scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire for Adults and the Elderly

2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Fort ◽  
Linda Adoul ◽  
Delphine Holl ◽  
Joël Kaddour ◽  
Kamel Gana
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
French Version ◽  
Memory Functioning ◽  
Memory Questionnaire

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a French version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ) (Troyer & Rich, 2002). The MMQ, which is suited to clinical and research purposes, evaluates subjective memory functioning (i.e., affect related to memory abilities, frequency of problems remembering in different situations, and strategy use in everyday life). The questionnaire was administered to 294 French adult or elderly subjects (46–94 years old). The results allowed us to conclude that the French version of this scale is psychometrically sound. Indeed, the scores proved to be highly reliable (Cronbach's α for the subscales ranged from 0.79 to 0.88) and correlated in the expected directions with measures of other constructs (correlation coefficients ranged from −0.34 to 0.39). Convergent validity evidence for MMQ scores was provided by their statistically significant positive correlations (from 0.56 to 0.73) with several dimensions of the Metamemory in Adulthood scale (MIA) (i.e., the anxiety, change, capacity and strategy dimensions). However, the three-factor model found in the original version was not validated here. An exploratory factor analysis revealed that a four-factor solution offered the most interpretable pattern for the factor scores. Two of the dimensions proposed by Troyer and Rich (2002) were replicated: ability and contentment. The third subscale (strategy) was divided into two factors: internal strategies and external strategies.

scholarly journals Metamemory and aging: Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire for elderly

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Sanz Simon ◽  
Renata Thomas Ávila ◽  
Gilson Vieira ◽  
Cássio Machado de Campos Bottino
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Functioning ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Memory Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Metamemory measures provide subjective memory information and are relevant to investigate memory ability in aging. However, there is a lack of metamemory instruments available in Brazil. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ), which evaluates different dimensions of subjective memory functioning, such as Feelings, Abilities and Strategies used in everyday life. Methods: The MMQ was translated into Portuguese and administered to 30 Brazilian elderly subjects. The participants underwent cognitive tests, mood scales and metamemory instruments. Results: Analyses revealed good internal consistency (Cronbach's a coefficient ranged from 0.75 to 0.89) and test-retest validity for each MMQ dimensions (positive correlations between two applications ranged from 0.75 to 0.8). Convergent validity evidence for the MMQ was confirmed by significant positive correlations (0.47 to 0.68) with dimensions of the Metamemory in Adulthood scale (MIA) (i.e., the Ability, Control, Self-efficacy and Strategy dimensions). Discriminant validity revealed no associations between the MMQ and cognitive performance, suggesting a weak metamemory-objective memory correspondence. Moreover, there was a negative correlation between MMQ-Ability subscale scores and mood symptoms (-0.63 for anxious symptoms, and -0.54 for depressive symptoms); and the Brazilian MMQ was comparable with MMQ translations to other languages. Conclusion: The Brazilian MMQ exhibits good psychometric properties and appears promising for clinical and research purposes. Additional studies are needed to further examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian MMQ in a larger sample.

Validation of an Adapted French Form of the Structured Interview for the Five-Factor Model (SIFFM) in a Swiss Sample

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-43
Author(s):  
Cornelia Pocnet ◽  
Jean-Philippe Antonietti ◽  
Armin von Gunten ◽  
Jérôme Rossier
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Self Report ◽  
English Version ◽  
French Version

Abstract. We analyzed the psychometric properties of the Structured Interview for the Five-Factor Model (SIFFM) in a French-speaking Swiss sample and compared the French version to the original English version. A community-based sample of 260 participants (183 women and 77 men, aged 20 to 88 years, Mage = 46.23, SDage = 16.37) were assessed using the SIFFM and the NEO-FFI-R. Forty of the participants agreed to be filmed or to be assessed by two investigators simultaneously. The internal consistency coefficients of the five dimensions of SIFFM ranged from .63 to .84. An exploratory factor analysis within the confirmatory factor analysis framework showed that the structure of the French version of the SIFFM was in line with the structure suggested by the Five-Factor Model. Except for the modesty and dutifulness subscales, each facet scale had its highest factor loading on the factor representing the targeted domain. Moreover, a principal axis joint factor analysis of the SIFFM and NEO-FFI-R domains suggested that the convergent validity between the two instruments was adequate. Furthermore, the interrater reliability coefficients for the SIFFM scores were high. The French version of the SIFFM shows acceptable psychometric properties, comparable to those of the English version, and may be an informative assessment method and an alternative to self-report measures.

