scholarly journals Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ): Evidence of Construct Validity and Internal Consistency

Psico-USF ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valdiney Veloso Gouveia ◽  
Hysla Magalhães de Moura ◽  
Isabel Cristina Vasconcelos de Oliveira ◽  
Maria Gabriela Costa Ribeiro ◽  
Alessandro Teixeira Rezende ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Cognitive Reappraisal ◽  
Attentional Focus ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Emotional Suppression ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Gather evidence of construct and convergent validity and internal consistency of the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). A total of 441 students, mostly female (54.6%), with a mean age of 16 years (SD = 1.14), answered the ERQ and demographic questions. They were randomly distributed in two databases, which were submitted to exploratory (sample 1) and confirmatory factor analysis (sample 2). The exploratory results indicated a three-factor structure: Cognitive Reappraisal, Redirection of Attentional Focus and Emotional Suppression, which together explained 59.3% of the total variance (α = 0,67; α = 0,63; α = 0,64). For the confirmatory analyses, the following goodness-of-fit indices were found: χ² (24) = 67.02, p <0.001; χ² / df = 2.79, GFI = 0.93; AGFI = 0.88; CFI = 0.88 and RMSEA = 0.08 (IC 90% = 0.064-0.100). Thus, it is concluded that the ERQ possesses satisfactory psychometric indices, being the promising instrument for evaluation of emotion regulation.

scholarly journals The Empathic Capacity and the Ability to Regulate It: Construction and Validation of the Empathy Management Scale (EMS)

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 587
Author(s):  
Miguel Mora-Pelegrín ◽  
Beatriz Montes-Berges ◽  
María Aranda ◽  
María Agustina Vázquez ◽  
Elena Armenteros-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Variance Explained

The aim of this study was to develop a measure to evaluate the management of empathic capacity. To this end, two studies were conducted. Study 1 (N = 277, 172 females) describes the scale creation procedure, factorial validity, and internal consistency. The exploratory factor analysis yielded a five-factor model with 18 items (62.4% of the variance explained). The dimensions were as follows: D1: identification, D2: incorporation, D3: reverberation, D4: separation, and D5: projection. The internal consistency was good (alpha values ranging from 0.70 to 0.80). Study 2 (N = 480, 323 females) examined the validity (including convergent validity) of the model and the relationships with sociodemographic variables. The five-factor model showed a robust goodness of fit, χ2 = 240.5, p < 0.001, root mean square residual (RMSR) = 0.05. The fit indices were satisfactory, Non-normed fit index (NNFI) = 0.89, comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.90, mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.04. The convergent validity analysis showed that, as empathy management increased, so too did the empathy level and emotional intelligence. Some differences by age and sex were found. In conclusion, the Empathy Management Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for analyzing the empathic process that allows vulnerabilities and strengths to be estimated, which could improve professional practice in the healthcare context.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Russian Language Version of the Resilience Scale

1997 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen J. Aroian ◽  
Nancy Schappler-Morris ◽  
Susan Neary ◽  
Ada Spitzer ◽  
Thanh V. Tran
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Personality Characteristic ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The Resilience Scale (RS) was developed by Wagnild and Young (1993) to measure a personality characteristic or coping resource that facilitates adaptation. The RS, however, has not been evaluated with foreign-born populations. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to report the factor structure, internal consistency, and concurrent validity of a Russian language version of the RS in a sample of 450 recent former Soviet immigrants. The 25-item 2-factor solution obtained by Wagnild and Young (1993) was not supported by the Russian data. However, a modified 12-item Russian language version of the RS was, for the most part, reliable and valid: The standardized factor loadings and goodness of fit indices obtained from confirmatory factor analysis were acceptable, the internal consistency of one of the two subscales was very good, and the correlations between scores from the RS subscales and various measures of constructs that are theoretically linked with adaptation were in the expected direction and statistically significant.

