scholarly journals Two new scales in the field of couples and marriage counseling: The inclusion of other in the self scale and Turkish self-change in romantic relationships scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 01053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duygu Dincer ◽  
Halil Eksi ◽  
Arthur Aron
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Research Process ◽  
The Self ◽  
Relational Self ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Third Stage

This study had two aims. One aim was to adapt the Inclusion of Other in the Self (IOS) Scale into the Turkish cultural context. The second aim was to develop the Turkish Self-Change in Romantic Relationships Scale (TSCRRS) based on the existing Relational Self-Change Scale. The research process for this study consisted of four stages. In the first stage, forward-backward translation of the IOS Scale was performed to determine bilingual equivalence. In the second stage, an item-pool was created to measure self-change in romantic relationships. In the third stage, data were collected to determine the reliability and validity of the TSCRRS (N = 426). In the fourth stage, new data were collected to determine the validity and reliability of the IOS Scale and the TSCRRS (N = 348). All of the participants were in a romantic relationship. The findings revealed that both the TSCRRS and the IOS Scale have good reliability and validity.

scholarly journals Development and validation of oral chemotherapy self-management scale

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Peng ◽  
Wanying Wu
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Oral Chemotherapy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Chemotherapy Drugs ◽  
Management Ability

Abstract Background: With the increase of oral chemotherapy drugs, patients receiving cancer treatment prefer oral chemotherapy versus intravenous, given equal efficacy and toxicity. However, they need to take an active part in their care, which is vital with home-based oral therapy, therefore the self-management is important for patients with oral chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the development of self-management assessment tools for oral chemotherapy still lags behind. Methods: The OCSMS item pool was formulated based on literature review and semi-structured interviews, An initial scale containing 5 dimensions and 38 items was constructed through research seminar, Delphi survey and pilot testing. To assess the validity and reliability, We recruited 261 patients from cancer hospital in China.Results: A 36-item scale was developed with five dimensions identified through factor analysis: daily life management, symptom management, medication management, emotional cognitive management and social support. Cronbach’s coefficient Alpha, split-half coefficient, test-retest reliability and S-CVI/UA scores were 0.929, 0.773, 0.966 and 0.833, respectively, indicating that OCSMS has good reliability and validity.Conclusions: The OCSMS is a valid, reliable measurement method of the self-management ability of patients with oral chemotherapy. The OCSMS shows potential as a tool to ensure the safety of patients with cancer. The OCSMS may help evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve the self-management ability of patients.

scholarly journals Development and validation of oral chemotherapy self-management scale

BMC Cancer ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Peng ◽  
Wanying Wu
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Oral Chemotherapy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Chemotherapy Drugs ◽  
Management Ability

Abstract Background With the increase of oral chemotherapy drugs, patients receiving cancer treatment prefer oral chemotherapy versus intravenous, given equal efficacy and toxicity. However, they need to take an active part in their care, which is vital with home-based oral therapy, therefore the self-management is important for patients with oral chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the development of self-management assessment tools for oral chemotherapy still lags behind. Methods The OCSMS item pool was formulated based on literature review and semi-structured interviews, An initial scale containing 5 dimensions and 38 items was constructed through research seminar, Delphi survey and pilot testing. To assess the validity and reliability, We recruited 261 patients from cancer hospital in China. Results A 36-item scale was developed with five dimensions identified through factor analysis: daily life management, symptom management, medication management, emotional cognitive management and social support. Cronbach’s coefficient Alpha, split-half coefficient, test-retest reliability and S-CVI/UA scores were 0.929, 0.773, 0.966 and 0.833, respectively, indicating that OCSMS has good reliability and validity. Conclusions The OCSMS is a valid, reliable measurement method of the self-management ability of patients with oral chemotherapy. The OCSMS shows potential as a tool to ensure the safety of patients with cancer. The OCSMS may help evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve the self-management ability of patients.

scholarly journals Turkish Adaptation of the Positive–Negative Relationship Quality (PN-RQ) Scale: A Reliability and Validity Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Arzu Araz ◽  
Duygu Güngör ◽  
Eda Aşçı
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses

Background: The present study investigates the reliability and validity of the Positive–Negative Relationship Quality (PN-RQ) scale in Turkey. This study aims to test different factorial models including orthogonal factors model, correlated factors model, one-factor model, and bifactor model. Methods: In order to determine the validity and reliability of the scale, two studies were performed. The first was carried out with emerging adults (university students) who were in a romantic relationship (148 females, 43 males, and 2 unknown) and had the main purpose to examine the structure validity of the measurement tool in the Turkish sample with an exploratory analysis. Study 2 was performed online with 513 married adults (359 females, 149 males, and 5 unknown); confirmatory findings and criterion validity studies were added. Results: Exploratory factor analyses revealed that relationship quality had a two-factor structure and that there was also a negative relationship between the factors. Confirmatory factor analyses on the married sample showed that the bi-factor model provided evidence for the multidimensional nature of the scale. Both studies demonstrated high internal consistency. Conclusion: There is evidence for reliability and validity in the Turkish version of the PN-RQ scale to measure both positive and negative aspects of the relationship. The PN-RQ scale will be highly functional for social and clinical psychologists who work on close relationship issues in Turkey.

