scholarly journals Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire (ASQ): development and validation

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. e100144
Author(s):  
Amanda Baker ◽  
Naomi Simon ◽  
Aparna Keshaviah ◽  
Amy Farabaugh ◽  
Thilo Deckersbach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Clinical Control ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

BackgroundThe Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire (ASQ) is a brief self-report questionnaire which measures frequency and intensity of symptoms and was developed to improve assessment of anxiety symptoms in a clinical setting. We examined the reliability and validity of the ASQ in patients with anxiety disorders and/or depression, non-clinical control subjects and college students.Methods240 outpatients with generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder or major depressive disorder were administered the ASQ and additional questionnaires measuring depression and anxiety, as were 111 non-clinical control subjects and 487 college students. Factor analysis, Pearson’s correlation coefficients and logistic regression were used to assess reliability and validity. Test–retest reliability of the ASQ was measured using a subset who were re-administered the ASQ after 4 weeks.ResultsFactor analysis revealed measurement of a single dimension by the ASQ. Internal consistency and test–retest reliability were strong. The ASQ total score also significantly distinguished patients with an anxiety disorder from the clinical controls above and beyond the clinician-rated Hamilton Anxiety Scale.ConclusionsThe ASQ is a valid, reliable and effective self-rated measure of anxiety and may be a useful tool for screening and assessing anxiety symptoms in psychiatric as well as college settings.

scholarly journals Assessing the Psychometric Properties of an Activity Pacing Questionnaire for Chronic Pain and Fatigue

2015 ◽  
Vol 95 (9) ◽  
pp. 1274-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Antcliff ◽  
Malcolm Campbell ◽  
Steve Woby ◽  
Philip Keeley
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Long Term Conditions ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Planning ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background Therapists frequently advise the use of activity pacing as a coping strategy to manage long-term conditions (eg, chronic low back pain, chronic widespread pain, chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis). However, activity pacing has not been clearly operationalized, and there is a paucity of empirical evidence regarding pacing. This paucity of evidence may be partly due to the absence of a widely used pacing scale. To address the limitations of existing pacing scales, the 38-item Activity Pacing Questionnaire (APQ-38) was previously developed using the Delphi technique. Objective The aims of this study were: (1) to explore the psychometric properties of the APQ-38, (2) to identify underlying pacing themes, and (3) to assess the reliability and validity of the scale. Design This was a cross-sectional questionnaire study. Methods Three hundred eleven adult patients with chronic pain or fatigue participated, of whom 69 completed the test-retest analysis. Data obtained for the APQ-38 were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, internal and test-retest reliability, and validity against 2 existing pacing subscales and validated measures of pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and mental and physical function. Results Following factor analysis, 12 items were removed from the APQ-38, and 5 themes of pacing were identified in the resulting 26-item Activity Pacing Questionnaire (APQ-26): activity adjustment, activity consistency, activity progression, activity planning, and activity acceptance. These themes demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach α=.72–.92), test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient=.50–.78, P≤.001), and construct validity. Activity adjustment, activity progression, and activity acceptance correlated with worsened symptoms; activity consistency correlated with improved symptoms; and activity planning correlated with both improved and worsened symptoms. Limitations Data were collected from self-report questionnaires only. Conclusions Developed to be widely used across a heterogeneous group of patients with chronic pain or fatigue, the APQ-26 is multifaceted and demonstrates reliability and validity. Further study will explore the effects of pacing on patients' symptoms to guide therapists toward advising pacing themes with empirical benefits.

