Motivational Climate Measures in Sport: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Lacerda ◽  
Alberto Filgueiras ◽  
Marianna Campos ◽  
Richard Keegan ◽  
Jesús Landeira-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Environmental Status ◽  
Structural Variables ◽  
New Instruments ◽  
Critical Consideration

Abstract Motivational climate can be defined as the environmental status of sport that influences motivation levels. The present study aimed to systematically identify the most widely used measures examining motivational climate. The databases for searching were PsycNET, PubMed and ScienceDirect. The search returned a total of 378 studies of which 8 met the inclusion criteria for analysis. The results show that the most used instruments for evaluation of motivational climate have good psychometric characteristics of reliability, validity and factorial structure. On the other hand, there was a lack of studies that analyzed invariance of measures, which may be a critical consideration. Finally, the review points out the need for development of new theoretical perspectives, potential new instruments that extend beyond the socio-cognitive approach and instruments that allow the measurement of other environmental, personal and structural variables other than parents, coaches and athletes.

Explanatory Theories of Intimate Partner Homicide Perpetration: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483802095380
Author(s):  
Laurie M. Graham ◽  
Rebecca J. Macy ◽  
Cynthia F. Rizo ◽  
Sandra L. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intimate Partner Homicide ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
The Social

Theories play an important role in guiding intimate partner homicide (IPH) prevention research and practice. This study is the first systematic review of theories employed to explain why someone might kill their intimate partner. This review used rigorous methods to locate and synthesize literature that described explanatory theories of IPH perpetration. Using set search terms, we systematically searched 15 databases and repositories for theory-focused documents (i.e., theory papers or analyses) published in English from 2003 to 2018. Eighteen documents met these inclusion criteria and identified 22 individual theories that seek to explain why people might kill their intimate partners. These theories fell within four broader theoretical perspectives: feminist, evolutionary, sociological/criminological, and combined. Key tenets and focal populations of these 22 theories were identified and organized into a compendium of explanatory theories of IPH perpetration. Potential strengths and limitations of each of the four perspectives were described. Review findings underscored the likely importance of addressing gender as well as risk and protective factors at all levels of the social ecological model in efforts to understand IPH perpetration. The review findings highlighted the need for both integrated theories and a broader conceptual organizing framework to guide work aimed at IPH perpetration prevention to leverage the strengths of disparate theoretical perspectives. With the goal of informing future research, a preliminary iteration of such a framework is presented.

scholarly journals Vulnerability and Primary Health Care: An Integrative Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110497
Author(s):  
Janise Braga Barros Ferreira ◽  
Luciane Loures dos Santos ◽  
Luciana Cisoto Ribeiro ◽  
Belkiss Rolim Rodrigues Fracon ◽  
Sabrina Wong
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The objective was to analyze the evidence available in the scientific literature on the concept of vulnerability, in theoretical perspectives and its use, in Primary Health Care. An integrative literature review was carried out with the inclusion criteria: articles in English, full text, peerreviewed, related to vulnerability and primary health care, with the explicit concept of vulnerability, and published until July 31, 2020. The electronic databases accessed were by crossing the descriptors “vulnerability,” “vulnerabilities,” “primary health care,” “primary healthcare,” and “primary care.” The final sample consisted of 19 articles. The thematic analysis produced 2 themes: “Theoretical foundations of the concept of vulnerability” and “The use of the concept of vulnerability in PHC.” In the second theme, 2 sub-themes emerged: Evaluation of health policies, programs, and services and Classification of individuals, groups, and families. There was a plurality of theoretical foundations for the concept of vulnerability and a smaller scope of its use in Primary Health Care. It is expected that the study will subsidize public policymakers and health teams in the design of services and actions aimed at vulnerable populations and in situations of vulnerability.

