Psychometric Properties of the Portuguese Version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory Short Form Among Divorced Adults

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a Portuguese version of the Short Form of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI-SF). Using an online convenience sample of Portuguese divorced adults (N = 482), we confirmed the oblique five-factor structure of the PTGI-SF by confirmatory factor analysis. The results demonstrated the measurement invariance across divorce initiator status groups. Total score and factors of PTGI-SF showed good internal consistency, with the exception of the New Possibilities factor, which revealed an acceptable reliability. The Portuguese PTGI-SF showed a satisfactory convergent validity. In terms of discriminant validity, posttraumatic growth assessed by the Portuguese PTGI-SF was a distinct factor from posttraumatic psychological adjustment. These preliminary findings suggest the cultural adaptation and also psychometric properties of the present Portuguese PTGI-SF to measure posttraumatic growth after personal crisis.

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Metamemory and aging: Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire for elderly

Dementia & Neuropsychologia ◽

10.1590/s1980-5764-2016dn1002007 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 113-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sharon Sanz Simon ◽

Renata Thomas Ávila ◽

Gilson Vieira ◽

Cássio Machado de Campos Bottino

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Elderly Subjects ◽

Subjective Memory ◽

Memory Functioning ◽

Brazilian Version ◽

Good Internal Consistency ◽

Positive Correlations ◽

Memory Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Metamemory measures provide subjective memory information and are relevant to investigate memory ability in aging. However, there is a lack of metamemory instruments available in Brazil. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ), which evaluates different dimensions of subjective memory functioning, such as Feelings, Abilities and Strategies used in everyday life. Methods: The MMQ was translated into Portuguese and administered to 30 Brazilian elderly subjects. The participants underwent cognitive tests, mood scales and metamemory instruments. Results: Analyses revealed good internal consistency (Cronbach's a coefficient ranged from 0.75 to 0.89) and test-retest validity for each MMQ dimensions (positive correlations between two applications ranged from 0.75 to 0.8). Convergent validity evidence for the MMQ was confirmed by significant positive correlations (0.47 to 0.68) with dimensions of the Metamemory in Adulthood scale (MIA) (i.e., the Ability, Control, Self-efficacy and Strategy dimensions). Discriminant validity revealed no associations between the MMQ and cognitive performance, suggesting a weak metamemory-objective memory correspondence. Moreover, there was a negative correlation between MMQ-Ability subscale scores and mood symptoms (-0.63 for anxious symptoms, and -0.54 for depressive symptoms); and the Brazilian MMQ was comparable with MMQ translations to other languages. Conclusion: The Brazilian MMQ exhibits good psychometric properties and appears promising for clinical and research purposes. Additional studies are needed to further examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian MMQ in a larger sample.

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Validation of the Core Beliefs Inventory (CBI) in Brazilian Portuguese

Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy ◽

10.1590/2237-6089-2018-0038 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 409-414

Author(s):

Tayse Conter de Moura ◽

Julia Candia Donat ◽

Thiago Loreto Garcia da Silva ◽

Adriane Xavier Arteche ◽

Carolina Saraiva de Macedo Lisboa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Posttraumatic Growth ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Brazilian Portuguese ◽

Core Beliefs ◽

Portuguese Version ◽

The Core ◽

Adequate Internal Consistency

Abstract Introduction Experiencing trauma may entail psychopathological consequences, but also changes considered to be positive (i.e., posttraumatic growth). For positive change to occur, an impact on the beliefs of individuals is required, which may be measured through the Core Beliefs Inventory (CBI). The objective of this study was to validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of the CBI. Methods A total of 248 university students (65.7% female) answered the following assessment instruments: sociodemographic data sheet, Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Posttraumatic Symptoms Checklist – Clinician Version (PCL-5) and the CBI. Psychometric properties of the CBI were assessed by conducting an exploratory factor analysis through a principal component analysis with varimax rotation. Internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) and convergent validity (Pearson correlation between instruments) were also investigated. Results The total scale showed adequate internal consistency (α = 0.83). A single factor solution explained 42.63% of the variance of the CBI. Significant correlations were found between CBI and PTGI, and between CBI and PCL-5. Conclusion The psychometric properties indicated adequate internal consistency and construct validity of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the CBI.

