Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) among Brazilian athletes

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a psychological skill that aids athletes in the control of emotions and optimization of sports performance. The present study investigated the psychometric properties of the Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) in 508 Brazilian youth and adult athletes (mean age 18.55±4.68 years). Data analysis was conducted through Exploratory (EFA) and Confirmatory (CFA) Factor Analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability and Pearson’s Correlation (p <.05). EFA revealed the one-factor model with 26 items with the best adjustment. CFA confirmed the one-factor model with 26 items with best greater fit. No evidence of invariance was found, suggesting that the SSEIT must be used with caution when comparing gender and age groups. The external validity was found in the correlation of EI and cognitive anxiety and self-confidence. It is concluded that the Brazilian version of SSEIT for the sports context presented acceptable psychometric properties, however, showed limitations that should be explored in the future.

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Psychometric and diagnostic properties of the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST): Comparing the DAST-20 vs. the DAST-10

Salud Mental ◽

10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2015.012 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 89-94 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Luis Villalobos-Gallegos ◽

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Alejandro Pérez ◽

Rebeca Mendoza ◽

Javier Graue ◽

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Keyword(s):

Drug Abuse ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Screening Test ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Factor Model ◽

Self Report ◽

Drug Use Disorders ◽

Drug Abuse Screening Test ◽

The One ◽

Diagnostic Properties

Abstract Background. The use of reliable and valid self-report questionnaires to identify drug use disorders (DUD) is a strategy that has shown usefulness for screening. One of the instruments more used for detection is the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST). The psychometric properties in the 20- and 10-item versions have been evaluated in other countries but in Mexico the psychometric and diagnostic properties of both versions are yet to be evaluated. Objective. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric and diagnostic properties of DAST-20 and -10. Method. The sample included 565 participants receiving care in addiction residential centers. The DAST-20 was used as a measure to screen for DUD, and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview 5.0 was used as “gold standard” for the DUD diagnosis. Cronbach’s α and CFA were estimated in order to evaluate the psychometric properties. The Receiver Operator Characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to examine the diagnostic properties of each version. Results. Both versions obtained a Cronbach’s α ≥ .80, an optimal goodness of fit for the one factor model and Areas Under the Curve ≥ .90 (95% CI 87-93) for both versions. Discussion and conclusion. DAST-20 and -10 versions are reliable and valid tools for DUD assessment and screening.

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An Investigation on the Factor Structure of Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test in Indian Student Sample

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0402.144 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Dr. Thiruchelvi Arunachalam ◽

Dr. Yogesh Palanichamy

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Factor Model ◽

Intelligence Test ◽

Self Report ◽

Structure Model ◽

Student Sample ◽

Indian Student ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Schutte et. al., (1998) developed and validated a measure of emotional intelligence called as SSEIT. From a pool of 62 items, Schutte et. al., (1998) extracted 33 items which were proposed to be homogenous in nature. In simple words, uni-dimensionality has been identified in Schutte et. al., (1998)’s work. This study attempts to find the factor structure of SSEIT in the Indian sample. Using exploratory factor analysis, a four factor structure model of SSEIT is reported. A four factor model has been hypothesized, which is tested using confirmatory factor analysis. The model is found to be fit with the necessary indices falling within the acceptable limits.

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Experiencing fear during the pandemic. The Polish version of the Fear of Covid-19 Scale.

10.31219/osf.io/fxez6 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Irena Pilch ◽

Zofia Kurasz ◽

Agnieszka Turska-Kawa

Keyword(s):

Mental Health Problems ◽

Factor Model ◽

Age Groups ◽

Self Report ◽

Community Members ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Polish Version ◽