Psychometric Characteristics of the Penn State Worry Questionnaire in an Argentinean Sample: A Cross-Cultural Contribution

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 452-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Rodríguez-Biglieri ◽  
Giselle Lorena Vetere
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Characteristic Analysis ◽  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Penn State ◽  
State Worry

Although studies in several populations have provided support for Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSQW) reliability and validity, factor analysis studies carried out on different populations show divergent results. The aim of this article is to contribute with the cross-cultural literature on PSWQ. This report describes two studies examining the psychometric characteristics of a revised Argentinean version of the PSWQ. In the first study, items of original PSWQ were translated into Spanish and then back-translated into English. Then, in order to examine its reliability and factorial structure, the instrument was completed by 400 community participants. The second study included two groups of participants as follows: patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and patients with other anxiety disorders (AC). Results revealed appropriated test-retest reliability over a four-week period, high internal consistency, and good convergent and discriminant validity for PSWQ. In concordance with some results reported in previous studies, a single factorial structure was confirmed for the Argentinean version of PSWQ. By the other hand, a receiver operating characteristic analysis was made to evaluate the ability of PSWQ to discriminate GAD from individuals with others anxiety disorders. A total score of 63 simultaneously optimized sensitivity and specificity in discriminating GAD patients from patients with others anxiety disorders.

scholarly journals Measuring Career Adaptability in a Sample of Italian University Students: Psychometric Properties and Relations with the Age, Gender, and STEM/no STEM Courses

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 372
Author(s):  
Marina Mondo ◽  
Barbara Barbieri ◽  
Silvia De Simone ◽  
Flavia Bonaiuto ◽  
Luca Usai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Technological Changes ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Continuous Transformation ◽  
The University

The continuous transformation of the labor market, characterized by great instability and uncertainty, and by rapid technological changes, has strongly influenced the construction and management of career paths. Nowadays, individuals are faced with careers that are fluid and boundaryless, characterized by discontinuity and a variety of organizations to deal with. In this scenario, the ability to adapt and react to continuous changes in the labor market and in organizations is now a priority for workers. This study presents the psychometric properties of the construct of Career Ability measured through Proactive Personality and Boundaryless Mindset as proxy variables in a sample of 579 adults enrolled at the University of Cagliari (Italy), or recently graduated therein. We aim to rate the factorial structure of the items and to evaluate their multi-group invariance regarding the gender variable. Moreover, the criterion and concurrent validity were assessed. The instrument shows good psychometric characteristics; factorial structure, factorial invariance in relation to the gender variable, concurrent, and criterion validities were confirmed.

Caractéristiques psychométriques de la version canadienne-française d'une échelle de satisfaction pour patients hospitalisés en psychiatrie

1992 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Perreault ◽  
Pierre Leichner ◽  
Stéphane Sabourin ◽  
Pierre Gendreau
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Validity Study ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
French Version ◽  
High Level

This paper presents the results of a content and convergent validity study of the French-Canadian version of a standardized satisfaction scale for hospitalized psychiatric patients. One hundred and twenty-two patients underwent an interview during which they completed the translated version of the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire, developed by Distephano et al, and answered open-ended questions on their satisfaction with the services they received. The results revealed strong correlations between these measures of satisfaction and a high level of internal consistency for the Distefano scale, suggesting satisfactory psychometric characteristics for this French version. As for the original questionnaire, the factorial structure yielded at least two distinct satisfaction dimensions. These results, and those of the content analysis, based on answers from the open-ended questions, helped to identify aspects mentioned by the patients but not covered by the items included in the satisfaction scales. The units' cleanliness, therapists' work and attitudes and privacy on the units are examples of these dimensions.

Psychometric characteristics of the Flourishing Scale-Spanish Version (FS-SV). The factorial structure in two samples: Students and patients with chronic pain

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 30-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Ramírez-Maestre ◽  
María Correa ◽  
Teresa Rivas ◽  
Alicia E. López-Martínez ◽  
Elena R. Serrano-Ibáñez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Two Samples

scholarly journals Assessing delusional ideation: A narrative review of self-report instruments

Psychologica ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-81
Author(s):  
Maria João Martins ◽  
Paula Castilho ◽  
Célia Barreto-Carvalho ◽  
Ana Telma Pereira ◽  
Filipa Tróia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Utility ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
High Variability ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Psychometric Studies ◽  
New Instruments