scholarly journals Adaptación de la Escala de Personalidad Creativa en estudiantes universitarios de Argentina

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 290-299
Author(s):  
Agustín Freiberg Hoffmann ◽  
Carlos Vigh ◽  
Mercedes Fernández-Liporace
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Confirmatory Analysis ◽  
The One ◽  
Exploratory Procedure ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

La creatividad y las prácticas ligadas a fomentarla en el ámbito universitario constituyen en la actualidad un tema de interés. La creatividad en tanto fenómeno multidimensional requiere ser evaluada en sus distintas facetas, siendo la personalidad una de las que mayor relevancia reviste. Se propone así, adaptar localmente la Escala de Personalidad Creativa (EPC) de Gough para ser aplicada en el ámbito universitario. El instrumento se compone de 30 adjetivos a ser respondidos por los evaluados según se identifiquen o no con cada uno de ellos. Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio y de consistencia interna (n = 150) y otro confirmatorio y de validez convergente (n = 150) a partir de dos muestras independientes. El procedimiento exploratorio conservó ocho ítems y una estructura factorial unidimensional con una óptima consistencia interna (alfa ordinal = .853). Este modelo se verificó empíricamente mediante el análisis confirmatorio que arrojó óptimos índices de ajuste y un apropiado índice de consistencia interna. Adicionalmente se obtuvieron adecuadas evidencias de validez convergente del instrumento en relación a otros constructos teóricamente afines. Los resultados se discuten a la luz de la teoría y las limitaciones del diseño, destacando los alcances del estudio y las futuras líneas de investigación.       Creativity and actions aimed at fostering it became a matter of interest in higher education. Since creativity is a multidimensional phenomenon, its diverse dimensions must be assessed. Among them, personality arises as the most relevant one. Therefore, the local adaptation of Gough’s Creative Personality Scale to be used in college students is proposed. This scale is composed of adjectives to be responded according to the examinees’ identification with each one of them. Two independent samples (n= 150 each) were employed to develop an exploratory factor analysis and an internal consistency analysis, on the one hand, and a confirmatory factor analysis and a convergent validity study. The exploratory procedure retained eight items and a 1-dimension structure with a good internal consistency (ordinal alpha= .853). This model was empirically verified by the confirmatory analysis which showed good fit indices, as well as an adequate internal consistency coefficient. Moreover, adequate convergent validity evidences were obtained. Findings are discussed taking into account the theoretical model and the study weaknesses along with practical and theoretical outcomes. Further research lines are proposed.

scholarly journals Modification of the Rosenberg Scale to Assess Self-Esteem in Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carly Wood ◽  
Murray Griffin ◽  
Jo Barton ◽  
Gavin Sandercock
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Current Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Scale Data

Rosenberg's scale (RSES) is widely used to assess global self-esteem (SE) in adults and adolescents but is not validated for children &lt;12 years. This study assessed the internal consistency, convergent validity, and factor structure of a modified RSES for schoolchildren (CRSES) aged 7–12 years. A total of 711 children aged 9.0 ± 1.5 years completed the CRSES; a subset (n = 417) also completed a life satisfaction (LS) scale. Data were submitted for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and tests of factorial invariance by sex. Two-way ANOVA compared scores by age-group and sex; whilst Pearson's correlations examined the relationship between LS and SE. Following the use of modification indices the fit for the global SE model met the goodness of fit statistic criteria: χ(27, n = 711) = 77.22; χnormed = 2.860 CFI = 0.961; RMSEA = 0.051 with 90% CI = 0.038-0.065; SRMR = 0.037; and displayed respectable internal consistency (α = 0.79). The model was also factorially invariant by sex. SE scores did not vary sex (p &gt; 0.05); but were significantly reduced in children aged 9–10 and 11–12 years compared to children aged 7–8 years. The global SE score was significantly correlated (r = 0.51; P &lt; 0.001) with LS. The current version of the CRSES can reliably examine global SE in children aged 7–12 years; extending the use of the RSES to allow tracking across the life course.

