scholarly journals Empathy Measurement in Autistic and Nonautistic Adults: A COSMIN Systematic Literature Review

Assessment ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 107319112096456
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Harrison ◽  
Charlotte L. Brownlow ◽  
Michael J. Ireland ◽  
Adina M. Piovesana
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Support ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Social Differences ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Clinical Conditions ◽  
Psychometric Quality

Empathy is essential for social functioning and is relevant to a host of clinical conditions. This COSMIN review evaluated the empirical support for empathy self-report measures used with autistic and nonautistic adults. Given autism is characterized by social differences, it is the subject of a substantial proportion of empathy research. Therefore, this review uses autism as a lens through which to scrutinize the psychometric quality of empathy measures. Of the 19 measures identified, five demonstrated “High-Quality” evidence for “Insufficient” properties and cannot be recommended. The remaining 14 had noteworthy gaps in evidence and require further evaluation before use with either group. Without tests of measurement invariance or differential item functioning, the extent to which observed group differences represent actual trait differences remains unknown. Using autism as a test case highlights an alarming tendency for empathy measures to be used to characterize, and potentially malign vulnerable populations before sufficient validation.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Self-Report Instruments for the Measurement of Anxiety in Hospitalized Children with Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1911
Author(s):  
Gomolemo Mahakwe ◽  
Ensa Johnson ◽  
Katarina Karlsson ◽  
Stefan Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Language Difficulties ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Psychometric Quality ◽  
Communication Challenge

Anxiety has been identified as one of the most severe and long-lasting symptoms experienced by hospitalized children with cancer. Self-reports are especially important for documenting emotional and abstract concepts, such as anxiety. Children may not always be able to communicate their symptoms due to language difficulties, a lack of developmental language skills, or the severity of their illness. Instruments with sufficient psychometric quality and pictorial support may address this communication challenge. The purpose of this review was to systematically search the published literature and identify validated and reliable self-report instruments available for children aged 5–18 years to use in the assessment of their anxiety to ensure they receive appropriate anxiety-relief intervention in hospital. What validated self-report instruments can children with cancer use to self-report anxiety in the hospital setting? Which of these instruments offer pictorial support? Eight instruments were identified, but most of the instruments lacked pictorial support. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL™) 3.0 Brain Tumor Module and Cancer Module proved to be useful in hospitalized children with cancer, as they provide pictorial support. It is recommended that faces or symbols be used along with the VAS, as pictures are easily understood by younger children. Future studies could include the adaptation of existing instruments in digital e-health tools.

Differential Item Functioning of a Truancy Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 642-648
Author(s):  
Brian F. French ◽  
Thao T. Vo
Keyword(s):  
Differential Item Functioning ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Student Behaviors ◽  
Youth Service ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
Graded Response ◽  
School Truancy ◽  
Report Measure

The Washington Assessment of Risk and Needs of Students (WARNS) is a brief self-report measure designed for schools, courts, and youth service providers to identify student behaviors and contexts related to school truancy. Empirical support for WARNS item invariance between ethnic groups is lacking. This study examined differential item functioning (DIF) to ensure that items on the WARNS function similarly across groups, especially for groups where truancy rates are highest. The item response theory graded response model was used to examine DIF between Caucasian, African American, and Latinx students. DIF was identified in six items across WARNS domains. The DIF amount and magnitude likely will not influence decisions based on total scores. Implications for practice and suggestions for an ecological framework to explain the DIF results are discussed.

Abstract 15928: A Mobile Health Driven Walking Program Improves Quality of Life but not Fitness or Fatness in Obese Sedentary Women

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry J Stewart ◽  
Jonathan Katz ◽  
Meredith Dobrosielski ◽  
Pamela Ouyang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Message Content ◽  
Daily Step ◽  
Walking Program ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Sedentary Women

