scholarly journals Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Sense of Coherence scale (SOC-13) in patients with cardiovascular risk factors: a study of the method effects associated with negatively worded items

2022 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Domínguez-Salas ◽  
Montserrat Andrés-Villas ◽  
Aina Riera-Sampol ◽  
Pedro Tauler ◽  
Miquel Bennasar-Veny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Method Effect ◽  
Order Factor

Abstract Purpose The objectives of this study were to analyze the psychometric properties of the Sense of Coherence scale (SOC-13), determine the role of the method effect in the performance of the instrument, and identify the relationship with health perception, quality of life, and sleep quality in patients at cardiovascular risk. Methods The final sample consisted of 293 patients at cardiovascular risk, with a mean age of 61.9 years (SD = 8.8), 49.8% of whom were women. The SOC-13, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the Medical Outcomes Study-Sleep Scale (MOS-Sleep) were administered. In addition, the participant's self-perceived health and quality of life were also evaluated. All analyses were carried out with SPSS 26.0 and EQS 6.1 statistical software. Results The results showed adequate reliability for the SOC-13, with a Cronbach's alpha of .789. The fit of the structures was not adequate in any of the cases (.26 to .62 for one factor, .26 to.73 for three factors, .20 to .54 for one second-order factor, and .25, .42, and .54 for three first-order factors). The three structure models showed an improved fit when adding a latent factor resulting from the method effect (.6 to .85 for one factor, .11 to.90 for three factors, and .11 to .96 for one second-order factor). Moreover, positive correlations were found with health perception, perceived quality of life, and perceived sleep quality. Conclusion The SOC-13 is a suitable instrument for patients with cardiovascular risk in Spain, and it is also an indicator of health perception, quality of life, and perceived quality of sleep. Control of the method effect improves the fit of the instrument’s structure. As a future direction, it is recommended to conduct new studies in this and other samples and using different versions of the SOC. Trial registration International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number: ISRCTN76069254, 08/04/2015 retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Psychometric Properties of the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13) in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Study of the Method Effects Associated With Negatively Worded Items

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Domínguez-Salas ◽  
Montserrat Andrés-Villas ◽  
Aina Riera Sampol ◽  
Pedro Tauler ◽  
Miquel Bennasar-Veny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Method Effect

Abstract Purpose: The objectives of this study were to analyze the psychometric properties of the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13), determine the role of the method effect in the performance of the instrument, and identify the relationship with health perception, quality of life, and sleep quality in patients at cardiovascular risk. Methods: The final sample consisted of 293 patients at cardiovascular risk, with a mean age of 61.9 years (SD = 8.8), 49.8% of whom were women. The SOC-13, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Mos Sleep Scale were administered. The participant´s self-perceived health and quality of live were also evaluated. All analyses were carried out with SPSS 26.0 and EQS 6.1 statistical software. Results: The results showed an adequate reliability for the SOC-13, with a Cronbach's alpha of .789. The fit of the structures was not adequate in any of the cases (one factor, three factors, one second-order factor, and three first-order factors). By adding a latent factor resulting from the method effect, the three structure models showed an improved fit. Moreover, positive correlations were found with health perception, perceived quality of life, and perceived sleep quality. Conclusion: In conclusion, it appears that the SOC-13 is a suitable instrument for patients with cardiovascular risk in Spain, and it is also an indicator of health perception, quality of life, and perceived quality of sleep. Control of the method effect improves the fit of the instrument’s structure.Trial registration: International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number: ISRCTN76069254, 08/04/2015 retrospectively registered.

Perceived quality of life in schizophrenia: Relationships to sleep quality

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 783-791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Ritsner ◽  
Rena Kurs ◽  
Alexander Ponizovsky ◽  
Jack Hadjez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life

scholarly journals Sense of Coherence, Quality of Life and Mental Health among Adults Identified with Different Levels of Depression

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 188-193
Author(s):  
Masud Akhtar ◽  
Muhammad Naveed Riaz ◽  
Humaira Shaheen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Mass Level ◽  
Different Levels