scholarly journals Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Dependencia al Ejercicio–Revisada (EDS-R) en usuarios colombianos de gimnasios (Psychometric properties of the Exercise Dependence Scale –Revised (EDS-R) in Colombian gyms users)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 782-790
Author(s):  
Jorge Emiro Restrepo ◽  
Tatiana Castañeda Quirama ◽  
Gina Paula Cuartas Montoya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Exercise Dependence ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Dependence Scale

  El artículo presenta un estudio psicométrico de la Escala de Dependencia al Ejercicio Físico –Revisada (EDS-R) en usuarios de gimnasios colombianos con el objetivo de analizar su estructura factorial, consistencia interna, confiabilidad de constructo y su validez convergente, discriminante y de criterio. Se realizó una investigación instrumental en la que participaron 515 usuarios de gimnasios (44.3 % hombres y 55.7 % mujeres) con edades entre los 18 y los 58 años (Md = 25; RIQ = 21-30) de la ciudad de Medellín. Se analizó la versión en español (Sicilia & González-Cutre, 2011) de la Escala de Dependencia al Ejercicio Físico –Revisada (EDS-R) (Downs, Hausenblas & Nigg, 2004). Se ejecutaron análisis factoriales confirmatorios y exploratorios. Resultados: la estructura original de la EDS-R mostró una adecuada consistencia interna y validez factorial, confirmada a través de los índices de bondad de ajuste para el modelo de siete dimensiones. El alfa de Cronbach fue de .917 y el coeficiente de dos mitades de Guttman fue de .924. Los índices de bondad de ajuste para la versión original fueron: PCMIN/DF = 2.291; RMR = .091; GFI = .917; AGFI = .886; CFI = .951; RMSEA = .056 (90% CI = .049 - .063); PCLOSE = .093. Sin embargo, los valores de la varianza media extraída, la máxima varianza compartida y la fiabilidad máxima pusieron en evidencia dificultades con la confiabilidad de constructo, la validez convergente y validez discriminante. Tampoco hubo buenos resultados al analizar la validez de criterio. Para analizar si los datos en la muestra se ajustaban mejor a una estructura factorial diferente, se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio complementario que llegó a un modelo de cinco factores, con los mismos 21 ítems. Sin embargo, la evaluación de la fiabilidad compuesta, validez convergente y validez discriminante arrojó mejores resultados que el modelo de siete factores. Abstract: The article presents a psychometric study of the Physical Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) in Colombian gym users with the aim of analyzing its factorial structure, internal consistency, construct reliability and its convergent, discriminant and criterion validity. An instrumental research was carried out with the participation of 515 gym users (44.3 % men and 55.7 % women) aged between 18 and 58 years (Md = 25; RIQ = 21-30) from the city of Medellín. The Spanish version (Sicilia & González-Cutre, 2011) of the Physical Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) (Downs, Hausenblas & Nigg, 2004) was analyzed. Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were performed. Results: The original structure of the EDS-R showed adequate internal consistency and factorial validity, confirmed through the goodness-of-fit indices for the seven-dimensional model. Cronbach's alpha was .917 and the Guttman two-half coefficient was .924. The goodness-of-fit indices for the original version were: PCMIN/DF = 2.291; RMR = .091; GFI = .917; AGFI = .886; CFI = .951; RMSEA = .056 (90% CI = .049 - .063); PCLOSE = .093. However, the values for mean variance extracted, maximum shared variance and maximum reliability revealed difficulties with construct reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity. There were also no-good results when analyzing criterion validity. To analyze whether the data in the sample fit better to a different factor structure, a complementary exploratory factor analysis was performed that arrived at a five-factor model, with the same 21 items. However, the assessment of composite reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity yielded better results than the seven-factor model.

scholarly journals LIETUVIŠKOJI ZIMBARDO LAIKO PERSPEKTYVOS KLAUSIMYNO (ZTPI) VERSIJA

