scholarly journals Exercise addiction in Mexico: Psychometric properties of the Exercise Addiction Inventory and risk analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dahiana Salazar ◽  
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Abril Cantú ◽  
Andrés Ceballos ◽  
Rosendo Berengüí ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Factorial Invariance ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Exercise Addiction ◽  
Exercise Addiction Inventory

Introduction: The consequences of exercise addiction have a physical, psychological and social impact on the sports men and women, similar to others addictions, which can cause serious health problems. In Mexico its incidence and relevance are unknown, and there is no instrument for its evaluation. This study aims to analyse the psychometric properties of the Exercise Addiction Inventory in a Mexican context and examine its relevance to different groups of people who practice sport. Method: Participants consisted of 487 people who practice physical exercise or competitive sport, aged between 18 and 52, with a mean age of 22.04. The EAI was used, and reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and factorial invariance analysis were conducted. Differences between groups of participants were also tested. Results: The results demonstrated the unifactorial structure of instrument, with satisfactory goodness of fit indices, and its factorial invariance was confirmed. The reliability obtained was adequate. In addition, significant differences were found between men and women in relation to degree of addiction, there was a higher risk for athletes compared to regular exercise goers, and 26.5% of participants obtained scores that place them at a high risk of exercise addiction. Conclusions: It is concluded that EAI is an adequate and reliable instrument, with appropriate psychometric properties. In the studied population there is an excessively high rate of participants who present a high risk of addiction, and men and athletes are the most susceptible groups to develop an exercise addiction.

scholarly journals Cuestionario del Burnout Deportivo (ABQ): Análisis y validación en el deporte mexicano

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-200
Author(s):  
Dahiana Salazar González ◽  
Abril Cantú Berrueto ◽  
Jeanette M. López-Walle ◽  
Rosendo Berengüí Gil
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Factorial Invariance ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Athlete Burnout ◽  
Order Factor

Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ; Raedeke y Smith, 2001) es un instrumento que mide el burnout específico en el deporte el cual se ha utilizado a nivel mundial. En México aún no se cuenta con un estudio que valide sus propiedades psicométricas, por ello, el objetivo de este estudio es validar el Cuestionario de Burnout Deportivo (ABQ) en el contexto mexicano, mediante el análisis de fiabilidad, validez factorial de segundo orden e invarianza factorial por género. Se evaluó a 2,612 deportistas con la versión al castellano (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested y Morales, 2011) del Cuestionario del Burnout Deportivo (ABQ; Athlete Burnout Questionnaire, Raedeke y Smith, 2001). Los resultados muestran fiabilidad; se confirma una estructura factorial de segundo orden y las cargas factoriales e interceptos se consideran invariantes entre hombres y mujeres. Se concluye que el ABQ es instrumento apropiado para las investigaciones e intervenciones en el deporte del contexto mexicano. Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ, Raedeke and Smith, 2001) is an instrument that measures burnout in sport, widely spread and used worldwide. In Mexico there is still no study to validate its psychometric properties. Therefore, the objective of this study is to validate Cuestionario de Burnout Deportivo, evaluating reliability, factorial validity and factorial invariance by gender. We evaluated 2612 athletes with spanish version (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested and Morales, 2011) of Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ). The results show satisfactory levels of reliability, a second-order factor structure is confirmed and factor charges and intercepts are considered invariant between men and women. It is concluded that ABQ is an appropriate instrument for research and interventions in sport of Mexican context. Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ; Raedeke e Smith, 2001) é um instrumento que mede o burnout específico no esporte, amplamente difundido e usado em todo o mundo. No México ainda não tem um estudo para validar as suas propriedades psicométricas, por conseguinte, o objectivo deste estudo consiste em validar o Questionário de neutralização Deportivo (ABQ) no contexto mexicano, avaliar a fiabilidade, validade fatorial de segunda ordem e a invariância fatorial por gênero. Foram avaliadas; 2612 atletas para a versão castelhana (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested e Morales, 2011) Burnout Questionário Deportivo (ABQ, Athlete Burnout Questionnaire, Raedeke e Smith de 2001). Os resultados mostram níveis satisfatórios de confiabilidade. A estrutura fatorial, cargas fatoriais e interceptos são considerados invariantes entre homens e mulheres. ABQ conclui-se que o instrumento adequado para pesquisas e intervenções no esporte do contexto mexicano.

