scholarly journals Instruments for Assessing Reading Attitudes: A Review of Research and Bibliography

1977 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward G. Summers
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Development ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Reading Attitudes ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Attitude Measurement ◽  
Curriculum Innovation ◽  
Item Development ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
School Attitude

This review focuses on recent literature related to development of scales for measuring reading attitudes. The scales are reviewed under the headings of self-report instruments, direct observation, and projective techniques. General criteria for attitude scale construction related to item development, response set contamination, and statistical procedures are discussed. Conclusions relative to the state-of-the-art in attitude measurement as it relates to reading are presented. Also included are supplementary bibliographies listing sources on measurement and the affective domain, inventories and bibliographies of affective measures, attitude toward school, attitude measurement and instrument development, attitude measurement in subject areas and in relation to curriculum innovation, and attitude measurement in reading.

The Colorado potato beetle in movement

2003 ◽  
Vol 135 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Boiteau ◽  
A. Alyokhin ◽  
D.N. Ferro
Keyword(s):  
Colorado Potato Beetle ◽  
Leptinotarsa Decemlineata ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Orientation Process ◽  
Potato Beetle ◽  
Host Habitat ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Refuge Areas

AbstractThe recent introduction of the concept of refuge areas for the management of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae), on resistant potato highlighted the existence of important gaps in our knowledge and understanding of this pest's movement within and between habitats. The objective of this review is to synthesize the information available for the benefit of crop managers and to identify subject areas in need of additional research. A traditional, somewhat encyclopedic, review of the old and recent literature on research methods, basics of flight and walking, as well as abiotic and biotic conditions for dispersal, revealed a considerable volume of information accumulated since the early 1900s. There is a consensus on the role of abiotic factors on flight and walking, but a better understanding of the biotic factors will be required before the variability of the dispersal response can be fully explained or predicted. Cybernetic models of orientation proposed in the literature were pulled together into a schematic representation of the orientation process in walking L. decemlineata. The model begins the integration of the different conditions and underlying suggested mechanisms responsible for the orientation of the walking beetle. There is remarkably little information on the orientation of potato beetles during flight. Finally, the seasonality of walking and flight dispersal is reviewed in relation to the host habitat and overwintering sites.

scholarly journals Impact of Reading Frequencies and Attitudes on Early Childhood Teachers’š Teaching Efficacy for Sustainable Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-92
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Kotaman ◽  
Aslι Balcι ◽  
Zeynep Nur Kιlιç Aydιn
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Teaching Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Reading Attitudes ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Reading Attitude ◽  
Reading Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Personal Questionnaire

Abstract The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of early childhood teachers’ reading attitudes, the total number of the books they have read about their profession, the total number of the books they have read on general topics, and their teaching experience on their teaching efficacy. Participants consist of 362 early childhood teachers from 51 different cities in Turkey. Of the 362 participants, 333 are female (91%) and 29 are male (9%). The ages of the teachers range from 21 to 50, with a mean age of 27.47. The participants responded to a personal questionnaire; Early Childhood Teachers’ Teacher Efficacy Scale (ECTTES) and Reading Attitude Scale (RAS). Stepwise regression analyses for subtests CM, SE, PI, P and for total teaching efficacy indicate that reading attitude and teaching experience are significant predictors. For subtest C, reading attitude and age appear as significant predictors. For subtest IS, only reading attitude appears as a significant predictor. Accordingly, in order to improve early childhood teachers’ reading attitudes, book clubs and peer reading groups are recommended.

Developing the TIC Grade: A Youth Self-Report Measure of Perceptions of Trauma-Informed Care

2020 ◽  
pp. 107839032097065
Author(s):  
Laura Sinko ◽  
Dana Beck ◽  
Julia Seng
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Development ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Companion Paper ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Trauma Informed Care ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Definition Of

