The Anxiety Depression Distress Inventory–27 (ADDI–27): New Evidence of Factor Structure, Item-Level Measurement Invariance, and Validity

The COVID Stress Scales (CSS) were developed to measure stress in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To further investigate the psychometric properties of the CSS, we used data collected in Poland across two waves of assessment (N = 556 at T1 and N = 264 at T2) to evaluate the factor structure, reliability (at the item and scale level), measurement invariance (across the Polish and Dutch translations of the CSS, and time), over time stability, and external associations of the Polish-language version of the CSS (CSS-PL). Overall, results suggest that the CSS-PL is psychometrically robust, largely invariant across the countries and time-lags considered. The CSS-PL was also positively related to other measures of COVID-19 fear, health anxiety, obsessive compulsive symptoms, anxiety, depression, and intent to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This study thus provides considerable information about the CSS’s items and scales, and lays the foundation for future investigations into COVID stress across time and different populations.

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New evidence of factor structure and measurement invariance of the SDQ across five European nations

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ◽

10.1007/s00787-015-0729-x ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 24 (12) ◽

pp. 1523-1534 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Javier Ortuño-Sierra ◽

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Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero ◽

Rebeca Aritio-Solana ◽

Alvaro Moreno Velasco ◽

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Keyword(s):

Measurement Invariance ◽

Factor Structure ◽

New Evidence

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Manifestation Of Differences In Item-Level Characteristics In Scale-Level Measurement Invariance Tests Of Multi-Group Confirmatory Factor Analyses

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods ◽

10.22237/jmasm/1114907040 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 275-282 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Bruno D. Zumbo ◽

Kim H Koh

Keyword(s):

Measurement Invariance ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Scale Level ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Level Measurement ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Item Level

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Assessing Self-Regulation in Individuals With Visual Impairments

Assessment for Effective Intervention ◽

10.1177/1534508411406899 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

pp. 171-182 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Vassilios Argyropoulos ◽

Georgios D. Sideridis ◽

George Botsas ◽

Susana Padeliadu

Keyword(s):

Measurement Invariance ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Visual Impairments ◽

Equality Constraints ◽

Factorial Validity ◽

Level Measurement ◽

Item Level ◽

The Subject ◽

The Mean ◽

Context Specific

The purpose of the present study was to assess self-regulation of students with visual impairments across two academic subjects, language and math. The participants were 46 Greek students with visual impairments who completed self-regulation measures across the subject matters of language and math. Initially, the factorial validity of the scale was established. In turn, results pointed to the existence of a single universal self-regulation functioning pattern in individuals with visual impairments across subject matters (at the mean level). Measurement invariance was also observed at the item level through imposing equality constraints between items from different subjects. Based on the findings, it is suggested that self-regulation is not context specific for individuals with visual impairments.

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Dimensionality and Measurement Invariance of the State-Trait Inventory for Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety (STICSA) and Validity Comparison With Measures of Negative Emotionality

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.644889 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Isabeau K. Tindall ◽

Guy J. Curtis ◽

Vance Locke

Keyword(s):

Negative Affect ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Factor Structure ◽

The State ◽

Positive And Negative Affect ◽

Divergent Validity ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Somatic Anxiety ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Anxiety Depression

This study explored the factor structure of the State-Trait Inventory for Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety (STICSA) and measurement invariance between genders. We also measured concurrent and divergent validity of the STICSA as compared to the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). A sample of 1064 (N Females = 855) participants completed questionnaires, including measures of anxiety, depression, stress, positive and negative affect. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the original factor structure of the STICSA, which was invariant between genders. Overall, the STICSA had superior concurrent and divergent validity as compared to the STAI. The somatic subscales were also significantly less correlated with depression, and positive and negative affect. Further, the somatic, as compared to cognitive anxiety STICSA subscales were less correlated with depression. This suggests that the STICSA, especially the somatic anxiety subscales, might hold the key to distinguishing between different types of anxiety, as well as between anxiety and depression.

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Validating the Resource-Management Inventory (ReMI)

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000557 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (5) ◽

pp. 777-786 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Julia Waldeyer ◽

Jens Fleischer ◽

Joachim Wirth ◽

Detlev Leutner

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Academic Achievement ◽

Resource Management ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Management Skills ◽

First Year Students ◽

Management Competency

Abstract. There is substantial evidence that students in higher education who have sophisticated resource-management skills are more successful in their studies. Nevertheless, research shows that students are often not adequately prepared to use resource-management strategies effectively. It is thus crucial to screen and identify students who are at risk of poor resource management (and consequently, reduced academic achievement) to provide them with appropriate support. For this purpose, we extend the validation of a situational-judgment-based instrument called Resource-Management Inventory (ReMI), which assesses resource-management competency (including knowledge of resource-management strategies and the self-reported ability to use this knowledge in learning situations). We evaluated the ReMI regarding factor structure, measurement invariance, and its impact on academic achievement in different study domains in a sample of German first-year students ( N = 380). The results confirm the five-factor structure that has been found in a previous study and indicate strong measurement invariance. Furthermore, taking cognitive covariates into account, the results confirm that the ReMI can predict students’ grades incrementally. Finally, a multi-group analysis shows that the findings can be generalized across different study domains. Overall, we provide evidence for a valid and efficient instrument for the assessment of resource-management competency in higher education.