scholarly journals Anxiety Assessment: Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Burns Anxiety Inventory

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Ortuño-Sierra ◽  
Lorena Rodríguez ◽  
Martin Debbané ◽  
Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Clinical Group ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
And Control ◽  
Three Factor

AbstractThe main purpose of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Burns Anxiety Inventory (Burns-A: Burns, 1993). The sample consisted of 417 participants, 387 (29.71% male) healthy participants (control group: M = 35.5 years; SD = 8.40) and 30 (36.66% female) patients (clinical group: M = 35.8 years; SD = 12.94). The internal consistency evaluated through Cronbach’ Alpha was 0.95 for the Total Score in both subsamples. The test-retest reliability (two weeks) for Total Score was 0.86 (F = 13.2, p ≤ .001) for the non-clinical subsample, and 0.95 (F = 36.5, p ≤ .001) for the clinical subsample. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the initial three-factor model. However, modifications to the initial three-factor model improved the goodness-of-fit indices. Results showed statistically significant differences in the mean scores of the Burns-A between the clinical and control groups. This study supports the Spanish version of the Burns-A as a brief and useful tool for the screening of anxiety symptoms in adult populations. Future studies should investigate measurement invariance across cultures.

Psychometric Properties of the Coping Behavior Inventory Among Students of Arabic Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-185
Author(s):  
Muayyad M. Ahmad ◽  
Abdulkarim Alzayyat ◽  
Ekhlas Al-Gamal
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Arab Students ◽  
The University

Purpose:To examine the psychometric properties of the Coping Behavior Inventory (CBI) among Arab students in Jordanian universities.Methods:A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the universities and classes from each university. The total sample size was 587 students recruited from seven universities during the academic year 2015. The structure of the CBI was analyzed by exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using Statistical Package for Social Science and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using AMOS software. EFA for the original CBI showed poor factors structure with low reliabilities.Results:EFA and CFA revealed the modified 15-item and 3-factor scale (Problem Solving, Avoidance, Stay Optimistic), with high goodness of fit indices and strong items loading.Conclusion:The use of the modified version of CBI with students at the university level is recommended.

scholarly journals Psychometric Comparison of the Persian Salzburg Emotional Eating Scale and Emotional Eater Questionnaire Among Iranian Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Ghafouri ◽  
Abbas Abdollahi ◽  
Maryam Hagi ◽  
Ali Ganbari ◽  
Aleiia J.N. Asmundson
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Average Variance ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
Validity Tests

Abstract Background: The Salzburg Emotional Eating Scale (SEES) and the Emotional Eater Questionnaire (EEQ) are self-reported measures developed to evaluate emotional eating in adults in Western countries. To date, the psychometric properties of the SEES and the EEQ have not been studied among Iranian adults. The aim of the current study is to translate the SEES and the EEQ from English to Persian and examine the psychometric properties of the SEES and EEQ.Method: The sample of this study comprised of 489 Iranian adults who completed the SEES and the EEQ questionnaires online. Results: Findings of face, content, and construct validity tests confirmed that the SEES and the EEQ had acceptable validity and appropriate reliability. The results from confirmatory factor analysis showed acceptable goodness-of-fit indices for two measures. Conclusion: Results of Average Variance Extracted, Construct Reliability, and goodness-of-fit indices showed that the SEES was better for evaluating emotional eating among Iranian adults than the EEQ.

