scholarly journals Approbation of Russian Version of the Preschool Behavior Questionnaire

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 128-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Kazantseva ◽  
O.A. Sychev ◽  
T. Tutereva
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Preschool Teacher ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
Correlated Factors

The article presents the results of elaboration of revised Russian version of the Preschool Behavior Questionnaire by L. Behar. Was drawn up a questionnaire for teachers and parents, as a result of task selection. This version includes 15 items which describe common emotional and behavioral problems of preschool children. Approbation of this version was realized in the sample of 480 children of the age of 3-6 years old, each of them was assessed by preschool teacher and mother. The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirm three factors structure of questionnaire, which include correlated factors of aggressiveness, anxiety and hyperactivity. The internal consistency of scales is good (Cronbach’s alpha are 0.71–0.85). The preliminary data proving validity of the aggressiveness and hyperactivity scales are obtained. The percentile norms for estimation of test results are provided. The obtained results lead us to conclusion that this questionnaire may be used for screening of emotional and behavioral problems in preschool children although validity of anxiety scale needs further research.

scholarly journals THE SCALE OF DETERMINING THE PROBLEM BEHAVIORS OF CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL PERIOD: A VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oğuz Keleş ◽  
Tuğba Emiroğlu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Developmental Behavior ◽  
Preschool Period ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

This study was aimed to develop a scale to determine the problem behaviors of 3-6 aged preschool children. A systematic process was carried out during the development of the scale. A total of 305 preschool teachers filled in the scale development study. Based on the results of exploratory factor analysis (EFA), it was identified that the scale consists of 30 items and three factors, explaining 52.13% of the total variance. These factorsare named academic skills problems, peer relationship problems, and developmental-behavioral problems in accordance with the literature. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to examine whether the collected data confirmed the determining factor structure. The whole scale’s Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient was found as .94. Cronbach alpha coefficients were .91 for “academic skills problems”, .89 for “peer relationships problems”, and .83 for “developmental behavior problems”. As a result of the analysis, the scale is valid and reliable to determine the problem behaviors of preschool children.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Adolescent Self-Report Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Percy ◽  
Patrick McCrystal ◽  
Kathryn Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Factor Analysis Model ◽  
Component Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

Abstract. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a widely used 25-item screening test for emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. This study attempted to critically examine the factor structure of the adolescent self-report version. As part of an ongoing longitudinal cohort study, a total of 3,753 pupils completed the SDQ when aged 12. Both three- and five-factor exploratory factor analysis models were estimated. A number of deviations from the hypothesized SDQ structure were observed, including a lack of unidimensionality within particular subscales, cross-loadings, and items failing to load on any factor. Model fit of the confirmatory factor analysis model was modest, providing limited support for the hypothesized five-component structure. The analyses suggested a number of weaknesses within the component structure of the self-report SDQ, particularly in relation to the reverse-coded items.

Design and Validation of the Brief Self Online Scale (SO-8) in Early Adolescence: An Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 027243162097853
Author(s):  
J. Ortega-Barón ◽  
J. M. Machimbarrena ◽  
I. Montiel ◽  
S. Buelga ◽  
A. Basterra-González ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Correlated Factors ◽  
Age Range

For the Z-Generation, the Internet has become a very important experimentation laboratory for the discovery and validation of their identity. Despite the importance of the process of building the self in the adolescent, there are hardly any validated instruments that measure the self online. The aim of this research was to design and validate the Brief Self Online Scale (SO-8). A total of 843 students (384 boys, 45.6%), with an age range of 10 to 14 years participated. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirmed the hypothesized model of two correlated factors (Online Self-Perception and Online Idealized Projection), previously obtained through exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The reliability coefficients of Self Online dimensions were adequate. Indicators of convergent validity were obtained, finding significant correlations with self-concept, problematic Internet use, and online emotional intelligence. The SO-8 has adequate psychometric properties to be considered a reliable and valid tool to measure the construct of the Self Online in adolescents.

scholarly journals Latent structure of cognition in schizophrenia: a confirmatory factor analysis of the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB)

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (12) ◽  
pp. 2657-2666 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. McCleery ◽  
M. F. Green ◽  
G. S. Hellemann ◽  
L. E. Baade ◽  
J. M. Gold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Speed Of Processing ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Correlated Factors ◽  
Cognitive Dimensions

BackgroundThe number of separable cognitive dimensions in schizophrenia has been debated. Guided by the extant factor analytic literature, the NIMH Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia (MATRICS) initiative selected seven cognitive domains relevant to treatment studies in schizophrenia: speed of processing, attention/vigilance, working memory, verbal learning, visual learning, reasoning and problem solving, and social cognition. These domains are assessed in the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB). The aim of this study was to conduct a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of the beta battery of the MCCB to compare the fit of the MATRICS consensus seven-domain model to other models in the current literature on cognition in schizophrenia.MethodUsing data from 281 schizophrenia outpatients, we compared the seven correlated factors model with alternative models. Specifically, we compared the 7-factor model to (a) a single-factor model, (b) a three correlated factors model including speed of processing, working memory, and general cognition, and (c) a hierarchical model in which seven first-order factors loaded onto a second-order general cognitive factor.ResultsMultiple fit indices indicated the seven correlated factors model was the best fit for the data and provided significant improvement in model fit beyond the comparison models.ConclusionsThese results support the assessment of these seven cognitive dimensions in clinical trials of interventions to improve cognition in schizophrenia. Because these cognitive factors are separable to some degree, it is plausible that specific interventions may have differential effects on the domains.

