Socioenvironmental influences on children's fruit, juice and vegetable consumption as reported by parents: reliability and validity of measures

2000 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 345-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Weber Cullen ◽  
Tom Baranowski ◽  
Latroy Rittenberry ◽  
Chris Cosart ◽  
Emiel Owens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frozen Food ◽  
Food Records

AbstractObjectiveTo pilot test theory-based questionnaires to measure socioenvironmental influences on children's fruit, juice and vegetable (FJV) consumption as reported by parents.DesignCross-sectional.SettingParents of fourth to sixth grade students completed socioenvironmental questionnaires. The students completed food records (FRs) for 2 days in the classroom.SubjectsInterviews were completed by 109 parents (17% African-American, 32% Hispanic-American and 51 Euro-American).ResultsStudent mean daily FJV intake was 2.1 servings. Principal components analyses revealed subscales measuring positive and negative parenting practices; self-efficacy for modelling and planning/encouraging FJV consumption, and making FJV available; encouraging, consequences and discouraging food socialization practices; negative home, cost and canned/frozen food barriers; meal planning; child shopping; mother food preparation; and child lunch and dinner FJV preparation practices. Internal consistencies were adequate to high. Negative parent practices and negative home FJV barriers were significantly negatively correlated with child FJV consumption variables. Planning/encouraging self-efficacy was positively associated with fruit consumption, and child dinner FJV preparation was significantly negatively correlated with child juice consumption.ConclusionsThese questionnaires may provide important insights about the relationship between parent-reported socioenvironmental influences and children's FJV consumption. Future work should test these questionnaires with larger groups of parents and youths, with more reliable estimates of usual FJV intake, e.g. 7-day food records, to obtain a detailed understanding of how parents influence what children eat. Tests of models of relationships among these variables are warranted, but should control for possible confounding variables, e.g. socioeconomic status, gender of the child, etc

scholarly journals The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF): a validation study in Iranian mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Payam Amini ◽  
Reza Omani-Samani ◽  
Mahdi Sepidarkish ◽  
Amir Almasi-Hashiani ◽  
Mostafa Hosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Valid Instrument

Abstract Objective The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) is a widely used instrument that measures breastfeeding self-efficacy. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of BSES-SF in Iranian mothers. Results The English version of BSES-SF was translated into Persian using the standard forward–backward translation procedure. No changes (i.e., neither delete nor rephrase the items) were made to the BSES-SF items. The mean BSES-SF total score was 50.80 ± 8.91. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for internal consistency for the BSES-SF was 0.910. The confirmatory factor analysis results provided evidence for unidimensionality of the scale (χ2/df = 4.42; CFI = 0.96; NFI = 0.95; IFI = 0.96; RMSEA = 0.095 and SRMR = 0.054). The divergent validity of the BSES-SF was proved via a significant negative correlation with scores of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (r = − 0.273, P < 0.001). In sum, the Persian version of the BSES-SF is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring breastfeeding self-efficacy in Iranian mothers. Trial registration number This was a cross-sectional study (not clinical trial).

The Construction and Validation of a Self-Efficacy Instrument for New Graduate Nurses in a Transition to Practice Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. E107-E116
Author(s):  
Jean S. Shinners ◽  
Larissa Africa
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The Self ◽  
Transition To Practice ◽  
New Graduate Nurses ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
New Graduate ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
New Graduate Rns

Background and PurposeTransition to practice programs are an expectation for new graduate RNs and there is a need for quality outcome measures. The concept of self-efficacy was explored, and a tool developed, to identify the RN's belief regarding their capacity to perform select clinical competencies. The purpose of this study was to validate the psychometric properties of the Versant Self-Efficacy tool.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted on data obtained between July 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016. The sample included 901 new graduate RNs at multisite locations. Reliability and validity of the tool was examined.ResultsThe Versant Self-Efficacy tool demonstrated positive results for factor structure and internal reliability.ConclusionThe Self-Efficacy tool has proven to be a robust, psychometrically sound tool to measure the self-efficacy of new graduate RNs.

