The Factor Structure, Internal Consistency, and Convergent Validity of Two Suicide Assessment Competency Measures in Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Lund ◽  
Jared C. Schultz ◽  
Michael R. Nadorff
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Suicide Assessment ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

We analyzed the psychometric properties of two published self-report suicide assessment competency rating scales—the Suicide Competency Inventory (SCI) and the Suicide Competency Assessment Form (SCAF)—in a multistate sample of 223 public-sector vocational rehabilitation counselors. Both measures demonstrated very good to excellent internal consistency in our sample. Exploratory factor analysis indicated the SCI loads on a three-factor model whereas the SCAF loads on a single factor; these are consistent with the theoretical scale structures proposed by the original authors of the scales. In addition, both scales were highly correlated with each other, providing strong initial evidence of construct validity. In sum, our results support the use of these measures as a reliable and valid means of assessing perceived suicide assessment competency in rehabilitation counselors.

Psychometric Properties of Two Self-Report Suicide Assessment and Intervention Competency Measures in a Sample of Vocational Rehabilitation Support Staff

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Lund ◽  
Jared C. Schultz ◽  
Michael R. Nadorff ◽  
Kate Galbraith ◽  
Katie B. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
The United States ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Suicide Assessment ◽  
Highly Correlated

We analysed the psychometric properties of two published self-report suicide assessment competency rating scales – the Suicide Competency Inventory (SCI) and the Suicide Competency Assessment Form (SCAF) – in a sample of 93 public-sector vocational rehabilitation support staff from six states in the United States. Both measures demonstrated very good to excellent internal consistency in our sample. Exploratory factor analysis with principal axis factoring indicated the SCI loads on a two-factor model in this sample, as opposed to the three-factor model proposed by the measure's authors. The SCAF loaded on a single factor, consistent with the theoretical model proposed by the original authors. The SCI and SCAF were highly correlated with each other, providing initial evidence of convergent construct validity. These results provide initial support for the use of these measures as a reliable and valid means of assessing perceived suicide assessment competency in vocational rehabilitation support staff.

scholarly journals The Persian Self-Report Version of the Antisocial Process Screening Device (APSD-P): A Psychometric Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Ebrahimi ◽  
Mojtaba Elhami Athar ◽  
Mona Darvishi ◽  
Olivier F. Colins
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Psychopathic Traits ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Callous Unemotional ◽  
Antisocial Process Screening Device ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Screening Device

The self-report version of the Antisocial Process Screening Device (APSD) is a commonly used tool for assessing psychopathic traits in youth. This is the first study designed to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and convergent validity of the Persian APSD-SR in a sample of 675 school-attending youth in Iran (46% girls; M age = 16.35). Confirmatory factor analysis supported a modified three-factor model, with items loading on narcissism, callous-unemotional, and impulsivity dimensions, which was invariant across gender. Notwithstanding that the internal consistency of some APSD scores was unsatisfactory, the APSD total and dimension scores showed the expected relations with external correlates (e.g., conduct problems, aggression, and low prosocial behavior), supporting the validity of the interpretation of the APSD scores. The findings showed that the APSD is a useful tool for assessing psychopathic traits in Iranian adolescents and may spark research on adolescent psychopathy in mental health and forensic settings.

Experience, Knowledge, and Perceived Comfort and Clinical Competency in Working With Suicidal Clients Among Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Lund ◽  
Jared C. Schultz ◽  
Michael R. Nadorff ◽  
Kate Galbraith ◽  
Katie B. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Clinical Competency ◽  
Suicide Assessment ◽  
Core Skills ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Published Research

Despite the well-documented elevated rates of suicidality among people with disabilities, no published research has examined rehabilitation counselors’ experiences or perceived competency in suicide assessment or intervention. In the present study, we surveyed 223 vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors from state VR offices in eight states regarding their experiences with, knowledge of, and perceived comfort with and competency in suicide assessment and intervention. Almost a quarter of participants worked with suicidal clients once a month or more, with more than half reporting working with suicidal clients at least once a year. Two thirds of participants reported having received some training related to suicide, and participants demonstrated both a good knowledge of suicide myths and facts, and a willingness to work with suicidal clients. However, most participants did not perceive themselves as being competent in core skills related to suicide assessment and intervention. These results suggest that more clinical training in suicide assessment and intervention is needed for VR counselors.

Psychometric properties of a novel burnout assessment instrument: Individualized Burnout and Contributors Scale (IBOCS)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Hudziak ◽  
Zoe Morrell ◽  
Nicholas J. Schork ◽  
Arnulf Graf ◽  
Lucy Lincoln ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Recursive Feature Elimination ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Work Related

Abstract Background: Self-report of burnout is important in understanding how individuals are coping with the stress in their lives. Traditionally, burnout has been measured as a factor of work-related stress. However, with increasing reports of burnout related to areas of life outside of work among teens and young adults, the need has developed for a more comprehensive burnout measure targeted to a younger population. This study introduces the Individualized Burnout and Contributors Scale (IBOCS), an instrument designed to be administered on digital devices, and comprised of two separate measures that evaluate overall burnout level and burnout contributors. The IBOCS is unique in that it aims to assess comprehensive burnout, focusing not only on occupational factors, but on other potential life stressors as well. Additionally, the IBOCS can be administered easily on digital platforms, which is especially important in engaging younger populations. Unlike many other existing burnout scales that are costly to administer and are scored manually, the IBOCS is intended to be used as a free, easily accessible tool that is aimed at empowering individuals to measure and monitor their burnout frequently. Methods: A sample of 1,244 individuals completed an online survey battery that assessed contributors to burnout along with measures of wellbeing, perceived self-stress, and stress personality.Results: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses, Recursive Feature Elimination and regression analysis of the IBOCS burnout level items yielded a two-factor model with dimensions labeled: 1) Exhaustion; and 2) Fulfillment. Similar analyses of the IBOCS burnout contributor scale yielded a two-factor model with dimensions labeled: 1) Negative; and 2) Positive. Our analyses reveal evidence of multiple contributors to burnout including struggles with personal relationships, health concerns, time spent in the digital space, financial worries, and work or school-related stresses. Subsequent correlation analyses suggested strong convergent validity between the IBOCS and established rating scales of perceived self-stress, stress personality, happiness, and overall wellbeing.Conclusion: We conclude that the IBOCS has solid psychometric foundations and reflects important characteristics of burnout and burnout contributors. The implications of this work are discussed in the context of positive psychology to help individuals interrupt the progression of burnout in their lives.