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Psychometric properties of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory in a sample of Brazilian university students

Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy ◽

10.1590/2237-6089-2017-0050 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 292-299

Author(s):

Thiago Loreto Garcia da Silva ◽

Victoria Guimarães Ramos ◽

Julia Candia Donat ◽

Fernando Rainho de Oliveira ◽

Gustavo Gauer ◽

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Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Posttraumatic Growth ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Principal Component ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Big Five Model ◽

Posttraumatic Growth Inventory

Abstract Objective: To examine psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Method: A total of 300 university students were evaluated though instruments that investigated trauma history, depression and posttraumatic symptoms, and personality traits through the Big Five model. Pearson's correlation was used to assess internal consistency, inter-item reliability and construct validity. Principal component analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to investigate the factor structure of the PTGI. Results: Results confirmed the original five-factor structure. The results showed good internal consistency for the total scale (α = 0.91) and its subscales, ranging from α = 0.85 to α = 0.70. Also, evidence of construct and convergent validity was observed through correlations with posttraumatic and depression symptoms and personality measures. Conclusions: These preliminary results suggest that the Brazilian PTGI is reliable and showed adequate evidence of validity.

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Development and Evaluation of a Swedish Short Version of the Questionnaire About the Process of Recovery (QPR)

Community Mental Health Journal ◽

10.1007/s10597-019-00494-6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 56 (2) ◽

pp. 376-382

Author(s):

Eklund Mona ◽

Neil Sandra ◽

Argentzell Elisabeth

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Psychiatric Symptoms ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Short Version ◽

Level Of Functioning ◽

Ceiling Effects ◽

Good Internal Consistency

Abstract The aim was to develop a short version of the Swedish Process of Recovery Questionnaire (QPR-Swe) for use with people with severe mental illness and to investigate its internal consistency, construct validity, known-groups validity and any floor or ceiling effects. Two independent samples were used, the first (N = 226) to develop the short version and the second (N = 266) to test its psychometric properties. A seven-item version was developed by selecting items based on item-total correlations. The QPR-Swe-7 showed good internal consistency reliability (α = 0.82). It showed moderate correlations with indicators of convergent validity (self-rated health, self-mastery and quality of life) and weak with those selected to test discriminant validity (psychiatric symptoms and level of functioning). QPR-Swe-7 differentiated between people receiving two different levels of housing support. No floor or ceiling effects were found. The QPR-Swe-7 had appropriate psychometric properties for use with people with a variety of mental disorders when a brief scale is warranted.

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Development and psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Orofacial Esthetic Scale: OES-Pt

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.8814 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. e8814

Author(s):

Lucas A. Campos ◽

João Marôco ◽

Mike T. John ◽

Ary Santos-Pinto ◽

Juliana A.D.B. Campos

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Portuguese Version ◽

The Relationship

Background The Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES) is an instrument to assess an individual’s perception of their Orofacial Appearance (OA). However, its translation and evaluation of psychometric properties is necessary for its use in Brazilian individuals. Objectives To develop the Portuguese version of OES (OES-Pt), estimate its psychometric properties (validity, measurement invariance and reliability) when applied to Brazilian individuals aged 18–40 years, and estimate the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and OA. Methods This was a cross‐sectional study using a convenience sample. The sample consisted of 1,072 Brazilian individuals (70.1% female, 25.1% dental patients; mean ± SD age: 25.7 ± 5.7 years). After cross-cultural adaptation of OES-Pt, factorial validity was evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent validity (average variance extracted (AVE)) and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α) and Composite Reliability (CR)) were also estimated. Concurrent validity was assessed (Pearson’s correlational analysis (r) between OES-Pt total score and item eight of the OES which refers to global assessment of OA). Measurement invariance of the factorial model (multigroup analysis using ΔCFI) was evaluated for independent samples (sample randomly split into two: “Test Sample” and “Validation Sample” and according to sex: male and female, age range: 18–30 and 31–40 years, and whether the individual is undergoing dental treatment or not). A Structural Equation Model estimated the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and OA. Results OES-Pt presented adequate fit to the sample. Convergent validity (AVE ≥ 0.56) and reliability (α and CR ≥ 0.89) were adequate. Concurrent validity was adequate (r = 0.88; p-value < 0.001). OES-Pt presented strict invariance for independent samples. Age, sex, and socioeconomic status (SES) were related to OA, indicated by standardized beta coefficients (standardized β) of 0.036 (standard error: 0.007), 0.001 (0.094) and 0.196 (0.061), respectively on OA. These three relationships were either weak or not statistically significant. Conclusions When measuring OA in Brazilian individuals, the OES-Pt was valid, reliable and invariant for independent samples. Age, sex and SES were weak or not statistically significantly related to OA.

