Psychometric properties of the short version of the children of alcoholics screening test (CAST-6) among Swedish adolescents

Introduction: The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a cognitive screening test widely used in clinical practice and suited for the detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The aims were to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian MoCA as a screening test for mild cognitive dysfunction in Iranian older adults and to assess its accuracy as a screening test for MCI and mild Alzheimer disease (AD). Method: One hundred twenty elderly with a mean age of 73.52 ± 7.46 years participated in this study. Twenty-one subjects had mild AD (MMSE score ≤21), 40 had MCI, and 59 were cognitively healthy controls. All the participants were administered the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) to evaluate their general cognitive status. Also, a battery of comprehensive neuropsychological assessments was administered. Results: The mean score on the Persian version of the MoCA and the MMSE were 19.32 and 25.62 for MCI and 13.71 and 22.14 for AD patients, respectively. Using an optimal cutoff score of 22 the MoCA test detected 86% of MCI subjects, whereas the MMSE with a cutoff score of 26 detected 72% of MCI subjects. In AD patients with a cutoff score of 20, the MoCA had a sensitivity of 94% whereas the MMSE detected 61%. The specificity of the MoCA was 70% and 90% for MCI and AD, respectively. Discussion: The results of this study show that the Persian version of the MoCA is a reliable screening tool for detection of MCI and early stage AD. The MoCA is more sensitive than the MMSE in screening for cognitive impairment, proving it to be superior to MMSE in detecting MCI and mild AD.

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Validación de la versión breve en español de la Escala UPPS-P de impulsividad para niños y adolescentes (BUPPS-P NA)

Revista de Psicopatología y Psicología Clínica ◽

10.5944/rppc.26249 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 175

Author(s):

Florencia Caneto ◽

Angelina Pilatti ◽

Marcos Cupani ◽

Ricardo Marcos Pautassi

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Self Report ◽

Spanish Version ◽

Short Version ◽

Biological Sex ◽

Trait Impulsivity

Validation of the Spanish version of the brief UPPS-P Impulsivity Scale for children and adolescents (BUPPS-P NA)Abstract: The Scale of Impulsivity for Children and Adolescents (UPPS-P NA) is a self-report instrument that assesses the impulsivity trait in children and adolescents. However, the UPPS-P NA does not have a short version in Spanish. The present study aimed to develop and validate a short Spanish version of the UPPS-P NA (BUPPS-P NA). First, the UPPS-P NA questionnaire was adapted to Spanish and validated in a sample of 257 children and adolescents (M age = 12.87, SD = 5.64; 61.9% female). Then, the BUPPS-P NA was developed and validated in a sample of 1777 children and adolescents (M age = 12.59, SD = 1.37; 54.2% women). The invariance of the BUPPS-P NA as to biological sex was evaluated also. The UPPS-P NA and BUPPS-P NA scales showed an adequate fit to the data. Also, the BUPPS-P NA Scale was invariant across sex. In summary, the BUPPS-P NA Scale presents adequate psychometric properties to measure the impulsivity trait in children and adolescents.Keywords: Trait impulsivity; childhood; adolescence; validity; reliability; invariance across sex.Resumen: La Escala de Impulsividad para Niños y Adolescentes (UPPS-P NA) es un instrumento de autoinforme que mide los rasgos de impulsividad en niños y adolescentes. Sin embargo, no posee una versión breve en español. El objetivo de este trabajo fue desarrollar y validar una versión breve (BUPPS-P NA) y en español de la UPPS-P NA. Para ello, primero se adaptó al español el cuestionario UPPS-P NA y se validó en una muestra de 257 niños y adolescentes (Medad = 12.87, DT = 5.64; 61.9% mujeres). Posteriormente, se desarrolló y validó el cuestionario BUPPS-P NA en una muestra de 1777 niños y adolescentes (Medad = 12.59, DT = 1.37; 54.2% mujeres). También se evaluó la invariancia del BUPPS-P NA en cuanto al sexo biológico. Los cuestionarios UPPS-P NA y BUPPS-P NA presentaron un ajuste adecuado a los datos. Asimismo, el cuestionario BUPPS-P NA resultó invariante en función del sexo. En resumen, la escala de impulsividad BUPPS-P NA presenta adecuadas propiedades psicométricas para medir impulsividad rasgo en niños y adolescentes.Palabras clave: impulsividad rasgo; niñez; adolescencia; validez; fiabilidad; invarianza en función del sexo.

