The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Short-form Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scales for older adults

Abstract Background: PSEQ has been cross-culturally adapted into many languages with excellent reliability and validity. Recently, the short form of PSEQ-2 was developed and exhibited satisfactory psychometric properties. However, PSEQ and PSEQ-2 has not been translated or validated in mainland China. The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of simplified Chinese version of PSEQ and PSEQ-2 in patients with chronic pain. Methods: The original version of PSEQ and PSEQ-2 were linguistically translated and adapted to formulate the simplified Chinese version, which were then administrated by 219 patients with chronic pain, along with a set of self-report health-related instruments. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the simplified Chinese version PSEQ and PSEQ-2. Results: The simplified Chinese version of PSEQ and PSEQ-2 had been determined good to excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha, 0.95 and 0.83), test-retest reliability (overall ICC, ). and sound construct validity, which was supported by moderately strong association with the criterion measures. Additionally, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis have found and confirmed one factor solution as hypothesized. Conclusion: The simplified Chinese version of PSEQ and PSEQ-2 showed satisfactory psychometric properties in Chinese population with chronic pain, and could be safely utilized to evaluating the self-efficacy in clinical and research setting. Keyword. PSEQ; PSEQ-2; simplified Chinese; validation

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The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF): a validation study in Iranian mothers

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-019-4656-7 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Payam Amini ◽

Reza Omani-Samani ◽

Mahdi Sepidarkish ◽

Amir Almasi-Hashiani ◽

Mostafa Hosseini ◽

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Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Short Form ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Persian Version ◽

Registration Number ◽

Valid Instrument

Abstract Objective The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) is a widely used instrument that measures breastfeeding self-efficacy. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of BSES-SF in Iranian mothers. Results The English version of BSES-SF was translated into Persian using the standard forward–backward translation procedure. No changes (i.e., neither delete nor rephrase the items) were made to the BSES-SF items. The mean BSES-SF total score was 50.80 ± 8.91. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for internal consistency for the BSES-SF was 0.910. The confirmatory factor analysis results provided evidence for unidimensionality of the scale (χ2/df = 4.42; CFI = 0.96; NFI = 0.95; IFI = 0.96; RMSEA = 0.095 and SRMR = 0.054). The divergent validity of the BSES-SF was proved via a significant negative correlation with scores of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (r = − 0.273, P < 0.001). In sum, the Persian version of the BSES-SF is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring breastfeeding self-efficacy in Iranian mothers. Trial registration number This was a cross-sectional study (not clinical trial).

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Reliability and Validity of the Chinese version of a Short Form of the Family Health Scale

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1066007/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fei Wang ◽

Yunchou Wu ◽

Xiaonan Sun ◽

Dong Wang ◽

Weijie Ming ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Short Form ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Family Health ◽

Education Level ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Good Reliability ◽

The Family ◽

Multistage Sampling

Abstract Objective To translate a Short Form of the Family Health Scale (FHS-SF) and to test the reliability and Validity of the Chinese version of the FHS-SF. Method A Short Form of the Family Health Scale was Chinese translated with the consent of the original author. A total of 8912 residents were surveyed in 120 cities across China using a multistage sampling method, with gender, ethnicity, and education level as quota variables. 750 participants were selected to participate in this study, and 44 participants were randomly selected to be retested one month later. Result The Cronbach’s alpha of the Chinese version of a Short Form the Family Health Scale was 0.83,the Cronbach’s alphas of the four subscales ranged from 0.70 to 0.90, the retest reliability of the scale was 0.75, the standardized factor loadings of the validation factor analysis were above 0.50, GFI = 0.98; NFI = 0.97; RFI = 0.95; RMSEA = 0.07, all within acceptable limits. Conclusion The Chinese version of a Short Form the Family Health Scale has good reliability and validity and can be used to assess the level of family health of Chinese residents.

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Testing the reliability and validity of the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale–Short Form with Chinese college students

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.10400 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (7) ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Jiaxi Peng ◽

Yongmei Xiao ◽

Yijun Li ◽

Wei Liang ◽

Hao Sun ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Adult Attachment ◽

Close Relationships ◽

Short Form ◽

High Reliability ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Dimensional Structure ◽

Chinese College Students ◽

Experiences In Close Relationships

Currently, there is no instrument to quickly measure adult attachment in the Chinese cultural context. In this study the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale–Short Form (ECR-S) was translated and tested in terms of reliability and validity with Chinese college students. All items of the Chinese-version ECR-S showed high discriminability and the scale had a two-dimensional structure in both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The internal consistency coefficients of the two subscales of the ECR-S showed excellent reliability, and scores were modestly to highly correlated with the criteria of state adult attachment, self-esteem, anxiety, pressure, depression, and satisfaction with intimate (romantic) relationships. It can be concluded that the Chinese version of the ECR-S has high reliability and validity; thus, it meets the requirements for psychometric tools and can be used to assess Chinese adults' attachment.

