scholarly journals A Spanish Version of the Achievement Task Value Scale for University Students: Internal, Convergent, and Criterion Validity and Reliability in Argentinian Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 41-57
Author(s):  
Javier Sánchez-Rosas ◽  
Yu-Chiung Lou ◽  
Hsiao-Fang Lin ◽  
Silvana Larroza
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Achievement Goals ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Task Value ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
One Dimensional

Objective: An Achievement Task Value Scale Spanish Language Adjusted Version, assessing task value items corresponding to importance, utility, interest and cost, was evaluated regarding its psychometric properties, in a sample of Argentine students.Method: In order to assess internal structure, exploratory and confirmatory strategies have been used. Besides, scale convergence was assessed by relating them with a one-dimensional task value scale. Evidences of criterion validity were supported by relating scales with enjoyment, achievement goals, and attention. Finally, internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach’s Alpha and Omega coefficients.Conclusions: Results allow to state that this version of the instrument makes it possible to assess, in a reliable and valid way, three components of task value: utility, interest, and cost.

scholarly journals validation of the achievement goal questionnaire – revised in Argentinean university students (A-AGQ-R)

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Sánchez Rosas
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Achievement Goals ◽  
Achievement Goal ◽  
Task Value ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy ◽  
Consistency Effects

The psychometric properties of a Spanish adaptation of the AGQ-R (Elliot & Murayama, 2008) were tested in a sample of Argentinean university students (292). The hypothesized factor and dimensional structures of the measure were confirmed and shown to be superior to a host of alternatives. Each of the four achievement goal factors had a high degree of internal consistency. Effects of the four achievement goals scales on task value, social academic self-efficacy, enjoyment, shame, and academic performance, provided support to utility of the scales. The A-AGQ-R provides a measure that attested valid and reliable scores. Finally, these findings provide a validated version of the AGQ-R for its use in Argentinean university students.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a bifactor model and psychometric properties of FACES III in Peruvian students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Caycho Caja ◽  
César Abraham Castilla Arias
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Structural Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Family Adaptability ◽  
The Family ◽  
The One

Background: To analyze the internal structure of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales-FACES III by evaluating three tentative models. Method: Non-probability sampling of 306 Peruvian students of both sexes between 15 and 26 years of age. The structural properties and internal consistency of the Original, Bifactorial and One-dimensional models were studied in detail. Results: The bifactorial model has a better fit than the remaining models, but was discarded as it does not satisfy the criteria of the suggested evaluation indices. Likewise, difficulties are observed in the internal consistency of the Flexibility subscale except for the One-Dimensional Model. Conclusion: FACES III is an instrument with consistency and internal structure problems directly associated with the presence of the Flexibility subscale as reported in previous studies.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of Fear of Happiness Scale: A Case Study of University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-95
Author(s):  
Ayşe Eliüşük Bülbül
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Turkish Culture ◽  
The One ◽  
Counseling And Guidance

The aim of this study is to determine whether the Happiness Fear Scale (FHS) developed by Joshanloo and Weijers (2014) is suitable for Turkish culture. For this purpose, validity and reliability of the scale were examined. The study consisted of 180 university students, 87 male and 23 female. The linguistic equivalence of the scale was made by translators and experts in psychological counseling and guidance. Exploratory Factor Analysis, Similar Scale Validity, Cronbach Alpha Internal Consistency and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were used in the analysis of the factor analysis of the scale. The scale presents a one-dimensional structure and accounts for 65% of the total variance. The item total correlation scores ranged from .60 to .72. The one-dimensional structure of the scale was well matched by the model (RMSEA = .06, AGFI = 0.92, NFI = .98, GFI = 0.9, CFI = 0.99, IFI = 0.99, RFI = .95, and SRMR = .03). The internal consistency coefficient was found .86. From here it is possible to say that this scale is a reliable and valid measuring instrument suitable for Turkish culture.

scholarly journals An Ungrateful Disposition: Psychometric Properties of the Dispositional Envy Scale in Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (65) ◽  
pp. 351-358
Author(s):  
Emerson Diógenes de Medeiros ◽  
Ana Karla Silva Soares ◽  
Anderson Mesquita do Nascimento ◽  
Jéssica Bruna Santana Silva ◽  
Valdiney Veloso Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Single Component ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Brazilian Version