Psichologija ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 66-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audronė Liniauskaitė ◽  
Antanas Kairys
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Time Perspective ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Past ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Straipsnyje pristatoma Zimbardo laiko perspektyvos klausimyno (ZTPI) lietuviškoji versija ir jos psichometrinės charakteristikos. Atlikti keturi tyrimai (1529 dalyviai) siekiant įvertinti konstrukto bei konvergentinį validumą ir kitas psichometrines charakteristikas. Patvirtinančiosios faktorinės analizės metu gauti tokie tinkamumo indeksai: chi kvadratas = 3262,546; df = 1474; p < 0,001; chi kvardatas / df = 2,216; RMSEA = 0,044; CFI = 0,666; TLI = 0,651, jie yra priimtini, išskyrus CFI ir TLI reikšmes. Visos gautos subskalių Cronbacho alpha reikšmės viršijo 0,7, išskyrus pozityvios praeities subskalę. Pozityvios praeities subskalės Cronbacho alpha koeficiento reikšmė lygi 0,634. Atlikto tyrimo rezultatai rodo, kad lietuviška ZTPI versija pasižymi nors ir neidealiomis, bet priimtinomis psichometrinėmis charakteristikomis ir esmingai nesiskiria nuo originalo ir kitose šalyse darytų adaptacijų.Pagrindiniai žodžiai: laiko perspektyva, ZTPI, lietuviška ZTPI versija.The Lithuanian Version of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI)Audronė Liniauskaitė, Antanas Kairys SummaryThe article presents the process of adaptation of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZPTI) in Lithuania and the psychometric characteristics of the Lithuanian ZTPI version. To assess the construct and its convergent validity, as well as other psychometric characteristics, four studies with the participation of 1529 respondents were conducted. By means of confirmatory factor analysis, the following goodness of fit indices were obtained: Chi-square = 3262.546; df = 1474; p < 0.001; Chi-square/df = 2.216; RMSEA = 0.044; CFI = 0.666; TLI = 0.651. All of them were acceptable, except for the values of CFI and TLI. All the obtained subscale Cronbach alpha values exceeded 0.7, with the exception of Past Positive. The valueof the Past Positive Cronbach‘s alpha coefficient was 0.634. The findings of the study have shown quite acceptable psychometric characteristics of the Lithuanian ZTPI version which does not essentially differ from the original or its adaptations in other countries.Key words: time perspective, ZTPI, Lithuanian ZPTI version.

scholarly journals The psychometric properties of the Scale of Body Connection (SBC) in a Portuguese sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cide Filipe Neves ◽  
Cynthia J. Price ◽  
Ana Carvalheira
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Body Awareness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Cognitive Distraction ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Positive Correlations

Aim The Scale of Body Connection (SBC) is a measure aimed at examining body awareness (BA), specifically awareness of inner body sensations, and bodily dissociation (BD), or the sense of separation from the body. The aim of this study was to develop a Portuguese version of the SBC. Method An online survey was completed by 445 women, with an average age of 30.47 (SD = 9.87), and 464 men, with an average age of 37.54 (SD = 12.34). Ages ranged from 18 to 72 years old. Results Results showed Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of .86 for BA and .73 for BD. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed reasonable goodness-of-fit indices (χ2/df = 9.0; GFI = .84; NFI = .72; CFI = .74; PGFI = .68; PCFI = .66; RMSEA = .09). Conclusion Positive correlations between the SBC factor scores and the scores of the General Body Dissatisfaction Scale and the Cognitive Distraction Scale confirmed convergent validity. These findings support the reliability and validity of the SBC in a Portuguese sample.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Long and Short Forms of the Worry Domains Questionnaire

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-243
Author(s):  
Roberto Nuevo ◽  
Andrés Losada ◽  
María Márquez-González ◽  
Cecilia Peñacoba
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Short Forms ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Future Work

