Using the Short Form of the MSBS to Assess State Boredom Among Adolescents: Psychometric Evidence by Applying Item Response Theory

The Multidimensional State Boredom Scale (MSBS) is widely used, but evidence regarding its psychometric properties among adolescents is lacking. In particular, the functioning of the scale across genders is unknown. As a result, we used item response theory (IRT) to investigate gender invariance of the Short Form of the MSBS (MSBS-SF) among adolescents. Four hundred and sixty-six Italian high school students (51% male; M = 16.7, SD = 1.44) were recruited. A confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated the unidimensionality of the scale, and IRT analyses indicated that the scale was sufficiently informative. Differential item functioning (DIF) across genders showed that only one item had DIF that was both nonuniform and small in size. Additionally, relationships with negative/positive urgency and present/future-oriented time perspectives were found. Overall, this study offers evidence that the MSBS-SF is a valuable and useful scale for measuring state boredom among male and female adolescents.

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Measuring Problematic Facebook Use among Adolescents and Young Adults with the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale: A Psychometric Analysis by Applying Item Response Theory

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18062979 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (6) ◽

pp. 2979

Author(s):

Caterina Primi ◽

Giulia Fioravanti ◽

Silvia Casale ◽

Maria Anna Donati

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

High School Students ◽

Item Response Theory ◽

Item Response ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Response Theory ◽

School Students ◽

Facebook Use ◽

Facebook Addiction ◽

Psychometric Evidence

The Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) is widely used, but psychometric evidence by applying Item Response Theory (IRT) is lacking. Considering the advantages of this psychometric approach, the aim of study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the BFAS among adolescents and young adults. Participants were 1134 (50% males, Mean age = 20.7, SD = 3.5, range = 14–33 years) Italian high school students and undergraduates. The unidimensionality of the scale was confirmed (χ2/df = 2.8, CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.98, and RMSEA = 0.04 [C.I. = 0.02–0.06]) and IRT analysis showed that the scale assesses medium and high levels of the trait, and that it is useful in order to discriminate different levels of Problematic Facebook use (PFU) within this range of trait, in which the scale is sufficiently informative. The relationships of BFAS θ scores with theoretically related constructs provided support to the validity of the scale. In accordance with previous studies, BFAS scores were positively correlated with Problematic Internet use and problematic Social Network use, negatively correlated with self-esteem, and positively related to loneliness. The Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis showed that BFAS is invariant across gender, and only one item had uniform and small-in-size DIF. Additionally, we tested age invariance. Since only 17% of the BFAS items were non-invariant, we determined that the BFAS exhibited minor non-invariance as a whole. An analysis of the adequacy of the polythetic and monothetic criteria to define the range of the trait indicative of problematic use was also conducted. Overall, this study offers evidence that BFAS is a valuable and useful scale for measuring high levels of PFU among Italian adolescents and young adults.

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Geriatric Anxiety Scale: item response theory analysis, differential item functioning, and creation of a ten-item short form (GAS-10)

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610214000210 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 27 (7) ◽

pp. 1099-1111 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Anne E. Mueller ◽

Daniel L. Segal ◽

Brandon Gavett ◽

Meghan A. Marty ◽

Brian Yochim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Item Response Theory ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Differential Item Functioning ◽