Background: Many mHealth programs exist for increasing physical activity (PA) yet few have been tested for their effects on fitness, fatness, and health related quality of life (HRQOL). Methods: We conducted a 3-month randomized trial that examined 2 message formats that promoted the 10,000 steps/day walking program. Women (n=70), aged 48±12 years, BMI 35.0 ±3.8, with self-report of no regular (PA), were given a FitBit and smartphone, which automatically sent daily step data to us daily. Daily messages with feedback about meeting step goals and motivation to add 500 more daily steps/week were sent to the subject’s smartphone. We compared the Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) consisting of audio, video and graphs versus the Short Message Service (SMS), or plain text messages. Message content was the same for both groups. Outcomes included the 6-minute walk test, weight, waist and hip circumferences, BMI, SF-36, and Profile of Mood States (POMS). We hypothesized that MMS subjects would be more engaged, walk more, and attain greater gains in study outcomes. Results: We delayed messaging for the first 2 weeks to establish a daily step baseline, which was 6665 ±2270. There were no group differences in daily steps at baseline or at any time point in the study. Daily steps in Month 1 was 6926±2465; Month 2, 7327± 3310; and Month 3, 6642±2914. The increases from baseline to the full Month 1 (p=0.004) and Month 1 to 2 (p=0.025) were significant but not the decrease from Month 2 to 3. The FitBit was worn 91% of study days in both groups. There were no changes or group differences in any fitness or fatness measure. Both groups similarly improved SF-36 General Health (p=0.02) and Vitality (p=0.01); and POMS Fatigue (p=0.01), Vigor (p=0.001), Tension-Anxiety (p=0.03), and Total Mood Score, (p=0.02). Conclusions: Baseline steps were about 2-3 times more than expected for sedentary women. It seems that the novelty of using a tracking device accelerated the planned progression for walking, with a much higher than expected step count initially and then a slight drop over time. An average of 10,000 steps/day was not met. There were no changes in physical measures though indicators of HRQOL improved. Contrary to our hypothesis, the different messaging formats did not affect outcomes.

Item Response Model Investigation of the (German) Interpersonal Reactivity Index Empathy Questionnaire

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Koller ◽  
Claus Lamm
Keyword(s):  
Perspective Taking ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Reactivity Index ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Partial Credit Model ◽  
Item Response Model ◽  
Interpersonal Reactivity Index ◽  
Latent Construct ◽  
Psychometric Quality

Abstract. The interpersonal reactivity index (IRI) is a widely used personality questionnaire for measuring empathy. We investigated the psychometric properties of the German version using the partial credit model. If this model fits the data, the raw-scores are fair measures of the latent construct. Only in such a case, further analyses based on the raw-scores are accurate and valid. The results showed model fit only for the subscale empathic concern. The subscales perspective taking and fantasy consisted of two theoretically explainable sub-dimensions. For the subscale personal distress, no model fit could be achieved. Our study provides important information on the psychometric qualities of the IRI that has been repeatedly used to assess, for example, group differences. It demonstrates that these analyses were not warranted by the psychometric quality of the questionnaire. Our results provide direct suggestions (e.g., theoretically explainable sub-dimensions) for further developments of the IRI to overcome this limitation.

scholarly journals Self-Report of Emotional Abilities and Subjective Quality of Life Among Physical Education Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (115) ◽  
Author(s):  
Audronė Dumčienė ◽  
Beatričė Sipavičiūtė ◽  
Sigitas Paleckis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

Background. The behaviour of physical education (PE) teachers in managing the lesson is significantly related to their life satisfaction (Bahadir, 2013). PE teachers’ self-report of emotional abilities is positively associated with the educational achievements of their students and increasing teachers’ self-report of emotional abilities improves the quality of physical education (Buns & Thomas, 2016). High self-report of emotional abilities reduces the impact of work-related stress on teachers, increases their creativity in classroom activities and increases students' satisfaction with physical activities (Huang, Liu, Hsieh, & Chang, 2015). The aim of this study was to evaluate physical education teachers’ self-report of emotional abilities and subjective quality of life in comparison with teachers of other subjects, so that in the future more effective measures for improving teachers’ self-report of emotional abilities and subjective quality of life could be developed.Methods. To collect data, Schutte SSRI and SF-36 questionnaire survey was applied.Results. We found that, according to some sub-scales, men and women were significantly (p < .05) different in the estimation of their subjective quality of life. Women scored better (higher scores) than men in their physical performance, emotional state, energy/fatigue, and perceived pain.  In this study, we revealed significant correlations between social skills and appraisal (r = .305, p < .01), emotional well-being and appraisal (r = .214; p < .05), and energy/fatigue and appraisal (r = .209; p < .05). The data obtained in our study revealed that male and female teachers evaluated their ability to understand and analyze emotions and manage emotions differently (p < .05).Conclusions. Teachers’ self-report of emotional abilities differed significantly by appraisal and utilization and by the subject taught, which differed in optimism, appraisal, and utilization. Significant (p < .05) differences in subjective quality of life were found by gender in to physical functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, and pain. There was no significant difference found in subjective quality of life by the subject taught.Keywords: physical education, teacher, self-report of emotional abilities, subjective quality of life.