scholarly journals Association Between Nutrition Resource Stress and Dietary Consumption: Results From a U.S. Nationally Representative Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 524-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Grenen ◽  
Erin E. Kent ◽  
Erin Hennessy ◽  
Jada G. Hamilton ◽  
Rebecca A. Ferrer
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Dietary Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Nutritious Food ◽  
Resource Stress ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Soda Consumption

Background. There is little research on how affective reactions (e.g., stress) to perceptions of nutritious food accessibility contribute to dietary behaviors. Aims. This study explores whether stress associated with limited access to nutritious foods—termed nutrition resource stress (NRS)—contributes to diet outcomes, and whether these associations are mediated by health-related self-efficacy. Method. Using data from the cross-sectional National Cancer Institute’s Health Information National Trends Survey, analyses were conducted to examine whether reported NRS was associated with specific dietary behaviors (i.e., fewer servings of fruit/vegetables; more servings of sugar-sweetened soda; N = 3,112). Results. Analyses revealed a main association such that NRS was negatively associated with fruit/vegetable consumption (β = −0.08, p = .016). There was a negative association between NRS and self-efficacy (β = −0.11, p < .001). There was no significant association between NRS and soda consumption. Mediation analyses revealed a significant indirect association between NRS and fruit/vegetable consumption, mediated by perceived health-related self-efficacy (β = −0.03, 95% confidence interval [−.04, −.01], p < .0001). Given that self-efficacy (the mediator) was not significantly associated with soda consumption (β = 0.01, p = .912), mediation analyses were not conducted for this outcome. Conclusion. This study suggests that stress associated with perceptions of inability to access nutritious foods may influence dietary behaviors, and points to a psychological mechanism (i.e., self-efficacy) that may explain the association. In addition to improving objective barriers of access to healthy foods, future interventions might address ways of improving nutritious food–related self-efficacy or perceived stress related to obtaining healthy foods.

An evaluation of preschool educators’ life skills health education capacity: Scale development and verification

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-Ling Chen ◽  
Chieh-Hsing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Preschool Educators

Abstract Background: Preschool educators who facilitate life skills health education have an important role. Limited research has explored the comprehensive content and strategies of courses related to health education in kindergarten. The aim of this study is to create a questionnaire scale suitable for assessing preschool educators' capacity for life skills health education in Taipei, Taiwan. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used to explore and assess life skills health education as a teaching approach for preschool educators. The scale was developed in three steps. The first step was to create a draft questionnaire that passed a validation review by 9 experts. The second step was a pretest (N=128) with category analysis and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to create the formal version of the scale. The dimension analysis of the scale to assess the life skills health education capacity of preschool educators in kindergartens included cognition, attitude and self-efficacy. The third step was official testing (N=503), in which the efficacy criterion correlation validity test showed good simultaneous validity and discrimination. Results: The first draft of the pretest analysis contained 45 initial questions; 38 questions remained after 7 questions were deleted based on the EFA. According to the theoretical framework and after deleting 8 items that did not conform to the standard, a total of 30 questions were included in the formal scale. The two factors in the cognitive subscale were "health-promoting kindergarten" and "life skills teaching" for a total of 9 questions, and the two factors in the attitude subscale were "perceived benefits" and "perceived barriers" for a total of 11 questions. The three factors of the self-efficacy subscale were "adaptability and self-management ability", "decision-making and critical thinking ability" and "communication and interpersonal communication ability" for a total of 10 questions. Cronbach's α coefficient for each subscale fell in the range of .813 to .936. Conclusions: This scale has satisfactory reliability and validity and can be administered to assess the outcomes of pedagogical training for life skills health education for preschool educators in health-promoting kindergartens.

scholarly journals The psychometric properties of the Emotional Quotient Inventory 2.0 in South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Casper J.J. Van Zyl
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emotional Quotient ◽  
Emotional Quotient Inventory

