Validation of the Quality of Dying and Death Questionnaire among the Chinese populations

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ying Wang ◽  
Mandong Liu ◽  
Wallace Chi Ho Chan ◽  
Jing Zhou ◽  
Iris Chi
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Chinese Populations ◽  
Quality Of Dying ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Item Quality

Abstract Objective This study reports the evaluation of the original 31-item Quality of Dying and Death Questionnaire (QODD) using a sample of caregivers of recently deceased older adults in China, and the validation of a shortened version (QODD-C) derived from the original scale. Methods The translation was performed using a forward and back method. The full scale was tested with 212 caregivers of decedents in four regions of China. Confirmatory factor analysis tested the model fit between the full Chinese version and the original conceptual model and generated the QODD-C. The psychometric analysis was performed to evaluate the QODD-C's internal consistency, content validity, construct validity, and discriminant validity. Results A five-domain, 18-item QODD-C was identified with excellent internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.933; split-half Pearson's value = 0.855). The QODD-C total score was significantly associated with constructs related to five domains. The caregiver's relationship with the decedent, the decedent's age at death, death reason, and death place was significantly associated with the QODD-C total score. Significance of results The QODD-C is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the quality of dying and death among the Chinese populations.

scholarly journals Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Snizek-revised Hall’s Professionalism Inventory Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 1154-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoqian Chen ◽  
Qi Yu ◽  
Feifei Yu ◽  
Yixiang Huang ◽  
Lingling Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Objective This study was performed to assess the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Snizek-revised Hall’s Professionalism Inventory Scale (C-SR-HPIS). Methods Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used to evaluate the construct validity of the C-SR-HPIS. The average variance extracted (AVE) and square root of the AVE were calculated and correlation analyses were performed to test the convergent validity and discriminant validity, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha (α) coefficient was used to test the internal consistency reliability. Results Data for 355 clinical nurses in mainland China were collected. Five factors were extracted, accounting for 58.86% of the total explained variance, and 20 items were selected for the C-SR-HPIS. The confirmatory factor analysis suggested good fitness of the modified model. The AVE was acceptable for convergent validity. The square roots of the AVE of the five factors were larger than their correlation coefficients with other factors, showing suitable discriminant validity. Cronbach’s α coefficient of internal consistency reliability of the overall scale was 0.76, indicating good reliability of the scale. Conclusions This study demonstrated good reliability and validity of the C-SR-HPIS and provides a quantitative tool for the assessment of nursing professionalism in China.

scholarly journals Validation of the Interpersonal Support Links Scale VIDA

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Fernando Calvo-Francés ◽  
Iván Alemán-Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Small Samples ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Interpersonal Support ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency

<p>Social Support is one of the most well documented factors influencing health outcomes. Cultural differences and language use between Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries advise caution in the use of the same measurement instruments. Furthermore the instruments validated in Spain have been developed with very specific or small samples. The aim of this instrumental study was to develop a new general purpose Social Support Questionnaire that overcomes these limitations. <em>Method:</em> With a sample of 1080 participants (48.2% women, mean age 33.51), an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was conducted, examining its internal consistency, reliability, convergent validity, content validity and readability. <em>Results:</em> A three-factor structure (Friends, Family and Significant Others Support) was replicated and confirmed (with a very good fit), explaining nearly 73% of the variance with an excellent internal consistency (.94 or more) with significant evidence of convergent validity with other related measurements of Social Support and Health. <em>Conclusions:</em> The parameters of structural validity, internal consistency, reliability and convergent validity, taken together, present an optimized profile when compared to the rest of the reviewed surveys.</p>

scholarly journals VALIDASI INSTRUMEN FOLLOWERSHIP MODEL KELLEY VERSI INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-79
Author(s):  
Siti Asriyani Rosani ◽  
Medianta Tarigan
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
High Internal Consistency Reliability

This study aimed to describe the psychometric properties of the Followership measurement. The participants of the research were 377 of employees with range of 16 - 59 years old. The research used internal consistency of Alpha and construct validity with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), convergent validity, and discriminant validity. The results were high internal consistency reliability of Indonesian Kelly’s followership styles (α = 0.882), and good fit indexes of modified two factor model (activity and independent), and finally showed the positive correlation to ledadership, work engagement, and religiosity measures.

scholarly journals Teacher emotion questionnaire: A Turkish adaptation, validity, and reliability study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-282
Author(s):  
Nihal Yurtseven
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliability Study ◽  
Teacher Emotion ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Fit Indexes