scholarly journals Development of a patient safety culture scale for maternal and child health institutions in China: a cross-sectional validation study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e025607
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Wang ◽  
Hui Han ◽  
Liqian Qiu ◽  
Chaojie Liu ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Patient Safety Culture ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a patient safety culture (PSC) scale for maternal and child healthcare (MCH) institutions in China.MethodsA theoretical framework of PSC for MCH institutions was proposed through in-depth interviews with MCH workers and patients and Delphi expert consultations. The reliability and validity of the PSC scale were tested in a cross-sectional survey of 1256 MCH workers from 14 MCH institutions in Zhejiang province of China. The study sample was randomly split into half for exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, respectively. Test–retest reliability was assessed through a repeated survey of 63 voluntary participants 2 weeks apart.ResultsThe exploratory factor analysis extracted 10 components: patient engagement in patient safety (six items), managerial response to patient safety risks (four items), perceived management support (five items), staff empowerment (four items), staffing and workloads (four items), reporting of adverse events (three items), defensive medical practice (three items), work commitment (three items), training (two items) and transfer and handoff (three items). A good model fit was found in the confirmatory factor analysis: χ2/df=1.822, standardised root mean residual=0.048, root mean square error of approximation=0.038, comparative fit index=0.921, Tucker-Lewis index=0.907. The PSC scale had a Cronbach’s α coefficient of 0.89 (0.59–0.90 for dimensional scales) and a test–retest reliability of 0.81 (0.63–0.87 for dimensional reliability), respectively. The intracluster correlation coefficients confirmed a hierarchical nature of the data: individual health workers nested within MCH institutions.ConclusionThe PSC scale for MCH institutions has acceptable reliability and validity. Further studies are needed to establish benchmarking in a national representative sample through a multilevel modelling approach.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Commitment to Physical Activity Scale for Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine B. Robbins ◽  
Jiying Ling ◽  
Stacey M. Wesolek ◽  
Anamaria S. Kazanis ◽  
Kelly A. Bourne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Physical Activity Scale ◽  
Item Scale

Purpose. To examine psychometric properties of a Commitment to Physical Activity Scale for Adolescents (CPASA). Design. Two test-retest studies and a prospective study, approved by a university institutional review board, were conducted in midwestern U.S. urban areas. Setting. The first test-retest study occurred in four community centers, the second test-retest study took place in a community school, and the prospective study occurred in eight middle schools. Subjects. To measure commitment at baseline and 1 week later, 51 girls in the first test-retest study completed an original 26-item scale, and 91 in the second test-retest study completed a revised 11-item scale. In the prospective study, 503 girls completed the 11-item scale. Measures. Commitment was measured via the CPASA. After completing the CPASA, girls in the prospective study wore ActiGraph GT3X-plus accelerometers that measured light, moderate, and vigorous physical activity (LMVPA) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Analysis. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were estimated. Both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to cross-validate the factor structure. Results. For the 11-item CPASA, Cronbach α ranged from .81 to .82, and test-retest reliability was .88. Both EFA and CFA indicated a single factor. The scale was significantly correlated with LMVPA (r = .10) and MVPA (r = .11). Conclusion. The 11-item CPASA demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity with girls.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Brief-Mindful Self-Care Scale: A Translation and Validation Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Fengmin Chen ◽  
Siqi Liu ◽  
Ming Dai ◽  
Huijun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Hospice Nurses ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: This study aimed to translate the Brief-Mindful Self-Care Scale (B-MSCS) into Chinese and validate its reliability and validity among hospice nurses.Methods: A total of 510 hospice nurses were recruited from three provinces in China. The reliability of the translated scale was measured by internal consistency, split-half reliability, and test-retest reliability. The validity of the translated scale was evaluated by expert consultation, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis.Results: The Cronbach's α value of the Chinese version of B-MSCS was 0.920, and the Cronbach's α value of the dimensions ranged from 0.850 to 0.933. The split-half reliability and test-retest reliability were 0.770 and 0.723, respectively. Furthermore, the content validity index of the scale (S-CVI) was 0.946. The 6-factor structure, supported by the eigenvalues, total variance explained, and scree plot were obtained by using exploratory factor analysis. Moreover, as a result of the confirmatory factor analysis, the model fitting indexes were all in the acceptable range.Conclusion: The Chinese version of B-MSCS had suitable reliability and validity among hospice nurses. The developed scale will evaluate the level of mindful self-care of Chinese hospice nurses, providing an opportunity for development of targeted educational plans. Each item is a direct guide for hospice nurses to develop their mindful self-care practice.