Portuguese Version of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5): Comparison of Latent Models and Other Psychometric Properties in a Sample of Fire Fighters

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Carvalho ◽  
Carolina da Motta ◽  
José Pinto Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Latent Structure ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Competing Models ◽  
Arousal Model

<p>The PCL (Weathers et al., 1993) is a useful and widely used measure to assess PTSD symptoms in clinical and research contexts, exhibiting adequate psychometric properties across its several versions and translations (e. g. Carvalho et al., 2015; Wilkins et al., 2011). The current study analyzed the psychometric properties (latent structure, internal consistency, temporal reliability, and convergent validity) of the Portuguese version of the PCL for the DSM-5 (PCL-5, Weathers et al., 2013) in a sample of firefighters. This study also aimed to contribute with empirical data to clarify the best latent structure of DSM-5 PTSD symptoms. Specifically, the DSM-5 four-factor model and other competing models for PTSD symptoms (four-factor Dysphoria model, five-factor Dysphoric Arousal model, six-factor Anhedonia model, six-factor Externalizing Behavior model, and seven-factor Hybrid model) applied to PCL-5 were analyzed and compared in this paper.<br></p>

scholarly journals Portuguese Version of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5): Comparison of Latent Models and Other Psychometric Analyses

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Carvalho ◽  
Carolina da Motta ◽  
José Pinto Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Latent Structure ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Competing Models ◽  
Arousal Model

<p>The PCL (Weathers et al., 1993) is a useful and widely used measure to assess PTSD symptoms in clinical and research contexts, exhibiting adequate psychometric properties across its several versions and translations (e. g. Carvalho et al., 2015; Wilkins et al., 2011). The current study analyzed the psychometric properties (latent structure, internal consistency, temporal reliability, and convergent validity) of the Portuguese version of the PCL for the DSM-5 (PCL-5, Weathers et al., 2013) in a sample of firefighters. This study also aimed to contribute with empirical data to clarify the best latent structure of DSM-5 PTSD symptoms. Specifically, the DSM-5 four-factor model and other competing models for PTSD symptoms (four-factor Dysphoria model, five-factor Dysphoric Arousal model, six-factor Anhedonia model, six-factor Externalizing Behavior model, and seven-factor Hybrid model) applied to PCL-5 were analyzed and compared in this paper.<br></p>

scholarly journals Development and Evaluation of an Android-based Platform for Early MCI Detection in an Elderly Population

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahsa Roozrokh Arshadi Montazer ◽  
Roohollah Zahediannasb ◽  
Roxana Sharifian ◽  
Mahshid Tahamtan ◽  
Mahdi Nasiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Intermediate Stage ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
System Usability Scale

AbstractBackgroundMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage of cognitive decline fitting in-between normal cognition and dementia. With the growing aging population, this study aimed to develop and psychometrically validate an android-based application for early MCI detection in elderly subjects.MethodThis study was conducted in two phases, including 1-Initial design and prototyping of the application named M-Check, 2-psychometric evaluation. After the design and development of the M-Check app, it was evaluated by experts and elderly subjects. Face validity was determined by two checklists provided to the expert panel and the elderly subjects. Convergent validity of the M-Check app was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) battery through Pearson correlation. Test-retest and internal consistency and reliability were evaluated using Intra-Class Correlation (ICC) and Kuder-Richardson coefficients, respectively. In addition, the usability was assessed by a System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire. SPSS 16.0 was employed to analyze the data.ResultThe app’s usability assessment by elderlies and experts scored 77.11 and 82.5, respectively. Also, the correlation showed that the M-Check app was negatively correlated with the MoCA test (r = -0.71, p <0.005), and the ICC was more than 0.7. Moreover, the Richardson’s Coder coefficient was 0.82, corresponding to an acceptable reliability.ConclusionIn this study, we validated the M-Check app for the detection of MCI based on the growing need for cognitive assessment tools that can identify early decline. Such screeners are expected to take much shorter time than typical neuropsychological batteries do. Additional work are yet to be underway to ensure that M-Check is ready to launch and used without the presence of a trained person.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Desensitization to Violence Scale for Adolescents

