scholarly journals Self-care appraisal in nursing assistant students: Adaptation, validation and psychometric properties of the Spanish ASAS

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0260827
Author(s):  
Natura Colomer-Pérez ◽  
Sergio A. Useche
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Nursing Assistant ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Core

The core implication of nursing professionals’ labor is promoting self-care and foster well-being among healthcare service users. The beginning of the healing process starts with the provider, and self-care habits are needed to positively impact on patients’ care outcomes at different spheres. Overall, current literature supports the idea that nurses’ personal self-care should be a necessary skill to be expected in their professional role. In this regard, the Appraisal of Self-care Agency Scale (ASAS) is a worldwide known instrument aimed at assessing the ability to engage in self-care. However, it has never been tested in the Spanish context before, and much less in nursing practitioners or apprentices. The aim of this study was to translate, adapt and validate the ASAS for Spanish nursing apprentices, assessing its dimensionality, psychometric properties and convergent validity by means of the Sense of Coherence (SOC-13) questionnaire. Methods: Data were collected from a random sample of 921 Certificated Nursing Assistant (CNA) Spanish students and was analyzed trough confirmatory factor analyses via structural equation models. The core ASAS construct and its subscales were correlated with the SOC-13 scores. Results: Fair psychometric properties for the questionnaire were set. Also, SEM models endorse the validity and reliability of the four-factor dimensionality of the Spanish adaptation of the ASAS, whose associations to SOC scores were coherent and significant. Conclusion: This study allowed to establish that the Spanish version of the ASAS might be a useful tool for addressing self-care-related issues among nursing apprentices, a key population for promoting both their own and patients’ health and welfare through healthy and care-related behaviors.

scholarly journals Measuring job stress in transportation workers: psychometric properties, convergent validity and reliability of the ERI and JCQ among professional drivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio A. Useche ◽  
Francisco Alonso ◽  
Boris Cendales ◽  
Luis Montoro ◽  
Javier Llamazares
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Professional Drivers ◽  
Transport Workers ◽  
High Consistency

Abstract Background The accumulated evidence has shown how professional drivers are, in psychosocial terms, among the most vulnerable workforces, and how their crashes (some of them preceded by stressful working conditions) constitute both an occupational and public health concern. However, there is a clear lack of validated tools for measuring stress and other key hazardous issues affecting transport workers, and most of the existing ones, frequently generic, do not fully consider the specific features that properly describe the work environment of professional driving. This study assessed the psychometric properties, convergent validity and consistency of two measures used for researching occupational stress among professional drivers: the Siegrist’s ERI (Effort-Reward Imbalance Inventory) and Karasek’s JCQ (Job Content Questionnaire). Methods We examined the data collected from 726 Spanish professional drivers. Analyses were performed using Structural Equation Models, thus obtaining basic psychometric properties of both measures and an optimized structure for the instruments, in addition to testing their convergent validity. Results The results suggest that the abbreviated versions of ERI (10 items) and JCQ (20 items) have clear dimensional structures, high factorial weights, internal consistency and an improved fit to the task’s dynamics and hazards, commonly faced by of professional drivers; a short set of items with low psychometrical adjustment was excluded, and the root structure of the questionnaires was kept. Conclusions This study supports the value and reliability of ERI-10 and JCQ-20 for measuring job stress among professional drivers. Also, there is a high consistency between both measures of stress, even though they belong to different theoretical conceptions of the phenomenon. In practical settings, these instruments can be useful for occupational researchers and practitioners studying stress-related issues from the perspective of human factors.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Self-Care Activities Screening Scale (SASS-14) during COVID-19 lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martín Martínez ◽  
Elkin O. Luis ◽  
Edwin Yair Oliveros ◽  
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal ◽  
Ainize Sarrionandia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Internal Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Health Consciousness

