Development and Psychometric Properties of the Sources of Lesbian Relationship Self-Efficacy Scale

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanti M. Pepper ◽  
Kathleen J. Bieschke ◽  
Kelly A. Blasko
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Lesbian Relationship

Using the Rating Scale Model to Examine the Psychometric Properties of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Sundström
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Measurement Precision ◽  
The Self ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Two Samples

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of a self-report scale for assessing perceived driver competence, labeled the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence (SSDC), using item response theory analyses. Two samples of Swedish driving-license examinees (n = 795; n = 714) completed two versions of the SSDC that were parallel in content. Prior work, using classical test theory analyses, has provided support for the validity and reliability of scores from the SSDC. This study investigated the measurement precision, item hierarchy, and differential functioning for males and females of the items in the SSDC as well as how the rating scale functions. The results confirmed the previous findings; that the SSDC demonstrates sound psychometric properties. In addition, the findings showed that measurement precision could be increased by adding items that tap higher self-efficacy levels. Moreover, the rating scale can be improved by reducing the number of categories or by providing each category with a label.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Translated Tai Chi Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale for Chinese Adults with Coronary Heart Disease or Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3651
Author(s):  
Ting Liu ◽  
Aileen Wai Kiu Chan ◽  
Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae ◽  
Kai-Chow Choi ◽  
Sek-Ying Chair
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Mandarin Chinese ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Forward Translation ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

Tai Chi is an effective exercise option for individuals with coronary heart disease or its associated risk factors. An accurate and systematic assessment of a Mandarin-speaking adults’ self-efficacy in maintaining Tai Chi exercise is lacking. Mandarin Chinese has the most speakers worldwide. This study aimed to translate the Tai Chi Exercise Self-Efficacy scale and examine its psychometric properties. The 14-item Tai Chi Exercise Self-Efficacy scale was translated from English into Mandarin Chinese using a forward-translation, back-translation, committee approach, and pre-test procedure. Participants with coronary heart disease or risk factors (n = 140) enrolled in a cross-sectional study for scale validation. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit of the two-factor structure (Tai Chi exercise self-efficacy barriers and performance) to this sample. The translated scale demonstrated high internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s α value of 0.97, and good test-retest reliability, with an intra-class correlation coefficient of 0.86 (p < 0.01). Participants with prior Tai Chi experience reported significantly higher scores than those without (p < 0.001), supporting known-group validity. A significant correlation was observed between the translated scale and total exercise per week (r = 0.37, p < 0.01), providing evidence of concurrent validity. The Mandarin Chinese version of the Tai Chi Exercise Self-Efficacy scale is a valid and reliable scale for Chinese adults with coronary heart disease or risk factors.

Reliability and smallest detectable change of the Danish version of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in patients with chronic low back pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Vejlgaard ◽  
Thomas Maribo ◽  
Johan Riisgaard Laursen ◽  
Anne Mette Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Detectable Change ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Danish Version ◽  
Smallest Detectable Change

Abstract Objectives Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability and a global public health concern. Studies indicate that pain self-efficacy is associated with the development of disability in chronic LBP (CLBP) patients. The Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) is a commonly used questionnaire to assess pain self-efficacy in patients with CLBP. It is essential to examine the psychometric properties of the PSEQ in the population in which it is to be used. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the reliability and smallest detectable change of the Danish version of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ-DK) in patients with CLBP before implementing it as an outcome measure in an inpatient rehabilitation context. Methods This observational study including 92 patients with CLBP was conducted in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation facility in Denmark. The psychometric properties statistically tested included reliability, smallest detectable change and floor and ceiling effect of the PSEQ-DK. Results The reliability analysis included 92 patients and revealed an weighted kappa of 0.82 (95% Cl 0.75; 0.88) and Intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.83 (95% CI 0.75; 0.88), which corresponds to a good reliability. The smallest detectable change was 12.67. Conclusions The present study demonstrated that the PSEQ-DK had a good reliability in patients with CLBP in an inpatient rehabilitation context. The current results expand our knowledge of the reliability and smallest detectable change of the PSEQ-DK. In order to implement PSEQ-DK in a rehabilitation context for evaluative purposes future studies should focus on examining responsiveness and interpretability.

scholarly journals Self-efficacy scale for Brazilians with type 1 diabetes

2007 ◽  
Vol 125 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Alves Gastal ◽  
Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro ◽  
Débora Potter Vazquez
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Good Glycemic Control ◽  
Diabetes Patients

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Diabetes is a public health problem and good glycemic control is able to prevent or contain its complications. Self-efficacy is a key factor in successfully achieving behavior goals. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the insulin management diabetes self-efficacy scale (IMDSES) on type 1 diabetes patients from southern Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: Validation study in two cities in southern Brazil. METHODS: The psychometric properties of IMDSES were evaluated in a population of type 1 diabetes patients (n = 213), from September to December 2004, who were attended within the Brazilian public healthcare system. Principal component analysis was conducted to develop the subscales. Cronbach’s alpha was used as the reliability coefficient. RESULTS: The analysis of psychometric properties resulted in an IMDSES consisting of 20 items and three subscales: diet (alpha: 0.83), insulin (alpha: 0.92) and general management (alpha: 0.78) and accounted for 53% of the variance. Criteria validity was investigated through two parameters: glycohemoglobin, which showed significant association with self-efficacy on the insulin subscale (p = 0.04), and the variable "adherence", which was significantly associated with self-efficacy on two subscales (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that the IMDSES is valid and reliable, and can be used to measure results from diabetes educational programs and to measure self-efficacy relating to diabetes management, for possible interventions.

scholarly journals Internal consistency and reliability of the Swiss-French translation of the venous leg ulcer self efficacy tool (VeLUSET)

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e031529
Author(s):  
Sebastian Probst ◽  
Mathieu Turcotte ◽  
Monika Buehrer Skinner
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Leg Ulcer ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Concordance Correlation ◽  
Venous Leg Ulcer ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
French Speaking

ObjectiveThis study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the translated and adapted Venous Leg Ulcer Self Efficacy Tool (VeLUSET) in the new cultural context.DesignValidation studySettingThree outpatient clinics in Western Switzerland.Participants32 consecutive persons with venous leg ulcers (VLU).Main outcome measuresTo determine the internal consistency and reliability of the VeLUSET for use in a Swiss-French speaking venous leg ulcer population.ResultsOverall, the Cronbach alpha for the VeLUSET-FR was 0.96 (95% CI 0.93 to 0.98) on test and retest. Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient of test and retest scores was 0.93 (95% CI 0.86 to 0.96).ConclusionThe results indicate that the VeLUSET-FR is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring self-efficacy among Swiss-French persons affected by a venous leg ulcer. Our findings show that the psychometric properties are similar to those of the original tool. Therefore, we suggest that the VeLUSET-FR can be effectively used for measuring self-efficacy in Swiss-French persons with VLU.

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