Development of the Military Women’s Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression Scale: From Construct Definition to Pilot Testing

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori L. Trego
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Military Women ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Construct Definition ◽  
Menstrual Suppression ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
The Military

The Military Women’s Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression scale (MWATMS) was created to measure attitudes toward menstrual suppression during deployment. The human health and social ecology theories were integrated to conceptualize an instrument that accounts for military-unique aspects of the environment on attitudes toward suppression. A three-step instrument development process was followed to develop the MWATMS. The instrument was pilot tested on a convenience sample of 206 military women with deployment experience. Reliability was tested with measures of internal consistency (α = .97); validity was tested with principal components analysis with varimax rotation. Four components accounted for 65% of variance: Benefits/Interest, Hygiene, Convenience, and Soldier/Stress. The pilot test of the MWATMS supported its reliability and validity. Further testing is warranted for validation of this instrument.

Measuring Anticipated Loss of Aging Parents: Development of the Parent Anticipatory Loss Scale

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-20-00020
Author(s):  
Connie R. Kartoz ◽  
Munira Wells ◽  
Paige Hammell
Keyword(s):  
Adult Children ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Mechanical Turk ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Aging Parents ◽  
Innovative Method ◽  
Sample Recruitment ◽  
Item Scale

Background and PurposeResearch indicates non-caregiving adult children with aging parents experience anticipatory loss for parents that consists of feelings of gratitude, sadness, and worry. The purpose of this research was to develop the Parent Anticipatory Loss Scale.MethodsInterview data from non-caregiving adult children and extant literature formed the basis for creating items measuring three components of Parent Anticipatory Loss. Expert content validity was established prior to administering the survey to a convenience sample of non-caregiving (N = 315), mostly Caucasian (n = 182, 57.6%) men (n = 202, 63.9%). The crowdsourcing platform, Mechanical Turk, provided an innovative method for sample recruitment.ResultsQuestions were eliminated as indicated during analysis, yielding a 19-item scale (α = 0.93) with three subscales (α = 0.897 for Gratitude, α = 0.841 for Sadness, and α = 0.833 for Worry). Exploratory factor analysis (Varimax rotation) showed gratitude accounted for 46% of the variance, with sadness and worry accounting for 9.5% and 5.3%.ConclusionsThe Parent Anticipatory Loss scale demonstrates good initial reliability and validity and can be used to measure anticipatory loss for aging parents. Further testing with cross cultural samples is warranted.

Reliability and Validity of the Conceptions of Mathematics Questionnaire

1999 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 579-582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andile Mji
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Principal Components Analysis ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Mathematics Majors ◽  
Component Solution ◽  
Two Component ◽  
Components Analysis

The article reports reliability and validity of the Conceptions of Mathematics Questionnaires, based on responses of 154 undergraduate mathematics majors from four universities in South Africa. The reliability estimated as internal consistency had a Cronbach alpha of .84. To establish the validity, Principal components analysis with varimax rotation yielded a two-component solution accounting for 44% of variance. The components were interpreted as Fragmented Conceptions and Cohesive Conceptions of mathematics, as in Australia Since the factor solution was comparable to that reported in Australia, this result is a sufficient basis for the use of the questionnaire in South Africa.

Reliability and Validity of a Swedish Language Version of the Resilience Scale

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Björn Nygren ◽  
Kerstin Björkman Randström ◽  
Anna K. Lejonklou ◽  
Beril Lundman
Keyword(s):  
Principal Components Analysis ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Components Analysis

The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Swedish language version of the Resilience Scale (RS). Participants were 142 adults between 19–85 years of age. Internal consistency reliability, stability over time, and construct validity were evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha, principal components analysis with varimax rotation and correlations with scores on the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE). The mean score on the RS was 142 (SD = 15). The possible scores on the RS range from 25 to 175, and scores higher than 146 are considered high. The test-retest correlation was .78. Correlations with the SOC and the RSE were .41 (p < 0.01) and .37 (p < 0.01), respectively. Personal Assurance and Acceptance of Self and Life emerged as components from the principal components analysis. These findings provide evidence for the reliability and validity of the Swedish language version of the RS.