The Blank in the Mind Questionnaire (BIMQ)

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Despina Moraitou ◽  
Anastasia Efklides
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Memory Failure ◽  
Temporary Memory ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Metacognitive awareness of memory failure may take the form of the “blank in the mind” (BIM) experience. The BIM experience informs the person of a temporary memory failure and takes the form of a disruption in the flow of consciousness, of a moment of no content in awareness. The aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Blank in the Mind Questionnaire (BIMQ) designed to tap the BIM experience and differentiate it from other memory-related experiences, such as searching but not having in memory a piece of information (i.e., lack of knowledge). The participants (N = 493) were 249 younger adults (18–30 years old) and 244 older adults (63–89 years old) of both genders. Confirmatory factor analysis applied to the BIMQ confirmed a three-factor model with interrelations between the factors. The first factor represented the experience of lack of knowledge, the second represented the experience of BIM, and the third the person’s negative affective reactions to memory failure. The internal consistency of the three factors ranged from Cronbach’s α = .80 to .88. Convergent validity was shown with correlations of the BIMQ factors with self-report measures of cognitive and memory failures, and to the negative-affect subscale of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS).

Ethical Conflict among Clinical Psychologists and other Mental Health Workers

1982 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 703-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
James K. Morrison ◽  
Bruce D. Layton ◽  
Joan Newman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Mental Health Workers ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Psychiatric Nurse ◽  
Ethical Conflict ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Ethical Conflicts

In a small geographical area a study was undertaken to determine the ethical conflicts experienced by mental health workers related to their clinical interventions. An Ethical Conflict Questionnaire, a 20-item, self-report attitude measure, was sent to all mental health workers in a tri-city area. A multivariate analysis of variance of the 164 returned questionnaires indicated that sex, years of clinical experience, and occupation (psychologist, psychiatrist, psychiatric social worker, psychiatric nurse, and a combined group of mostly vocational rehabilitation counselors and mental health therapy aides) significantly affect reported ethical conflict.

Reliability, Validity, Factor Structure, and Measurement Invariance of the Japanese Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 337-349
Author(s):  
Fumio Someki ◽  
Masafumi Ohnishi ◽  
Mikael Vejdemo-Johansson ◽  
Kazuhiko Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
North American ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Scalar Invariance ◽  
Adhd Rating Scales

To examine reliability, validity, factor structure, and measurement invariance (i.e., configural, metric, and scalar invariance) of the Japanese Conners’ Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Rating Scales (CAARS), Japanese nonclinical adults ( N = 786) completed the CAARS Self-Report (CAARS-S). Each participant was also rated by one observer using the CAARS Observer Form (CAARS-O). For the test of measurement invariance, excerpts from the original (North American) CAARS norming data ( N = 500) were used. Dimensional structure was examined by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Test–retest reliability, internal consistency, and concurrent validity were satisfactory. Based on the DSM-IV model and Japanese four-factor model, configural and metric invariance were established for the CAARS-S/O across Japanese and North American populations. Scalar invariance was established for the CAARS-O based on the Japanese model. The use of the Japanese CAARS for diagnostic purposes in Japan was supported; however, it should be used with caution for cross-cultural comparison research.

The Rehabilitation Problems and needs of the Spinal-Cord Injured: A Pilot Study

1976 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Felice ◽  
John E. Muthard ◽  
Laurie S. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Spinal Cord Injured

The findings of a pilot study of spinal-cord injury in Florida covering three topics are reported: 1) the incidence of spinal-cord injury in Florida, 2) the experiences of spinal-cord injured (SCI) persons and vocational rehabilitation counselors and their perceptions of the adequacy of their community's treatment and rehabilitation services for the SCI, and 3) the availability of facilities, equipment, and personnel for the care of SCI individuals in Florida. Recent developments in care for the SCI in Florida are discussed.

Disability and the Asian Culture

2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenny K. Yan ◽  
Michael P. Accordino ◽  
Daniel L. Boutin ◽  
Keith B. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Pacific Islander ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Asian Culture ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Asian Pacific Islander ◽  
Asian Descent ◽  
Asian Pacific ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Pacific Islander Population

Contemporary demographics reveal that the Asian Population is the fastest growing minority in the U.S. Thus, vocational rehabilitation counselors must be prepared to face cultural dynamics that can influence outcomes in the treatment process. While many people may view Asians as a homogenous population, people who are of Asian descent come from many places including, but not limited to Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, Vietnam and Asian/Pacific Islander population. The present study provides information about the Asian culture relative to people with disabilities and seeks to give clinicians more tools to apply when working with people who are of Asian descent. Asians represent 4.8% of the civilian non-institutionalized population. Since the Asian/Pacific Islander population is a large racial ethnic group in the U.S., it is important to understand how vocational rehabilitation counselors educate them to live in their new land.

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