Nova Scientia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 274-292
Author(s):  
Jaime Sebastián F. Galán Jiménez ◽  
Omar Sánchez-Armáss Cappello ◽  
Luis Felipe García y Barragán
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Criminal Behavior ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Juvenile Detention ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Sequential Method ◽  
Explained Variance

Introduction: Desensitization to violence is the result of exposure to violence. It reduces the negative emotions in cognitive and physiological responses to violence and can even generate a positive response to it.Method: A mixed sequential method yielding a transactional analytic design for Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis with a sample of 1720 participants of 25 different high schools and a juvenile detention center. Followed by convergent validity (as a criterion validity) with a different sample.Results: The EFA’s cumulative explained variance was 52% with a GFI of .98 with a three-factor model: sensitivity to violence, amusement with physical violence, and enjoyment of psychological violence. The CFA showed scores above .50 in Average Explained Variance in every factor, and an ideal model fit in every measure (CFI, AGFI, RMSEA, SRMR, and ECVI). The remaining factors are only those related with enjoying or amusement with violent behavior, indicating that the desensitization to violence is related not only with the normalization and legitimation of violence, but the increasing of the performance and amusement of it.Discussion or Conclusion: The scale of desensitization to violence for adolescents has adequate psychometric properties and can be a valuable instrument to generate intervention or prevention programs, especially for its intimate relationship with high scores in people interned because of their criminal behavior.

scholarly journals French version of the Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviour in the Elderly (F-RAGE): Psychometric properties and diagnostic accuracy

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Adama ◽  
Calvet Benjamin ◽  
Clément Jean-Pierre ◽  
Druet-Cabanac Michel ◽  
Prado-Jean Annie
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Aggressive Behaviour ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Clinical Impression ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
French Version ◽  
Clinical Diagnoses

ABSTRACT Aggressive behaviour is the most disturbing and distressing behaviour displayed by elderly people. The prevalence of aggressive behaviour is around 50% among psychogeriatric patients. Objective: This study sought to analyze the psychometric properties and diagnostic accuracy of the French version of the Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviour in the Elderly (F-RAGE). Methods: The F-RAGE was administered to 79 patients hospitalized in a geriatric psychiatry department. A psychiatrist, who was blind to the subjects' RAGE scores, performed the diagnosis for aggressivity based on global clinical impression. The F-RAGE and MMSE were applied by a trained researcher blind to subjects' clinical diagnoses while the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory and Neuropsychiatric Inventory were administered by medical and nursing staff. Internal consistency, reliability, cut-off points, sensitivity and specificity for F-RAGE were estimated. Results: F-RAGE showed satisfactory validity and reliability measurements. Regarding reliability, Cronbach's a coefficient was satisfactory with a value of 0.758. For diagnostic accuracy, a cut-off point of 8 points (sensitivity=74.19%; specificity=97.98%) and area under curve of 0.960 were estimated to distinguish between aggressive patients and control subjects. Discussion: F-RAGE showed acceptable psychometric properties, supported by evidence of validity and reliability for its use in the diagnosis of aggressive behaviour in elderly.

The Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire–Child Short Form

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Stassart ◽  
A.-M. Etienne ◽  
O. Luminet ◽  
I. Kaïdi ◽  
M. Lahaye
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Sensitivity Index ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
French Version ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire

The psychometric properties of the French version of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire–Child Short Form (TEIQue-CSF) were investigated in a sample of 556 children 9 to 13 years of age. The internal consistency and temporal stability were satisfactory. A significant difference for gender, but not for age, was observed. With regard to the factor structure, the best fit was found for a two-factor solution, emotion control and socioemotionality. Regarding convergent validity, positive correlations were found with the total and all except one-factor scores of the Emotion Awareness Questionnaire score (EAQ30). Evidences of concurrent validity were demonstrated, with negative correlations with State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) and childhood anxiety sensitivity index (CASI). Results also showed a positive correlation with Children’s Social Desirability Scale (CSD). In conclusion, these findings provide additional support for the use of the TEIQue-CSF for researchers and practitioners who want to assess emotion-related constructs in children.

scholarly journals Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Properties of the Malay-Translated Kihon Checklist Among Elderly Patients In The Emergency Department

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhaila Naema Laili Suhairi ◽  
Hashim Embong ◽  
Shamsuriani Md Ja ◽  
Afliza Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Information Criterion ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Chi Square

Abstract BackgroundThe insufficiency of gold standard assessment tools is the current challenge of frailty detection in an emergency department (ED). This study aimed to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Malay-translated Kihon Checklist (KCL) for frailty assessment among Malaysian elderly patients presenting to the ED.MethodThe 25-item English version of the KCL was translated to Malay language through a forward and backward translation procedure. Three expert panels considered the items and pilot-tested on 15 elderly subjects. The final version was administered to 250 elderly patients who presented in the ED. Using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), we compared the prior factorial models of the KCL. Model fits were determined using the Chi-square test/degree of freedom (df), comparative fit index (CFI), Tucker–Lewis index (TLI), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), Akaike information criterion (AIC), Bayesian information criterion (BIC), and expected cross-validation index (ECVI).ResultsAnalysis revealed that none of the prior models (seven-, two-, and one-factorial model) fit the data. After modification, one-factor model with 10 items had a superior fit (Chi-square/df, 54.434/35; CFI, 0.962; TLI, 0.951; RMSEA, 0.047 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.019–0.071); AIC, 94.434; BIC, 164.863; ECVI, 0.379). The internal consistency reliability for the pooled 10 items was acceptable, i.e., 0.786.ConclusionThe CFA revealed that a one-factor model with 10 items had superior goodness-of-fit than other hypothesized factorial models. The scale demonstrated adequate construct validity and acceptable reliability with caution interpretation of some items.

scholarly journals Drop-the-p: Bayesian CFA of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Santiago ◽  
Adrian Quintero ◽  
Dandara Haag ◽  
Rachel Roberts ◽  
Lisa Smithers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Bayes Factor ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Significant Other ◽  
Australian Population ◽  
Three Factor

AimWe aimed to investigate whether the 12-item Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) constitutes a valid and reliable measure of social support for the general adult Australian population.MethodsData were from Australia’s National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004–2006 and included 3899 participants aged 18 years old and over. The psychometric properties were evaluated with Bayesian confirmatory factor analysis. One-, two-, and three-factor (Significant Other, Family and Friends) structures were tested. Model fit was assessed with the posterior predictive p-value (PPPχ2), Bayesian root mean square error of approximation (BRMSEA), and Bayesian comparative fit index (BCFI). Dimensionality was tested by comparing competing factorial structures with the Bayes factor (BF). Reliability was evaluated with the Bayesian ΩH. Convergent validity was investigated with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and discriminant validity with the Perceived Dental Control scale (PDC-3).ResultsThe theoretical three-factor model (Significant Other, Family, and Friends) provided a good fit to the data [PPPχ2 &lt; 0.001, BRMSEA = 0.089-95% credible interval (CrI) (0.088, 0.089); BCFI = 0.963-95% CrI (0.963, 0.964)]. The BF provided decisive support for the three-factor structure in relation to the other structures. The SO [BΩH = 0.95 - 95% CrI (0.90, 0.99)], FA (BΩH = 0.92 - 95% CrI (0.87, 0.97), and FR (BΩH = 0.92 - 95% CrI (0.88, 0.97)] subscales displayed excellent reliability. The MSPSS displayed initial evidence of convergent and discriminant validity.ConclusionThe MSPSS demonstrated good psychometric properties and excellent reliability in a large Australian sample. This instrument can be applied in national surveys and provide evidence of the role of social support in the Australian population.

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