scholarly journals A pilot study of the depression, anxiety and stress in Greek military personnel during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjmilitary-2021-001874
Author(s):  
Athanasios S Kotoulas ◽  
D Karamanavis ◽  
G Ι Lambrou ◽  
P Karanikas
Keyword(s):  
Military Personnel ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Periodic Monitoring ◽  
Restrictive Measures ◽  
The Military

IntroductionThe ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is a global health crisis which poses many psychological research challenges. The objective of this study was to evaluate the responsiveness and validity of depression, anxiety and stress in a representative cohort of Hellenic military personnel using the short version of the Greek military version of the Depression–Anxiety–Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21) questionnaire.MethodsA total of 158 participants were voluntarily surveyed using an electronically developed structured questionnaire. The anonymous e-questionnaire included a social demographic section and the DASS-21 scale section. It was distributed in September 2020 to the military personnel of the Hellenic Tactical Air Force Units using an intranet network during government restrictive measures due to the COVID-19 crisis.ResultsOur DASS-21 survey indicated a positive outcome at the psychometric level of our military sample population. Age, sex and systemic medications were statistically correlated with anxiety. Inter-correlations between the DASS-21 statements showed that individuals with low-level depression also experienced some degree of stress. Factor analysis indicated the reliability and validity of the questionnaire.ConclusionsThe low levels of depression and stress among our military sample population demonstrate the importance of periodic monitoring of the psychometric items of the DASS-21 subscales to design and implement psychological prevention strategies, especially during the ongoing and future healthcare crises.

Stability and Factor Structure of the Jackson Personality Inventory-Revised

2000 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 421-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Doster ◽  
Susan E. Wilcox ◽  
Paul L. Lambert ◽  
Maria F. Rubino-Watkins ◽  
Arthur J. Goven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Value Orientation ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Interpersonal Patterns ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
Patterns Of Interaction

The Jackson Personality Inventory-Revised comprises 15 bipolar scales and five cluster scores concerning an individual's interpersonal patterns of interaction, cognitive styles, and value orientation. Recent reviews of this revised version raise questions about test-retest stability as well as the factor structure on which cluster scores are based. 74 men and 33 women (29–63 years of age, M = 42.3) completed the inventory while participating in a continuing education program. Of these 45 participated in a second session 13 wk. later. Test-retest correlations are significant, with 12 of the 15 scales having correlations > .75. Intercorrelations among all subscales indicate that the Jackson subscales for the most part remain distinct from each other ranging from .01 to .59. A Principal Components Analysis with a varimax rotation yielded three factors that parallel the NEO big five, i.e., Openness, Neuroticism, and Extroversion and replicated previous factor structure found for both versions of the Jackson inventory. The fourth and fifth factors here were labeled Trustworthy and Organization; however, the composition of these factors across several studies appears to be unstable, suggesting optimal certainty when interpreting the clusters of subscales associated only with Openness, Neuroticism, and Extroversion. Further research may help clarify the instability associated with the other factors of this inventory.

In-hand manipulation assessment instruments for children: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110378
Author(s):  
Annelize Kruger ◽  
Monique Strauss ◽  
Marieta Visser
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Instrument Development ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Inclusion Criteria

Aim Accurate assessment of in-hand manipulation is imperative when treating children with fine motor delays. A clinically suitable instrument for in-hand manipulation is required to inform the paediatric developmental and rehabilitation context. Critical evaluation of the available instrument is required to make an informed decision and direct future research. The aim of the study was to assess the available literature with a view to writing a scoping review on in-hand manipulation assessment instruments for children. Methods The Arskey and O'Malley six-stage scoping review was applied. Fifteen databases were sourced for articles published between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 2020. After identifying 33 eligible articles that met the inclusion criteria, the data obtained from the articles were charted. Results Eleven in-hand manipulation assessment instruments were identified and summarised according to (i) the constructs of in-hand manipulation included; (ii) clinical utility aspects of applicability and practicality and (iii) psychometric properties. Conclusion At the time of the review, none of the instruments had comprehensively completed the instrument development process to the point of standardisation with evaluated psychometric properties. Further research is recommended for the development of a gold standard in-hand manipulation assessment instrument.