Abstract Envy appears to be found among all cultures, and most individuals seem capable of experiencing it. The aim of this research was to gather evidence of the validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Dispositional Envy Scale. For that, we performed two studies, each with 246 university students. In the first study, the results indicated that the instrument is composed of a single component. The second study confirms this structure based on the good fit indices and presents adjustment indicators that comply or approach the recommended criteria in the literature. Both studies demonstrate that the single component instrument presents a good level of reliability, as indicated by levels of internal consistency and homogeneity that exceed those recommended for such studies. Accordingly, it was concluded that the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the Dispositional Envy Scale presents acceptable psychometric characteristics and that it may, therefore, be used to assess the tendency or predisposition to feel envy.

scholarly journals Validation of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder questionnaire for Spanish women during the postpartum period

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Hernández-Martínez ◽  
Sergio Martínez-Vázquez ◽  
Julian Rodríguez-Almagro ◽  
Khalid Saeed Khan ◽  
Miguel Delgado-Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Spanish Women ◽  
Post Traumatic

AbstractTo determine the psychometric properties of the Perinatal Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Questionnaire (PPQ) in Spanish. A cross-sectional study of 432 Spanish puerperal women was conducted, following ethical approval. The PPQ was administered online through midwives' associations across Spain. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was used to diagnose postnatal depression for examining criterion validity. Data were collected on sociodemographic, obstetric, and neonatal variables. An exploratory factorial analysis (EFA) was performed with convergence and criterion validation. Internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach's α. The EFA identified three components that explained 63.3% of variance. The PPQ's convergence validation associated the risk of PTSD with variables including birth plan, type of birth, hospital length of stay, hospital readmission, admission of the newborn to care unit, skin-to-skin contact, maternal feeding at discharge, maternal perception of partner support, and respect shown by healthcare professionals during childbirth and puerperium. The area under the ROC curve for the risk of postnatal depression (criterion validity) was 0.86 (95% CI 0.82–0.91). Internal consistency with Cronbach's α value was 0.896. The PPQ used when screening for PTSD in postpartum Spanish women showed adequate psychometric properties.

scholarly journals Validity of an adapted Household Food Insecurity Access Scale in urban households in Iran

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Mohammadi ◽  
Nasrin Omidvar ◽  
Anahita Houshiar-Rad ◽  
Mohammad-Reza Khoshfetrat ◽  
Morteza Abdollahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Urban Households ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food Insecure Households ◽  
Food Insecurity Access

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the validity of a locally adapted Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) in the measurement of household food insecurity (FI) in the city of Tehran.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingUrban households were selected through a systematic cluster sampling method from six different districts of Tehran. The socio-economic status of households was evaluated using a questionnaire by means of interviews. An adapted HFIAS was used to measure FI. Content validity was assessed by an expert panel, and the questionnaire was then tested among ten households for clarity. Criterion validity was assessed by comparing the measure with a number of determinants and consequences of FI. Internal consistency was evaluated by Cronbach'sαand exploratory factor analysis. For repeatability, the questionnaire was administered twice to twenty-five households at an interval of 20 d and Pearson's correlation coefficient was calculated.SubjectsA total of 416 households.ResultsIn all, 11·8 %, 14·4 % and 17·5 % of the households were severely, moderately and mildly food insecure, respectively. Cronbach'sαwas 0·855. A significant correlation was observed between the two administrations of the questionnaire (r= 0·895,P< 0·001). Factor analysis of HFIAS items revealed two factors: the first five items as factor 1 (mild-to-moderate FI) and the last four as factor 2 (severe FI). Heads of food-secure households had higher education and higher job position compared with heads of food-insecure households (P< 0·001). Income and expenditure were lower in food-insecure households compared with food-secure households.ConclusionsAdapted HFIAS showed acceptable levels of internal consistency, criterion validity and reliability in assessing household FI among Tehranians.

Validity and reliability of the Self-administered-Psycho-TherApy-SystemS (SELFPASS) depression and anxiety self-assessment item pool: a cross-sectional online survey (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwendolyn Mayer ◽  
Svenja Hummel ◽  
Nadine Gronewold ◽  
Oetjen Neele ◽  
Thomas Hilbel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Underlying Factor