Back Translation ◽

Polish Language ◽

The One

Background. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a brief self-report measure developed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic (Ahorsu et al., 2020). The scale evaluates the emotional responses to COVID-19. To date, the FCV-19S has been translated and validated in about 20 languages and has been used in many published research. The current study aimed to validate the Polish version of the FCV-19S.Method. The FCV-19S was translated into Polish using forward- and back-translation. A total of 708 community members (Sample 1: 383 persons, 209 females, Sample 2: 325 persons, 198 females) participated in the study. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed to test the one-factor structure of the FCV-19S. Then, measurement invariance was analyzed across samples, gender, and age groups. To assess the validity of the scale, correlations between the FCV-19S and the remaining scales were computed.Results. Internal consistency of the FCV-19S was good in both samples (Cronbach's alpha .89 and .85). The CFA showed that the one-factor model fits the data well (RMSEA=0.067, 90% CI [0.059, 0.094], CFI= 0.977, TLI=0.965, GFI=0.986). The criteria for configural, metric, scalar, and strict invariance were met for all models tested. The FCV-19S scores correlated significantly with age, subjective vulnerability to the disease, neuroticism, self-reported compliance with the pandemic measures, and three kinds of preventive behavior (i.e., social distancing, hand hygiene, and disinfecting things).Conclusion. The current study contributes to the validation of the FCV-19S in the Polish language. The Polish version of the FCV-19S had a unidimensional structure, good reliability, and correlated as predicted with other variables. The scale can be useful not only for scientists but also for practitioners to identify individuals at higher risk of mental health problems related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Psychometric Properties of the Generalized Pliance Questionnaire in Spain

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000614 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Francisco J. Ruiz ◽

Paula Odriozola-González ◽

Juan C. Suárez-Falcón

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Model ◽

Self Report ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Convergent Construct Validity ◽

Excellent Internal Consistency ◽

Abstract Rule ◽

The One ◽

Report Measure

Abstract. Rule-governed behavior is a central concept to explain complex human behavior from a functional-analytic standpoint. Recently, a self-report measure of a functional type of rule-following called generalized pliance has been developed – the Generalized Pliance Questionnaire (GPQ). The GPQ has two versions with 18 and 9 items, respectively. This study aimed to analyze the factor structure and psychometric properties of both GPQ versions in a Spanish online sample ( N = 846). Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the one-factor model obtained an acceptable fit in the GPQ-18, but an inadequate fit in the GPQ-9. The GPQ-18 showed measurement invariance across gender, excellent internal consistency, and convergent construct validity. According to the results, the GPQ-18 showed good psychometric properties in Spanish samples.

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Experiencing fear during the pandemic: validation of the fear of COVID-19 scale in Polish

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.11263 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. e11263

Author(s):

Irena Pilch ◽

Zofia Kurasz ◽

Agnieszka Turska-Kawa

Keyword(s):

Factor Model ◽

Age Groups ◽

Self Report ◽

Protective Behavior ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Online Study ◽

Polish Version ◽

Back Translation ◽

The Government ◽

The One

Background The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a brief self-report measure developed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The scale evaluates the emotional responses to COVID-19. To date, the FCV-19S has been translated and validated in about 20 languages and has been used in many published research. The current study aimed to validate the Polish version of the FCV-19S. Method The FCV-19S was translated into Polish using forward- and back-translation. From May 15th to June 15th 2020, a total of 708 community members (Sample 1: 383 persons, 209 females, Sample 2: 325 persons, 198 females) participated in the online study. The participants were recruited using online advertisements in social media. Participation was anonymous, voluntary, and without compensation. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed to test the one-factor structure of the FCV-19S. Then, measurement invariance was analyzed across samples, gender and age groups. To assess the validity of the scale, correlations between the FCV-19S and the remaining scales were computed. Results Internal consistency of the FCV-19S was good in both samples (Cronbach’s alpha 0.89 and 0.85). The CFA showed that the one-factor model fits the data well (RMSEA = 0.067, 90% CI [0.059–0.094], CFI = 0.977, TLI = 0.965, GFI = 0.986). The criteria for configural, metric, scalar and strict invariance were met for all models tested. The FCV-19S scores correlated significantly with age, subjective vulnerability to the disease, neuroticism, self-reported compliance with the pandemic measures, and three kinds of preventive behavior (i.e., social distancing, hand hygiene, and disinfecting things). Conclusion The Polish version of the FCV-19S had a unidimensional structure, good reliability, and correlated as predicted with other variables. With the FCV-19S and the obtained results, healthcare professionals, researchers, and the government can gain more valuable information about people who may be at risk for negative psychological outcomes during the pandemic or who are not implementing protective behavior. The tool can be used in hospitals to quickly screen the level of fear in patients and minimize its severe adverse consequences.