Abstract Background In a context where there is no treatment for the current COVID-19 virus, the combination of self-care behaviours together with confinement, are strategies to decrease the risk of contagion and remain healthy. However, there are no self-care measures to screen self-care activities in general population and which, could be briefly in a lockdown situation. This research aims to build and validate a psychometric tool to screen self-care activities in general population. Methods Firstly, an exploratory factor analysis was performed in a sample of 226 participants to discover the underlying factorial structure and to reduce the number of items in the original tool into a significant pool of items related to self-care. Later a confirmatory factor analyses were performed in a new sample of 261 participants to test for the fit and goodness of factor solutions. Internal validity, reliability, and convergent validity between its score with perceived stress and psychological well-being measures were examined on this sample. Results The exploratory analyses suggested a four-factor solution, corresponding to health consciousness, nutrition and physical activity, sleep, and intra-personal and inter-personal coping skills (14 items). Then, the four-factor structure was confirmed as the best model fit for self-care activities. The tool demonstrated good reliability, predictive validity of individuals’ perception of coping with COVID-19 lockdown, and convergent validity with well-being and perceived stress. Conclusions This screening tool could be helpful to address future evaluations and interventions to promote healthy behaviours. Likewise, this tool can be targeted to specific population self-care’s needs during a scalable situation.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI – Br)

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzana Cristina Teixeira Donato ◽  
Toshio Chiba ◽  
Ricardo Tavares de Carvalho ◽  
Marina de Góes Salvetti
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Existential Suffering ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Spiritual Well Being

Objective: to perform the psychometric validation of the Brazilian version of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI – Br) in patients with advanced diseases in palliative care. Method: a methodological study to verify the psychometric properties of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI – Br) instrument, through validity and reliability tests. Results: the exploratory factor analysis showed a factorial solution with three factors, responsible for 40.9% of the explained variance, with adequate internal consistency for the Presence of Symptoms (α=0.859), Dependence (α=0.871), and Existential Suffering (α=0.759) domains. The test-retest was performed and indicated moderate to strong correlations. Convergent validity demonstrated a positive correlation between the Presence of Symptoms and the sadness (r=0.443) and anxiety (r=0.464) variables. Weak negative correlations were observed between the PDI – Br domains and functionality, spiritual well-being and quality of life. Conclusion: composed of three domains and 25 items, the PDI – Br instrument presented satisfactory psychometric properties for its use in our environment, through the evidence of validity and reliability.

scholarly journals VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE FLOURISHING SCALE: LATVIAN VERSION

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 171-180
Author(s):  
Inese Sadauska ◽  
Aleksandrs Koļesovs
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability

The objective of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Latvian version of the Flourishing Scale (FS), created by Diener et al. (2010). FS is a brief self-report measure of the respondent’s well-being and success in areas of relationships, self-esteem, purpose, and optimism. The scale provides a single score across 8 items. The original FS was translated to Latvian and then back to English. The Satisfaction with Life Scale and Meaning in Life Questionnaire was applied for testing the convergent validity of the FS. Participants of the study were 191 people, ranged in age from 19 to 68 (159 women, mean age M = 30.62, SD = 9.50). Reliability analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (EFA and CFA) of the scale were performed. EFA indicated a one-factor structure. Results showed that the Latvian version of FS has good psychometric properties and demonstrated convergent validity. Testing of the original model by CFA resulted in acceptable fit indices.

scholarly journals The Questionnaire on Self-Transcendence (QUEST): A Measure of Trait Self-Transcendence Informed by Contextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

Assessment ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 107319112098006
Author(s):  
Joel N. Fishbein ◽  
Ruth A. Baer ◽  
Joshua Correll ◽  
Joanna J. Arch
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Avoidance ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Mental Content ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Behavioral Therapies ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies ◽  
Self Transcendence

