Memory of Love Towards Parents Questionnaire: Development and Psychometric Evaluation

We document the development of the Memory of Love towards Parents Questionnaire—for use in multiple areas of psychology. It is designed to measure current feelings of and memory of love towards a specific parent during important time periods in childhood. In all samples (total N = 1527), we consistently found high internal reliability. We report the basic psychometrics of the 28-item subscale version in both undergraduate and US nonclinical adult samples and identified 10-item and 4-item subscale versions. The Memory of Love towards Parents Questionnaire has eight subscales: assessing mother and father separately during first, sixth, and ninth grade, as well as current feelings. We found a pattern of correlations that one would expect between existing attachment scales and the Memory of Love towards Parents Questionnaire. A factor analysis demonstrated that Memory of Love towards Parents Questionnaire items capture something different from the factors in established attachment measures. We found that the order of the subscales can be presented in a fixed order (mother-first and chronologically) without large order effects. The Memory of Love towards Parents Questionnaire demonstrated a single factor within subscales, reliability, and validity. The Memory of Love towards Parents Questionnaire can be used in clinical, social, developmental, and cognitive psychology.

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Psychosocial Screening in Disorders/Differences of Sex Development: Psychometric Evaluation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool

Hormone Research in Paediatrics ◽

10.1159/000496114 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 90 (6) ◽

pp. 368-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Michelle M. Ernst ◽

Melissa Gardner ◽

Constance A. Mara ◽

Emmanuèle C. Délot ◽

Patricia Y. Fechner ◽

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Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Psychosocial Assessment ◽

Research Network ◽

Caregiver Distress ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Clinical Registry ◽

Sex Development

Background/Aims: Utilization of a psychosocial screener to identify families affected by a disorder/difference of sex development (DSD) and at risk for adjustment challenges may facilitate efficient use of team resources to optimize care. The Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT) has been used in other pediatric conditions. The current study explored the reliability and validity of the PAT (modified for use within the DSD population; PAT-DSD). Methods: Participants were 197 families enrolled in the DSD-Translational Research Network (DSD-TRN) who completed a PAT-DSD during a DSD clinic visit. Psychosocial data were extracted from the DSD-TRN clinical registry. Internal reliability of the PAT-DSD was tested using the Kuder-Richardson-20 coefficient. Validity was examined by exploring the correlation of the PAT-DSD with other measures of caregiver distress and child emotional-behavioral functioning. Results: One-third of families demonstrated psychosocial risk (27.9% “Targeted” and 6.1% “Clinical” level of risk). Internal reliability of the PAT-DSD Total score was high (α = 0.86); 4 of 8 subscales met acceptable internal reliability. A priori predicted relationships between the PAT-DSD and other psychosocial measures were supported. The PAT-DSD Total score related to measures of caregiver distress (r = 0.40, p < 0.001) and to both caregiver-reported and patient self-reported behavioral problems (r = 0.61, p < 0.00; r = 0.37, p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study provides evidence for the reliability and validity of the PAT-DSD. Given variability in the internal reliability across subscales, this measure is best used to screen for overall family risk, rather than to assess specific psychosocial concerns.

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Wang Pregnancy Stress Scale: Revised for Taiwanese Women

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/1061-3749.23.3.409 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 409-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Janet F. Wang ◽

Anthony A. Billings

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

High Reliability ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Taiwanese Women

Background and Purpose: Develop and assess psychometric properties of the Wang Pregnancy Stress Scale for measuring stress among pregnant women in Taiwan. Methods: Data were collected in 3 obstetric and gynecological clinics in Taiwan; 485 pregnant women participated in this study. We used exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency reliability was measured using Cronbach’s alpha. Results: A 4-factor structure emerged for the Wang Pregnancy Stress Scale. The internal reliability of the scale as measured by Cronbach’s alpha was .898, with standardized alpha .905. Conclusions: The Wang Pregnancy Stress Scale has high reliability and validity in measuring pregnancy stress that would allow nurses or health care workers to measure women’s stress levels during pregnancy. Nurses can use the assessed pregnancy stress to alter intervention of care for their pregnant clients.

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Testing a German Adaption of the Entrapment Scale and Assessing the Relation to Depression

Depression Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2010/501782 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2010 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Manuel Trachsel ◽

Tobias Krieger ◽

Paul Gilbert ◽

Martin Grosse Holtforth

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Factor Model ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Normal Subjects ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

Single Factor ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Explained Variance

The construct ofentrapmentis used in evolutionary theory to explain the etiology of depression. The perception of entrapment can emerge when defeated individuals want to escape but are incapable. Studies have shown relationships of entrapment to depression, and suicidal tendencies. The aim of this study was a psychometric evaluation and validation of the Entrapment Scale in German (ES-D). 540 normal subjects completed the ES-D along with other measures of depressive symptoms, hopelessness, and distress. Good reliability and validity of the ES-D was demonstrated. Further, whereas entrapment originally has been regarded as a two-dimensional construct, our analyses supported a single-factor model. Entrapment explained variance in depressive symptoms beyond that explained by stress and hopelessness supporting the relevance of the construct for depression research. These findings are discussed with regard to their theoretical implications as well as to the future use of the entrapment scale in clinical research and practice.