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AUTOEFICACIA DOCENTE Y FORTALEZAS Y VIRTUDES PERSONALES EN DOCENTES DE REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA

International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology Revista INFAD de psicología ◽

10.17060/ijodaep.2017.n1.v3.1006 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 387 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Teresa Mª Perandones González ◽

Lucía Herrera Torres

Keyword(s):

Teacher Efficacy ◽

Dominican Republic ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Short Form ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Teaching Experience ◽

Professional Activity ◽

Sense Of Efficacy ◽

Personal Strengths ◽

Teacher Self Efficacy

Abstract.TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY AND PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND VIRTUES IN TEACHERS FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.The aim of this research it to analyze the relationship between perceived teacher efficacy and personal strengths and virtues. For it, 564 teachers from Dominican Republic took part in the study, 29.6% males and 70.4% females, mean age of 39.72 years (SD = 8.09), and an average teaching experience of 15.67 years (SD = 3.83). Teachers developed their professional activity in 18 provinces of the 32 that integrate Dominican Republic. Three instruments were used for data collection: the Teacher Efficacy Scale (Teacher Efficacy Scale-Short Form), the Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale (Teacher’s Sense of Efficacy Scale-Short Form), and the Personal Strengths Questionnaire VIA (Values in Action Inventory of Strengths: VIA-IS). The psychometric characteristics of the instruments (reliability and validity) were evaluated. The results obtained through the analysis of correlation revealed a positive relationship between the different subscales of the two tests used to evaluate teacher self-efficacy as well as between teacher self-efficacy and the personal strengths and virtues of teachers. The highest correlations were found with the personal strengths of Wisdom and Knowledge, on the one hand, and Humanity, on the other. The need to incorporate in the training, initial and permanent, the work of strengths and personal virtues as the basis of development and personal and professional effectiveness is discussed.Keywords: teacher efficacy, teacher self-efficacy, personal strengths and virtues, Dominican RepublicResumen.El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la relación entre la percepción de eficacia docente y las fortalezas y virtudes personales en docentes dominicanos. Para ello, participaron 564 docentes de educación infantil y primaria de República Dominicana, 29.6% hombres y 70.4% mujeres, con una edad media de 39.72 años (DT = 8.09) y una media de experiencia profesional de 15.67 años (DT = 3.83). Los docentes desarrollaban su actividad profesional en 18 provincias de las 32 que componen República Dominicana. Se emplearon tres instrumentos de evaluación: la Escala de Eficacia Docente (Teacher Efficacy Scale, Short Form), la Escala de Autoeficacia Docente (Teacher’s Sense of Efficacy Scale-Short Form) y el Cuestionario VIA de Fortalezas Personales (Values in Action Inventory of Strengths: VIA-IS). Se evaluaron las características psicométricas de los instrumentos (fiabilidad y validez). Los resultados obtenidos a través del análisis de correlación pusieron de manifiesto una relación positiva entre las distintas subescalas de las dos pruebas empleadas para evaluar la autoeficacia docente así como entre la autoeficacia docente y las fortalezas y virtudes personales del profesorado. Las correlaciones más altas se encontraron con las fortalezas personales de Sabiduría y conocimiento, por una parte, y Humanidad, por otra. Se discute la necesidad de incorporar en la formación, tanto inicial como permanente, el trabajo de las fortalezas y virtudes personales como base del desarrollo y efectividad personal y profesional.Palabras clave: eficacia docente, autoeficacia docente, fortalezas y virtudes personales, República Dominicana

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Reliability and validity of PROMIS® pediatric family relationships short form in children 8–17 years of age with chronic disease

Quality of Life Research ◽

10.1007/s11136-019-02266-x ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 191-199 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Elizabeth D. Cox ◽

Jennifer R. Connolly ◽

Mari Palta ◽

Victoria P. Rajamanickam ◽

Kathryn E. Flynn

Keyword(s):

Chronic Disease ◽

Family Relationships ◽

Short Form ◽

Reliability And Validity

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Factors Influencing Walking and Exercise Adherence in Healthy Older Adults Using Monitoring and Interfacing Technology: Preliminary Evidence

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17176142 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (17) ◽

pp. 6142

Author(s):

Andrea Albergoni ◽

Florentina J. Hettinga ◽

Wim Stut ◽

Francesco Sartor

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Exercise Intervention ◽

Short Form ◽

Exercise Adherence ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Healthy Older Adults ◽

Program Adherence

Background: Monitoring and interfacing technologies may increase physical activity (PA) program adherence in older adults, but they should account for aspects influencing older adults’ PA behavior. This study aimed at gathering preliminary wrist-based PA adherence data in free-living and relate these to the influencing factors. Methods: Ten healthy older adults (4 females, aged 70–78 years) provided health, fatigue, activity levels, attitude towards pacing, and self-efficacy information and performed a 6 min-walk test to assess their fitness. After a baseline week they followed a two-week walking and exercise intervention. Participants saw their progress via a purposely designed mobile application. Results: Walking and exercise adherence did not increase during the intervention (p = 0.38, p = 0.65). Self-efficacy decreased (p = 0.024). The baseline physical component of the Short Form Health Survey was the most predictive variable of walking adherence. Baseline perceived risk of over-activity and resting heart rate (HRrest) were the most predictive variables of exercise adherence. When the latter two were used to cluster participants according to their exercise adherence, the fitness gap between exercise-adherent and non-adherent increased after the intervention (p = 0.004). Conclusions: Risk of over-activity and HRrest profiled short-term exercise adherence in older adults. If confirmed in a larger and longer study, these could personalize interventions aimed at increasing adherence.

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