scholarly journals Outcomes Assessment in Psychological Treatment: Spanish adaptation of OQ-45 (Outcome Questionnaire)

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioseba Iraurgi ◽  
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Patricia Penas ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Change Score ◽  
Outcome Questionnaire ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

Introduction: The Lambert’s Outcomes Questionnaire (OQ-45) is a 45-item self-administered instrument used to measure clinical outcomes in psychotherapy. It measures functioning through three areas: symptoms distress, interpersonal relations and social role. The objective of this paper is to assess the reliability and the validity of its Spanish version. Method:A sample of 639 subjects, non-clinical and clinical, completed the instrument. Results: The psychometric evidences of the questionnaire showed an adequate internal consistency (.97 and .91) and acceptable convergent validity with the BDI, STAI, PSS and SF-12. The Confirmatory Factor Analyses suggested a bifactor structure. The cut-off points have been established for the subscales and total score (54.5), considering the clinical criterion, which means, prioritizing slightly the sensibility over the specificity. The RCI was 3.80 and Minimum Change Score 17.56. Conclusion: The OQ-45 showed acceptable psychometric properties, providing support for using this version of the questionnaire to assess Spanish’s functionality. Given these findings, this tool could help clinicians evaluate treatment efficacy and establish psychotherapy goals.

scholarly journals Patient-reported anxiety and depression measures for use in Indian head and neck cancer populations: a psychometric evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chindhu Shunmugasundaram ◽  
Haryana M. Dhillon ◽  
Phyllis N. Butow ◽  
Puma Sundaresan ◽  
Mahati Chittem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background Head and neck cancers (HNC) are one of the most traumatic forms of cancer because they affect essential aspects of life such as speech, swallowing, eating and disfigurement. HNCs are common in India, with over 100,000 cases being registered each year. HNC and treatment are both associated with considerable anxiety and depression. With increasing multinational research, no suitable measures in Indian languages are available to assess anxiety and depression in Indian HNC patients. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of cross-culturally adapted versions of Zung’s self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and the Patient health questionnaire – 9 (PHQ-9) in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi speaking Indian HNC populations. Methods HNC patients were recruited from three tertiary cancer centres in India. Patients completed the cross-culturally adapted versions of SAS and PHQ-9. We assessed targeting, scaling assumptions, construct validity (exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses), convergent validity, and internal consistency reliability. Results The study sample included 205 Tamil, 216 Telugu and 200 Hindi speaking HNC patients. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses indicated a two-factor solution for PHQ-9 and four-factor solution for SAS in all three languages. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranged between 0.717 and 0.890 for PHQ-9 and between 0.803 and 0.868 for SAS, indicating good reliability. Correlations between hypothesized scales were as expected providing evidence towards convergent validity. Conclusions This first psychometric evaluation of the measurement properties of Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions of the SAS and PHQ-9 in large, Indian HNC populations supported their use as severity and outcome measures across the disease and treatment continuum.

Development and Validation of the Romantic Love Myths Questionnaire

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051989295
Author(s):  
Laura Lara ◽  
Verónica Gómez-Urrutia
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Structure Reliability ◽  
Initial Questionnaire ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate an instrument to measure love myths among Chilean youth. Items created based on review of available literature were refined through experts’ revisions and participant focus groups. The initial questionnaire was applied to 1,538 high school and university students, aged between 14 and 24 years old. Exploratory factor analysis performed with half of the sample led to a 10-item questionnaire, grouped in two factors: idealization and love–abuse. Confirmatory factor analyses conducted with the other half of the sample corroborated this factorial structure. Reliability analyses indicated an adequate internal consistency, and correlations with dating violence and quality of relationship provide evidence on its concurrent validity. Complementary, results showed that females endorse more idealization and males love–abuse, and adolescents scored higher in both dimensions than emerging adults.

scholarly journals Psychological Capital Questionnaire - Short Version (PCQ-12): evidence of Validity of The Brazilian Version