BACKGROUND: Service delivery organizations are advancing the provision of trauma-informed care (TIC) for youth to improve outcomes. However, currently there are no validated, reliable evaluation measures to capture the voices of adolescent clients and how well they perceive TIC implementation. AIMS: The purpose of this project was to create an evaluation measure with strong content validity for adolescent health and service users to give feedback to organizations about their implementation of TIC. This article outlines Step 1 of our instrument development, by discussing our process creating the measure and affirming content validity. Psychometric testing of this measure (Step 2) is described in a companion paper. METHOD: We combined deductive theory substruction with an inductive participatory process to create, revise, and finalize the measure. The National Center for Trauma-Informed Care’s framework of four practices and six principles was substructed into an 18-item draft measure. A four-member community youth advisory board (CYAB) then worked to inductively modify our draft to provide age-appropriate clarity and ensure a nontriggering respondent experience. Finally, the CYAB members conducted cognitive interviews with 10 other adolescents in local evening data collection events, refining the measure for future psychometric testing. RESULTS: The process resulted in a 20-item form based on CYAB feedback. Refinements included providing an accessible definition of trauma, asking questions about trauma history, and asking whether trauma affected the client’s visit on the day of service use. The CYAB involvement enhanced content validity and ensured a trauma-informed instrument development approach.

Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the 24-item Dysfunctional Attitude Scale

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 362-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miyuki Tajima ◽  
Tsuyoshi Akiyama ◽  
Hatsue Numa ◽  
Yoshiya Kawamura ◽  
Yoshie Okada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Automatic Thoughts ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Dysfunctional Attitude ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dysfunctional Attitude Scale

Background:The 24-item Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS-24) is a short version of the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale, which is a self-report inventory for depressogenic schemata.Objective:The object of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the DAS-24 (DAS-24-J).Methods:Subjects consisted of non-clinical sample 1 (248 university students), non-clinical sample 2 (872 Japanese company employees) and a clinical sample (59 depressed out-patients).Results:Internal consistency was satisfactory in all three samples, Cronbach’s α coefficient being higher than 0.85. Test–retest reliability was satisfactory in non-clinical sample 1. The interclass correlation coefficient was 0.79 and there was no significant difference in the average score of DAS-24-J between the two points. The DAS-24-J showed satisfactory concurrent validity with the Japanese Irrational Belief Test-20 (r= 0.76); Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire – Revised total (r= 0.46), negative (r= 0.53) and positive (r=−0.41); and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (r= 0.44 for non-clinical sample, r= 0.63 for clinical sample). The clinical sample showed a significantly higher DAS-24-J score than non-clinical sample 2. According to a factor analysis combining all three samples, three factors were extracted: factor 1 (11 items) corresponded with ‘achievement’ in the original version, factor 2 (6 items) with ‘self-control’ and factor 3 (5 items) with ‘dependency’.Conclusion:The DAS-24-J is a reliable and valid instrument to measure depressogenic schemata in Japanese.

scholarly journals Rambu-rambu Penyusunan Skala Sikap Model Likert untuk Mengukur Sikap Siswa

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 292-304
Author(s):  
Mawardi Mawardi
Keyword(s):  
Student Behavior ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Attitude Measurement ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Attitude Assessment ◽  
Emotional Life ◽  
Attitude Object ◽  
Blue Print

The general finding shows that the assessment instrument for attitude domain contained in each of the sub-theme in Buku Guru SD / MI,  uses the rubric of student behavior observations, even though theoretically the nature of attitude is not the same as behavior, this shows the problem in the implementation of the Curriculum 2013. Ideally, the attitude domain assessment uses attitude measurement instruments, which include components of cognition, affection, and conation. Cognition is related to beliefs (beliefs, ideas, and concepts). The affection component concerns a person's emotional life, while the conation component is a tendency to behave. The three components of attitude do not stand alone, but interact with one another in a complex way. To overcome this problem, direction needs to be prepared for the correct attitude assessment instrument, especially containing the nature of attitudes and their differences with behavior, how to measure attitudes, and how to arrange the attitude scale of the Likert model. The steps in preparing the Likert model attitude scale include are: 1) compiling the attitude object statement; (2) conducting instrument trials; (3) determiinge the score for each statement (instrument blue-print); (4) analyzing items to determine the reliability and validity of the instrument.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN CABANG OLAHRAGA ATLETIK NOMOR TOLAK PELURU GAYA O’BRIEN PADA ATLET PUTRA PPLM PROVINSI RIAU