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Psychometric Properties of the Family Inventory of Resources for Management in a Sample of Iranian Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients

Nursing Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2016/1401645 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Seyed Reza Mirsoleymani ◽

Camelia Rohani ◽

Mahsa Matbouei ◽

Malihe Nasiri ◽

Parvaneh Vasli

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Family Caregivers ◽

Caregiver Burden ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Family ◽

Good Internal Consistency

Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Family Inventory of Resources for Management (FIRM) in a sample of family caregivers of cancer patients. Methods. In this methodological study, construct validity of the FIRM was evaluated by known groups and convergent validity in a convenience sample of family caregivers of cancer patients (n=104) referred to the outpatient oncology wards of five educational hospitals in Tehran from January to April 2016. Reliability was determined by assessing the internal consistency and stability of the instrument. Results. The known-groups findings showed that there is a significant difference between the scores of the FIRM in family caregivers with different levels of caregiver burden (p<0.001). Also, the results of convergent validity showed that there is a moderate negative correlation (r=-0.50; p<0.001) between the total scores of the FIRM and the scores of the caregiver burden inventory (CBI). The FIRM showed a good internal consistency (α=0.85) and a good stability of the test-retest reliability result. Conclusions. There is a sound psychometric basis for the use of the Persian translation of the FIRM for family studies in the Iranian population.

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Psychometric proprieties of the portuguese version of the frost multidimensional perfectionism scale

International journal of psychological research ◽

10.21500/20112084.2109 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 8-17 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Marco Estêvão Coreia

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Portuguese Version ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Good Internal Consistency

Abstract: Perfectionism is defined as the desire to achieve the highest standards of performance, in combination with unduly critical evaluations of one´s performance (Frost, Marten, Lahart, & Rosenblate, 1990). This study was designed to analyse the psychometric proprieties of the Portuguese version of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS-F) using confirmatory factor analysis. A total of 556 Portuguese athletes completed the MPS-F. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to test whether the proposed multi-factorial structure of MPS-F fits the Portuguese data well. The psychometric properties of the new model indicated that all constructs had good internal consistency, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. A multi-group analysis showed the cross validity of the model. The correlations between perfectionism, fear of failure and sport anxiety measures revealed evidence of its concurrent validity, providing evidence for the proposed model as a valid tool for assessing perfectionism in Portuguese sport contexts.

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The Assessment of Alexithymia Across Positive and Negative Emotions: The Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of the Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.5812/ijpbs.102317 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Esmaeil Mousavi Asl ◽

Behzad Mahaki ◽

Sajad Khanjani ◽

Youkhabeh Mohammadian

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Short Form ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Forward Translation ◽

Good Internal Consistency ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Compassion Scale

Background: Construct of Alexithymia is important for understanding psychopathology that its assessment is of high interest as persons with difficulty in processing their emotions (either positive and negative) are more vulnerable to psychopathology problems. Objectives: The current study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Perth Alexithymia questionnaire (PAQ), and to describe appropriate measures for the field of clinical psychology and psychiatry. Methods: The Persian version of the PAQ was produced through forward translation, reconciliation, and back translation. The study population was all staff (soldiers) of the army force in Tehran, Iran, in 2018 - 2019. Two hundred and fifty four soldiers were selected by convenience sampling method. The following questionnaires were used to collect data: the PAQ, The Deliberate Self-Harm inventory (DSHI), Borderline Personality scale (STB), Cognitive Flexibility inventory (CFI), and Self-Compassion scale (SCS) short-form. The construct validity of the PAQ was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis, divergent, and convergent validity. Internal Consistency and test-retest reliability (2 weeks’ interval) were applied to evaluate reliability. Data were analyzed using LISREL (version 8.8) and SSPS (version 22). Results: PAQ and its subscales were found as valid and reliable measures, with good internal consistency and good test-retest reliability. The PAQ showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.91). Concerning the convergent validity, PAQ and its subscales showed a significant positive correlation with self-report measures of DSHI and STB (P < 0.05). However, they were negatively correlated with Self-Compassion scale (SCS) short-form and CFI (P < 0.05), which demonstrated a good divergent validity. Moreover, while the results of this study support the five-factor models of the PAQ (RMSEA = 0.08, NFI = 0.94, CFI= 0.95), the two-factor model does not fit the data. Conclusions: The PAQ showed good validity and reliability and can be useful for evaluating Alexithymia in the army force samples. The PAQ can be considered promising as a measure in Alexithymia-related research and clinical settings.

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