Psychometric Properties of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale in Spanish Children and Adolescents

Assessment ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 445-464
Author(s):  
Aurora Gavino ◽  
Raquel Nogueira ◽  
Lucía Pérez-Costillas ◽  
Antonio Godoy
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Concern Over Mistakes

The Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) is one of the most used instruments to assess perfectionism. The FMPS assesses six dimensions: Concern over Mistakes (CM), Parental Expectations (EP), Parental Criticism (PC), Doubts about Actions (DA), Organization (OR), and Personal Standards (PS). CM, PE, PC, and DA are facets of a more general dimension considered Maladaptive Perfectionism. PS is frequently considered Adaptive Perfectionism. FMPS psychometric properties have been studied in adults but scarcely in children. We adapted the FMPS for Spanish children and adolescents and studied these properties in a sample of 1,648 Spanish young people (mean age = 13.36; SD = 2.28). Multigroup confirmatory factor analyses were used to test whether the FMPS dimensions found in adults are applicable to children. Results supported this hypothesis. The FMPS dimensional structure was invariant across gender and age. FMPS subscales showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α: .71-.92) and test–retest reliability (intraclass correlations: .70-.85). Moderate and high correlations with measures of dysfunctional beliefs, anxiety, and depression supported the validity of the FMPS scores. Results from regression equations showed that the relationship of perfectionism with anxiety and depression is mostly due to Maladaptive Perfectionism.

Relationship between Multidimensional Perfectionism and Goal Orientations in Sport

2002 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
John G.H. Dunn ◽  
Janice Causgrove Dunn ◽  
Daniel G. Syrotuik
Keyword(s):  
Canonical Correlation ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Parental Pressure ◽  
Multidimensional Construct ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Concern Over Mistakes ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between perfectionism and goal orientations among male Canadian Football players (M age = 18.24 years). Athletes (N = 174) completed inventories to assess perfectionist orientations and goal orientations in sport. Perfectionism was conceptualized as a multidimensional construct and was measured with a newly constructed sport-specific version of the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS; Frost, Marten, Lahart, & Rosenblate, 1990). Exploratory factor analysis of the modified MPS revealed four sport-related perfectionism dimensions: perceived parental pressure, personal standards, concern over mistakes, and perceived coach pressure. Canonical correlation analysis obtained two significant canonical functions (RC1 = .36; RC2 = .30). The first one revealed that task orientation was positively correlated with an adaptive profile of perfectionism. The second one revealed that ego orientation was positively associated with a maladaptive profile of perfectionism. Results are discussed in the context of Hamachek’s (1978) conceptualization of adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism.

scholarly journals Development of “My Experiences Scale” for Children and Adolescents in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 025371762093926
Author(s):  
Snigdhasree Bhattacharyya ◽  
Uma Hirisave ◽  
Mariamma Philip ◽  
N. Janardhana
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Objective Measure ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Age Range

Background: Experiences that a child or adolescent goes through play a critical role in their development as an individual. To understand the world of adolescents and their mental health and well-being, it would be important to be able to access their experiences. Therefore, an objective measure to assess experiences is necessary. The study aimed to develop a scale to assess experiences and establish their psychometric properties. Materials and methods: My Experiences Scale (MES) is a newly developed 50-item, multiple-choice, self-report measure. Various steps involved in developing the MES and establishing its psychometric properties have been elaborated. The study was carried out across four phases, and the sample consisted of 1,260 school-going children and adolescents. The participants were representative of both genders, a wide age range, and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Results: MES was found to have good internal consistency (Alpha 0.85) and test–retest reliability (0.96). MES was found to have significant correlations with Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and global self-worth. Conclusions: The newly developed experiences scale shows promising psychometric properties and a wide scope for application.

scholarly journals The Employee Spirituality Scale as a Measure of Employees’ Spirituality

Religions ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Marcin Wnuk
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Intent To Leave ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Higher Power ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the employee spirituality scale. The employee spirituality scale was found to be a reliable measure with good internal consistency. The internal consistency of this instrument, measured with Cronbach’s α coefficient, was 0.94. Factor analysis confirmed the two-dimensional structure of this measure, the dimensions being: relationship to a Higher Power (God) and attitude towards workmates and employer. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between employee spirituality and job satisfaction, as well as age, and a negative correlation was found with their intent to leave their organization. According to expectation, the relationship to a Higher Power (God) as a religious dimension of employee spirituality was strong, positively related to religious practices and attitude towards workmates and employer, and a secular dimension of employee spirituality did not correlate with religious measures. Gender did not differentiate participants in terms of employee spirituality. The presented results provide evidence that the employee spirituality scale has good psychometric properties and is therefore recommended for use by researchers studying employee spirituality in Polish organizations.

Global Self-Esteem Differentially Predicts Multidimensional Perfectionism in Early Adolescents Two Years Later

2021 ◽  
pp. 027243162110160
Author(s):  
Johannes Stricker ◽  
Franzis Preckel
Keyword(s):  
Personality Trait ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Concern Over Mistakes

Perfectionism is a multidimensional personality trait whose facets differentially relate to indicators of psychological functioning, such as global self-esteem. There has been some theoretical disagreement whether perfectionism affects global self-esteem, or vice versa. This question merits renewed attention due to increasing efforts to prevent the development of maladaptive perfectionism facets in adolescents. In addition, recent research has indicated a role of self-esteem for predicting personality development. This study aimed to clarify the longitudinal relations of multidimensional perfectionism and global self-esteem. A sample of 707 early adolescents participated in two measurement points two years apart. Global self-esteem positively predicted personal standards, negatively predicted doubts about actions, and did not predict concern over mistakes beyond baseline. Perfectionism facets did not longitudinally predict global self-esteem. These findings provide the first evidence for a role of global self-esteem in perfectionism development. Addressing early adolescents’ self-esteem may aid in preventing the development of maladaptive perfectionism facets.

