What are the validity and reliability of the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale‐Short Form in children less than 2 years old?

Background/aim: The modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (m-YPAS) is widely used to measure children?s anxiety level. The aim of this study was to translate the Turkish version of the m-YPAS and test its validity and reliability based on Turkish children. Materials and methods: The English version of the m-YPAS was translated into Turkish using the forward-back-forward translation technique. This study enrolled 120 children. The m-YPAS was performed on 120 children who were recorded on video. The State- Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) was used for only 30 of 120 children. The videotapes were evaluated by two experienced observers [an anesthesiologist, ObA(an) and psychologist, ObB(ps)]. The interrater reliability, concurrent validity, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values were analyzed. Results: The mean age of children was 7.8 ± 2.2 years in the study. The weighted kappa values of the m-YPAS between observers were in `substantial? agreement (?w = 0.74-0.80) and `almost perfect? agreement (?w = 0.84 - 0.85). Also, Cronbach?s alpha values were high [? = 0.85 for ObA(an) and ? = 0.86 for ObB(ps)]. The correlation between m-YPAS and STAIC showed `good? agreement (P < 0.05). The sensitivity and specificity were high, and the predictive value was 92.86%. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the m-YPAS can be performed as a reliable and valid observational questionnaire for Turkish children. Key words: Anxiety, Validation studies, Pediatrics.

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Validating the Short-Form Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (S-FLCAS)

10.31234/osf.io/x8mcg ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Elouise Botes ◽

Lindie van der Westhuizen ◽

Jean-Marc Dewaele ◽

Peter MacIntyre ◽

Samuel Greiff

Keyword(s):

Foreign Language ◽

Latent Variable ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Short Form ◽

Anxiety Scale ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Language Classroom ◽

Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety ◽

Foreign Language Classroom ◽

Classroom Anxiety

Foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA) is a popular construct in applied linguistics research, traditionally measured with the 33-item Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS). However, recent studies have started utilising the 8-item Short-Form Foreign Language Anxiety Scale (S-FLCAS). There is therefore a need, which this study addressed in five sequential steps, to validate the S-FLCAS in order to ensure the validity and reliability of the scale. A sample of n = 370 foreign language learners was utilised in the validation efforts, which included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, the establishment of convergent and discriminant validity, and invariance testing. The S-FLCAS was found to have a unidimensional structure with the 8 items loading on a single latent variable. Evidence was provided of the internal consistency and the convergent and discriminate validity of the S-FLCAS. In addition, the measure was found to be fully invariant across age, gender, educational levels, and L1 groups. It is therefore with some considerable confidence that we can recommend the future use of the S-FLCAS in peer-reviewed research.

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Evaluation of Preoperative Anxiety in Turkish Paediatric Patients and Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale

Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation ◽

10.5152/tjar.2020.116 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (6) ◽

pp. 484-490

Author(s):

Selen Topalel ◽

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Gulhan Orekici Temel ◽

Mustafa Azizoglu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Anxiety Scale ◽

Preoperative Anxiety ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Paediatric Patients

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Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents--Short Form

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t71798-000 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Stefanie A. Nelemans ◽

Wim H. J. Meeus ◽

Susan J. T. Branje ◽

Karla Van Leeuwen ◽

Hilde Colpin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Anxiety ◽

Short Form ◽

Anxiety Scale

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PENGEMBANGAN SKALA LOCUS OF CONTROL

Jurnal Riset Manajemen dan Bisnis (JRMB) Fakultas Ekonomi UNIAT ◽

10.36226/jrmb.v2i3.76 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 417-424

Author(s):

Hendryadi Hendryadi

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Short Form ◽

Employee Selection ◽

Future Research ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Control Scale ◽

Two Stages

This article aims to develop a short form of the locus of control scale. The study was conducted in two stages: a study of 66 respondents as pilot testing which aims to test content validity, structure validity, and internal consistency. Study 2 was conducted on 328 respondents used to test the validity and reliability of the scale evaluated by the PLS-SEM method (such as internal consistency, convergent validity, and discriminant validity). The analysis concludes that the 8-item locus of control scales tested have adequate validity and reliability. A short form locus of control scale was developed and validated in this study, so it can be used in future research and evaluation for HR management practitioners in employee selection Keywords: locus of control, EFA, CFA, scale construction

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Turkish Adaptation of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale–Short Form

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds ◽

10.1177/1534734620921036 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 269-274 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

İsmail Toygar ◽

Sadık Hançerlioğlu ◽

Selden Gül ◽

Tülün Utku ◽

Ilgın Yıldırım Şimşir ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Diabetic Foot ◽

Content Validity ◽

Short Form ◽

University Hospital ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Turkish Version ◽

Patient Identification ◽

Validity Index ◽

Content Validity Index

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Diabetic Foot Scale–Short Form (DFS-SF). The study was cross-sectional and conducted between January and October 2019 in a diabetic foot council of a university hospital. A total of 194 diabetic foot patients participated in the study. A Patient Identification Form and DFS-SF were used for data collection. Forward and backward translations were used in language validity. Expert opinions were obtained to determine the Content Validity Index. To determine construct validity, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used. Cronbach’s α internal consistency coefficient, item-scale correlation, and test-retest reliability were used to evaluate reliability. It was found that Content Validity Index was 0.97 (0.86-1.00), the factor loading of scale varied from 0.378 to 0.982, Cronbach’s α value varied from 0.81 to 0.94, and item-total correlations were between 0.30 and 0.75. The Turkish version of the DFS-SF was found valid and reliable to measure the quality of life of diabetic foot patients.

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The Psychometric Properties of Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A) Short Form-Bangla

Heliyon ◽

10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07801 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. e07801

Author(s):

Najifa Alam ◽

Oli Ahmed ◽

Lutfun Naher ◽

Fatema Akhter Hiramoni

Keyword(s):

Social Anxiety ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Short Form ◽

Anxiety Scale

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Further Comparison of Two Short-Form Derivatives of the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1960.6.1.21 ◽

1960 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 21-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Edmund S. Howe

Keyword(s):

Short Form ◽

Anxiety Scale ◽

Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale ◽

Manifest Anxiety ◽

Derivatives Of

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Criterion validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Hungarian short form against the RM42 accelerometer

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10372-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (S1) ◽

Author(s):

Pongrác Ács ◽

Réka Veress ◽

Paulo Rocha ◽

Tamás Dóczi ◽

Bence László Raposa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Short Form ◽

Sitting Time ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Abstract Background Physical inactivity is a global phenomenon in European welfare countries. Proper monitoring is essential to measure the physical activity level of the population. Methods In the Hungarian cohort of the European Physical Activity and Sport Monitoring System (EUPASMOS) project, our participants (N = 598) completed sociodemographic questions and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – short form (IPAQ-SF) survey. The validity and reliability of the subjective measurement tool were examined, IPAQ-SF outcomes were contrasted against triaxial RM42 accelerometer wore for 7 consecutive days. Results The IPAQ-SF showed moderate internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha = 0.647). The concurrent validity of the IPAQ-SF to triaxial accelerometer indicated a significant weak-to-moderate correlation (R = 0.111–0.338, p = 0.042; p < 0.001). The test-retest reliability showed a significant correlation between two measurements (R = 0.788–0.981, p < 0.001). Conclusion The Hungarian version of the IPAQ-SF had excellent test-retest reliability, but low-to-fair concurrent validity for moderate and vigorous physical activity, walking and sitting time, as compared to the objective criterion measure among Hungarian adults.

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