scholarly journals Enhancing measurement in science education research through Rasch analysis: Rationale and properties

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jørgen Sjaastad
Keyword(s):  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Item Fit ◽  
Mathematics Competence ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Psychometric Quality

This article presents the basic rationale of Rasch theory and seven core properties of Rasch modeling; analyses of test targeting, person separation, person fit, item fit, differential item functioning, functioning of response categories and tests of unidimensionality. Illustrative examples are provided consecutively, drawing on Rasch analysis of data from a survey where students in the 9th grade responded to questions regarding their mathematics competence. The relationship between Rasch theory and classical test theory is commented on. Rasch theory provides science and mathematics education researchers with valuable tools to evaluate the psychometric quality of tests and questionnaires and support the development of these.

What does it mean to measure general mental health in adolescents? A meta-review of content and psychometrics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Black ◽  
Margarita Panayiotou ◽  
Neil Humphrey
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
General Population ◽  
Self Report ◽  
General Mental Health ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
Psychometric Quality ◽  
Selection Of

Mental health in adolescence is a major concern but clear strategies for measurement in general population samples are lacking. This meta-review focused on the content and psychometric properties of self-report measures to inform judicious selection of indicators and measures. We identified 22 brief measures from 19 systematic reviews, under the following domains: general mental health (positive and negative aspects together), life satisfaction, quality of life (mental health subscales only), symptoms, and wellbeing. Measures were often classified inconsistently within these appearing under multiple constructs. While overlap between measures within and between domains was generally low, only 25 unique indicators were found. Several indicators were found across the majority, and measures also consistently tapped mostly emotional content. Psychometric quality was generally low. Findings suggest well-developed measures are lacking. We provide guidance on existing measures, how better measures might be developed, and the implications for research considering general mental health in adolescence.

An Initial Investigation of the Use of Comparative Referents to Assess Social Anxiety

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 367-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura D. Seligman ◽  
Erin F. Swedish ◽  
Jason P. Rose ◽  
Jessica M. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Injunctive Norms ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Social Quality Of Life ◽  
Comparison Measures

Abstract. The current study examined the validity of two self-report measures of social anxiety constructed using social comparative referent points. It was hypothesized that these comparison measures would be both reliable and valid. Results indicated that two different comparative versions – one invoking injunctive norms and another invoking descriptive norms – showed good reliability, excellent internal consistency, and acceptable convergent and discriminant validity. The comparative measures also predicted positive functioning, some aspects of social quality of life, and social anxiety as measured by an independent self-report. These findings suggest that adding a comparative reference point to instructions on social anxiety measures may aid in the assessment of social anxiety.

The Vietnamese Version of the Health-related Quality of Life Measure for Children with Epilepsy (CHEQOL-25): Reliability

MedPharmRes ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Tri Doan ◽  
Tuan Tran ◽  
Han Nguyen ◽  
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◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Parent Proxy

Purpose: This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the self-report and parent-proxy Health-Related Quality of Life Measure for Children with Epilepsy (CHEQOL-25) into Vietnamese and to evaluate their reliability. Methods: Both English versions of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 were translated and culturally adapted into Vietnamese by using the Principles of Good Practice for the Translation and Cultural Adaptation Process. The Vietnamese versions were scored by 77 epileptic patients, who aged 8–15 years, and their parents/caregivers at neurology outpatient clinic of Children Hospital No. 2 – Ho Chi Minh City. Reliability of the questionnaires was determined by using Cronbach’s coefficient α and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: Both Vietnamese versions of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 were shown to be consistent with the English ones, easy to understand for Vietnamese children and parents. Thus, no further modification was required. Cronbach’s α coefficient for each subscale of the Vietnamese version of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 was 0.65 to 0.86 and 0.83 to 0.86, respectively. The ICC for each subscale of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 was in the range of 0.61 to 0.86 and 0.77 to 0.98, respectively. Conclusion: The Vietnamese version of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 were the first questionnaires about quality of life of epileptic children in Vietnam. This Vietnamese version was shown to be reliable to assess the quality of life of children with epilepsy aged 8–15 years.

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