scholarly journals Exploring Well-Being Outcomes Among Persons Living with Dementia: Self-Reports Versus Caregiver Proxy Reports

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 747-747
Author(s):  
Morgan Minyo ◽  
Sara Powers ◽  
Alyssa Ciancibello ◽  
Rachel Schaffer ◽  
David Bass
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Dementia Caregiving ◽  
Proxy Reports ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Evidence Based Programs ◽  
Report Measure

Abstract A vast amount of research has focused on the development of dementia caregiving evidence-based programs (EBPs) in order to mitigate the well-known negative impacts of providing care for persons living with dementia (PLWD). In order to support efficacious results, many programs utilize a variety of both objective and subjective outcomes as typically reported by the caregiver or collected via medical history and clinical assessments. However, more recent research has attempted to understand the subjective illness experience of PLWD through self-report measures. Using data obtained from an online database (i.e., Best Practice Caregiving), that currently provides in-depth information on 44 dementia caregiving EBPs, the current study aimed to examine the number of EBPs that incorporated PLWD self-report measures on a variety of well-being outcomes. Results indicate that out of the 44 EBPs included for analysis: 1) Four out of 19 programs evaluating PLWD symptom severity/difficulty/distress used a PLWD self-report measure; 2) Eight out of 10 programs evaluating PLWD symptoms of depression used a PLWD self-report measure; 3) Five out of 10 programs evaluating PLWD quality of life/care utilized a PLWD self-report measure; and 4) One out of 9 programs evaluating ADL/IADL dependencies utilized a PLWD self-report measure. Discussion will focus on potential gaps and limitations of primarily using caregiver proxy reports to collect personal well-being outcomes for PLWD and ways in which researchers can integrate more self-report measures into intervention and programmatic evaluations.

A Cross-National Self-Report Measure of Depressive Symptomatology

1993 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Gatz ◽  
Boo Johansson ◽  
Nancy Pedersen ◽  
Stig Berg ◽  
Chandra Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Psychomotor Retardation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Representative Samples ◽  
Report Measure ◽  
Cross National

The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale (CES-D) was administered in Swedish to two representative samples, one aged 84 to 90 (mean = 87), the second aged 29 to 95 (mean = 61). There were both linear and quadratic differences with age: the oldest individuals were highest on depressive symptoms, but younger adults were higher than middle-aged. Dimensions or subscales identified by previous studies were generally replicated, including a sadness and depressed mood factor, a psychomotor retardation and loss of energy factor, and a well-being factor (on which items are reverse-scored to indicate depression). The findings support cross-national use of the CES-D to assess self-reported symptoms of depression in adults and older adults.

Moderating Effect of Information Asymmetry on the Signalling Role of IPO Lockup Provision

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 917-930
Author(s):  
Norliza Che Yahya ◽  
Ruzita Abdul Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Information Asymmetry ◽  
Initial Public Offerings ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Public Offerings ◽  
True Value ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Lockup Period

This article examines the moderating effect of information asymmetry on the relationship between parameters of lockup provision and flipping activity of Malaysian initial public offerings (IPOs). While the main purpose of lockup provision is to promote commitment of major shareholders for the well-being of the IPO issuing companies at least throughout the lockup period, its role could also extend as a signalling device. Information asymmetry is prevalent in the context of IPOs because information on the issuing firms is normally very limited that the evaluation of the firms’ true value becomes difficult. This study postulates that the lockup provision has a greater influence on flipping activity in higher information asymmetry companies than in lower ones. Using data from 370 Malaysian IPOs issued from January 2000 to December 2012, the results of the multiple regression analyses show that both lockup ratio and lockup period have significantly negative impacts on flipping activities. Since lockup period is uniformly longer (1 year) prior to the 2008 Equity Guidelines revision, the results imply that investors have a greater tendency to flip during the post-2008 revision period when major shareholders are perceived to be less strongly accounted for their firms’ performance. The results also show that information asymmetry moderates the negative relationship between lockup provision and flipping activity, specifically, in regard to lockup period.

Processes of Emotion Communication and Control

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Crowe ◽  
Vaishali V. Raval ◽  
Shwetang S. Trivedi ◽  
Suchi S. Daga ◽  
Pratiksha H. Raval
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Emotional Expression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Self And Other ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
And Control ◽  
Report Measure

Emotional expression and experience are dynamic processes that vary within and between individuals of different cultural groups ( Kitayama, Mesquita, & Karasawa, 2006 ). The present study sought to compare self-reports of processes related to emotion communication and control in India and the United States. A total of 268 participants (United States: n = 160 and India: n = 108) completed a self-report measure depicting hypothetical vignettes and a series of questions assessing likely emotions elicited, likelihood of expression, motives guiding expression and control, and method of expression. Results showed that US participants primarily reported more self-focused emotions (i.e., happiness) and self- and other-focused motives for expressing or controlling felt emotion, while Indian participants primarily reported emotions that focused on others’ well-being as well as other- and relationship-focused motives. US participants more commonly reported direct verbal communication of the emotion, while Indian participants more frequently reported implicit and contextual methods of communication.

Proprietŕ psicometriche della scala di orientamento positivo nel contesto lavorativo

RISORSA UOMO ◽  
2009 ◽  
pp. 323-336
Author(s):  
Guido Alessandri ◽  
Ramona Di Domenicantonio ◽  
Sherilyn Boccianti
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Citizenship Behaviors ◽  
Positive Orientation ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
Orientation Scale ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
Report Measure

- The aim of the study is to investigate the psychometric properties of the positive orientation scale, in an organizational setting. This study involves 360 individuals working for a national organization. Results from confirmative factor analysis demonstrated the structural stability of the scale, composed by three first order factors (orientation toward self, the others and the future) and one second-order factor (positive orientation). Criterion validity was further corroborated with regard to self-report measure (such as perceived work self-efficacy and job satisfaction) as well as with regard to other evaluated (colleagues) organizational citizenship behaviors.Keywords: positive orientation, organizational citizenship behaviours, optimal functioning, well-being.Parole chiave: orientamento positivo, comportamenti di cittadinanza organizzativa, funzionamento ottimale, benessere.

