Standardized Walking Obstacle Course (SWOC): Reliability and Validity of a New Functional Measurement Tool for Children

Survey research has a long precedence of use in the social sciences. With a growing interest in the area of social science research in horticulture, survey methodology needs to be explored. In order to conduct proper and accurate survey research, a valid and reliable instrument must be used. In many cases, however, an existing measurement tool that is designed for specific research variables is unavailable thus, an understanding of how to design and evaluate a survey instrument is necessary. Currently, there are no guidelines in horticulture research for developing survey instruments for use with human subjects. This presents a problem when attempting to compare and reference similar research. This workshop will explore the methodology involved in preparing a survey instrument; topics covered will include defining objectives for the survey, constructing questions, pilot testing the survey, and obtaining reliability and validity information. In addition to these topics some examples will be provided which will illustrate how to complete these steps. At the conclusion of this session a discussion will be initiated for others to share information and experiences dealing with creating survey instruments.

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Adversity Interpreted: A Scoping Review of Adversity Appraisal Measurement

Trauma Violence & Abuse ◽

10.1177/1524838020985544 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152483802098554

Author(s):

Stephanie Gusler ◽

Jessy Guler ◽

Rachel Petrie ◽

Heather Marshall ◽

Daryl Cooley ◽

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Keyword(s):

Life Events ◽

Psychological Adjustment ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Primary Source ◽

Future Research ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Self Blame ◽

Traumatic Life Events ◽

The Future

Although evidence suggests that individuals’ appraisals (i.e., subjective interpretations) of adverse or traumatic life events may serve as a mechanism accounting for differences in adversity exposure and psychological adjustment, understanding this mechanism is contingent on our ability to reliably and consistently measure appraisals. However, measures have varied widely between studies, making conclusions about how best to measure appraisal a challenge for the field. To address this issue, the present study reviewed 88 articles from three research databases, assessing adults’ appraisals of adversity. To be included in the scoping review, articles had to meet the following criteria: (1) published no earlier than 1999, (2) available in English, (3) published as a primary source manuscript, and (4) included a measure assessing for adults’ (over the age of 18) subjective primary and/or secondary interpretations of adversity. Each article was thoroughly reviewed and coded based on the following information: study demographics, appraisal measurement tool(s), category of appraisal, appraisal dimensions (e.g., self-blame, impact, and threat), and the tool’s reliability and validity. Further, information was coded according to the type of adversity appraised, the time in which the appraised event occurred, and which outcomes were assessed in relation to appraisal. Results highlight the importance of continued examination of adversity appraisals and reveal which appraisal tools, categories, and dimensions are most commonly assessed for. These results provide guidance to researchers in how to examine adversity appraisals and what gaps among the measurement of adversity appraisal which need to be addressed in the future research.

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Social Media Influencer’s Reputation: Developing and Validating a Multidimensional Scale

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13020631 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 631

Author(s):

Eun Ah Ryu ◽

Eun Kyoung Han

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Digital Media ◽

Economic Value ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Political Influence ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Opinion Formation ◽

Consumption Behavior ◽

The Social ◽

The Media

Since the introduction of smartphones in 2009, social networking services (SNS), which have seen a surge in users, facilitated changes in the media environment along with social influence that has increased the economic value and political influence of SNS. In particular, as consumers’ media use and consumption behavior change around digital media, social media plays a very important role in consumers’ lives. From this perspective, influencers who influence not only consumers’ consumption behavior, but also decision-making and opinion formation based on social media are attracting attention. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop items to measure an influencer’s reputation as a new source of information in the SNS environment; no previous researchers have presented generalized measurement items for an influencer’s reputation. We intended to identify what dimensions and items in the existing literature could effectively measure a social media influencer’s reputation and to verify each item’s relevance as a measure of a social media influencer’s reputation. Based on in-depth interviews with 30 experts and empirical findings from 557 adults, this study identified dimensions that impact on a consumer’s perception of a social media influencer and developed a scale. The results showed that the social media Influencer’s Reputation scale comprises four distinctive dimensions: Communication skills, influence, authenticity, and expertise. Additionally, the reliability and validity of the scale were assessed, using exploratory and confirmatory analyses and construct validity. The findings confirmed that the social media influencer’s reputation scale measurement items, in this study, can be used as a consistent measurement tool for each dimension. It is also important to develop value in favor of the marketing strategy by increasing value through the influencer’s reputation.

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Reliability and Validity of a New Pain Measurement Tool: Pictorial Representation of Pain (PRP)

Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.5505/tatd.2011.80947 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 3-8

Author(s):

cenker eken ◽

Ozcan Asilkan ◽

Firat Bektas ◽

Ugur Bilge ◽

Oguz Kucukyilmaz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pain Measurement ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Pictorial Representation ◽

Measurement Tool

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Validity and reliability of Korean version Competency Assessment Tool-Mental Health

Frontiers of Nursing ◽

10.2478/fon-2020-0017 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 143-152

Author(s):

Hyun Mee Cho ◽

Jeong Won Han ◽

Eun Joung Choi ◽

Hyo Eun Jeong ◽

Bo Ram Hong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Mental Health Care ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Basic Data ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Competency Assessment ◽

Validity And Reliability

AbstractObjectiveTo establish basic data for identifying the level of mental health care competency of general nurses through verification of the reliability and validity of Competency Assessment Tool-Mental Health in the development of a measurement tool for mental health care competency in Korea.MethodsThis study was conducted on nurses working at general wards, excluding those working at the Department of Psychiatry, in five hospitals with 200 beds or more located in Korea. Content, construct, concurrent validity, and internal consistency of the measurement were confirmed.ResultsAs a result of the construct validity, the section on importance of skills and knowledge for mental health care had 21 items, whereas the section on benefits of additional education had 22 items. The internal consistency of measurement was confirmed as follows: Cronbach's α = 0.96 for the section on importance and 0.96 for the section on benefits section.ConclusionsThis study verified the high validity and reliability of the tool in assessing the mental health care competency of nurses, and it is believed to be significant as basic data for enhancing such competency.