Orientation: Psychological assessments require continued refinement, updating and evaluation.Research purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) 2.0 in South Africa. Item response and classical test theory methods are employed to investigate its item functioning and factor structure.Motivation for the study: Although there has been some scientific research published on the EQ-i in South Africa, there has been no research on the revised version, the EQ-i 2.0. In addition, criticism has been levied against the estimation of internal consistency reliability in the field of emotional intelligence. This study aims to fill these gaps in the literature.Research design, approach and method: This study followed a quantitative, non-experimental,cross-sectional design using secondary data. The sample comprised 1144 working adults(570 men and 574 women). The data were collected through an online platform as part of the standardisation process in South Africa.Main findings: Results from Rasch analysis showed that almost all the items fit the model.Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega estimates revealed satisfactory reliabilities.Confirmatory factor analysis at the composite level revealed acceptable fit with the exception of the total EQ model.Practical/managerial implications: This study supports the claim of reliability and validity ofthe EQ-i 2.0 in the South African context.Contribution/value-add: The study contributes significantly to the international body of evidence regarding the psychometric properties of the EQ-i 2.0 and provides supporting evidence for the appropriate use of this assessment in South Africa.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic inequalities in the consumption of fruits and vegetables: Colombian National Nutrition Survey, 2010

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Fernando Herran ◽  
Gonzalo Alberto Patiño ◽  
Edna Magaly Gamboa
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Individual

The objective of this study was to estimate inequalities in the consumption of fruits and vegetables. A multilevel study was performed based on cross-sectional data of adults from 18 to 64 years of age (n = 5,217) and in geodemographic units (n = 33). The consumption of fruits and vegetables was estimated with a food frequency questionnaire administered as part of the 2010 Colombian National Nutrition Survey (ENSIN). Inequality indices for the consumption of whole fruits and fruit juice and for raw and cooked vegetables were estimated using data on wealth, food security, geographical area and monetary poverty. The prevalence of the consumption of cooked vegetables was 64.8% (95%CI: 59.2-70.4) among men and the prevalence of the consumption of fruit juice was 86.1% (95%CI: 82.4-89.8) among women. The frequency of the consumption of fruit juice was 1.03 times/day (95%CI: 0.93-1.14) among women. The prevalence and frequency fruits and vegetables consumption per day for the three socioeconomic variables considered in this study are higher according to the higher socioeconomic level (p < 0.05), except for the consumption frequency of whole fruits/day (p = 0.24). At the individual level, the Gini coefficient for frequency/day ranged from 0.51 to 0.62. At the ecological level, the Gini index for prevalence ranged from 0.04 to 0.14; and for frequency/day ranged from 0.03 to 0.11. The Colombian population does not meet fruits and vegetables consumption recommendations. Men and women favor the consumption of fruit juice over whole fruits. The inequality in vegetable consumption is clear, with men at a disadvantage. The poor eat fewer fruits and vegetables.

scholarly journals Psychosocial and demographic predictors of fruit, juice and vegetable consumption among 11–14-year-old Boy Scouts

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1508-1514 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Shayne Gallaway ◽  
Russell Jago ◽  
Tom Baranowski ◽  
Janice C Baranowski ◽  
Pamela M Diamond
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Psychosocial Variables ◽  
Hierarchical Multiple Regression ◽  
Demographic Correlates ◽  
Home Availability

AbstractObjectivePsychosocial and demographic correlates of fruit, juice and vegetable (FJV) consumption were investigated to guide how to increase FJV intake.DesignHierarchical multiple regression analysis of FJV consumption on demographics and psychosocial variables.SettingHouston, Texas, USA.SubjectsBoys aged 11–14 years (n= 473).ResultsFJV preference and availability were both significant predictors of FJV consumption, controlling for demographics and clustering of Boy Scout troops. Vegetable self-efficacy was associated with vegetable consumption. The interaction of preference by home availability was a significant predictor of FJV. The interaction of self-efficacy by home availability showed a trend towards significantly predicting vegetable consumption. No significant interactions were found between body mass index and the psychosocial variables.ConclusionsFindings suggest that future interventions emphasising an increase in preference, availability and efficacy may increase consumption of FJV in similar populations.

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