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Cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Kinyarwanda version of the problem areas in diabetes (PAID) questionnaire

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-021-01821-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Charilaos Lygidakis ◽

Jean Paul Uwizihiwe ◽

Michela Bia ◽

Per Kallestrup ◽

Damas Dukundane ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Standard Procedure ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Cultural Adaption

Abstract Background High prevalence rates in diabetes-related distress have been observed in several studies; however, in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa evidence is lacking as is, for example, the case for Rwanda, where diabetes prevalence is expected to increase over the next decade. The aim of this study is to report on the translation and cultural adaption of the problem areas in diabetes (PAID) questionnaire into Kinyarwanda and its psychometric properties. Methods The questionnaire was translated following a standard procedure. Interviews were conducted with 29 participants before producing a final version. For the psychometric evaluation, a sample of 266 patients with diabetes mellitus, aged 21–64 years old were examined. Participants either came from a separate cluster-randomised controlled trial or were recruited ad-hoc for this study. The evaluation included testing internal consistency, known groups validity, and construct validity. A series of confirmatory factor analysis were conducted investigating seven previously established factorial structures. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was also carried out to examine the structure further. Results The full scale showed good internal reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.88). A four-factor solution previously tested in Spain with subdimensions of emotional, treatment, food-related and social-support problems demonstrated adequate approximate fit (RMSEA = 0.056; CFI = 0.951; TLI = 0.943). The EFA revealed a four-factor structure; however, two of these factors were not as homogeneous and easily interpretable as those of the Spanish model. Conclusions The psychometric properties of the Kinyarwanda version of PAID are acceptable. The questionnaire can be helpful in research and clinical practice in Rwanda, however certain cross-cultural differences should be taken into account.

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The Validation of Chinese Version of the Victimization Subscale of the Revised Peer Experiences Questionnaire

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18062937 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (6) ◽

pp. 2937

Author(s):

Liheng Fan ◽

Bu Liu ◽

Zheng Jin ◽

Xiangru Zhu

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Primary School ◽

Factor Model ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Peer Relationship ◽

Primary School Students ◽

School Students ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Peer Experiences

In China, researchers have translated and validated several scales to measure victimization behavior. The aim of the present study was to validate the Chinese version of the victimization subscale of the Revised Peer Experiences Questionnaire (RPEQ) among primary school students. Primary school students aged between 8 and 13 years old (n = 1048) were asked to complete the Chinese version of the victimization subscale of the RPEQ and related scales. We examined internal consistency and the factor structure using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Depression, peer relationship, and sleep scales were used to measure construct validity. The CFA results suggested that the four-factor model had a good model fit. The results indicated that internal reliability was good (Cronbach’s α = 0.83). Construct validity was mostly supported by scores on the Chinese version of the victimization subscale of the RPEQ that strongly and positively correlated with depression and negatively correlated with peer relationship and sleep quality. The present study indicated that the Chinese version of the victimization subscale of the RPEQ has adequate reliability and validity for measuring bullying problems among Chinese primary school students.

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The Celebrity Appeal Questionnaire: Sex, Entertainment, or Leadership

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.103.1.113-120 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 103 (1) ◽

pp. 113-120 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Gayle S. Stever

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Role Model ◽

Rank Order ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

The World

The Celebrity Appeal Questionnaire was constructed to operationalize constructs related to why fans are attracted to their favorite celebrities and was developed for use with fan bases for specific celebrities. This revised version asked fans of a specific celebrity to rank order three roles they might see the target celebrity playing in society with an option to not rank them at all. Of 409 respondents attending Josh Groban fan club meetings, 75% said Groban's most important role in society was as a leader and role model in trying to make the world a better place. A factor analysis of correlations of Likert-type scale ratings and an analysis relating those factors back to the rank orderings support the internal reliability and validity of the questionnaire.

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Perceived Stress Scale in Multiple Sclerosis

ISRN Rehabilitation ◽

10.1155/2013/608356 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Salene M. Wu ◽

Dagmar Amtmann

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Factor Model ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

General Factor ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Two Factors ◽

Mental And Physical Health

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease characterized by neurological symptoms and sometimes heightened levels of distress. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is often used in MS samples to measure stress but has not been validated in this population. Participants (n=446) completed the PSS as well as measure of depression, anxiety, and mental and physical health. Factor analyses indicated that the general factor of a bifactor model accounted for a large amount of the variance in the 14-item and 10-item versions of the PSS. The 4-item PSS had two factors, the Stress subscale and the Coping subscale, but a one-factor model also fits the data well. Total scores and both subscales had sufficient reliability and validity for all versions of the PSS, although a few items of the 14-item PSS had low item-total correlations. This study supports the use of the total score of the PSS in MS but also suggests that the 10-item PSS had better psychometric properties than the 14-item PSS.