The Validity and Reliability of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale in a Sample of Hemodialysis Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 566-578
Author(s):  
Marzieh Hatef ◽  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
Christopher Boyle ◽  
Vida Shafipour
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
The Face ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity

Background and Purpose: In order to effectively evaluate self-efficacy, a valid and reliable instrument is clearly required. This study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES) in hemodialysis patients. Methods: There were 404 patients who completed the ESES. The face, content, and construct validity were evaluated. The reliability of the scale was measured using internal consistency and construct reliability. Results: Construct validity determined one factor. The total variance was calculated at 48.13%. The confirmatory factor for the goodness-of-fit indices was χ2[(27, N = 202) = 106.70]. All the indices confirmed that the final model was a good fit. The convergent and divergent validity of the scale were regarded as being acceptable. The reliability of the scale was calculated as being over 0.7. Conclusions: Considering the established acceptability of the psychometric properties of the ESES, the Persian version of the scale can be reliably used for measuring self-efficacy in hemodialysis patients.

Psychometric Properties of the Extended Nursing Stress Scale: Measuring Stress in Workplace

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 31E-45E
Author(s):  
Muder Alkrisat ◽  
Manal Alatrash
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Nursing Stress ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background: Despite its popularity, the psychometric properties of the Extended Nursing Stress Scale (ENSS) in working adults are yet to be evaluated in different settings. Methods: This study examined the ENSS in acute care settings among licensed nurses through a questionnaire survey. The sample responses were examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: A response rate of 37% was achieved; 199 licensed nurses completed the questionnaire. Workplace stress was found to have factorial structures similar to those in the previous studies that had different samples. In this sample, all subfactors had satisfactory coefficients ranged between .58 and .89. The goodness of fit indices met the usual criteria. The reliability ranged between .64 and .95. Conclusions: The ENSS showed a stable structure with reasonable internal consistency and construct validity.

scholarly journals Validation of the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale with female Hebrew-speaking students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 204380872097434
Author(s):  
Yosi Yaffe
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Impostor Phenomenon ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Impostor Feelings ◽  
Model Subject

The Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) is a measure widely used to assess individuals’ self-perceptions of intellectual and professional fraudulence. The study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Hebrew form for the CIPS (HCIPS) in female Hebrew-speaking students, in an attempt to further clarify its structure and strengthen its validity in international settings. The study comprised a sample of 248 female students ( M age = 27.74, SD = 7.32), who completed an online version of the questionnaire. Our results generally demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties of the HCIPS total scale, with its internal consistency, reliability, and item-total-correlations meeting the standard criteria. The exploratory factor analysis yielded a stable four-factor solution for the 19-items, with its factors accounting for 54.81% of the model’s variance. The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the four-factor model as compatible, with its fit-indices meeting the minimal standards of goodness of fit. The study’s findings are the first to identify a four-factor model, which improves the imbalanced factorial composition characterizing the common three-factor model. Subject to the study’s limitations, this evidence suggests that the HCIPS is a sound instrument for assessing impostor feelings among female Hebrew-speaking students.

scholarly journals VAL-U: Psychometric properties of a Values and Civic Attitudes Scale for University Students’ Service-Learning

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Ruiz-Ordóñez ◽  
Amparo Salcedo Mateu ◽  
Ángel Manuel Turbi-Pinazo ◽  
Carlos Novella-García ◽  
Carmen Moret-Tatay
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Civic Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: The service-learning disciplines can offer a unique opportunity for civic development in university students, as there is a large body of research that links them to values and civic attitudes regarding a vast number of ecological issues and citizen variables. Moreover, one should bear in mind that these students are future generations that will face many pressing social and environmental issues of a citizen nature. Methods: given the need to develop instruments to measure the impact of a learning-service methodology in university students’ values as well as civic attitudes, as the University can be considered a learning step prior to the professional field, the current scale was proposed for the Spanish University population. The main objective of this study was to analyse the internal consistency and factor structure of the proposed VAL-U scale in the Spanish population. Results: The scale confirmed good psychometric properties. Furthermore, the results have shown high reliability and optimal goodness of fit indices. Conclusions: the VAL-U scale might be considered a valuable tool for assessing resilience in the Values and Civic Attitudes Scale for Spanish-speaking University Students’ Service-Learning.

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