The Luxembourg Workplace Mobbing Scale: Psychometric Properties of a New Instrument

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georges Steffgen ◽  
Diane Kohl
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
New Instrument

scholarly journals Development and Preliminary Validation of Social Media as an Educational and Professional Tool Student Perceptions Scale (SMEPT-SPS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1814
Author(s):  
Samuel López-Carril ◽  
María Huertas González-Serrano ◽  
Ferran Calabuig-Moreno ◽  
Vicente Añó ◽  
Christos Anagnostopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Sports Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Management Students ◽  
Professional Tool

Although social media has an increasing presence both in university and sports settings, in the sports-management education context, no instruments (without being focused on one particular social-media platform, e.g., Facebook and Twitter) have been developed and validated that globally allow the academy to explore the perceptions of sports-management students concerning the educational and professional learning potential that these tools offer. Therefore, this research’s main objective is to develop and perform a preliminary validation of the social media as an educational and professional tool student perceptions scale (SMEPT-SPS). This study sample was composed of 90 Spanish undergraduate sports-management students (M = 22.56; SD = 3.55). A multigroup confirmatory factor analysis was performed to examine the psychometric properties of the SMEPT-SPS. The statistical analysis reflects the scale’s three-dimensional nature, explaining 67.87% of the variance and presents adequate psychometric properties (α = 0.87). Nevertheless, further validity and reliability analysis are required to confirm these initial findings with a larger and more representative sample. Considering the foregoing limitation, this research contributes to the literature by providing a new instrument, the SMEPT-SPS, that could help sports-management faculty expand the scope and understanding of social media’s educational and professional potential.

scholarly journals Medication Health Literacy Measure: Development and Psychometric Properties

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol S. Stilley ◽  
Lauren Terhorst ◽  
William B. Flynn ◽  
Roberta M. Fiore ◽  
Erin D. Stimer
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Oral Medications ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Newest Vital Sign ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Literacy Tool

Background and Purpose: Low levels of health literacy are prevalent worldwide. This report details development and psychometric properties of a health literacy measure for oral medications based on design of the Newest Vital Sign. Methods: The measure was completed during the baseline interview. A principal components analysis evaluated dimensionality of the measure. Cronbach’s alpha assessed subscale internal consistencies. Results: Internal consistencies and reliability for the subscales were acceptable for a new instrument (α = .661, α = .686, α = .400). A 3-factor structure explained 65.34% of the total variance. Divergent validity with the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) was established. Conclusions: Our data indicates that the medication health literacy tool is multidimensional, valid, and reliable. This information is important in light of emerging evidence of the impact of health literacy on medication adherence and health.

scholarly journals Work-nonwork interference: Preliminary results on the psychometric properties of a new instrument

2010 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eileen Koekemoer ◽  
Karina Mostert
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Work Family

Orientation: Recently, a new work-nonwork interference instrument was developed to measure the interference between work and nonwork roles in the South African context (Koekemoer, Mostert & Rothmann, 2010). However, no information is available on the psychometric properties of this instrument.Research purpose: The objectives of this study were to investigate the internal validity (construct, discriminant and convergent validity), reliability and external validity (relationship with theoretically relevant variables, including job characteristics, home characteristics, burnout, ill health and life satisfaction) of the instrument.Motivation for the study: Work-family interaction is a key topic receiving significant research attention. In order to facilitate comparison across work-family studies, the use of psychometrically sound instruments is of great importance.Research design, approach and method: A cross-sectional survey design was used for the target population of married employees with children working at a tertiary institution in the North West province (n = 366). In addition to the new instrument, job characteristics, home characteristics, burnout, ill health and life satisfaction were measured.Main findings: The results provided evidence for construct, discriminant and convergent validity, reliability and significant relations with external variables.Practical/managerial implications: The new instrument can be used by researchers and managers as a test under development to investigate the interference between work and different nonwork roles (i.e. parental role, spousal role, work role, domestic role) and specific relations with antecedents (e.g. job/home characteristics) and well-being (e.g. burnout, ill health and life satisfaction).Contribution/value-add: This study provides preliminary information on the psychometric properties of a new instrument that measures the interference between work and nonwork.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Consiglio ◽  
Greta Mazzetti ◽  
Wilmar B. Schaufeli
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Secondary Symptom ◽  
Symptom Dimensions ◽  
First Order ◽  
New Instrument

The most popular instrument to measure burnout is the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Recently, to overcome some of the limitations of the MBI, a new instrument has been proposed, namely the Burnout Assessment Tool. The purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the BAT. This tool is comprised of a set of four core dimensions (BAT-C; i.e., exhaustion, mental distance, cognitive and emotional impairment) and two secondary symptom dimensions (BAT-S; i.e., psychological and psychosomatic complaints). Data were collected on a sample of 738 participants from heterogeneous sectors and professional roles. In the sample women were slightly overrepresented (52.9%), the participants had a mean age of 41.57 years (SD = 10.51) and a mean organizational tenure of 9.65 years (SD = 8.50). The reliability and factorial structure of the BAT-C and BAT-S, together with the convergent and discriminant validity of BAT-C and MBI were explored, as well as the incremental validity to the BAT-C, over and beyond the MBI. Our results confirmed the factorial validity of a two-factor second-order factor model (BAT-C and BAT-S) represented by 4 first-order factors in the case of BAT-C and 2 first-order factors for BAT-S. Results also attested that BAT-C explains additional variance of the BAT-S, above and beyond what is explained by the MBI-GS. All in all, this study provided evidence that the Italian version of BAT represents a reliable and valid tool for measuring burnout in the work context.

