and provides reliability and validity information for the new version. The Cronbach alpha of .96 indicated high internal consistency, while the test-retest reliability for the MARS 30-item was .90 ( p < .001). The validity data confirm that the MARS 30-item test is comparable to the original MARS 98-irem scale.

Locus of control and pain: Validity of the Form C of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scales when used with adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (14) ◽  
pp. 1853-1862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Castarlenas ◽  
Ester Solé ◽  
Mélanie Racine ◽  
Elisabet Sánchez-Rodríguez ◽  
Mark P Jensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Structure Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Multidimensional Health

The objective of this study was to examine the factor structure, reliability, and validity of the Form C of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scales in adolescents. A confirmatory factor analysis indicated that adequate fit of a four-factor model and the internal consistency of the scales were adequate. Criterion validity of the four scales of the Form C of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control was also supported by significant correlations with measures of pain-related self-efficacy, anxiety, and coping strategies. The results indicate that the four Form C of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale scores are reliable and valid and therefore support their use to assess pain-related locus of control beliefs in adolescents.

The Constitutional Type Questionnaire: validation in the patient population of the Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital

2001 ◽  
Vol 90 (03) ◽  
pp. 131-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
RA van Haselen ◽  
S Cinar ◽  
P Fisher ◽  
J Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Constitutional Type ◽  
Grade Of Membership ◽  
General Physical ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Physical Features ◽  
Item Scale

AbstractIn homeopathy the choice of a medicine is based on the total ‘picture’ presented by the patient. This picture includes ‘constitutional type’ which comprises personality, and general physical features. The Constitutional Type Questionnaire (CTQ) is designed to systematically assess constitutional types. This study examines the reliability and validity of the CTQ. Four hundred and seventy-two outpatients attending clinics at the Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital completed the CTQ, a 152-item scale rating features traditionally considered typical of 19 constitutional homeopathic medicine ‘pictures’ on 5-point frequency or severity scales. A subsample was retested after 1 week to measure the test–retest reliability. Another subsample was prescribed a medicine by a homeopathic doctor. Prescriptions were compared with the CTQ, to assess the content validity of the scale. The construct validity was measured by Grade of Membership (GOM) analysis. The scale demonstrated good test–retest reliability (r=0.73), internal consistency (r=0.95). The correlation between CTQ results and the medicine prescribed by the homeopathic doctor was 75.8%. The GOM analyses are reported by Davidson et al elsewhere in this issue of the journal. Although the CTQ could be improved, the scale displays good reliability and validity.

scholarly journals Testing a German Adaption of the Entrapment Scale and Assessing the Relation to Depression

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Trachsel ◽  
Tobias Krieger ◽  
Paul Gilbert ◽  
Martin Grosse Holtforth
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Explained Variance

The construct ofentrapmentis used in evolutionary theory to explain the etiology of depression. The perception of entrapment can emerge when defeated individuals want to escape but are incapable. Studies have shown relationships of entrapment to depression, and suicidal tendencies. The aim of this study was a psychometric evaluation and validation of the Entrapment Scale in German (ES-D). 540 normal subjects completed the ES-D along with other measures of depressive symptoms, hopelessness, and distress. Good reliability and validity of the ES-D was demonstrated. Further, whereas entrapment originally has been regarded as a two-dimensional construct, our analyses supported a single-factor model. Entrapment explained variance in depressive symptoms beyond that explained by stress and hopelessness supporting the relevance of the construct for depression research. These findings are discussed with regard to their theoretical implications as well as to the future use of the entrapment scale in clinical research and practice.

scholarly journals Psychometric Evaluation of the Caregiver Needs Screen in Neuro-Oncology Family Caregivers

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-176
Author(s):  
Florien W. Boele ◽  
Lauren Terhorst ◽  
Jennifer Prince ◽  
Heidi S. Donovan ◽  
Jason Weimer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Expert Review ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Caregiver Needs

Background and PurposeThe informal care demands of primary malignant brain tumor (PMBT) patients include unique issues associated with neurological and cognitive symptoms. Existing caregiver needs questionnaires do not include these disease-specific symptoms, which are particularly distressing. Therefore, we have developed the neuro-oncology Caregiver Needs Screen (CNS) and evaluated its psychometric properties.MethodsThe 32-item instrument was developed based on PMBT caregiver interviews (N = 109) and expert review. The CNS was tested along measures of depression, anxiety, burden, and mastery in 122 PMBT caregivers. Principal components analysis was used to examine item properties and internal structure. Internal consistency reliability and construct validity were assessed.ResultsSix subscales were identified with internal consistency ranging between alpha = .653 and .857. Convergent validity was verified by moderate/high correlations between measures of caregiver well-being and CNS scale scores.ConclusionsFindings provide preliminary evidence of reliability and validity for the CNS. This instrument can be useful when assessing caregivers' needs for supportive care.

The Anger Management Scale: Development and Preliminary Psychometric Properties

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra M. Stith ◽  
Sherry L. Hamby
Keyword(s):  
Partner Violence ◽  
Anger Management ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
College Student Sample ◽  
Psychometric Data ◽  
Intimate Partner Relationships ◽  
Item Scale

This article introduces the Anger Management Scale (AMS). Managing anger constructively without violence is at the core of many treatment programs for domestic violence offenders and prevention programs for youth. There is no measure, however, specifically developed to monitor these skills. The AMS was designed to assess very concrete, specific cognitions and behaviors that can increase or decrease anger in intimate partner relationships and therefore influence the respondent’s level of partner violence. In addition to the full 36-item scale, there are 20-item and 12-item short forms. The AMS has four subscales: Escalating Strategies (behaviors that increase reactivity to the partner), Negative Attributions (cognitions such as blame or negative intentions attributed to the partner of the respondent), Self-Awareness (awareness of physiological changes indicating rising anger), and Calming Strategies (behaviors that decrease reactivity to the partner). Preliminary psychometric data based on a college student sample (n= 475) show a meaningful factor structure, good reliability (α .70 to .87), and good construct validity.

scholarly journals Mind Over Matter: The Development of the Mental Toughness Scale (MTS)

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leilani Madrigal ◽  
Sharon Hamill ◽  
Diane L. Gill
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
Dimensional Measure ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Item Scale

Mental Toughness (MT), which refers to an inner focus and commitment to rise above challenges when facing adversity, is viewed as one of the most important psychological attributes in determining success in sport. However, there is little consensus on key components of MT, and existing measures vary greatly while focusing on elite athletes. The purpose of this research was to develop a measure of MT for use with college athletes. Collegiate and noncollegiate athletes (N = 271) completed the original 54-item Mental Toughness Scale (MTS) in study 1. Factor analysis (PCA) results reduced the scale to an 11-item scale, with good reliability and validity as demonstrated by its positive correlations with self-esteem and flow. A second study of college basketball players (N = 143) was conducted to establish the psychometric properties of the MTS. Study 2 demonstrated convergent, divergent and criterion validity through correlations with related measures, and a CFA provided moderate support for the MTS as a one-dimensional measure of mental toughness in sport.

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