The purpose of this study is to carry out the linguistic equivalence, validity and reliability study of the Teacher Emotion Questionnaire (TEQ) developed by Burić, Slišković and Macuka (2018). After ensuring the linguistic equivalence of the Turkish form, responses of 601 teachers were tested by Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to ensure the construct validity of the scale. As a result of EFA, the scale was divided into six factors; item factor loads ranged from .49 to .85, and items in the scale explained 68.00% of the total variance. In order to verify the six-factor structure, data were collected from a study group of 255 teachers and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed. Similar results were obtained from CFA, the model was validated and model fit indexes were found to have excellent or acceptable values. After the construct validity of the scale, the reliability analysis was carried out. Cronbach’s alpha (= .92), Spearman-Brown (= .67) and Guttman Split-Half (= .80) coefficients obtained within the scope of internal consistency reliability demonstrated that the scale had the desired internal consistency.

An Initial Investigation of the Use of Comparative Referents to Assess Social Anxiety

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 367-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura D. Seligman ◽  
Erin F. Swedish ◽  
Jason P. Rose ◽  
Jessica M. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Injunctive Norms ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Social Quality Of Life ◽  
Comparison Measures

Abstract. The current study examined the validity of two self-report measures of social anxiety constructed using social comparative referent points. It was hypothesized that these comparison measures would be both reliable and valid. Results indicated that two different comparative versions – one invoking injunctive norms and another invoking descriptive norms – showed good reliability, excellent internal consistency, and acceptable convergent and discriminant validity. The comparative measures also predicted positive functioning, some aspects of social quality of life, and social anxiety as measured by an independent self-report. These findings suggest that adding a comparative reference point to instructions on social anxiety measures may aid in the assessment of social anxiety.

scholarly journals Psychometric Testing of the Spanish Modified Version of the Mini-Suffering State Examination

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7821
Author(s):  
Daniel Gutiérrez-Sánchez ◽  
Rafael Gómez-García ◽  
Isabel María López-Medina ◽  
Antonio I. Cuesta-Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Quality Of Dying ◽  
State Examination

Background: The mini-suffering state examination is a valid and reliable measure that have been used to assess suffering in patients with advanced cancer. The aim of this study was to carry out a psychometric analysis of the Spanish version of the mini-suffering state examination. Method: A validation study was conducted. Seventy-two informal caregivers of deceased patients in palliative care were included in this study. A psychometric testing of content validity, internal consistency, and convergent validity with the Spanish version of the quality of dying and death questionnaire was performed. Results: The original instrument was modified to be used by informal caregivers. The content validity was acceptable (0.96), and the internal consistency was moderate (α = 0.67). Convergent validity was demonstrated (r = −0.64). Conclusion: The Spanish modified version of the MSSE showed satisfactory measurement properties. The Spanish modified version of MSSE can be useful to facilitate screening, monitor progress, and guide treatment decisions in end-of-life cancer patients.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Internal Consistency, Gender Differential Item Functioning and Discriminant Validity of the Fear of COVID-5 Scale Amidst Emerging Adult University Students in Mexico

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110162
Author(s):  
Adalberto Campo-Arias ◽  
Andrés Felipe Tirado-Otálvaro ◽  
Isabel Álvarez-Solorza ◽  
Carlos Arturo Cassiani-Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Differential Item Functioning ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
One Dimension ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Gender Differential

The study aimed to perform confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, gender differential item functioning, and discriminant validity of the Fear of COVID-5 Scale in emerging adult students of a university in Mexico. Confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega), and gender differential item functioning were estimated (Kendall tau b correlation). The Fear of COVID-5 Scale showed a one-dimension structure (RMSEA = 0.07, CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.96, and SRMR = 0.02), with high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.78 and McDonald's omega of 0.81), non-gender differential item functioning (Kendall tau b between 0.07 and 0.10), and significant discriminant validity (Higher scores for fear of COVID-19 were observed in high clinical anxiety levels). In conclusion, the Fear of COVID-5 Scale presents a clear one-dimension structure similar to a previous study.

scholarly journals Measuring Civilian Moral Injury: A Comparison of the Psychometric Properties of Three Measures of Moral Injury among the General Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Thomas ◽  
Boris Bizumic ◽  
Tegan Cruwys ◽  
Erin Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Moral Injury ◽  
Scale Construction ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Satisfactory Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Key Barrier ◽  
Civilian Women ◽  
Injury Research ◽  
The Military