Psico-USF ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helder Kamei ◽  
Maria Cristina Ferreira ◽  
Felipe Valentini ◽  
Mario Fernando Prieto Peres ◽  
Patricia Tobo Kamei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Order Structure ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract This study aimed to show evidence of validity for the Brazilian short version (12 items) of the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-12). Three independent samples participated in the study, totaling 1771 subjects (64.3% women, 32.9% men and 2.9% undeclared), aged 18-79 years (M = 38.59, SD = 12.98). Confirmatory factor analyses showed acceptable adjustment indices for the four-factor structure (self-efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism) and for a second-order structure with a general factor of psychological capital explaining the four primary factors. Multi-group confirmatory factor analyses found configural, metric and scalar invariance of the measure for the different samples as well as for men and women. Finally, convergent validity analyses found a positive and moderate correlation of PCQ-12 with satisfaction with life and subjective happiness, as well as a negative and moderate correlation with perceived stress and depression.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 among Brazilian Young Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana C. S. Amaral ◽  
Mário S. Ribeiro ◽  
Maria A. Conti ◽  
Clécio S. Ferreira ◽  
Maria E. C. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

AbstractThe objective was evaluating the psychometric properties of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ–3) among Brazilian young adults of both genders. The sample was composed by 506 undergraduate students (295 females and 211 males), aged between 17 and 29 years old. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used for construct validity (N = 506). Correlations between the SATAQ–3 scores and those of the Tripartite Influence Scale (TIS) and Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) were used for convergent validity. Reliability was assessed through internal consistency (α) and reproducibility (test-retest) through comparison of the means obtained at two different time points and through intra-class correlation. The scale presented a factor structure composed of five factors, replicated in the confirmatory factor analysis with satisfactory values for the measurements of adjustment to the model. Correlations with the BSQ and TIS scores were rho = .52 and rho = –.35, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were satisfactory, and their stability was demonstrated. Brazilian SATAQ–3 had good validity and reproducibility, being indicated for use in samples of Brazilian youths.

Hurlbert Index of Sexual Assertiveness: A Study of Psychometric Properties in a Spanish Sample

2010 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Santos-Iglesias ◽  
Juan Carlos Sierra
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Sexual Assertiveness ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Validity Tests

The study analyzed psychometric properties of a Spanish version of the Hurlbert Index of Sexual Assertiveness in a Spanish sample of 400 men and 453 women who had had a partner for the last 6 mo. or longer at the time of the study. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses suggested a two-factor solution with the factors Initiation and No shyness/Refusal. Internal consistency values for total scores were .87 and .83 for the factors, respectively. Convergent validity tests were also satisfactory. It is therefore reasonable to conclude that the Spanish version of the scale has appropriate psychometric properties.

scholarly journals Entwicklung eines neuen multidimensionalen Fragebogens zur Erfassung der Partnerschaftsqualität (FPQ)

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-255
Author(s):  
Andrea Siffert ◽  
Guy Bodenmann
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Internal Scale

Background: Research on couples is receiving increased attention. There are some questionnaires assessing relationship quality available in German. However, they are not assessing all relevant dimensions of relationship quality. Therefore, an alternative questionnaire to measure relationship quality (FPQ) is presented in this study. Methods: The measure was tested with a total of 244 adults, who were all in a close relationship at that time. The dimensional structure was tested with exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Results: Scale analyses revealed a questionnaire consisting of six subscales (fascination, commitment, sexuality, future of the partnership, mistrust, and constraint autonomy). The internal scale consistencies vary between .78 and .92. Additionally, by using structural equation modeling, a superior factor relationship quality was found. The discriminative validity was confirmed by a group comparison (satisfied and unsatisfied people). Moderate to high correlations with a traditional questionnaire measuring relationship quality and other relevant constructs indicate satisfying convergent validity. Zusammenfassung Hintergrund: Im deutschen Sprachraum kommt der Partnerschaftsforschung zusehends mehr Gewicht zu. Zwar gibt es im deutschsprachigen Raum einige Fragebögen zur Messung der Partnerschaftsqualität, diese erfassen aber nicht alle relevanten Dimensionen. Deshalb wird in der vorliegenden Studie als Ergänzung zu den bisherigen Fragebögen ein neues Instrument zur Messung der Partnerschaftsqualität (FPQ) vorgestellt. Methodik: Der Fragebogen wurde an einer Stichprobe von 244 Personen getestet, die sich zum Zeitpunkt der Erhebung in einer Partnerschaft befanden. Die dimensionale Struktur wurde mittels explorativer und konfirmatorischer Faktorenanalysen geprüft. Ergebnisse: Die faktorielle Validitätsprüfung ergab einen Fragebogen bestehend aus sechs Subskalen (Faszination, Engagement für die Beziehung, Sexualität in der Beziehung, Zukunftsperspektive der Beziehung, Misstrauen gegenüber dem Partner und Einschränkung der Freiheit/Unabhängigkeit). Die interne Konsistenz der sechs Subskalen liegt zwischen .75 und .94. Zusätzlich liess sich ein übergeordneter Faktor Partnerschaftsqualität konstruieren. Die diskriminative Validität wurde durch einen Gruppenvergleich (zufriedene und unzufriedene Personen) bestätigt. Die moderaten bis hohen Korrelationen des neuen Fragebogens mit dem Partnerschaftsfragebogen PFB zur Messung der Partnerschaftsqualität und anderen relevanten Konzepten unterstützen die konvergente Validität.

