scholarly journals Validation of a Three-Item Short Form of the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-3) in the German Population

Obesity Facts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 560-571
Author(s):  
Sören Kliem ◽  
Hans-Christian Puls ◽  
Andreas Hinz ◽  
Anette Kersting ◽  
Elmar Brähler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Weight Bias ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
German Population ◽  
Weight Bias Internalization

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Individuals suffering from overweight or obesity frequently experience weight-based stigmatization. The widespread belief that weight is a matter of personal will and self-control results in various weight-based stereotypes (e.g., laziness, lack of self-discipline, or neglect). <b><i>Objective:</i></b> Based on the modified version of the Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M), a short form for the economic assessment of weight bias internalization in the general population was compiled and validated. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A three-item short form (WBIS-3) was derived based on data from a representative sample of the German population (<i>n</i> = 1,092). This new short form was validated in a second representative population sample (<i>n</i> = 2,513). Item characteristics and internal consistency were obtained. Measurement invariance was tested. Construct validity was established via the correlation with theoretically related constructs (depression, anxiety, eating behavior, discrimination, weight status). To establish scale validity, all analyses were performed for the whole sample as well as for the subsample of individuals with overweight. Age- and gender-specific population norms were provided. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The WBIS-3 exhibited excellent psychometric properties. Internal consistency was α = 0.92. Strong measurement invariance was confirmed regarding age, gender, discrimination, and weight status in both the whole sample as well as the overweight subsample. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The WBIS-3 constitutes a valid and economical tool for the assessment of weight bias internalization in epidemiological contexts. Measurement invariance allows for an unbiased comparison of means, correlation coefficients, and path coefficients within structural equation modeling across groups.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Body Perception Questionnaire

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0251838
Author(s):  
Francesco Cerritelli ◽  
Matteo Galli ◽  
Giacomo Consorti ◽  
Giandomenico D’Alessandro ◽  
Jacek Kolacz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Short Form ◽  
The Body ◽  
Autonomic Reactivity ◽  
Body Perception ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Background/Objective The purpose of this study was to cross-culturally adapt the Body Perception Questionnaire Short Form (BPQ-SF) into Italian and to assess its psychometric properties in a sample of Italian subjects. Methods A forward-backward method was used for translation. 493 adults were recruited for psychometric analysis. Structural validity was assessed with confirmatory factor analysis and a hypothesis testing approach. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega. Measurement invariance analysis was applied with an age-matched American sample. Results The single-factor structure fit the awareness subscale (RMSEA = .036, CFI = .983, TLI = .982). Autonomic reactivity (ANSR) was well-described by supra- and sub-diaphragmatic subscales (RMSEA = .041, CFI = .984, TLI = .982). All subscales were positively correlated (r range: .50-.56) and had good internal consistency (McDonald’s Omega range: .86-.92, Cronbach’s alpha range: .88-.91). Measurement invariance analysis for the Awareness model showed significant results (p<0.001) in each step (weak, strong and strict) whereas the ANSR showed significant results (p<0.001) only for the strong and strict steps. Conclusions Our results support the Italian version of the BPQ as having consistent psychometric properties in comparison with other languages.

scholarly journals The German Multi-Dimensional Perceived Autonomy Support Scale for Physical Education: Adaption and Validation in a Sample of Lower Track Secondary School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 7353
Author(s):  
Julia Zimmermann ◽  
Henri Tilga ◽  
Joachim Bachner ◽  
Yolanda Demetriou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Perceived Autonomy Support

Teachers’ autonomy support (AS) in physical education (PE) has positive effects on students’ affective and behavioral outcomes in PE. Even though the existence of three different dimensions of AS, namely cognitive, organizational and procedural AS has been suggested in educational settings, there is a lack of multidimensional instruments for the assessment of autonomy-supportive teaching in PE. The aim of this study was to validate the German Multi-Dimensional Perceived Autonomy Support Scale for Physical Education (MD-PASS-PE). The sample comprised 1030 students of grades 6 through 10. Internal consistency was used to test the reliability of the assumed subscales. Factorial validity and measurement invariance across gender and age were examined by confirmatory factor analyses. Structural equation modeling was used to evaluate criterion validity. The subscales exhibited acceptable to good internal consistency. The assumed three-factor structure was confirmed within a bi-factor model including a general factor and three specific group factors. Results strongly supported measurement invariance across gender while tentatively suggesting measurement invariance across age. Criterion validity was supported as the MD-PASS-PE explained 15% and 14% of the variance in the constructs of self-efficacy and intrinsic value, respectively. The German MD-PASS-PE provides PE teachers with deeper insights into their autonomy-supportive teaching behavior, helping them to support their students’ autonomy in a holistic way.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of The Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC- SF) In Iranian Adolescents