Self-transcendence is thought to increase well-being and is implicitly promoted in contextual cognitive behavioral therapies (CCBTs). This study conceptualizes, develops, and validates the first comprehensive CCBT-informed self-transcendence questionnaire. Using a CCBT-informed theory, we propose four self-transcendence facets: distancing oneself from mental content, distinguishing an observer of mental experience that is separate from the content of experience, experiencing innate connectedness with other beings, and noticing the constantly changing nature of experience. We measured these facets with items from existing relevant questionnaires and novel, expert-informed items. Exploratory factor analyses and bifactor exploratory structural equation models supported the first three of these facets. Those factors evidenced convergent validity with decentering, defusion, experiential avoidance, and mindfulness, and criterion and incremental validity in predicting psychological well-being. Our findings support a CCBT-informed model of self-transcendence, introduce the first instrument to comprehensively measure the self-transcendence facets we identified, indicate links with well-being, and suggest future intervention targets.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Self-Care Activities Screening Scale (SASS-14) during COVID-19 lockdown

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martín Martinez ◽  
Elkin Luis ◽  
Edwin Yair Oliveros ◽  
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal ◽  
Ainize Sarrionandia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Internal Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Health Consciousness

Abstract Background. In a context where there is no treatment for the current COVID-19 virus, the combination of self-care behaviours together with confinement, are strategies to decrease the risk of contagion and remain healthy. However, there are no self-care measures to screen self-care activities in general population and which, could be briefly in a lockdown situation. This research aims to build and validate a psychometric tool to screen self-care activities in general population. Methods. Firstly, an exploratory factor analysis was performed in a sample of 226 participants to discover the underlying factorial structure and to reduce the number of items in the original tool into a significant pool of items related to self-care. Later a confirmatory factor analyses were performed in a new sample of 261 participants to test for the fit and goodness of factor solutions. Internal validity, reliability, criterion validity, and convergent validity between its score with perceived stress and psychological well-being measures were examined on this sample. Results. The exploratory analyses suggested a four-factor solution, corresponding to health consciousness, nutrition and physical activity, sleep, and intra-personal and inter-personal coping skills (14 items). Then, the four-factor structure was confirmed as the best model fit for self-care activities. The tool demonstrated good reliability, predictive validity of individuals’ perception of coping with COVID-19 lockdown, and convergent validity with well-being and perceived stress.Conclusions. This screening tool could be helpful to address future evaluations and interventions to promote healthy behaviours. Likewise, this tool can be targeted to specific population self-care’s needs during a scalable situation.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of an Instrument for Assessing Self-Care Behaviours in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients in Binjai City, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (19) ◽  
pp. 3307-3312
Author(s):  
Rina Amelia ◽  
Aznan Lelo ◽  
Novita Sari Harahap
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
New Instrument

BACKGROUND: Self-care behaviour becomes very important for diabetic patients; good self-care behaviour will prevent complications and improving the quality of life. AIM: The aim of this study was to provide a preliminary assessment of the validity and reliability of a new measure of self-care behaviour of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. METHODS: The research was a cross-sectional study. The study population was T2DM patients from Primary Health Centers (PHC) in Binjai City, Indonesia. Sample determination using a single simple formula for the hypothesis of one population with calculation is 115 patients; sampling was done by convenience sampling with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Research questionnaire Self-care behaviour of T2DM patients was forming by knowledge, attitudes, communication, family support, financing, motivation, and self-efficacy. Each of the predictors forms self-care behaviour and finally, the instrument consists of 28 questions. The data analysis techniques were Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) tests with Structural Equation Models (SEM) with AMOS aids. RESULTS: Based on the results of the confirmatory analysis proved that the instrument is valid and reliable, the measure the self-care behaviour of T2DM. CONCLUSION: The new instrument for assessing self-care behaviour of T2DM patients is valid and reliable, besides being able to assess self-care behaviour, they can also know the components that make up self-care.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Self-Care Activities Screening Scale (SASS-14) during COVID-19 lockdown

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martín Martinez ◽  
Elkin Luis ◽  
Edwin Yair Oliveros ◽  
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal ◽  
Ainize Sarrionandia Peña ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Internal Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Health Consciousness