Turkish Version of Children’s Response Styles Questionnaire

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burcu Özgülük ◽  
Özgür Erdur Baker ◽  
Aslı Bugay
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Response Style ◽  
Response Styles ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This study examines the basic psychometric properties of the Children’s Response Styles Questionnaire (CRSQ; Abela, Rochon, & Vanderbilt, 2000 ). The Children’ Response Style Questionnaires and The Children’s Depression Inventory were administered to 312 (46.6%) participants from the fourth and 358 (53.4%) from the seventh grade. Participants were recruited via convenient sampling and were between the age of 9 and 15 years. Factor structures, convergent validity, and internal reliability were examined for the two samples. Two factor structures were confirmed for both samples via confirmatory factor analyses. The CRSQ was found to have satisfactory internal reliability and convergent validity for both samples. MANOVA was utilized to examine gender and grade differences, and the results revealed further validity evidences. As the theory suggests, the seventh-grade females had more ruminative tendencies than the fourth-grade females and seventh-grade males. Results are discussed in light of the related literature.

scholarly journals Escala de compromiso deportivo: una adaptación de la Escala de Compromiso en el Trabajo de Utrecht (UWES) para ambientes deportivos

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Guillén ◽  
Julio Román Martínez-Alvarado
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency ◽  
Preliminary Support

The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) is an instrument designed by Schaufeli y Bakker (2003) to measure engagement in the work context. The purpose of the present study is to adapt the UWES to the sports context. The sample consists of 240 national third division Spanish football players between the ages of 15 and 38. The UWES factor structure has been analyzed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The results reveal a three-factor structure of the scale (vigor, absorption and dedication) and also an adequate internal consistency in all cases. Finally the results show preliminary support for the validity of the construct as sport burnout is negatively related to the three engagement characteristics. These findings provide preliminary evidence for the benefits of using the UWES in the sports context.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Russian Version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
Alena Anatolievna Zolotareva
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The One ◽  
Age Range

The aim of this study was to assess validity and reliability of the Russian version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). The RSES was translated in Russian and completed by 213 Russian-speaking students in the age range from 16 to 24 years. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed the one-factor structure with suitable reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0,82). The RSES has convergent validity in relation to the Dembo and Rubinstein’s Self-Esteem Scale. Thus, the Russian version of the RSES is a brief, valid and reliable measure of self-esteem in Russian population.

scholarly journals Validation Study of the Korean Version of Rothbart’s Infant Behavior Questionnaire-Revised

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-156
Author(s):  
Jiyoung Lim ◽  
Yun-Jin Bae
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Negative Affectivity ◽  
Infant Behavior ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

This study presents the psychometric properties of the Infant Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (IBQ-R), including internal consistency, content validity, and construct validity. The IBQ-R is a caregiver (parent) reporting instrument designed to assess temperament in infants (aged 3-12 months). Two groups of participants were included. The first group comprised 92 infants and the second 83 infants, giving a total of 175 infants (M=8.3 months, 80 boys and 95 girls). Their caregivers completed IBQ-R. The IBQ-R subscales demonstrated adequate internal consistency. Also, confirmatory factor analyses of the IBQ-R scale found that three broad dimensions: surgency, negative affectivity, and orientation/regulation. This study confirmed that the IBQ-R is a reliable and valid temperament instrument that can be recommended for evaluating temperament in infants.

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