scholarly journals Assessment of self-efficacy for caregiving in oncology: Italian validation of the caregiver inventory (CGI-I)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Serpentini ◽  
B. Guandalini ◽  
G. Tosin ◽  
L. Ronconi ◽  
G. Cristaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Need Support ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Background The Caregiver Inventory (CGI), a measure of self-efficacy for caregiving that takes into account aspects of caregiving that are neglected by current measures of caregiving, was translated into Italian and validated. Methods Ninety-one caregivers from a variety of locations in Italy completed the CGI-Italian (CGI-I) as well as the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Family Strain Questionnaire - Short Form (FSQ-SF). Results A confirmatory factor analysis based on the original CGI factor structure resulted in an adequate fit of the CGI-I using standard fit indices. Thus, the original factor structure was validated in the CGI-I: Managing Medical Information (α = 0.87), Caring for Care Recipient (α = 0.68), Caring for Oneself (α = 0.78), and Managing Difficult Interactions/Emotions (α = 0.55). The CGI-I total score was inversely related to anxiety (HADS, r = − 0.35, p = <.05), and depression (HADS, r = − 0.45, p = <.05). In addition, the CGI-I was inversely related to caregiver stress (FSQ-SF, r = − 0.39, p = <.05). Care of Oneself and Managing Difficult Interactions/Emotions emerged as the strongest and most robust negative relationships with anxiety, depression, and caregiver stress, which replicated, with similar constructs, findings from the original CGI. Conclusions The results of this study established the CGI-I as a reliable and valid measure of self-efficacy for caregiving. This study also confirms the importance of self-care and managing difficult communication in the process of successfully navigating the demands of caregiving and in constructing interventions for caregivers who need support.

scholarly journals Self-efficacy and enjoyment of physical activity in children: factorial validity of two pictorial scales

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e7402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Morano ◽  
Laura Bortoli ◽  
Montse C. Ruiz ◽  
Francesca Vitali ◽  
Claudio Robazza
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Human Endeavor ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background Self-efficacy and enjoyment are two main constructs proposed within many motivational theories in any human endeavor, sport and physical activity included. Methods The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure of two pictorial scales measuring self-efficacy and enjoyment levels in a sample of 14,035 Italian schoolchildren (7,075 boys and 6,960 girls, 6- to 7-year-olds). An important feature of the two scales is that they are in a pictorial format in order to prompt a straightforward understanding in children. The whole sample was randomly split in two subsamples according to gender and age and the factor structure of the measures was examined across subsamples. Results Data were subjected to confirmatory factor analysis, which yielded satisfactory fit indices on the measures of both subsamples. Overall findings supported the single factor structure of the scales, which can be easily administered to 6- to 7-year-old children to assess two relevant psychological constructs in physical education.

scholarly journals Factor Structure and Invariance Analysis of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale – Revised (CESD-R) in a Brazilian Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre Faro ◽  
◽  
Daiane Nunes dos Santos ◽  
William W. Eaton ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Brazilian Population ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Initial Structure ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Reliability Indicators ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Introduction: The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale – Revised (CESD-R) was developed to provide an efficient screening scale for depression syndrome, mimicking the original CESD, one of the most widely used screening tools to measure depressive symptoms globally. This investigation examined the factor structure of the CESD-R with a non-clinical Brazilian population. Method: We performed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of two adult samples, and also conducted invariance analysis by sex and place of residence of the participants. The full sample consisted of 1,427 adults, divided into two groups. The first sample (n = 400) was used for the EFA and the second sample (n = 1027) for the CFA. Results: The EFA indicated an internal structure composed of a single factor, which explained 53.2% of the variance. The CFA attested to the unidimensionality of the measure. Fit indices and reliability indicators showed values higher than expected, without modifications in the initial structure. The model was invariant in relation to the variables investigated at four different levels (configural, metric, scalar, and strict). Conclusions: Our findings support the utility of the CESD-R and suggest its validity for application to the Brazilian population in general.

scholarly journals Factor Structure and Invariance Analysis of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale – Revised (CESD-R) in a Brazilian Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre Faro ◽  
◽  
Daiane Nunes dos Santos ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Brazilian Population ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Initial Structure ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Reliability Indicators ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Introduction: The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale – Revised (CESD-R) was developed to provide an efficient screening scale for depression syndrome, mimicking the original CESD, one of the most widely used screening tools to measure depressive symptoms globally. This investigation examined the factor structure of the CESD-R with a non-clinical Brazilian population. Method: We performed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of two adult samples, and also conducted invariance analysis by sex and place of residence of the participants. The full sample consisted of 1,427 adults, divided into two groups. The first sample (n = 400) was used for the EFA and the second sample (n = 1027) for the CFA. Results: The EFA indicated an internal structure composed of a single factor, which explained 53.2% of the variance. The CFA attested to the unidimensionality of the measure. Fit indices and reliability indicators showed values higher than expected, without modifications in the initial structure. The model was invariant in relation to the variables investigated at four different levels (configural, metric, scalar, and strict). Conclusions: Our findings support the utility of the CESD-R and suggest its validity for application to the Brazilian population in general.