Item Response ◽

Short Form ◽

Anxiety Scale ◽

Response Theory ◽

Item Functioning ◽

The Impact

ABSTRACTBackground:The Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS; Segal et al. (Segal, D. L., June, A., Payne, M., Coolidge, F. L. and Yochim, B. (2010). Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 24, 709–714. doi:10.1016/j.janxdis.2010.05.002) is a self-report measure of anxiety that was designed to address unique issues associated with anxiety assessment in older adults. This study is the first to use item response theory (IRT) to examine the psychometric properties of a measure of anxiety in older adults.Method:A large sample of older adults (n = 581; mean age = 72.32 years, SD = 7.64 years, range = 60 to 96 years; 64% women; 88% European American) completed the GAS. IRT properties were examined. The presence of differential item functioning (DIF) or measurement bias by age and sex was assessed, and a ten-item short form of the GAS (called the GAS-10) was created.Results:All GAS items had discrimination parameters of 1.07 or greater. Items from the somatic subscale tended to have lower discrimination parameters than items on the cognitive or affective subscales. Two items were flagged for DIF, but the impact of the DIF was negligible. Women scored significantly higher than men on the GAS and its subscales. Participants in the young-old group (60 to 79 years old) scored significantly higher on the cognitive subscale than participants in the old-old group (80 years old and older).Conclusions:Results from the IRT analyses indicated that the GAS and GAS-10 have strong psychometric properties among older adults. We conclude by discussing implications and future research directions.

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ANALISIS ESTIMASI KEMAMPUAN SISWA DENGAN PENDEKATAN ITEM RESPONSE THEORY PENSKORAN DIKOTOMUS DAN POLITOMUS

Karst : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN FISIKA DAN TERAPANNYA ◽

10.46918/karst.v4i1.948 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 8-13

Author(s):

Duden Sepuzaman ◽

Edi Istiyono ◽

Haryanto ◽

Heri Retnawati ◽

Yustiandi

Keyword(s):

High School Students ◽

Item Response Theory ◽

Item Response ◽

Difficulty Level ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Response Theory ◽

School Students ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

Dichotomous Scoring

This study compares students' abilities using the Item Response Theory (IRT) approach to dichotomous and polytomous scoring. This research is quantitative descriptive. The research subjects were 1175 high school students in class XI spread across West Java and Banten provinces, consisting of 450 male students and 725 female students. Response data with dichotomous scoring were analyzed using the item response theory approach with the BILOG-MG program, while the polytomous scoring was analyzed using the GPCM approach using the R program. The results of the model fit test showed that the items most fit with the 2PL model. The instrument used is a work and energy material test instrument tested for validity d, reliability, distinguishing power, and difficulty level. The results showed that the average ability with a polytomous score was greater than that of a dichotomous, even though compared to having almost the same ability but with a relatively different distribution. The distribution of students' abilities with polytomous scoring is closer to the normal curve than the dichotomous scoring. The relationship between students' ability scores with these two scoring approaches is shown by a correlation coefficient score of 0.990 and a determination index of 0.9808 with a prediction line y= 0.9735 x +0.0036.

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Building a Self-Confidence Scale According to the Item Response Theory for High School Students in Jordan

Modern Applied Science ◽

10.5539/mas.v15n3p17 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 17

Author(s):

Hani Alkhaldi ◽

Malek Alkhutaba ◽

Mohammad Al-Dlalah

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Item Response Theory ◽

Item Response ◽

Experimental Sample ◽

Response Theory ◽

School Students ◽

Male And Female ◽

Final Version ◽

Self Confidence

This study aimed to build self-confidence for high school students in Al-Mafraq Governorate in Jordan following the Item Response Theory (IRT). The scale included its initial version (50) items. To ensure the external validity of the scale, it was reviewed by several experts. According to the experts’ feedback, some items should be deleted or modified. The final version of the scale included (44) items. The scale was further applied to an experimental sample of (310) male and female students to verify psychometricians’ characteristics. Finally, the scale was administered to a sample of (1060) male and female high school students in Al-Mafraq Governorate. Data were collected, coded, and analyzed using statistical programs (SPSS and WINSTEPS). The most important results were the following: the self-confidence measure was one-dimensional, which means it measures only a single dimension. The results further revealed identical to the partial estimation model, and the index of average matching of individuals and the external and internal items approached zero, and the standard deviation approached the correct one. The estimated values of the distinct thresholds for the scale items showed a clear discriminatory ability and the emergence of particular threshold scores on the scale. After deleting the paragraphs that did not fit the study's model, the scale's final version included 39 items. The results also showed that the transfer values of logistical capacity units were within (-2.88 -2.77), within the IRT's accepted range.

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