The validity and reliability of the revised Chinese version of the Situational Self-Awareness Scale

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 743-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu-Feng Liu ◽  
Yong-Cong Shao ◽  
Ye-Bing Yang ◽  
Sheng-Jun Wu ◽  
Hai Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
The Public ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Public Setting ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

In this study a Chinese version of the Situational Self-Awareness Scale (SSAS; Govern & Marsch, 2001) was developed and tested for validity and reliability. Participants were 1,244 undergraduate students. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and other statistical methods yielded results indicating a good correlation of items in the Chinese (C-SSAS) and English version of the scale. When private self-awareness was assessed in a private setting the score of participants was significantly greater and likewise the public self-awareness scores were higher when the scale was completed in a public setting. Test-retest reliability was significant across situations and time. The reallocation of one item to public self-awareness in the C-SSAS from private in the SSAS was indicative of differences between Eastern and Western cultures and this is discussed. In general, the results indicated that the Chinese version of the SSAS has good reliability and validity. The scale should, therefore, be suitable as a reference to develop scales for evaluating personnel working in specific occupations.

scholarly journals Translation and validation of the traditional Chinese NLN educational practices questionnaire, simulation design scale and student satisfaction and self-confidence in learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Baljit Kaur Gill
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Simulation Design ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Simulation Evaluation

Background and objective: Globally, the use of clinical simulation has been incorporated in different nursing programs. It is important to evaluate simulation using reliable and valid instruments. Using the same instrument helps to evaluate simulation under the same criteria both nationally and internationally. The National League of Nursing developed three simulation scales which is widely used in different countries and demonstrates a good reliability and validity. Nevertheless, it is only available in English. The aim of the study was to translate the original NLN simulation evaluation scales into Traditional Chinese and evaluate its psychometric properties.Methods: Beaton and colleague’s (2000) cross-cultural adaptation guidelines was adopted. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α) and Corrected item-total correlation was used to determine the internal reliability. Haccoun’s single group technique was used to assess the equivalent of the scale in the original and the translated version. Lastly, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to determine the factor structure and Intra-Class Correlation Coefficient (ICC) to test the stability of translated scale.Results: Nine simulation experts from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore and Taiwan confirmed translation of the NLN scales (EPQ-C, SDS-C, SSCL-C). Cronbach’s alpha of all subscales and overall scales were acceptable (0.72-0.89). The intra-language, inter-language and temporal inter-language cross correlations between the original and translated scales were correlated (p < 0.01). ICC of the translated scales ranges from good to excellent (0.78-0.91). Lastly, EFA also demonstrated the items were theoretically coherent (≥ 0.40) and have the same factor structure as the original English version.Conclusions: Traditional Chinese NLN simulation evaluation scales demonstrated strong validity and reliability.

scholarly journals The Impact of Social Isolation on Romantic Relationships During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bedia Kalemzer KARACA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
The Social ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
At Home

Due to the severe course of COVID-19, the rate of transmission, and the high risk of death, country governments have taken many measures, such as social isolation, to reduce the rate of transmission. This study, it is aimed to reveal the effect of the social isolation process caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the romantic relationships of individuals. In this correlational study, 540 people (n=433 females, n=107 males) who had a romantic relationship in Turkey were reached by random sampling method. The participants were given the Sociodemographic Information Form and the Anxiety in Romantic Relationships During the Covid-19 Pandemic Period. Validity and reliability analyzes of the scale were made. Romantic relationships of the Covid-19 pandemic process have been determined that it affects women more than men, those with low education levels more than those with higher levels, and those with short relationships than those with long-term relationships. At the same time, it was concluded that those who live separately are more affected than those who live together, those who avoid sexuality are more affected than those who do not, and those who apply social distance rules at home are more affected than those who do not apply social distance rules at home. The research has some limitations. The scale was applied online to 540 people and reached a limited number of people. The results need to be supported by different studies.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Indonesian version of the aging males’ symptoms

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-4
Author(s):  
Dyandra Parikesit ◽  
Miftah Adityagama ◽  
Widi Atmoko ◽  
Ponco Birowo ◽  
Akmal Taher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Aging Males Symptoms