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

Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.3390/bs9090100 ◽

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.

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Exploring the Reliability and Validity of the Adapted Arabic Sense of Coherence Scale

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/jnm-d-19-00107 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. JNM-D-19-00107

Author(s):

Nabeel Al-Yateem ◽

Intima Alrimawi ◽

Randa Fakhry ◽

Arwa AlShujairi ◽

Syed Azizur Rahman ◽

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Keyword(s):

United Arab Emirates ◽

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Initial Assessment ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Correlational Design ◽

The Mean ◽

General Wellbeing

Background and purposeApplying strategies that improve sense of coherence (SOC) may positively affect adolescents’ wellbeing. This may be particularly beneficial for those with chronic conditions. Therefore, having a valid measurement tool for SOC is important. This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Arabic version of the SOC questionnaire (A-SOC). Secondary objectives were to establish baseline data on SOC levels in a population of adolescents in the United Arab Emirates.MethodsWe used a cross-sectional correlational design.ResultsThe A-SOC was found to be a valid tool, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.75. The mean A-SOC score in the study sample was 57.38.ConclusionsFollowing an initial assessment of children’s SOC, healthcare professionals could implement strategies that improve SOC for this population, thereby improving their general wellbeing.

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Testing the Validity and Reliability of Machiavellianism Scale for Adolescents in a Turkish Speaking

Nesne Psikoloji Dergisi ◽

10.7816/nesne-09-20-06 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Reliability And Validity ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Prosocial Behaviors ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Normal Populations ◽

Adolescent Sample ◽

Long Time ◽

Mean Differences

Machiavvellianism is a personality trait which includes insincerity, callaousness and dishonesty. Although it was mainly studied by the literature of Psychopathology for a long time, Machiavvellianism is accepted as a trait which ordinary people has or must have, especially in competetive and extremely individualistic systems. Therefore this concept must also be studied in normal populations. Accordingly, the main aim of this research was to test the reliability and validity of Kiddie Mach (Christie, & Geis, 1970) in a Turkish speaking adolescent sample. A total of 471 adolescents (242 female, 225 male, 4 missing) were recruited for the study. The age range of the sample was 15-17 (Mean= 16.7, SD=.61). Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses indicated that scale had two dimensions. Two different analyzes were conducted to test the construct validity. First the extreme scores were compared for each subscale with t-test. The results showed that the mean differences between the upper and lower groups were significant. Second, Pearson Correlational Coefficients were analyzed between the Machiavvellianism total score which was formed as a sum of two subdimentions and narcissism, traditional ve cyberbullying, callaousness ve prosocial behaviors. All correlations were significant in expected directions. Allover results indicated that Machiavvellianism Scale was a reliable and valid measurement tool among Turkish speaking adolescents. Keywords: Machiavvellianism, Narcissism, Callaousness, Prosocial Behaviors, Adolescents

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A NEW APPROACH IN ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: SELF-EXPECTATION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND A SCALE DEVELOPMENT STUDY

Business And Management Studies An International Journal ◽

10.15295/bmij.v7i5.1326 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 2701-2722

Author(s):

Mukaddes YEŞİLKAYA ◽

Gökhan KERSE

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Organizational Psychology ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Scientific Validity ◽

Organizational Improvement ◽

The Individual

The aim of this research is to bring the concept of Self-Expectation for Organizational Improvement” (SEOI) to the field of organizational psychology and to develop a measurement tool by forming the theoretical-empirical background of this concept. In the study, firstly, the theoretical framework related to the concept of SEOI was established and the concept of SEOI defined as follows; independent of the planned actions of the organization management, self-expectations that the individual has designed completely in his/her own mind and that there will be positive improvements and developments within himself/herself, with the individuals around him/her, and in the organization. Subsequently, a pool of items was created in accordance with the theoretical framework, a draft scale was obtained and a pilot study was conducted with 87 employees to determine the validity and reliability of this draft scale. In the analysis, a two-factor structure was obtained from the draft scale and it was found that this structure met the reliability and validity criteria. This factor structure was then tested on the main sample of 274 employees. All findings of the statistical analyses on the data obtained from the pilot study and the main sample showed that the developed scale had scientific validity and reliability and the scale was sufficient to be used in scientific researches.

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Reliability and Validity Studies of Externality of Happiness Scale Among Turkish Adults

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2018.v14n14p1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (14) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Murat Yildirim ◽

Ufuk Barmanpek ◽

Ahmad A. H. Farag

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Self Report ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Incremental Value ◽

Future Clinical Practice ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Fear Of Happiness

Externality of happiness is a psychological construct that refers to the degree to which individuals perceive their level of happiness as beyond their control and mostly dependent to external factors. The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Externality of Happiness scale (EOH) among a Turkish adult sample. A total of 230 participants (152 males and 78 females; mean age = 37.8 years, SD = 9.1) completed self-report measures of externality of happiness, life satisfaction, flouring, self-esteem, and fear of happiness. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported a one-factor structure for the EOH. The EOH was found to be negatively correlated with life satisfaction, flourishing, and self-esteem and positively correlated with fear of happiness. The scale also showed incremental value over self-esteem in predicting life satisfaction. Furthermore, the scale was found to be discriminated from fear of happiness. Moreover, evidence was provided for internal-consistency reliability. Overall, the findings suggested that Turkish version of EOH had adequate reliability and validity scores and that it can be used as a useful measurement tool to assess externality of happiness beliefs in future clinical practice and research.

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