scholarly journals Validation of the Lithuanian Version of the Sociocultural Attitudes towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 (SATAQ-4) in a Student Sample

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 932 ◽  
Author(s):  
Migle Baceviciene ◽  
Rasa Jankauskiene ◽  
Vaiva Balciuniene
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sociocultural Influences ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 (SATAQ-4) is one of the most broadly used self-report tools that assess the general role of sociocultural influences on body image and appearance-related internalization. The present study aimed to examine the reliability, validity, and factor structure of the Lithuanian version of the SATAQ-4 (LT-SATAQ-4), as a screening self-report instrument for assessing the role of sociocultural influences on body image. A mixed-gender sample (N = 1850) of undergraduate students (88.7%) and graduate students (11.3%) from different state universities and colleges participated in this study (average age 21.6 ±5.0). The students completed a self-report online questionnaire. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated for assessing test-retest reliability. The construct validity of the Lithuanian Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 (LT-SATAQ-4) was studied performing exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and then confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The mean scores for the LT-SATAQ-4 subscales ranged from 1.6 ± 0.9 (Pressure subscale: Peers) to 2.7 ± 1.2 (Internalization subscale: Thin/Low Body Fat). Test-retest reliability was good to excellent for the general and subscale scores (0.85–1.00) except for the Pressure subscale: Peers (0.60). The original 5-factor structure was confirmed by EFA and CFA. Good to excellent internal consistency for each subscale (attempted 0.9 and more) and for the LT-SATAQ-4 global scale (0.91) was obtained. The LT-SATAQ-4 scores had adequate concurrent validity with the measures of the body image, disordered eating, self-esteem, and body mass index. The results support the psychometric properties of the LT-SATAQ-4 and its’ use in Lithuanian student samples. The Lithuanian SATAQ-4 is a useful measure to examine the pressures to internalize appearance ideals in Lithuanian-speaking samples of young individuals.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of 2 Self-Report Measures to Assess Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 727-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith P. Gennuso ◽  
Charles E. Matthews ◽  
Lisa H. Colbert
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background:The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of 2 currently available physical activity surveys for assessing time spent in sedentary behavior (SB) in older adults.Methods:Fifty-eight adults (≥65 years) completed the Yale Physical Activity Survey for Older Adults (YPAS) and Community Health Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) before and after a 10-day period during which they wore an ActiGraph accelerometer (ACC). Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) examined test-retest reliability. Overall percent agreement and a kappa statistic examined YPAS validity. Lin’s concordance correlation, Pearson correlation, and Bland-Altman analysis examined CHAMPS validity.Results:Both surveys had moderate test-retest reliability (ICC: YPAS = 0.59 (P < .001), CHAMPS = 0.64 (P < .001)) and significantly underestimated SB time. Agreement between YPAS and ACC was low (κ = −0.0003); however, there was a linear increase (P < .01) in ACC-derived SB time across YPAS response categories. There was poor agreement between ACC-derived SB and CHAMPS (Lin’s r = .005; 95% CI, −0.010 to 0.020), and no linear trend across CHAMPS quartiles (P = .53).Conclusions:Neither of the surveys should be used as the sole measure of SB in a study; though the YPAS has the ability to rank individuals, providing it with some merit for use in correlational SB research.

Reliability and Validity of the Arthritis Hand Function Test in Adults with Osteoarthritis

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Backman ◽  
Hazel Mackie
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Valid Test ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Physical Components

The Arthritis Hand Function Test (AHFT) has shown promise as a standardized, reliable measure of hand function in adults with rheumatoid arthritis in previous studies. This study adds to the development of the multi-item AHFT by evaluating its inter-rater and test-retest reliability in a sample of 26 adults (mean age, 67 years) with osteoarthritis. Further, because ability to perform activities of daily living (ADD is predicated on physical components such as hand function, the validity of the AHFT is examined by correlating the scores achieved by these subjects with their scores from self-report measures of physical ADL and instrumental ADL. Analysis indicates strong inter-rater reliability ( r= 0.99 or better for all AHFT items) and moderate to strong test-retest reliability (range, r= 0.74 to r=0.96). Moderate correlations for most AHFT items with physical ADL and instrumental ADL lend support to its development as a valid test of hand function.