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Validatie van de Nederlandstalige Core Self-evaluations vragenlijst

Gedrag & Organisatie ◽

10.5117/2007.020.001.008 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Irene E. de Pater ◽

Sonja Schinkel ◽

Bernard A. Nijstad

Keyword(s):

Work Performance ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Psychological Research ◽

Work Outcomes ◽

Important Work ◽

Dutch Version ◽

Total N ◽

Work Related ◽

Convergent And Divergent Validity ◽

Core Self

Validation of the Dutch Core Self-evaluations Scale Validation of the Dutch Core Self-evaluations Scale I.E. de Pater, S. Schinkel & B.A. Nijstad, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 20, maart 2007, nr. 1, pp. 82-100 In this article we investigated the reliability and validity of the Dutch version of the Core Self-evaluations scale (CSES, Judge, Erez, Bono & Thoresen, 2003). Research into the English version has shown that CSE is a valid construct, consistently correlating with important work related criteria such as work satisfaction and work performance. Because of the relevance of these findings, we developed a Dutch version of this scale (NCSES). Results from four different studies (total N = 1389) showed that the NCSES is internally consistent, has a high test-retest reliability and has the predicted factor structure. Additionally, the convergent and divergent validity of the NCSES are high, and the NCSES correlates with important work outcomes, such job characteristics, job performance, and affective outcomes. It can be concluded that the NCSES is a valuable and effective instrument for applied psychological research.

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Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Simple Shoulder Test to Spanish

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967114s00233 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (12_suppl4) ◽

pp. 2325967114S0023

Author(s):

Francisco Arcuri ◽

Fernando Barclay ◽

Ivan Nacul

Keyword(s):

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Expert Committee ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Simple Shoulder Test ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Translation ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Background: The validation of widely used scales facilitates the comparison across international patient samples. Objective: The objective was to translate, culturally adapt and validate the Simple Shoulder Test into Argentinian Spanish. Methods: The Simple Shoulder Test was translated from English into Argentinian Spanish by two independent translators, translated back into English and evaluated for accuracy by an expert committee to correct the possible discrepancies. It was then administered to 50 patients with different shoulder conditions.Psycometric properties were analyzed including internal consistency, measured with Cronbach´s Alpha, test-retest reliability at 15 days with the interclass correlation coefficient. Results: The internal consistency, validation, was an Alpha of 0,808, evaluated as good. The test-retest reliability index as measured by intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.835, evaluated as excellent. Conclusion: The Simple Shoulder Test translation and it´s cultural adaptation to Argentinian-Spanish demonstrated adequate internal reliability and validity, ultimately allowing for its use in the comparison with international patient samples.

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Arabic Language Surveys Measuring Mothers’ Satisfaction During Childbirth: A Review

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v11n6p169 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 169

Author(s):

Waleed Al Nadabi ◽

Mohammed A Mohammed

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Arabic Language ◽

Face Validity ◽

Test Results ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Maternal Experience ◽

Still Births ◽

Interpersonal Care

PURPOSE: To review Arabic surveys used to measure maternal satisfaction. METHODOLOGY: Peer-reviewed studies published in English and Arabic since 2000 were reviewed across eight databases. Surveys were assessed by: survey construction, reliability, and validity. FINDINGS: The seven studies that met the inclusion criteria were in English and included seven different Arabic surveys. Survey items ranged from eight to 32 and were translated from English (3/7) or were originally written in Arabic (4/7). Six surveys were pilot tested. Dimensions covered by the surveys varied but all measured satisfaction about providers’ interpersonal care. Internal reliability was reported for four surveys and none reported the test-re-test results. Three studies reported content validity, one reported face validity, one reported construct validity, and none reported criterion validity. Participants’ inclusion criteria varied but all studies excluded women with still births or obstetric complications. When surveyed within hospital (3/7), participants were approached within 72 hours after delivery while those surveyed outside the hospital were approached two weeks, seven weeks, or two months after discharge. Overall, the eight-item survey was found short, well tested with good psychometric properties. CONCLUSIONS: The psychometric properties of Arabic surveys were determined in limited settings, were not well reported, and varied. The eight-item survey is a well-tested survey with good psychometric properties. Furthermore, rigorous evaluation of Arabic surveys in different contexts with wider inclusion criteria is required. Our findings will promote further research in this area and will help enhance maternal experience with childbearing.

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