Moral injury research has been expanded to populations beyond the military in recent years. A key barrier to further research into moral injury in civilian populations is the lack of valid, reliable measures of the construct appropriate for general civilian use. This paper addresses this barrier by exploring the psychometrics of three measures of moral injury in a general civilian sample: the Moral Injury Scale for Youth, and adapted versions of the Moral Injury Events Scale and Expressions of Moral Injury Scale-Military. A sample of civilian women (n = 192) and men (n = 88) completed a battery of questionnaires comprising the above measures, and additional scales designed to capture theoretically-supported correlates of moral pain, psychopathology, and wellbeing. Confirmatory factor analysis found that the factor structure of the three moral injury measures was replicated within our civilian sample. No scale showed significant association with age or gender, indicating discriminant validity. All measures correlated as predicted with measures of psychopathology and wellbeing at the total score level. Correlations of individual subscales with each of these measures were more varied, suggesting conceptual differences in how moral injury is experienced in civilian populations. Despite psychometric support, all three scales required error covariances for certain items to obtain satisfactory model fit and displayed problems in item wording which may inflate internal consistency and warrant further scale construction efforts for this population. Findings indicate that civilian populations also experience moral injury, but that existing measures may have certain problems capturing this effectively.

Preliminary Validation of the HS-QoL: A Quality-of-Life Measure for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea McLellan ◽  
Mia Sisic ◽  
Hazel H. Oon ◽  
Jerry Tan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with adverse physical and psychosocial impacts. The development of an HS quality-of-life measure, HS-QoL, has been recently described. Objective: This study was designed to validate the HS-QoL. Method: Fifty-five patients with HS from 4 dermatology clinics completed the 30-minute online survey. Item reduction, reliability (internal consistency), and correlation analysis (to assess convergent validity) were conducted. Results: The HS-QoL was reduced from 53 items to 44 items, resulting in a 7-subscale questionnaire. All subscales demonstrated excellent internal consistency, except for the support subscale, which had adequate internal consistency. All 7 HS-QoL subscales were related to other measures of QoL, life satisfaction, and mental health, which demonstrates convergent validity. Conclusion: The 44-item HS-QoL demonstrated strong preliminary evidence of reliability (internal consistency) and convergent validity.

scholarly journals Assessing psychological adjustment and cultural reintegration after military service: development and psychometric evaluation of the post-separation Military-Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline Romaniuk ◽  
Gina Fisher ◽  
Chloe Kidd ◽  
Philip J. Batterham
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Civilian Life ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background The transition out of military service and subsequent reintegration to civilian life has been established as a period associated with an increased risk of psychological adjustment difficulties, psychiatric disorders and suicide risk, yet no tool exists to measure cultural and psychological adjustment following permanent separation from the military. This study describes the two-phase mixed-methods development and validation of the self-report Military-Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM). Methods In Phase I, four focus groups (n = 20) and semi-structured one-on-one interviews (n = 80) enabled thematic analysis and generation of 53 initial items that were reviewed by an expert multidisciplinary panel (n = 12) and piloted for clarity and relevance in an Australian service-veteran sample (n = 11). In Phase II, psychometric properties of the 47 items resulting from Phase I were evaluated with online assessment of a convenience sample of transitioned Australian Defence Force veterans (n = 725). Analyses included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, as well as evaluation of test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and convergent, divergent and discriminant validity. Results Exploratory factor analysis on a randomized split-half sample (n = 357), resulted in a 21-item, five-factor solution of Purpose and Connection, Help seeking, Beliefs about civilians, Resentment and regret, and Regimentation, explaining 53.22% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis (n = 368) verified this factor structure without modification (χ2 = 304.96, df = 160; CFI = .96, TLI = .94, NFI = .91, RMSEA = .05). Strong convergent, divergent and discriminant validity was demonstrated as M-CARM scores significantly correlated with related constructs assessed by standardised clinical measures as well as differentiated groups based on three binary reintegration items, with large effect sizes (d = > 1). Strong test-retest reliability for the total score (n = 186, r = .93) and excellent internal consistency (n = 725, a = .90) were also found. Conclusions Results provide promising evidence the M-CARM is a valid, reliable measure of psychological and cultural reintegration to civilian life, with potential for considerable clinical and research application.

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