This research has focused on the role of sense of coherence in perceived quality of life and mental health among adults identified with different levels of depression. The research is grounded in a mental health model stemmed from medical sociology, which focuses on the mass level health and coping mechanisms in diverse populations. In a mass-level study, a survey research design was selected for approaching participants and collecting information from 300 adults having depressive symptoms. More specifically, a cross-sectional design was employed for data collection. About seven months were consumed in compiling this research, out of which major time was spent in data collection. Findings of the study confirmed the anticipated outcomes as a sense of coherence positively predicted perceived quality of life and mental health among adults having depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Health Perception and Health Predictors among the Elderly across European Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4053
Author(s):  
Ana F. Silva ◽  
Jose Mª Cancela ◽  
Irimia Mollinedo ◽  
Miguel Camões ◽  
Pedro Bezerra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Bonferroni Test ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
Health Predictors ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health perception and health predictors among the elderly. In this study, 376 older adults from four different countries (Hungary, n = 86; Italy, n = 133; Portugal, n = 95; and Spain, n = 62) were analyzed. All subjects completed the EQ-5D-5L to assess their quality-adjusted life years and were assessed in handgrip (HG) and in Timed Up and Go (TUG) tests. A three-way MANOVA was conducted to analyze the groups based on their age, sex, and country. The interaction effects in all included variables were also considered. The Bonferroni test was also executed as a post hoc test. Any interaction results were noticed. Regarding age, lower perceived quality of life scores and higher TUG results were registered in the oldest group, and greater values of left and right HG results were registered in the second-oldest group. Males showed greater left and right HG values than women. Spain showed lower perceived quality of life scores. Portugal and Italy showed greater HG left values, while Portugal had better HG right values. Hungary produced the greatest TUG scores. Quality of life is dependent on the subject’s age and physical fitness, as increasing age was associated with decreased values of HG and TUG. Only strength was different between sexes.

Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Parent Reported Quality of Life Pre and Post Vision Therapy in a Population with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2019 ◽  
pp. 195-207
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Behavior ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Visual Behavior ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Vision Therapy

Background: Autism spectrum disorder is characterized in part by atypical behavior in the communication, social, and visual domains. Success in vision therapy is judged not only by changes in optometric findings, but through improvement in quality of life involving communication, social behavior and visual behavior. It would therefore be beneficial to have a validated questionnaire to assess parent reported quality of life pre and post vision therapy specific to patients with autism spectrum disorder. To our knowledge, a questionnaire of this nature has not been previously published in the literature. Methods: Questionnaire items were generated through surveying medical literature based on symptoms in three different categories: visual behavior, social behavior and communication. A pool of 34 questions was developed initially and then with thorough discussion with other experts, a 20-point questionnaire was developed with each item reflected in the construct concept. A draft of 20 questions was then sent to 10 subject experts with clinical experience in the field for more than 20 years, to review the pooled items. Validity and reliability was established prior to assessing the psychometric properties of the ASD/QOL-VT. Prospective observational study was conducted for a duration of 18 months. The study included individuals undergoing vision therapy in the age range of 3 to 15 years who had been diagnosed with ASD. The questionnaire was administered to parents of these children prior to the start of vision therapy. All subjects completed a minimum of 60 vision therapy sessions. The questionnaire was readministered after completing 60 sessions of vision therapy. Results: Cronbach’s alpha value for this questionnaire was 0.93, which reflected very good internal consistency. Factorial analysis yielded four factors with an Eigen value exceeding 1.0 which accounted for 68% variation in the model. The Cronbach alpha value for subscales identified by factorial analysis is 0.97 indicating excellent internal reliability. The mean pre vision therapy social behavior, communication and visual behavior score was 12.0±3.21, 17.07±4.57 and 26.97±6.41 respectively. The mean post vision therapy scores for social behavior, communication and visual behavior was 8.27±4.16, 11.33±5.27 and 17.93±6.52 respectively. On paired t test, the mean difference in score was statistically significant with P<0.001 in all three subcategories. Conclusions: Our study presents the development of a valid and reliable parent questionnaire, the ASD/QOL-VT, that judges communication, social behavior, and visual behavior in autism. Results of the study conducted indicate that vision therapy can result in significant improvements in the quality of life of patients with ASD as judged by their parents. This is evidenced by statistically significant changes in psychometric properties of the ASD/QOL-VT in social behavior, communication and visual behavior.

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