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The Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance of Positive and Negative Affect

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000252 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 265-272 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Mohsen Joshanloo ◽

Ali Bakhshi

Keyword(s):

Negative Affect ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Factor Model ◽

Positive And Negative Affect ◽

Cultural Groups ◽

Invariance Testing ◽

The Usa ◽

Scalar Invariance ◽

Gender Groups

Abstract. This study investigated the factor structure and measurement invariance of the Mroczek and Kolarz’s scales of positive and negative affect in Iran (N = 2,391) and the USA (N = 2,154), and across gender groups. The two-factor model of affect was supported across the groups. The results of measurement invariance testing confirmed full metric and partial scalar invariance of the scales across cultural groups, and full metric and full scalar invariance across gender groups. The results of latent mean analysis revealed that Iranians scored lower on positive affect and higher on negative affect than Americans. The analyses also showed that American men scored significantly lower than American women on negative affect. The significance and implications of the results are discussed.

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Factor structure and measurement invariance of the Revised Brief Addiction Monitor.

Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1037/pas0000973 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sean Hallinan ◽

Melinda Gaddy ◽

Arpita Ghosh ◽

Emily Burgen

Keyword(s):

Measurement Invariance ◽

Factor Structure

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Measurement Invariance of the Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance Scale: Comparison between Taiwanese and Mainland Chinese-Speaking Populations

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines9030297 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 297

Author(s):

Ya-Chin Yeh ◽

I-Hua Chen ◽

Daniel K. Ahorsu ◽

Nai-Ying Ko ◽

Kuan-Lin Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Online Survey ◽

Mainland Chinese ◽

Chinese University ◽

Vaccination Acceptance ◽

Health Related ◽

Acceptance Scale ◽

Chinese University Students

The impacts of novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on human life continue to be serious. To control the spread of COVID-19, the production of effective vaccines is likely to be one of the best solutions. However, vaccination hesitancy may decrease individuals’ willingness to get vaccinated. The Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance Scale (DrVac-COVID19S) was recently developed to help healthcare professionals and researchers better understand vaccination acceptance. The present study examined whether DrVac-COVID19S is measurement invariant across different subgroups (Taiwanese vs. mainland Chinese university students; males vs. females; and health-related program majors vs. non-health-related program majors). Taiwanese (n = 761; mean age = 25.51 years; standard deviation (SD) = 6.42; 63.5% females) and mainland Chinese university students (n = 3145; mean age = 20.72 years; SD = 2.06; 50.2% females) were recruited using an online survey between 5 January and 21 February 2021. Factor structure and measurement invariance of the two DrVac-COVID19S scales (nine-item and 12-item) were tested using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The findings indicated that the DrVac-COVID19S had a four-factor structure and was measurement invariant across the subgroups. The DrVac-COVID19S’s four-factor structure was supported by the CFA results is a practical and valid instrument to quickly capture university students’ willingness to get COVID-19 vaccination. Moreover, the DrVac-COVID19S can be used to compare university students’ underlying reasons to get COVID-19 vaccination among different subgroups.

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Quality of Life in European Older Adults of SHARE Wave 7: Comparing the Old and the Oldest-Old

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10132850 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (13) ◽

pp. 2850

Author(s):

Amparo Oliver ◽

Trinidad Sentandreu-Mañó ◽

José M. Tomás ◽

Irene Fernández ◽

Patricia Sancho

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Factor Structure ◽

External Validity ◽

Oldest Old ◽

Age Groups ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Scalar Invariant

CASP-12 (Control, Autonomy, Self-realization, and Pleasure scale) is one of the most common internationally used measures for quality of life in older adults, although its structure is not clearly established. Current research aims to test the factor structure of the CASP-12, so as to provide evidence on reliability and external validity, and to test for measurement invariance across age groups. Data from 61,355 Europeans (≥60 years old) from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe wave 7 were used. CASP-12, EURO-D (European depression scale), self-perceived health, and life satisfaction measurements were included. Reliability and validity coefficients, competing confirmatory factor models, and standard measurement invariance routine were estimated. A second-order factor model with the original factor structure was retained. The scale showed adequate reliability coefficients except for the autonomy dimension. The correlation coefficients for external validity were all statistically significant. Finally, CASP-12 is scalar invariant across age. We conclude that the best-fitting factor structure retained allows using CASP-12 either by factors, or as an overall score, depending on the research interests. Findings related to CASP-12 measurement invariance encourage its use in the oldest-old too. When comparing the dimensions across age groups, as people age, autonomy slightly increases and the rest of the dimensions decline.

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