Abstract Background. In a context where there is no treatment for the current COVID-19 virus, the combination of self-care behaviours together with confinement, are strategies to decrease the risk of contagion and remain healthy. However, there are no self-care measures to screen self-care activities in general population and which, could be briefly in a lockdown situation. This research covers two studies aimed to build and validate a psychometric tool to screen self-care activities in general population. Methods. In Study 1, an exploratory factor analysis was performed in a sample of 226 participants to discover the underlying factorial structure and to reduce the number of items in the original tool into a significant pool of items related to self-care. In Study 2, confirmatory factor analyses were performed in a new sample of 261 participants to test for the fit and goodness of factor solutions. Internal validity, reliability, criterion validity, and convergent validity between its score with perceived stress and psychological well-being measures were examined on this sample. Results. In Study 1, exploratory analyses suggested a four-factor solution, corresponding to health consciousness, nutrition and physical activity, sleep, and intra-personal and inter-personal coping skills (14 items). In Study 2, the four-factor structure was confirmed as the best model fit for self-care activities. The tool demonstrated good reliability, predictive validity of individuals’ perception of coping with COVID-19 lockdown, and convergent validity with well-being and perceived stress measures. Conclusions. This screening tool could be helpful to address future evaluations and interventions to promote healthy behaviours. Likewise, this tool can be targeted to specific population self-care’s needs during a scalable situation.

scholarly journals Affective Vulnerability to Short Sleep Predicts 10-Year Changes in Chronic Health Conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 635-636
Author(s):  
Nancy Sin ◽  
Jonathan Rush ◽  
Orfeu Buxton ◽  
David Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Well Being ◽  
National Study ◽  
Short Sleep ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Item Checklist

Abstract We examined daily affective vulnerability to short sleep (i.e., individual differences in the extent that sleeping ≤6h predicts next-day affect) as a risk factor for developing chronic conditions 10 years later. Participants (N=1945, ages 35-85, 57% women) from the National Study of Daily Experiences reported sleep duration and affect in daily diary telephone interviews. Chronic conditions were assessed with a 39-item checklist (e.g., arthritis, hypertension, diabetes). Multilevel structural equation models revealed that individuals with heightened negative affect following short sleep had an increased number of chronic conditions after 10 years (Est.=1.20, SE=.48, p<.01). Positive affective vulnerability (i.e., greater declines in positive affect following shorter sleep vs. longer sleep) was marginally associated with 10-year chronic conditions (Est.=-.72, SE=.40, p=.07). Adding to the well-established connections between sleep duration and well-being across adulthood, these findings suggest that affective vulnerability to short sleep represents a unique risk factor for long-term health as people age.

The Turkish Adaptation of the Triangular Relationship Inventory: The Validity and Reliability Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 106648072110230
Author(s):  
Çiğdem Yavuz Güler
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Family System ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Tension Stress ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Family ◽  
Triangular Relationship

Objective: According to the family systems theory, triangulation is defined as reflecting and conveying the tension between two individuals to a third individual to reduce the existing tension, stress, and anxiety. This study was conducted to adapt the “Triangular Relationship Inventory” to Turkish and to assess psychometric properties. Method: The sample of the study included 337 individuals (234 women and 103 men) aged between 18 and 25 years. The structure validity of the inventory was evaluated with the confirmatory factor analysis and reliability was evaluated with Chronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient, test–retest method, and item analyses. Results: The result showed that the Turkish form of the Triangular Relationship Inventory showed similar psychometric properties to the original inventory. The structure which consists of the balanced, mediator, cross-generational coalition, and scapegoat subdimensions of 24 items displayed acceptable goodness-of-fit values in the Turkish sample with the 0.91 Cronbach's alpha coefficient while the reliability values of the subdimensions changed between 0.86 and 0.91. Considering the convergent validity of the inventory, there was a negative correlation between the triangular relationship and satisfaction with life and the differentiation of self, and a significant positive correlation with depression, anxiety, and stress. Conclusion: The psychometric properties revealed in this study show that the Turkish form of the Triangular Relationship Inventory is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to measure the triangulation levels and roles of the individuals, who are in the Turkish sample and between the ages of 18 and 25 years, within the family system.

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