BACKGROUND E-mental-health applications targeting at depression and anxiety have gained increased attention in mental health care. Daily self-assessment is an essential part of e-mental-health apps. The app SELFPASS (Self-administered-Psycho-TherApy-SystemS) is a self-management app to manage depressive and anxious symptoms. A self-developed item pool with 40 depression items and 12 anxiety items is included to provide symptom specific suggestions for interventions. However, the psychometric properties of the item pool have not yet been tested. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the SELFPASS item pool that has been developed for an internet-based daily self-assessment of depressive and anxious symptoms. METHODS An online link with the SELFPASS item pool and validated mood assessment scales were distributed to healthy subjects and patients who had received a diagnosis of a depressive disorder within the last year. Two scores were derived from the SELFPASS item pool: SELFPASS depression (SP-D) and SELFPASS anxiety (SP-A). The reliability was examined using Cronbach’s α. The construct validity was assessed via Pearson correlations with the Patients Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the General Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7) and the WHO-5-Wellbeing-Scale (WHO-5). A logistic regression was performed as an indicator for concurrent criterion validity of SP-D and SP-A. A factor analysis provides information about the underlying factor structure of the item pool. Item-scale-correlations were calculated in order to determine item quality. RESULTS A total of n=284 participants were included, with n=192 (67.6%) healthy subjects and n=92 (32.4%) patients. Cronbach’s α was α=0.94 for SP-D and α=0.88 for SP-A. We found significant positive correlations of SP-D and PHQ-9 (r=0.87, P<.001), SP-A and GAD-7 (r=0.80, P<.001), and negative correlations of SP-D and WHO-5 (r=-0.80, P<.001) and SP A and WHO-5 (r=-.69, P<.001). Increasing scores of SP-D and SP-A led to increased odds of belonging to the patient group (SP-D: OR=1.03 (1.01 – 1.05), P<.001; SP-A: 1.05 (1.05 – 1.01), P=.01). The item pool showed two factors with one that consisted of mood-related items and another factor with somatic-related items. CONCLUSIONS The SELFPASS item pool showed good psychometric properties in terms of reliability, construct and criterion validity. However, the underlying factor structure could not be reduced to the two diagnostic categories depression and anxiety, but to a more mood related and a rather somatic factor. Few items should be replaced for future use.

scholarly journals A Health-Related Satisfaction with Life Scale Measure for Use with Cross-National Older Adults: A Validation Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia von Humboldt ◽  
Isabel Leal
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Health Related

Objectives: Literature suggests some inconsistent results in the validity and reliability of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SwLS) in older samples. The objective was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the SwLS in a cross-cultural sample of older adults.Methods: This is a validation study to assess the psychometric properties of the SWLS in a sample of 1291 older adults 75 years of age or older, cross-culturally diverse and living in the community. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed. Item analysis and reliability, were also assessed.Results: The systematic procedure used in the SwLS validation points to a good level of psychometric properties, such as reliability, construct, criterion validity, external validity and divergent criterion validity, suggesting that the SwL is assessing a construct different from the ones evaluated by PANAS and OtLQ.Conclusion: The SwLS has demonstrated reliability, validity, and reproducibility for use in measuring health-related satisfaction with life among older adults in policy programs and interventions in community settings.

scholarly journals Validation and Adaptation of the Academic-Resilience Scale in the Spanish Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 3779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Trigueros ◽  
Ana M. Magaz-González ◽  
Marta García-Tascón ◽  
Antonio Alias ◽  
José M. Aguilar-Parra
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Academic Resilience ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Resilience Scale

The aim of this study was to validate and adapt the academic-resilience scale in the Spanish context. The study involved 2967 university students aged 18–33 (Mean, M = 23.65; Standard Deviation, SD = 2.57) from several universities in Andalusia (Spain). Exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses revealed adequate adjustment rates for the new version of the scale showing the factorial structure invariant with respect to that generated. Three factors that integrate the scale obtained high correlation, internal consistency, and temporal stability. The Spanish version of the academic-resilience scale was shown to have adequate psychometric properties to measure academic resilience in the Spanish university context.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory in a sample of Brazilian university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-299
Author(s):  
Thiago Loreto Garcia da Silva ◽  
Victoria Guimarães Ramos ◽  
Julia Candia Donat ◽  
Fernando Rainho de Oliveira ◽  
Gustavo Gauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Big Five Model ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth Inventory

Abstract Objective: To examine psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Method: A total of 300 university students were evaluated though instruments that investigated trauma history, depression and posttraumatic symptoms, and personality traits through the Big Five model. Pearson's correlation was used to assess internal consistency, inter-item reliability and construct validity. Principal component analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to investigate the factor structure of the PTGI. Results: Results confirmed the original five-factor structure. The results showed good internal consistency for the total scale (α = 0.91) and its subscales, ranging from α = 0.85 to α = 0.70. Also, evidence of construct and convergent validity was observed through correlations with posttraumatic and depression symptoms and personality measures. Conclusions: These preliminary results suggest that the Brazilian PTGI is reliable and showed adequate evidence of validity.

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