Psychometric Properties of the Child-to-Parent Aggression Questionnaire in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents Who Abuse Their Parents: Prevalence and Gender Differences

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Del Hoyo-Bilbao ◽  
Manuel Gámez-Guadix ◽  
Izaskun Orue ◽  
Esther Calvete
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
And Gender

Perceptions of love across the lifespan

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 417-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sindy R. Sumter ◽  
Patti M. Valkenburg ◽  
Jochen Peter
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Age And Gender Differences ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Three Factor

This study investigated perceptions of love across the lifespan using Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, which distinguishes between passion, intimacy, and commitment. The study aimed to (a) investigate the psychometric properties of the short Triangular Love Scale (TLS-short) in adolescents and adults (see Appendix), and (b) track age and gender differences in the three love components of the TLS-short in a sample of 12- to 88-year-olds (N = 2791). The three-factor structure of the TLS-short was confirmed in both the adolescent and adult sample. Adolescents (12–17 years) reported lower levels of all love components compared to young adults (18–30 years). Late adults (50+) reported lower levels of passion and intimacy, but similar levels of commitment compared to young (18–30 years) and middle adults (30–50 years). Gender differences in the perceptions of all three love components were present but less sizeable than suggested in popular accounts and earlier academic research.

Psychometric Properties of the Child-to-Parent Aggression Questionnaire in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents Who Abuse Their Parents: Prevalence and Gender Differences

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Del Hoyo-Bilbao ◽  
Manuel Gámez-Guadix ◽  
Izaskun Orue ◽  
Esther Calvete
Keyword(s):  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Psychological Aggression ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Gender And Age Differences ◽  
And Gender

The main objective of this study was to validate the child-to-parent aggression questionnaire (CPAQ) in a clinical sample of adolescents who aggress against their parents. The second aim was to analyze the child-to-parent violence (CPV) prevalence and gender and age differences among these adolescents. The third aim was to analyze the frequency of CPV against mothers and fathers. The CPAQ was completed by 169 adolescents (49 girls) with a mean age of 16.26 years (SD = 1.56) who had committed CPV. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good model fit for four related factors (physical-aggression against mother, physical-aggression against father, psychological-aggression against mother, psychological-aggression against father). Hierarchical models indicated that these factors could be accounted for by broader dimensions of psychological versus physical aggression, and aggression against mother versus father.

Aggression, gender-typical childhood play, and a prenatal hormonal index

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie A. Burton ◽  
Debra Henninger ◽  
Jessica Hafetz ◽  
John Cofer
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Finger Length ◽  
Childhood Play ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Play Style ◽  
Prenatal Androgen ◽  
Current Report

An evaluation was conducted of 134 university students (93 female, 41 male) with the Aggression Questionnaire of Buss and Perry (1992) and a Gender-Typical Play Behavior Questionnaire constructed for this study. Measurements were taken of an index of prenatal androgen activity – finger length ratios – for which gender differences have been reported. Gender differences in aggression and in the finger length ratios were found, in the directions reported in the literature. Correlations between greater current report of aggression and play style more typical of boys during childhood were found in both the male and female samples. This relationship between current level of aggression and gender-typical childhood play across time was notable. Gender-typical finger length ratios were associated with gender-typical patterns of play for several indices. The current findings provide support for the idea that physical aggression, childhood play style, and finger length ratios may reflect prenatal androgenic influence.

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence victimisation in early adulthood: psychometric properties of a new measure and gender differences in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e025621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexa R Yakubovich ◽  
Jon Heron ◽  
Gene Feder ◽  
Abigail Fraser ◽  
David K Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Avon Longitudinal Study

ObjectivesTo evaluate the psychometric properties of a novel, brief measure of physical, psychological and sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) and estimate the overall prevalence of and gender differences in this violence.DesignData are from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), a birth-cohort study.SettingAvon, UK.Participants2128 women and 1145 men who completed the questionnaire assessment at age 21.Outcome measuresParticipants responded to eight items on physical, psychological and sexual IPV victimisation at age 21. Participants indicated whether the violence occurred before age 18 and/or after and led to any of eight negative impacts (eg, fear). We estimated the prevalence of IPV and tested for gender differences using χ2or t-tests. We evaluated the IPV victimisation measure based on internal consistency (alpha coefficient), dimensionality (exploratory factor analysis) and convergent validity with negative impacts.ResultsOverall, 37% of participants reported experiencing any IPV and 29% experienced any IPV after age 18. Women experienced more frequent IPV, more acts of IPV and more negative impacts than men (p<0.001 for all comparisons). The IPV measure showed high internal consistency (α=0.95), strong evidence for unidimensionality and was highly correlated with negative impacts (r=0.579, p<0.001).ConclusionsThe prevalence of IPV victimisation in the ALSPAC cohort was considerable for both women and men. The strong and consistent gender differences in the frequency and severity of IPV suggest clinically meaningful differences in experiences of this violence. The ALSPAC measure for IPV victimisation was valid and reliable, indicating its suitability for further aetiological investigations.

scholarly journals Hyperarousal Scale: Italian Cultural Validation, Age and Gender Differences in a Nonclinical Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1176
Author(s):  
Antonio Bruno ◽  
Amelia Rizzo ◽  
Maria Rosaria Anna Muscatello ◽  
Laura Celebre ◽  
Maria Catena Silvestri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sensitivity Index ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Age And Gender Differences ◽  
And Gender

Objectives. Studies on hyperarousal have increasingly developed in the last decade. Nevertheless, there are still very few valid measures of hyperarousal. The aim of the study is to verify the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Hyperarousal Scale (H-Scale), in order to provide researchers with a valid measure for the target population. Method. The questionnaire was translated, back-translated, pre-tested, and cross-culturally adapted. Subsequently, the Italian version of the H-Scale, the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI-3) and the Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) were administered to 982 adults, 456 males and 526 females, aged from 18 to 80 years (M = 35.61 ± 12.47). Results. Cronbach’s alpha of the translated H-Scale was 0.81. Furthermore, positive correlations with the ASI-3 and negative correlations with the SF-36 emerged. The H-Scale is also sensitive to catch age and gender differences. Conclusions. The Italian version of the H-Scale demonstrated good reliability and validity. Its sufficient discriminative and evaluative psychometric properties provide the theoretical evidence for further application in evidence-based research studies.

Psychometric Properties of a Spanish Adaptation of the Matching Familiar Figures Test (MFFT-20)

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Buela-Casal ◽  
H. Carretero-Dios ◽  
M. De los Santos-Roig ◽  
M.P. Bermúdez
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Valid Measure ◽  
Error Correlation ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Matching Familiar Figures Test

Summary: This study constitutes the first stage of the Spanish adaptation of the Matching Familiar Figures Test 20 (MFFT-20; Cairns & Cammock, 1978 ). The normative data for reflexivity-impulsivity and efficiency-inefficiency were obtained by means of the Salkind and Wright formula (1977) . The study sample was composed of 700 Spanish children, aged 6 to 12. This paper presents the results for reliability and latency-error correlation. The development of errors and latencies at older ages and gender differences were also analyzed. No significant differences between boys and girls were observed with respect to any of the variables. A high reliability was established for errors as well as for latencies. Errors decreased and latency increased with age. It is important to note that the data for both sexes at 8, 9, and 10 years of age reveal a stabilization in the latencies even though the errors continue to decrease. The psychometric properties of the Spanish adaptation of the MFFT-20 are discussed. Results are analyzed by examining the instrument's validation using the normative data presented here. The study concludes that the MFFT-20 is a reliable and valid measure of reflexivity-impulsivity.

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