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Psychometric properties of the Brazilian Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale – Short Version (IUS-12)

Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy ◽

10.1590/2237-6089-2018-0087 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 129-137

Author(s):

Roberta P. Kretzmann ◽

Gustavo Gauer

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Intolerance Of Uncertainty ◽

Short Version

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Spanish Validation of the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-20 y DAST-10) / Validación española del Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-20 y DAST-10)

Health and Addictions/Salud y Drogas ◽

10.21134/haaj.v10i1.35 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Bartolomé Pérez Gálvez ◽

Lorena García Fernández ◽

Mª Pura De Vicente Manzanaro ◽

Maria Angustias Oliveras Valenzuela ◽

Manuel Lahoz Lafuente

Keyword(s):

Drug Abuse ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Screening Test ◽

Rating Scales ◽

Adult Population ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Spanish Validation ◽

Study Results ◽

Drug Abuse Screening Test ◽

Dsm Iv

Objetivo: Este estudio evalúa las propiedades psicométricas de dos versiones abreviadas de la Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10 y DAST-20) en una población adulta española.Metodología: Se administró la adaptación española del DAST, en sus versiones abreviadas de 20 y 10 ítems, a doscientos cincuenta y nueve sujetos (121 adictos a sustancias y 138 controles sanos). Analizamos las propiedades psicométricas de ambos instrumentos, utilizando criterios DSM-IV TR como patrón de referencia.Resultados: Ambas versiones registraron una alta consistencia interna (α = 0,93 y α = 0,89, para DAST-20 y DAST-10, respectivamente. El análisis factorial exploratorio extrajo cinco factores en el DAST-20, justificando el 74,12% de la varianza, y dos componentes en el DAST-10 que explicaron el 62,18% de ésta. Los puntos de corte > 5/6 (DAST-20) y ≥ 3 (DAST-10) evidenciaron un elevado grado de concordancia con loscriterios DSM-IV TR (κDAST-20 = 0,96 y κDAST-10 = 0,91), clasificando correctamente al 98,07% y 95,36% de los sujetos, respectivamente.Conclusiones: Los resultados obtenidos evidencian que tanto el DAST-10 como el DAST-20 son instrumentos válidos y fiables para detectar el abuso de drogas entre adultos.AbstractObjective: To evaluate psychometric properties of both brief DAST versions (DAST-10 and DAST-20) in Spanish adult population.Methods: 259 (121 drug users and 138 healthy controls) were explored. Both brief 10 and 20 items Spanish adapted DAST rating scales were administrated by skilled personnel. Psychometric properties of those questionnaires were analized using DSM-IV TR criteria as gold standard.Results: Both DAST versions registered a high internal reliability (α = .93 and α = .89 for DAST-20 and DAST-10, respectively). The exploratory factor analysis extracted five factors in the DAST 20, justifying 74.12 % of variance, and two components in the DAST-10 that explained 62.18% of this. Cut-off points ≥ 5/6 (DAST-20) and ≥ 3 (DAST-10) evidenced a high agreement with DSM-IV TR diagnosis (κDAST-20 = .96 y κDAST-10 = .91), correctly classifying the 98.07 % and 95.36 % of the subjects, respectively.Conclusion: In this study results show that both DAST-10 and DAST- 20 might be considered valid and reliable instruments in drug abuse detection in adult population.

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Psychometric Properties and Construct Validity of the Short Version of the Self-Report Psychopathy Scale in a Southern European Sample

Journal of Personality Assessment ◽

10.1080/00223891.2019.1617297 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 102 (4) ◽

pp. 457-468 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ana Seara-Cardoso ◽

Andreia Queirós ◽

Eugénia Fernandes ◽

Joana Coutinho ◽

Craig Neumann

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

The Self ◽

Self Report ◽

Short Version

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Examining the psychometric properties of the Smartphone Addiction Scale and its short version for use with emerging adults in the U.S

Computers in Human Behavior Reports ◽

10.1016/j.chbr.2020.100011 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 100011 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Bethany Harris ◽

Morgan McCredie ◽

Sherecce Fields

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Emerging Adults ◽

Smartphone Addiction ◽

Short Version ◽

The U.S

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The psychometric properties of a short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale: A Rasch analysis

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.295 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

A M S Steigen ◽

H S F Finbråten ◽

A L K Kleppang

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Differential Item Functioning ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Measurement Theory ◽

School Level ◽

Short Version ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Item Functioning ◽

General Self Efficacy

Abstract Background Self-efficacy is important in adolescence and is found to affect adolescents’ physical activity, risk-taking behaviour and health decisions. Self-efficacy describes a person’s belief in own coping abilities. Having good measures of self-efficacy may contribute to more valid knowledge about the potential role of self-efficacy as a health promoting factor in adolescents lives. Several scales measuring self-efficacy exists. One of these is the General Self-Efficacy Scale comprising 10-items. However, there exists several short versions of the scale. In a large cross-sectional study among adolescents in secondary schools in Norway, five of the items from the General Self-Efficacy Scale are used. The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of this short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale applying Rasch measurement theory. Methods This study is based on cross-sectional data from the Youth Data Survey. The data collection was carried out in lower and upper secondary schools in Norway during 2018. In total, 6646 adolescents responded to a web-based questionnaire. The data were analysed using the partial credit parameterization of the unidimensional Rasch model. Results Preliminary results indicated that the short version had acceptable reliability (person separation index: 0.78). However, the targeting could have been better (mean person location: 1.441). All items had ordered thresholds. One under-discriminating item and three over-discriminating items were identified. Three items displayed differential item functioning with regard to gender and one item displayed differential item functioning for school level. Conclusions Based on our preliminary findings this short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale has the potential to measure self-efficacy among adolescents, but there are room for improvements. The scale has some shortcomings related to targeting and differential item functioning that needs to be further explored. Key messages The short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale has the potential to measure self-efficacy in adolescents. The scale has some shortcomings that needs to be further judged.

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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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