Validating a Self-report Measure of Global Subjective Well-being to Predict Adverse Clinical Outcomes

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 675-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Douglas Ried ◽  
Michael J. Tueth ◽  
Eileen Handberg ◽  
Harry Nyanteh
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Report Measure

Development and Psychometric Properties of the Student Worry Questionnaire–30

2001 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 277-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augustine Osman ◽  
Peter M. Gutierrez ◽  
William R. Downs ◽  
Beverly A. Kopper ◽  
Francisco X. Barrios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Oblimin Rotation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Report Measure

Described are the development and initial psychometric properties (Ns = 50 and 188) of a self-report measure, the Student Worry Questionnaire–30, for use with college undergraduates Exploratory principal components analyses (Ns = 388, 350, and 396) with oblimin rotation indicated six domains of worrisome thinking, financial-related concerns, significant others' well-being, social adequacy concerns, academic concerns, and general anxiety symptoms. The total score and scale scores showed internal consistency of .80 to .94. Also, test-retest reliability analyses (.75 to .80) support consistency of responses over 4 wk. Strong evidence for convergent validity was indicated. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the fit of the 6-factor oblique model. Limitations of the present studies, and directions for research are discussed.

scholarly journals The Big Three Perfectionism Scale–Short Form (BTPS-SF): Development of a Brief Self-Report Measure of Multidimensional Perfectionism

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Feher ◽  
Martin M. Smith ◽  
Donald H. Saklofske ◽  
Rachel A. Plouffe ◽  
Claire A. Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Acceptable Model ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Report Measure

The Big Three Perfectionism Scale (BTPS) is a 45-item self-report measure of perfectionism with three overarching factors: rigid, self-critical, and narcissistic perfectionism. Our objective was to create a brief version of the BTPS, the Big Three Perfectionism Scale–Short Form (BTPS-SF). Sixteen items were selected, and confirmatory factor analysis using a large sample of Canadian university students ( N = 607) revealed the BTPS-SF had acceptable model fit. Moreover, the BTPS-SF displayed strong test–retest reliability. The relationships of the BTPS-SF factors with depression, anxiety, stress, emotional intelligence, personality, resiliency, and elements of subjective well-being also suggested adequate criterion validity. Overall, results suggest the BTPS-SF represents an efficient, easily administered, and novel means of assessing multidimensional perfectionism.

Religiosity is a protective factor against self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in Jewish adolescents: Findings from a nationally representative survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 509-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.H. Amit ◽  
A. Krivoy ◽  
I. Mansbach-Kleinfeld ◽  
G. Zalsman ◽  
A.M. Ponizovsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factor ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Self Report ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Report Measure ◽  
Jewish Adolescents

AbstractPurposeFew studies have investigated the association between religiosity and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors specifically in adolescents, yielding inconsistent results. To date, no study has examined this relationship in a Jewish adolescent cohort.MethodsSelf-injurious thoughts and behaviors, as well as depression, were assessed in a nationally representative sample of Jewish adolescents (n = 620) and their mothers, using the Development and Well-Being Assessment Inventory (DAWBA) structured interview. Degree of religiosity was obtained by a self-report measure.ResultsUsing multivariate analysis, level of religiosity was inversely associated with self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (Wald χ2 = 3.95, P = 0.047), decreasing the likelihood of occurrence by 55% (OR = 0.45, 95% CI 0.2–0.99), after adjusting for depression and socio-demographic factors. This model (adjusted R2 = 0.164; likelihood ratio χ2 = 7.59; df = 1; P < 0.047) was able to correctly classify 95.6% of the patients as belonging either to the high or low risk groups.ConclusionThis is the first study demonstrating religiosity to have a direct independent protective effect against self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in Jewish adolescents. This finding has clinical implications regarding risk assessment and suicide prevention. Further research can potentially elucidate the complex relationship between religiosity, self-injury and suicide in this population.

Factor Structure of the Gratitude Questionnaire in a Spanish Sample

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Magallares ◽  
Patricia Recio ◽  
Pilar Sanjuán
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit ◽  
Composite Reliability ◽  
Report Measure

AbstractThe Gratitude Questionnaire is a short, self-report measure of the disposition to experience gratitude. The Gratitude Questionnaire has been validated in several countries but its factor structure remains controversial. Therefore, the main goal of the study was to examine the factor structure of the Gratitude Questionnaire in a Spanish sample. Two samples were recruited (957 and 920 participants). The confirmatory factor analyses showed that the best fit was the five-item model with errors of item four and five correlated (CFI = .99, NFI = .99, RMSEA = .02). This model demonstrated partial cross-validity based on an analysis of factorial invariance. The Composite Reliability of the five-item Gratitude Questionnaire was .81. In addition, it was found that gratitude was positively related to subjective and psychological well-being. Specifically, the Gratitude Questionnaire was positively correlated to life satisfaction (r= .56,p< .01), affect balance (r= .46,p< .01), self-acceptance (r= .54,p< .01), positive relations (r= .44,p< .01), autonomy (r= .17,p< .01), environmental mastery (r= .49,p< .01), personal growth (r= .36,p< .01), and purpose in life (r= .50,p< .01). According to the results, it can be concluded that the Spanish version of the five-item Gratitude Questionnaire possessed better psychometric properties than the original six-item model.

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