A Review of past and Current Pharmacological Intervention in the Treatment of Emotionally Disturbed Children and Adolescents

1979 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Wilson ◽  
Steven D. Sherrets
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Emotionally Disturbed ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Pharmacological Intervention ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Treatment Team ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Medication Effects ◽  
Emotionally Disturbed Children

Increasingly, seriously handicapped students are returning to the schools and the use of psychotropic medications is on the rise with these and other emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. In an effort to improve the dialogue and cooperation within the physician/educator terms an overview of the history, philosophy, current practices and a look at the future of neurochemical treatments of children with emotional and behavioral problems, is presented. A separate review of available literature concerning medication effects on cognitive functioning and test results is presented. Psycho-pharmacology is and can be a useful treatment; however, the available supporting literature that has already been developed with adults is still largely missing with children and adolescents. Guidelines for the treatment team members to help assure proper prescribing and monitoring of medications to achieve maximum therapeutic effect with minimal side-effects are reviewed.

scholarly journals Factor Structure and Reliability of Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) in Russian Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-126
Author(s):  
J.M. Poliakova ◽  
M.G. Sorokova ◽  
N.G. Garanian
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
External Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment Scale ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Three Factor

This study examines the psychometric properties of the Russian-version of G. Spanier’s Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS). 302 subjects (84 couples) participated in this research and each partner responded individually to the PFB or to both scales. The results of the exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure of the scale, which was endorsed by the means of confirmatory factor analysis. Three subscales and total score revealed appropriate reliability — internal consistency and split reliability. The construct validity was confirmed by correlations between DAS subscales and other instruments testing theoretically close constructs. External validity was confirmed by correlations between DAS subscales and perfectionism which shows that mentally focusing on one’s imperfections and failures is negatively related to subjective well-being in a marriage.

scholarly journals Development Instruments Through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in Appropriate Intensity Assessment

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Ari Saptono
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
School Students ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The research aims to develop the valid and reliable measurement instruments of entrepreneurship intention in vocational secondary school students. Multi stage random sampling was used as the technique to determine sample (300 respondents). The research method used research and development with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Result of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) at the second order with robust maximum likelihood method shows that valid and reliable instrument with the acquisition value of loading factor is more than 0.5 (> 0,5) and a significance value of t is more than 1,96 (> 1,96). Reliability test results shows that the value of the combined construct reliability (CR) of 0.97and a variance value extract (VE) to 0.52 is greater than the limit of acceptance CR ? 0.70 and VE ? 0.50. The conclusion of the measurement instruments of entrepreneurship intention with three dimensions and 31 items met the standards of validity and reliability in accordance with the instrument development process.

scholarly journals Validitas Konstruk dari Multidimensional Measure of Islamic Spirituality (MMS) Menggunakan Metode Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-77
Author(s):  
Amalia Ridha Sudirman ◽  
Rena Latifa
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multidimensional Measure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Big Cities

AbstractThis study aims to examine validity of items in Multidimensional Measure of Islamic Spirituality (MMS) scale which was first formulated by Dasti and Sitwat (1988). There are eight aspects of Islamic spirituality in this construct, namely: 1) quest and search for divinity, 2) feelings of connectedness with Allah, 3) self discipline, 4) anger-expansive, 5) self-aggrandizement, 6) meanness-generosity, 7) tolerance-intolerance, and 8) Islamic practices. Through 199 participants who are Moslem women and used to live in big cities, we conducted the validity of measuring instruments by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method and assisted by software Lisrel 8.7. CFA test results show that MMS scale that has been adapted into 46 items is valid. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji validitas item dalam skala Multidimensional Measure of Islamic Spirituality (MMS) yang pertama kali dirumuskan oleh Dasti dan Sitwat (1988). Ada delapan aspek kerohanian Islam dalam konstruksi ini, yaitu: 1) pencarian keilahian, 2) perasaan terhubung dengan Allah, 3) disiplin diri, 4) kemarahan-ekspansif, 5) peningkatan diri, 6) kejelekan -generositas, 7) toleransi-intoleransi, dan 8) praktik Islam. Melalui 199 responden yang tinggal di kota-kota besar, kami melakukan validitas alat ukur dengan menggunakan metode Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Hasil tes CFA menunjukkan bahwa skala MMS yang telah diadaptasi menjadi 46 item valid. 

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