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Yousefi Afrashteh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Convenience Sample

Abstract Background: Psychological tests are necessary to assess and assess the mental state of individuals. Mental health is one of the important psychological indicators and is increasingly considered as having various aspects of well-being. The Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF) is a 14-item instrument that assesses mental health, focusing on emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the MHC-SF among adolescents, focusing on its factor structure, internal consistency, construct validity, and gender measurement invariance.Methods: The population of this study was Iranian adolescents between 11 and 18 years old who were enrolled in the seventh to twelfth grades. A convenience sample of 822 Adolescents from four large cities in the Iran (Tehran, Zanjan, Hamedan and Ghazvin) participated in the present study. Questionnaires were completed online. Statistical analyses to evaluate the factor structure, internal consistency, construct validity, gender and age factorial invariance were performed in SPSS and LISREL.Results: The results of confirmatory factor analysis supported the 3-factor structure of MHC-SF (emotional, psychological, and social well-being). Reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha method and composite reliability (>.7). Measurement invariance were confirmed among girls and boys. Convergent and divergent validity were also evaluated and confirmed by correlating the test score with similar and different tests.Conclusion: This study examined and confirmed the psychometric properties of GHQ in the Iranian adolescent community. This instrument can be used in psychological research and diagnostic evaluations.

scholarly journals The HEX-ACO-18: Developing an age-invariant HEXACO short scale using Ant Colony Optimization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Olaru ◽  
Kristin Jankowsky
Keyword(s):  
Ant Colony Optimization ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Ant Colony ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Model Estimation ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Short Scale ◽  
Sampling Procedures

In this study, we developed an age-invariant 18-item short form of the HEXACO Personality Inventory for use in developmental personality research. We employed a combination of the item selection procedure ant colony optimization (ACO) and the model estimation approach local structural equation modeling (LSEM). ACO is a metaheuristic algorithm that selects and evaluates items based on the quality of the resulting short scale, thus allowing for the direct optimization of criteria that can only be estimated based on combinations of items, such as model fit and measurement invariance across age. LSEM allows for model estimation and measurement invariance testing across a continuous age variable by weighting participants based on their age, rather than splitting the sample into artificial age groups. Using a HEXACO-100 dataset of N = 6,419 participants ranging from 16 to 90 years of age, we selected a short form optimized for model fit, measurement invariance, facet coverage, and balance of item keying. The resulting HEX ACO 18 short scale showed adequate model fit, scalar measurement invariance across age, and covered three out of four facets from each HEXACO trait domain. Furthermore, the usefulness and versatility of the item and person sampling procedures ACO and LSEM is demonstrated.

The Dimensional Assessment of Personality Psychopathology Basic Questionnaire: Shortened Versions Item Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Aluja ◽  
Àngel Blanch ◽  
Eduardo Blanco ◽  
Maite Martí-Guiu ◽  
Ferran Balada
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Reduced Form ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Assessments ◽  
Personality Psychopathology ◽  
Dimensional Assessment ◽  
R Factors