BACKGROUND Aging males’ symptoms (AMS) scale was developed to study the problems of aging males, especially related to the quality of life. Currently, there is no valid and reliable Indonesian version of the AMS scale. This study was aimed to translate and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of the AMS scale. METHODS This cross-sectional study translated the existing AMS scale into Indonesian, which was tested in 40 years old males from May to August 2020. Cross-cultural validation of the AMS scale was conducted by translating the questionnaire from English to Indonesian by two independent-certified translators. The validity of the Indonesian version of the AMS scale was measured by conducting a Pearson correlation (r) analysis. The reliability of this questionnaire was tested and retested in 118 participants with a 2-week interval. In addition, Cronbach’s alpha value was measured and used as a reference. The first test was conducted in a corporate blood donor event in Matraman, East Jakarta, and the retest was conducted in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. RESULTS The Indonesian version of the AMS scale was valid and had a good internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.74. The test-retest reliability showed good reliability with an r-value of 0.981. Pearson correlation test showed that all questions in the questionnaire were valid (p<0.05) and correlated positively. CONCLUSIONS The Indonesian version of the AMS scale derived from this study is valid and has good reliability.

scholarly journals Development and preliminary validation of the competency model for rural general practitioner in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Wei ◽  
Yanli Liu ◽  
Xuexue Zhao ◽  
Guanghui Jin ◽  
Yali Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioner ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Competency Model ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability

Abstract Background There is a shortage of rural general practitioners (GPs) in China. Training programs have been initiated to meet the needs of GP workforce in the rural areas; however, there is an absence of validated tool to assess their competencies. Objective This study aimed to develop a competency model for rural general practitioner (CMRGP) after training in China and to examine its validity and reliability. Methods A multistage process was adopted to develop the CMRGP comprised literature review, panel discussion and expert consultation, and the initial version of CMRGP was reduced from 10 domains and 77 items to 7 domains and 54 items. A pilot study was conducted among 202 rural GPs for the psychometric evaluation and application of the initial version of CMRGP, in which a questionnaire on the importance of items and self-evaluation was completed by the GPs. Results In the pilot study, 132 completed questionnaires (65.3%) were returned. Acceptability and face validity of the CMRGP were supported by high importance scores of the items, in which 52 out of 54 items achieved score higher than 4.00 (possible score from 0 to 5). Factor analysis supported the construct validity. After the modification, the final version of CMRGP contained 6 domains and 47 items. Good reliability was supported by internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s α was 0.98) and split-half reliability (Spearman–Brown coefficient was 0.99). Conclusions The CMRGP demonstrated good reliability and validity. Pilot study showed its potential for application in the rural general practice and training program.

Body Image Projection Bias in Heterosexual Romantic Relationships: A Dyadic Investigation

2021 ◽  
pp. 014616722110252
Author(s):  
Allanah Hockey ◽  
Caroline L. Donovan ◽  
Nickola Christine Overall ◽  
Fiona Kate Barlow
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
The Self ◽  
Projection Bias

Guided by projection bias perspectives, this article sought to advance understanding of the associations between body image and relationship and sexual satisfaction within heterosexual romantic relationships. Across two studies, both members of heterosexual dating and/or married couples reported on their body image, perceptions of partner’s attraction to the self, own attraction toward the partner, and relationship satisfaction. Study 2 also incorporated measures of participants’ body mass index (BMI) and sexual satisfaction. Across both studies, women with poorer body image perceived their partner to be less attracted to them (irrespective of their partner’s actual attraction to them, or how attracted they were to their partner), which in turn was associated with lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. For men, attraction to their partner was consistently associated with their own relationship satisfaction. Results demonstrate that projection biases are a possible mechanism through which body image is associated with romantic relationship and sexual satisfaction, and hint at the particular relevance of appearance-related projection biases for women’s relationship and sexual satisfaction.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Reliability and Validity of Persian Version of Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) Questionnaire and Practical Use

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saman Mohammadi ◽  
Maryam Khalili ◽  
Saeedeh Farajzadeh ◽  
Hossein Safizadeh ◽  
Rezvan Amiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Life Quality Index

Background: Atopic dermatitis is a common skin disease in children. Severe pruritus and eczematous lesions may interfere with the quality of life of the patients. Objectives: This study was designed to assess the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the children’s dermatology life quality index questionnaire. Methods: After obtaining final acceptance by the first developers of the questionnaire for developing a Persian version, it was distributed to 100 children affected with atopic dermatitis aged 5 to 15 years. We analyzed data by SPSS18. Then, we evaluated the validity and reliability of the questionnaire by Kaiser criterion and Cronbach’s alpha. Results: Questions number 1 (itching) and 6 (sports activities) achieved the highest and the lowest scores, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha was assessed as 0.87, demonstrating good reliability. Inter-item correlation coefficients ranged from 0.24 to 0.69. A one-factor structure was achieved by Kaiser criterion and scree plot. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated good reliability and validity of the Persian version of the children’s dermatology Life Quality Index Questionnaire. There was a significant positive relationship between the severity of the disease and the score of quality of life. However, there was no relationship between the quality of life and the demographic features of the participants.

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