Psychometric Properties of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) in Cypriot Children and Adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia A. Essau ◽  
Xenia Anastassiou-Hadjicharalambous ◽  
Luna C. Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Separation Anxiety ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) is a 41-item self-report questionnaire that measures symptoms of DSM-IV anxiety disorders (panic/somatic, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social phobia) and school phobia in children and adolescents. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Greek translation of SCARED in a large community sample of children and adolescents (N = 1,072), aged 12 to 17 years, in the nonoccupied territory of Cyprus. A subsample of these participants (N = 108) was retested an average of 8 weeks after the initial assessment. The SCARED demonstrated high internal consistency (α = .92) and test-retest reliability (r = .84, over 8 weeks). The SCARED total scores correlated significantly with the internalizing factor of the Youth Self-Report, the Columbia Impairment Scale, and with the emotional subscale of the Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed the same five-factor structure as the original SCARED. The SCARED proved to be a reliable and valid measure of anxiety symptoms in the Cypriot context.

Repetitive Negative Thinking as a Transdiagnostic Predictor of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents

Assessment ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 324-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter M. McEvoy ◽  
Karen Salmon ◽  
Matthew P. Hyett ◽  
Paul E. Jose ◽  
Charlotte Gutenbrunner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Repetitive Negative Thinking ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Negative Thinking ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Good Internal Consistency

Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a transdiagnostic process associated with numerous emotional disorders. Most measures of RNT are disorder-specific, limiting utility in comorbid populations. Transdiagnostic measures of RNT have been developed in adults and are associated with anxiety and depression. However, a transdiagnostic measure is needed to assess RNT in adolescents as a potential vulnerability factor for emotional disorders. This study validates a transdiagnostic measure of RNT—Repetitive Thinking Questionnaire–10 (RTQ-10)—in adolescents ( N = 840, Mage = 15.7 years). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported a unidimensional structure. The RTQ-10 manifested good internal consistency and measurement invariance across genders and age. RNT was equally associated with anxiety and depression symptoms irrespective of gender or age. Convergent validity was demonstrated by correlations with disorder-specific measures of RNT. These findings support the RTQ-10 as a reliable and valid transdiagnostic measure of RNT in adolescents.

Measuring Test Anxiety With an Invariant Measure Across Genders: The Case of the German Test Anxiety Inventory

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 (4) ◽  
pp. 1382-1402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Anna Donati ◽  
Viola Angela Izzo ◽  
Aurora Scabia ◽  
Jessica Boncompagni ◽  
Caterina Primi
Keyword(s):  
Invariant Measure ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Good Internal Consistency

Since test performance is increasingly relevant in educational and occupational circles, the assessment of test anxiety—the phenomenological, physiological, and behavioral responses to the negative consequences that often emerge in evaluative situations—has become increasingly important to scholars and practitioners. One of the most widely employed scales to measure test anxiety in adolescents is the German Test Anxiety Inventory (in German: Prufungsangstfragebogen, PAF). The current study investigated the psychometric properties of the PAF when administered to Italian students. Our research found evidence of validity, supported the five-factor structure, and demonstrated the test’s good internal consistency. Moreover, the invariance of the dimensional structure across genders was examined. Overall, this study provides evidence for the reliability and validity of the PAF among Italian students.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Polish Version of the Short Grit Scale

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrycja Wyszyńska ◽  
Klaudia Ponikiewska ◽  
Dominika Karaś ◽  
Małgorzata Najderska ◽  
Radosław Rogoza
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
External Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Gender Groups

Abstract This study aimed to verify the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the Grit-S questionnaire. Grit is understood here as the perseverance and passion for long-term goals, and it encompasses two dimensions: Consistency of Interest and Perseverance of Effort. The sample comprised N = 270 participants aged 18-34 (Mage = 20.79). We performed confirmatory factor analyses to verify the dimensional structure of grit, multi-group confirmatory factor analysis to compare the structure across gender, and correlation analysis to examine external validity (exploring the correlations between grit, procrastination, and well-being). Findings showed satisfactory parameters for Grit-S including: reliability, structural and external validity, and measurement invariance across gender groups. The results support the possibility of using the Grit-S questionnaire in research exploring the predictors of success.

Conceptualizing Maladaptive Sport Perfectionism as a Function of Gender

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark H. Anshel ◽  
Toto Sutarso
Keyword(s):  
Negative Feedback ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Concern Over Mistakes

The purpose of the present study was to conceptualize maladaptive forms of sport perfectionism by determining the factors (and items within each factor) that best describe this construct among skilled male and female athletes. The sample consisted of 217 undergraduate student athletes ranging in age from 19 to 33 years. A theory-driven four-factor, 18-item Likert-type scale, called the Sport Perfectionism Inventory (SPI), was generated for this study. The factors, each reflecting maladaptive perfectionism to an excessive degree, included the following: concern over mistakes (CM), self-criticism (SC), personal standards (PS), and negative feedback (NF). Results showed that the items were generalizable for both genders, and all correlations between factors in the scale were significant. It was concluded that these dimensions depicted maladaptive sport perfectionism as a function of gender.

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