AbstractThis study has been designed to evaluate and replicate the psychometric properties of the Dimensional Assessment of Personality Psychopathology-Basic Questionnaire (DAPP-BQ) and the DAPP-BQ short form (DAPP-SF) in a large Spanish general population sample. Additionally, we have generated a reduced form called DAPP-90, using a strategy based on a structural equation modeling (SEM) methodology in two independent samples, a calibration and a validation sample. The DAPP-90 scales obtained a more satisfactory fit on SEM adjustment values (average: TLI > .97 and RMSEA < .04) respect to full DAPP-BQ and the 136-item version. According to the factorial congruency coefficients, the DAPP-90 obtains a similar structure to the DAPP-BQ and the DAPP-SF. The DAPP-90 internal consistency is acceptable, with a Cronbach’s alpha mean of .75. We did not find any differences in the pattern of relations between the two DAPP-BQ shortened versions and the SCL-90-R factors. The new 90-items version is especially useful when it is difficult to use the long version for diverse reasons, such as the assessment of patients in hospital consultation or in brief psychological assessments.

scholarly journals Simply too much: the extent to which weight bias internalization results in a higher risk of eating disorders and psychosocial problems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Silvia Gmeiner ◽  
Petra Warschburger
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Weight Bias ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Weight Bias Internalization

Abstract Purpose Weight bias internalization (WBI) is associated with negative health consequences such as eating disorders and psychosocial problems in children. To date, it is unknown to what extent WBI considerably raises the risk of negative outcomes. Methods Analyses are based on cross-sectional data of 1,061 children (9–13 years, M = 11, SD = 0.9; 52.1% female) who filled in the WBI scale (WBIS-C). First, ROC analyses were run to identify critical cut-off values of WBI (WBIS-C score) that identify those who are at higher risk for psychosocial problems or eating disorder symptoms (as reported by parents). Second, it was examined whether WBI is more sensitive than the relative weight status in that respect. Third, to confirm that the cut-off value is also accompanied by higher psychological strain, high- and low-risk groups were compared in terms of their self-reported depressive symptoms, anxious symptoms, body dissatisfaction, and self-esteem. Results WBIS-C scores ≥ 1.55 were associated with a higher risk of disturbed eating behavior; for psychosocial problems, no cut-off score reached adequate sensitivity and specificity. Compared to relative weight status, WBI was better suited to detect disturbed eating behavior. Children with a WBIS-C score ≥ 1.55 also reported higher scores for both depressive and anxious symptoms, higher body dissatisfaction, and lower self-esteem. Conclusion The WBIS-C is suitable for identifying risk groups, and even low levels of WBI are accompanied by adverse mental health. Therefore, WBI is, beyond weight status, an important risk factor that should be considered in prevention and intervention. Level of evidence Level III, cross-sectional analyses based on data taken from a well-designed, prospective cohort study.

Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance of the MHC-SF in the USA

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 521-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Joshanloo
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
American Universities ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Usa

Abstract. This study examines the factor structure of the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF) in a sample of 23,674 students at 26 American universities. The measurement invariance of the scale is also examined across gender, nationality, and sexual orientation. Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) are used for data analysis. The results support the three-dimensional factor structure of the scale as well as full or partial measurement invariance across the groups. Results show that Item 13 (related to autonomy) demonstrates differential item functioning across gender.

Weight bias among public health trainees

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Kendrin R Sonneville ◽  
Kelsey L Rose ◽  
Nathalie J Lambrecht ◽  
Mikayla R Barry ◽  
Heidi M Weeks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Weight Bias ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Weight ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Weight Bias Internalization ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Post Hoc

Abstract Objective: To explore explicit beliefs about the controllability of obesity and the internalisation of negative weight-related stereotypes among public health trainees. Design: Cross-sectional online survey assessing explicit beliefs about the controllability of obesity using the Beliefs About Obese Persons Scale (BAOP) and internalisation of weight bias using the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M). Bivariate associations between BAOP and WBIS-M scores and demographic characteristics were examined using t tests or ANOVA with post hoc Tukey’s tests. Setting: School of Public Health at a large, Midwestern University. Participants: Public health students (n 322). Results: Relative to students who identified as male, those who identified as female had a stronger belief that obesity is not within the control of the individual (P = 0·03), yet had more internalisation of weight bias (P < 0·01). Greater weight bias internalisation was also seen among students who perceived themselves to be of a higher weight status (P < 0·001) and those who were at risk for food insecurity (P < 0·01). Conclusions: Public health trainees may be more attuned to the complexities of weight relative to trainees in other health-related fields, but are still susceptible to internalisation of negative weight-related stereotypes.

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