According to recent models of recovery in psychosis, the patients’ perspectives about their own difficulties, symptoms and goals (health-related and in other areas) are of major importance in intervention. Self-report measures have been increasingly studied and several authors have pointed out their validity, reliability and clinical utility in people with psychotic-disorders. The present study sought to review and critically analyse the available self-report instruments for assessing delusions. Four instruments met the inclusion criteria: Characteristics of Delusions Rating Scale; Beliefs Rating Scale; Peters Delusions Inventory; and Conviction of Delusional Beliefs Scale. All scales assess delusions in a multidimensional perspective and present adequate psychometric properties, although with high variability within studies. Refining the psychometric studies of the existing instruments (mainly confirmatory factor analysis, reliability and diagnostic accuracy analyses) and developing new instruments focused on coping are future areas of research interest.

scholarly journals How to Understand School Refusal

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trude Havik ◽  
Jo Magne Ingul
Keyword(s):  
School Attendance ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
School Refusal ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
School Refusal Behavior ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Narrow Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Common Understanding

Attending school is usually seen as a precondition for academic, social, and emotional learning. However, school absenteeism is a problem in many countries and covers different types of authorized or unauthorized absences and a myriad of reasons. An authorized absence is when there is a satisfactory explanation for the youth’s absence, while unauthorized absence is usually understood as school attendance problems (SAPs). The main aim of this article is first to investigate define, describe, and discuss school refusal (SR) and how SR differs from other concepts of SAPs, and the secondary aim is to understand SR using different theoretical perspectives. The article outlines this aim based upon a review of international research in this field and uses the systemic integrated cognitive approach and school alienation theories to explain how SR might emerge and develop. The review indicates that SAPs involve many types, concepts, definitions, and reasons. The most frequently used concepts are school refusal behavior, truancy, school refusal, and school withdrawal. Based on the review, the article argues for a common understanding of these concepts among all stakeholders. We suggest a narrow definition of SR to enhance clarity and agreement and propose that the systemic integrated cognitive approach and school alienation theory are relevant to the understanding of SR. A common understanding among all stakeholders is the importance of identifying and intervening in specific types of SAPs. By using a systemic integrated cognitive approach and school alienation theory, identification and interventions can be targeted at an early stage of the development process of SR.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Portuguese Dutch Work Addiction Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabete Borges ◽  
Carlos Sequeira ◽  
Teresa Martins ◽  
Cristina Queirós ◽  
Maria Pilar Mosteiro-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Work Addiction ◽  
Portuguese Version

ABSTRACT Objective To analyse the psychometric properties of the Dutch Work Addiction Scale in a sample of Portuguese nurses. Method A methodological study was conducted with 1,030 Portuguese nurses. A sociodemographic/professional questionnaire and the Dutch Work Addiction Scale applied between October and December 2019. Results The Confirmatory Factorial Analyses confirmed the factorial structure of two dimensions, namely Working Excessively (α = .730) and Working Compulsively (α = .752), grounded on the theoretical model of workaholism; the reliability values were considered adequate. Nurses presented a moderate level of workaholism, with a higher mean value for Working Excessively. Conclusion The results raised the issue of workaholism and highlighted the need for further study. The Portuguese version of the DUWAS presented good psychometric characteristics and can be considered a valid and useful instrument to identify this problem.

scholarly journals Cheating under the Circumstances in Marital Relationships: The Development and Examination of the Propensity towards Infidelity Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 392
Author(s):  
Carmen Gabriela Lișman ◽  
Andrei Corneliu Holman
Keyword(s):  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Incremental Validity ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Moral Standards ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Two Measures

Most of the previously developed scales addressing infidelity were developed on young samples in dating relationships and with limited couple experience. The present study proposes an instrument to measure the proneness for infidelity among married people with substantial experience as a couple. Specific contexts described by the items, in which unfaithful behavior might occur, were selected from those revealed by previous research on people’s motives of past infidelity. Across two studies (N = 618) we examined the factorial structure and the psychometric characteristics of the Propensity towards Infidelity Scale (PTIS). Results revealed a one-dimensional structure of the PTIS and supported its reliability, its construct, criterion and incremental validity. PTIS emerged as negatively associated with two measures of adherence to moral standards, and positively related to past unfaithful behavior. Furthermore, the new instrument was found to bring a significant contribution in explaining these behaviors beyond two other scales of infidelity intentions.

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