Two-Week Test-Retest Reliability of the Duke Religion Index

2004 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 993-994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric A. Storch ◽  
Melissa S. Strawser ◽  
Jason B. Storch
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Intrinsic Religiosity ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Undergraduate College Students ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The present study investigated 2-wk. test-retest reliability of the Duke Religion Index, a 5-item self-report questionnaire that assesses organizational, nonorganizational, and intrinsic religiosity. The sample consisted of 20 undergraduate college students (11 women) whose mean age was 24.7 yr. ( SD = 5.0 yr.). Findings supported the 2-wk. test-retest reliability of the Duke Religion Index with an intraclass correlation coefficient of .91.

Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener Ratings in College Students: Concurrent Validity and Test–Retest Reliability

2021 ◽  
pp. 073428292110343
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. Lovett ◽  
David E. Ferrier ◽  
Tina Wang ◽  
Alexander H. Jordan
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Psychometric Data ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale screener is commonly used to determine if further evaluation of ADHD is required. However, despite use in college settings, the ASRS was not developed for this population, and limited relevant psychometric data exist. In this study, 190 college students completed the ASRS screener as well as a lengthier measure of the 18 DSM symptoms of ADHD. A subgroup ( n = 141) completed the ASRS twice, with at least 1 week in between measures. Concurrent validity of ASRS scores was substantial ( r = 0.73 with DSM inattentive symptoms and r = 0.57 with DSM hyperactive/impulsive symptoms) and test–retest reliability was adequate ( r = 0.69 with an average interval of 42 days). However, the sensitivity of the screener was only moderate (66%), and approximately one-fifth of the students changed screening status (positive vs. negative) across the time interval. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of The Novel Self-Reported Spine Functional Scale (SSFS) in Healthy Participants

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Jie Ding ◽  
Xiujuan Hao ◽  
Wenjun Jiang ◽  
Hongqiang Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Normal Group ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Functional Scale ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Spine Function ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Spinal Function

Abstract Objectives: to develop the novel self-reported spine functional scale (SSFS) and conduct reliability and validity analysis, so that the public can better understand their own spine function in a more simple and scientific way, so as to effectively prevent spinal disorders and improve the quality of life through targeted rehabilitation therapeutic measures.Methods:This study was approved by an institutional review board, and all subjects gave informed consent to participate. Results: (1) Using Spearman correlation analysis to evaluate the content validity, each item was significantly correlated with the total score, and the project design was reasonable. The exploratory factor analysis method is used to evaluate the structural validity of the scale, and the standing position and the lying position of the posture evaluation can be attributed to the factor 2, which is called posture evaluation; the cervical flexor strength, the flat support, the prone back, the supine knee, The back arch of the wall and the angel on the wall attributed to factor 1, called the overall spine function test, and the cumulative contribution rate of the two factors was 46.057%. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the two-factor model fits well (c2/df=2.440, RMSEA=0.04<0.05, GFI=0.945, AGFI=0.920, CFI=0.967, IFI=0.967, TLI=0.951, GFI, AGFI, CFI , IFI, TLI are >0.90) and the validity is ideal. (2) The test-retest reliability shows that the test-retest reliability of each entry, each dimension and the total score is greater than 0.5, and the test-retest reliability is high. The Cronbach α coefficient was used to evaluate the overall internal consistency of the scale, α>0.70, indicating that the scale has high reliability. After deleting each item one by one, the α coefficient is 0.692-0.717, and there is no significant increase. (3) Sex and occupation did not affect the level of spinal function (P>0.05), and there was interaction. Different BMI levels significantly affected the score of spinal function (P<0.05). The rate of spinal dysfunction in overweight and obese subjects. Significantly higher than the normal group, the overall score of spinal function was worse than the normal group. Conclusion: This scale has good reliability and validity and is suitable for self-assessment of spine function in young people. And overweight and obesity can affect the level of spinal function in young people.

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