The Worry Domains Questionnaire was proposed as a measure of both pathological and nonpathological worry, and assesses the frequency of worrying about five different domains: relationships, lack of confidence, aimless future, work, and financial. The present study analyzed the factor structure of the long and short forms of the WDQ (WDQ and WDQ-SF, respectively) through confirmatory factor analysis in a sample of 262 students (M age = 21.8; SD = 2.6; 86.3% females). While the goodness-of-fit indices did not provide support for the WDQ, good fit indices were found for the WDQ-SF. Furthermore, no source of misspecification was identified, thus, supporting the factorial validity of the WDQ-SF scale. Significant positive correlations between the WDQ-SF and its subscales with worry (PSWQ), anxiety (STAI-T), and depression (BDI) were found. The internal consistency was good for the total scale and for the subscales. This work provides support for the use of the WDQ-SF, and potential uses for research and clinical purposes are discussed.

Psychometric Assessment of the Persian Translated Version of the Romantic Perfectionism Scale Among Couples

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110360
Author(s):  
Abbas Abdollahi ◽  
Kelly A. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Iranian Version ◽  
Acceptable Internal Consistency

Romantic perfectionismi can be disruptive to relationships, yet no validated measure for assessing romantic perfectionism in Iranian couples has been developed. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to translate and validate the Romantic Perfectionism Scale (RPS) among Iranian couples. Participants in the study were 200 married men and 320 married women from Tehran, Iran, who completed the translated RPS, the Almost Perfect Scale-Revised, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 online. Item impact scores were used to calculate face validity. Impact score values for all items were greater than 1.5, signaling appropriate face validity.. The Content Validity Index (CVI) and the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) were used to measure content validity. Values of the CVI were above the cut-off score of 0.7, implying satisfactory content validity of the items. The CVR values were greater than the Lawshe table (0.78) cut-off score, demonstrating that all items were essential. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using AMOS software was used to evaluate the construct validity. The results of the goodness of fit indices confirmed the RPS with two subscales (i.e., self-oriented romantic perfectionism and other-oriented romantic perfectionism) as per the original scale. All items remained in the scale as all factor loading values were greater than 0.45. The findings showed that the two subscales, and the scale as a whole, had acceptable internal consistency, as the construct reliability values for self-oriented romantic perfectionism (0.81), other-oriented romantic perfectionism (0.72), and the whole scale (0.74) were greater than 0.7. The results support the psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the RPS, which could be used by future researchers and clinicians to assess romantic perfectionism in Iranian couples.

Development of a Uniquely South African Leadership Questionnaire

2002 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hermann H. Spangenberg ◽  
Callie C. Theron
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Charismatic Leadership ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Leadership Model ◽  
Emerging Leadership ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Unit Performance

This paper describes the development of a leadership questionnaire the aim of which is to assess the behaviours required to lead change and transformation, while at the same time managing organisational unit performance effectively. A Delphi technique was used to facilitate the identification and testing of emerging leadership dimensions and items, starting with a three-stage model of charismatic leadership, The resultant leadership model comprises four stages, measured as 21 dimensions. The research questionnaire consists of 235 items. The questionnaire was field tested by means of 360° assessment conducted amongst 189 unit managers from a diverse group of organisations. Seven hundred and fifty completed questionnaires were obtained. Unrestricted principal component analyses were performed on each of the sub-scales (dimensions) to examine the unidimensionality assumption. This procedure resulted in the formation of three additional sub-scales. Item analyses on each of the sub-scales produced highly satisfactory Cronbach Alpha values. Further confirmatory factor analyses using LISREL were conducted on each of the 24 sub-scales. A series of goodness-of-fit indices generally showed satisfactory results. Overall, results indicate that a 96-item questionnaire format consisting of 24 dimensions with four items each (selected on the basis of factor loadings) could be used with confidence. Recommendations are made for further research.

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