scholarly journals Padjadjaran Interest Inventory: Evaluation of Psychometric Properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Whisnu Yudiana ◽  
Ilham Phalosa Reswara ◽  
Sudarmo Wiyono ◽  
R Urip Purwono
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Career Exploration ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity Evidence ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Interest Inventory ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Gender And It ◽  
Large Groups

This research aims to evaluate psychometric properties of a new instrument for measuring vocational interest: Padjadjaran Interest Inventory (PII). There were 2,648 participants in this study, consisting of workers, high school, and university students, with gender proportion of 1,014 (38.3%) males and 1,634 (61.7%) females. This research used descriptive statistic test, t test and MANOVA for gender differences, reliability coefficients and validity evidence by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results showed that PII has a good psychometric properties: it has good reliability and valid internal structure; it is standardized by gender; and it is applicable for large groups with relative ease. PII can be used for career exploration. Limitation of this study was discussed for future research.

scholarly journals A New Tool for Assessment of Professional Skills of Occupational Therapy Students

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1243
Author(s):  
Dulce Romero-Ayuso ◽  
Araceli Ortiz-Rubio ◽  
Paz Moreno-Ramírez ◽  
Lydia Martín-Martín ◽  
José Matías Triviño-Juárez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
The University

The assessment of the acquisition of professional skills is an essential process in occupational therapy students. Until now, there has been no standardized and validated instrument for evaluating these skills in Spanish occupational therapy students. This study reports the development and testing of the psychometric properties of the professional skills in students of occupational therapy during their practical training. Methods: A new instrument was developed to assess the professional skills of occupational therapy students, called CPTO. A total of 69 occupational therapists participated in evaluating 295 occupational therapy students from the University of Granada, between the 2018 and 2021 academic years. Results: Of a total of 79 items, the factor analysis yielded a final solution of 33 items, which explains 70.22% of the variance with the following three dimensions: (1) self-appraisal and professional responsibility (α = 0.951); (2) communication skills and delivering intervention (α = 0.944); and (3) clinical reasoning for assessing and planning the intervention (α = 0.947). The instrument allows students with low, medium, high and excellent clinical skills to be differentiated according to the cutting points established by the quartiles. Conclusion: the instrument has good psychometric properties, and is a useful tool to assess professional competencies in occupational therapy students during their practice placement education.

scholarly journals PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A NEW INSTRUMENT TO ASSESS PATIENT MOTIVATION FOR TREATMENT IN COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOUR THERAPY

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ger P. J. Keijsers ◽  
Cas P. D. R. Schaap ◽  
Cees Hoogduin ◽  
Barrie Hoogsteyns ◽  
Esther C. M. de Kemp
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Patient Motivation ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Positive Treatment ◽  
Motivation For Treatment

The Nijmegen Motivation List 2 (NML2) is a new instrument to assess patient motivation for psychotherapy. A previous version of the instrument was associated with positive treatment outcome in cognitive-behaviour therapy in several studies but its psychometric properties were poor. The present study investigated the NML2’s factorial structure, psychometric properties, and predictive value for treatment outcome. The NML2 was completed by 133 outpatients. Three factors were found: preparedness, distress, and doubt. Internal consistencies and re-test reliabilities of the factors were reasonable. The NML2 total score and preparedness were associated with proximal treatment helpfulness and with treatment drop-out. Distress and doubt were not. These findings corroborate those found with the earlier NML version. Rather than assuming that the relationship between motivation factors and treatment outcome is mediated by the amount or quality of treatment or homework compliance, it is proposed that motivation for treatment is the first step in the patient’s change process itself.

Psychometric Properties of the Person-Centered Version of the Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perceptions Questionnaire (PC-AAPPQ)

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 652-659
Author(s):  
Khadejah F Mahmoud ◽  
Lauren Terhorst ◽  
Dawn Lindsay ◽  
Jenna Brager ◽  
Tamar Rodney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
The Other ◽  
Provider Attitudes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
New Instrument

Abstract Aims Given the importance of addressing provider attitudes toward individuals with unhealthy alcohol use and the current emphasis on person-centered language to help decrease stigma and mitigate negative attitudes, the aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a contemporary version of the Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaire (AAPPQ) that uses person-centered language and addresses the spectrum of alcohol use. Methods The authors created a person-centered version of the AAPPQ (PC-AAPPQ) and conducted a cross-sectional study of its psychometric properties in academic settings in the Northeastern United States. The PC-AAPPQ was administered to 651 nursing students. Reliability analysis of the new instrument was performed using the total sample. Only surveys with complete data (n = 637) were randomly split into two datasets, one used for the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) (n = 310) and the other for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) (n = 327). Results Compared to all the models generated from the EFA, neither the original six-factor structure nor the five-factor structure was superior to any of the other models. The results indicate that a seven-factor structure with all 30 items is the best fit for the PC-AAPPQ. Conclusions The PC-AAPPQ represents a positive effort to modernize the four-decade-old AAPPQ. This 30-item instrument, which adds one additional subscale, offers a means to assess providers’ attitudes using respectful wording that avoids perpetuating negative biases and reinforces efforts to affirm the worth and dignity of the population being treated.

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