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Using the Rating Scale Model to Examine the Psychometric Properties of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000063 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 164-170 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anna Sundström

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Measurement Precision ◽

The Self ◽

Test Theory ◽

Self Report ◽

Scale Model ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Two Samples

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of a self-report scale for assessing perceived driver competence, labeled the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence (SSDC), using item response theory analyses. Two samples of Swedish driving-license examinees (n = 795; n = 714) completed two versions of the SSDC that were parallel in content. Prior work, using classical test theory analyses, has provided support for the validity and reliability of scores from the SSDC. This study investigated the measurement precision, item hierarchy, and differential functioning for males and females of the items in the SSDC as well as how the rating scale functions. The results confirmed the previous findings; that the SSDC demonstrates sound psychometric properties. In addition, the findings showed that measurement precision could be increased by adding items that tap higher self-efficacy levels. Moreover, the rating scale can be improved by reducing the number of categories or by providing each category with a label.

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Development and Psychometric Properties of a New Scale: The Self-Report Scale for Schizoid Behaviors (SRSSB)

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e685842012-100 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Peter D. Marle ◽

Alisa J. Estey ◽

Laura J. Finan ◽

Karenleigh A. Overmann

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

The Self ◽

Self Report

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Psychometric Properties of the Self-Report Version of the PDSS

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e707672007-001 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Eun-Ho Lee ◽

Ji-Hae Kim ◽

Bum-Hee Yu

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

The Self ◽

Self Report

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Cidadania docente universitária: a perspectiva dos diplomados

Revista Brasileira de Estudos Pedagógicos ◽

10.24109/2176-6681.rbep.80i196.979 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 80 (196) ◽

Author(s):

Arménio Rego

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

The Self ◽

Citizenship Behaviors ◽

Performance Score ◽

University Teachers ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Global Performance ◽

Participatory Behavior ◽

The One ◽

Quality In Higher Education

Dois objetivos nortearam o presente estudo: a) mostrar como os diplomados com um curso superior se sentem influenciados por quatro comportamentos de cidadania (comportamento participativo, orientação prática, conscienciosidade e cortesia) de antigos professores, no que concerne a duas variáveis de impacto (motivação profissional e autoconfiança); b) estudar as concepções desses indivíduos acerca do significado da excelência docente universitária. Foram inquiridos 209 diplomados com curso superior, que foram convidados a descrever os comportamentos de um antigo professor à sua escolha. Os resultados mostram que: a) as quatro categorias comportamentais explicam 79%, 70% e 40% da variância, respectivamente, numa cotação global de desempenho docente atribuída pelos diplomados aos seus antigos professores, na motivação profissional dos mesmos, e na sua autoconfiança; b) os inquiridos consideram que os excelentes professores são os que se orientam fortemente para essas quatro categorias comportamentais. Palavras-chave: cidadania; professores universitários; motivação profissional; autoconfiança; qualidade no ensino superior. Abstract This study aims to show how the citizenship behaviors of university teachers (CBUT) relate with: a) the professional motivation and self-confidence of their students; b) a global performance score given by their students. Four CBUT dimensions were investigated: participatory behavior, practical orientation, conscientiousness and courtesy. A sample of 209 graduates, from several organizations and occupations, was collected. The main results are: a) the four CBUT dimensions explain 79% of the global performance score variance, 70% of the professional motivation variance, and 40% of the self-confidence variance; b) according to the graduates, the excellent teacher is the one who scores well on the four CBUT dimensions. Keywords: citizenship behaviors; university teachers; professional motivation; selfconfidence; quality in higher education.

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