Factorial validity of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale short form in older population in China

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huajuan Chen ◽  
Ada C. Mui
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Older Population ◽  
Chinese Sample ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit

ABSTRACTBackground:The objective of this study was to explore the factor structure of a shortened ten-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D 10) used in a national survey in China.Methods:This secondary research is based on the wave I (2011) of the China Health Aging Retirement and Longevity Study (CHARLS). CHARLS recruited a nationally representative community sample of households with members aged 45 years or above. A subsample of 742 respondents aged 60 years and older were used for this study. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to test three competing models and determine the best-fit model for the elderly Chinese sample. Factorial invariance across gender was also examined. R2 coefficient was used to measure the reliability of each item.Results:Confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor model as having the best fit. Depressive affect and somatic symptoms were the first factor while positive affect was loaded as the second factor. The multi-group analysis showed that the two-factor structure varied across the male and female groups in China (χ2 (df = 86) = 144.13, p < 0.001). Moreover, gender differences were indicated by individual item reliability scores, mean score, and prevalence rate of depressive symptoms.Conclusion:The CES-D 10 Scale indicated adequate reliability and validity for the community-dwelling older population in China. In addition, the data revealed that perception and expression of depressive feelings was different between male and female elderly people.

scholarly journals Factor Structure of the Short-Form of Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for People With Physical Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Young Park
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Bifactor Model ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

This study aimed to examine the factor structure of the short-form of Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D-11) using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). We extracted data from 670 people with physical disabilities (PWPD) from the Korea Welfare Panel. To investigate the model fit regarding factor structure, a one-factor model, four-factor model, and four-factor within bifactor model, as reported in previous studies, were examined using CFA, and goodness-of-fit indices were compared. As a result of the analysis, the four-factor model and the four-factor within bifactor model satisfied the criteria of correspondence with goodness-of-fit indices. Reliability of the four individual factors ranged from 0.722 to 0.834, indicating acceptable reliability. Validity and reliability of the four-factor within bifactor structure was confirmed through CFA and reliability analysis. In future studies using the CES-D-11 to measure depression in PWPD, comparison between four sub-factors and total scores might be possible.

Assessment of self-efficacy for caregiving: The critical role of self-care in caregiver stress and burden

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas V. Merluzzi ◽  
Errol J. Philip ◽  
Dominic O. Vachon ◽  
Carolyn A. Heitzmann
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Terminally Ill ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Fit Indices

AbstractObjective:Little attention has been given to assessing the importance of self-care and communication in the caregiving setting, especially caregiving for those who are terminally ill. The Caregiver Inventory (CGI), a measure of self-efficacy for caregiving that includes these two dimensions, was subjected to psychometric analyses.Method:One hundred and thirty-three primary caregivers completed the CGI; of those, 81 also completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI), and a measure of caregiver tasks (ADLR-CG). Based on home visits, social workers also rated the caregiver tasks required (ADLR-SW). Exploratory Factor Analysis, as well as reliability and validity analyses were conducted.Results:Fit indices in M + I (V. 5.1) indicated a four factors solution: Managing Medical Information (α = 0.64), Caring for Care Recipient (α = 0.78), Caring for Oneself (α = 0.88), and Managing Difficult Interactions/Emotions (α = 0.76). The CGI was highly negatively related to stress (PSS, r = −0.54, p = 0.001) and burden (CBI, p = −0.37, p = 0.001); ADLR-CG was related to burden (r =  0.43, p = 0.001) but not stress. In regression and relative importance analyses, Care of Oneself and Managing Difficult Interactions/Emotions emerged as equal in terms of having the strongest and most robust negative relationships with stress and burden.Significance of Results:Results suggest that the CGI is a reliable and valid measure of self-efficacy for caregiving, and indicate the importance of self-efficacy for self-care and for managing difficult communication in successfully navigating the demands of caregiving for terminally ill persons.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Long and Short Forms of the Worry Domains Questionnaire

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-243
Author(s):  
Roberto Nuevo ◽  
Andrés Losada ◽  
María Márquez-González ◽  
Cecilia Peñacoba
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Short Forms ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Future Work

The Worry Domains Questionnaire was proposed as a measure of both pathological and nonpathological worry, and assesses the frequency of worrying about five different domains: relationships, lack of confidence, aimless future, work, and financial. The present study analyzed the factor structure of the long and short forms of the WDQ (WDQ and WDQ-SF, respectively) through confirmatory factor analysis in a sample of 262 students (M age = 21.8; SD = 2.6; 86.3% females). While the goodness-of-fit indices did not provide support for the WDQ, good fit indices were found for the WDQ-SF. Furthermore, no source of misspecification was identified, thus, supporting the factorial validity of the WDQ-SF scale. Significant positive correlations between the WDQ-SF and its subscales with worry (PSWQ), anxiety (STAI-T), and depression (BDI) were found. The internal consistency was good for the total scale and for the subscales. This work provides support for the use of the WDQ-SF, and potential uses for research and clinical purposes are discussed.

Confirmatory factor structure of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale (CES-D) in mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury

Brain Injury ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 519-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen R. McCauley ◽  
Claudia Pedroza ◽  
Sharon A. Brown ◽  
Corwin Boake ◽  
Harvey S. Levin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

scholarly journals The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF): a validation study in Iranian mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Payam Amini ◽  
Reza Omani-Samani ◽  
Mahdi Sepidarkish ◽  
Amir Almasi-Hashiani ◽  
Mostafa Hosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Valid Instrument

Abstract Objective The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) is a widely used instrument that measures breastfeeding self-efficacy. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of BSES-SF in Iranian mothers. Results The English version of BSES-SF was translated into Persian using the standard forward–backward translation procedure. No changes (i.e., neither delete nor rephrase the items) were made to the BSES-SF items. The mean BSES-SF total score was 50.80 ± 8.91. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for internal consistency for the BSES-SF was 0.910. The confirmatory factor analysis results provided evidence for unidimensionality of the scale (χ2/df = 4.42; CFI = 0.96; NFI = 0.95; IFI = 0.96; RMSEA = 0.095 and SRMR = 0.054). The divergent validity of the BSES-SF was proved via a significant negative correlation with scores of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (r = − 0.273, P < 0.001). In sum, the Persian version of the BSES-SF is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring breastfeeding self-efficacy in Iranian mothers. Trial registration number This was a cross-sectional study (not clinical trial).

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