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Nita Wijayanti ◽  
Slamet Slamet ◽  
Agus Wiranata
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Development ◽  
Method Development ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Item Development ◽  
Shot Put ◽  
Very High ◽  
Mental Aspect

The problem in this reserch originated from the observation to the field researchers who focus on the implementation of the recruitment of athletes PPLM Riau province, especially athletics shot put the number of instrument test is still common for a number in athletics. Based on the needs analysis, the researchers designed a development instrument of shot-put from physical, technical, tactical, and mental aspect. Research and development of the instrument using a qualitative approach and method development research Research & Development (R & D). The subjects in this research were four people who are all athletes PPLM Riau Province in 2016. Validity of test results using the product moment correlation can be described item development instruments, which have very high criteria consists of 4 items (36.36%) are weight, height, push-ups and standing, while 7 other test items have value product moment correlation with high criteria as much as 63.36%. For the results of reliability test r11 = 0.72 This means that the reliability of the instrument development that researchers in the category of sufficient reliability.

scholarly journals Person-Centered Assessment: Evaluating Positive Psychosocial Measures in Dementia Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 263-263
Author(s):  
Sheila Molony ◽  
Benjamin Mast
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Instrument Development ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Item Development ◽  
Dementia Research ◽  
Item Content ◽  
Person Centered Approach

Abstract Person-centered principles continue to redefine the nature of dementia care, but less attention has been given to integration of person-centered principles into clinical assessment and dementia research. As a result, identification of deficits and cognitive impairment tends to dominate clinical and research efforts, whereas strengths and positive characteristics need more research. This paper examines existing positive psychosocial measures of psychological wellbeing, hope, spirituality, resilience, social relationship, dignity, and at-homeness. Many of these measures demonstrate strong psychometric properties and have been identified as promising outcome measures for strengths-based studies and approaches to care. This paper will evaluate the extent to which these measures used a person-centered approach to item development and testing, and whether item content is consistent with person-centered principles. Future directions for instrument development require greater inclusion of people living with dementia and family caregivers.

scholarly journals Adaptation and validation of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale into Spanish

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 1201-1212 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Dolores Onieva-Zafra ◽  
Juan José Fernández-Muñoz ◽  
María Laura Parra-Fernandez ◽  
Cristina Romero-Blanco ◽  
Elia Fernández-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Initial Structure ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Background Considering the extensive debate that is currently taking place in Spain regarding euthanasia, it is important to examine the attitude of professionals who perform most of their duties at the bedside of these patients and their families. Objectives The aim of the present study was to present an adaptation and validation of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale and to evaluate its psychometric properties among a sample of nursing students in Spain. Research design A cross-sectional study design was conducted. Participants and research context Non-probabilistic sampling was used to recruit 396 Spanish nursing students. Methods A self-report questionnaire, including socio-demographic data and the Euthanasia Attitude Scale, were used for data collection. The psychometric properties of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale were assessed, including reliability and validity. Fit indices of the overall model were computed. Ethical considerations This study was approved by the Hospital Ethical Committee. Students were informed of the aims and procedures and provided written informed consent prior to data collection. Results The factorial solution comprised four domains and the scale demonstrated adequate internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = .878). For the exploratory factor analysis, the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin index of sampling adequacy was .905 and the Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity was 2972.79 (p < .001). The initial factorial solution revealed four factors with eigenvalues of 6.78 for the first factor, 1.90 for the second one, 1.29 for the third, and 1.10 for the fourth factor. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between religiosity and the domains of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale. Discussion This study obtained a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of .88 which is in consonance with the findings reported by other studies whereby none of the items were removed and the initial structure based on four domains was conserved, with a factorial solution that explains 52.79% of the total variance. The displacement of some items of the domain may be explained by certain religious and/or cultural components as, in accordance with other studies, people with firm religious beliefs are more inclined to refuse euthanasia. Conclusion According to the findings of this study, the Euthanasia Attitude Scale is a reliable and valid instrument to measure the attitudes toward euthanasia in a sample of Spanish nursing students. This Spanish adaptation will be valuable in future studies examining the attitude and implication of nurses, understanding that nurses are key figures in the euthanasia debate.

School Attitude Scale

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheung-Tak Cheng ◽  
Alfred C. M. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Attitude Scale ◽  
School Attitude
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