scholarly journals Classic Tool, New Opportunities: A Psychometric Analysis of a Swedish Online Version of the Aging Semantic Differential Scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 016402752096361
Author(s):  
Christopher Holmberg ◽  
Axel Wolf ◽  
Camilla Eide ◽  
Franziska Großschädl ◽  
Gerhilde Schüttengruber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Semantic Differential ◽  
Semantic Differential Scale ◽  
Online Version ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Swedish Version ◽  
Convenience Sample

This study validated a Swedish translation of the Aging Semantic Differential Scale (ASD, 32-items) distributed online. Translation and back-translation were conducted. A convenience sample of nursing students completed the online questionnaire (N = 292) in spring 2020. Confirmatory factor analysis tested a validated four-factor structure consisting of 26 items, and the reliability and validity of the scale were tested. The Swedish version of the ASD was found to be reliable and valid. Model fit indices, internal reliability, and scale validity were acceptable. Construct validity was verified, and mean differences were observed, in accord with previous research regarding participants’ age, sex, clinical experience, and personal relationships with older individuals. The findings provide cross-cultural validation of the ASD by extending its international use. The validation of an online version expands data collection flexibility. As this modified instrument required only 26 items, it may be beneficial for use in future studies and practical settings.

Development and validation of Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 2438-2455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Numminen ◽  
Jouko Katajisto ◽  
Helena Leino-Kilpi
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Moral Courage ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Moral Competence ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Background: Moral courage is required at all levels of nursing. However, there is a need for development of instruments to measure nurses’ moral courage. Objectives: The objective of this study is to develop a scale to measure nurses’ self-assessed moral courage, to evaluate the scale’s psychometric properties, and to briefly describe the current level of nurses’ self-assessed moral courage and associated socio-demographic factors. Research design: In this methodological study, non-experimental, cross-sectional exploratory design was applied. The data were collected using Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale and analysed statistically. Participants and research context: The data were collected from a convenience sample of 482 nurses from four different clinical fields in a major university hospital in Finland for the final testing of the scale. The pilot comprised a convenience sample of 129 nurses. Ethical considerations: The study followed good scientific inquiry guidelines. Ethical approval was obtained from the university ethics committee and permission to conduct the study from the participating hospital. Findings: Psychometric evaluation showed that the 4-sub-scale, 21-item Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale demonstrates good reliability and validity at its current state of development showing a good level of internal consistency for a new scale, the internal consistency values ranging from 0.73 to 0.82 for sub-scales and 0.93 for the total scale, thus well exceeding the recommended Cronbach’s alpha value of >0.7. Principal component analysis and confirmatory factor analysis supported the theoretical construct of Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale. Face validity and expert panel assessments markedly contributed to the relevance of items in establishing content validity. Discussion and conclusion: Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale provides a new generic instrument intended for measuring nurses’ self-assessed moral courage. Recognizing the importance of moral courage as a part of nurses’ moral competence and its assessment offers possibilities to develop interventions and educational programs for enhancement of moral courage. Research should focus on further validation measures of Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale in international contexts.

The Modified Interpersonal Relationship Scale: Reliability and Validity,

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (3_part_1) ◽  
pp. 995-1004
Author(s):  
Jane L. Garthoeffner ◽  
Carolyn S. Henry ◽  
Linda C. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Scale Reliability

This study was designed to evaluate a modification of the Interpersonal Relationship Scale and to establish subscales representing dimensions of intimacy (N = 356). The initial self-report scale was tested for internal consistency reliability. Next, subscales were identified using principal components factoring with varimax rotation. Internal consistency reliability and concurrent validity of the modified over-all scale and subscales were examined. The modified scale and subscales provided reliable and valid measures of the quality of interpersonal relationships in young adults.

Reliability of the Ego-Grasping Scale

2012 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 378-382
Author(s):  
David Lester
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Studies ◽  
Principal Components Analysis ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
Cross Cultural Studies

Research using Knoblauch and Falconer's Ego-Grasping Scale is reviewed. Using a sample of 695 undergraduate students, the scale had moderate reliability (Cronbach alpha, odd-even numbered items, and test-retest), but a principal-components analysis with a varimax rotation identified five components, indicating heterogeneity in the content of the items. Lower Ego-Grasping scores appear to be associated with better psychological health. The scale has been translated and used with Korean, Kuwaiti, and Turkish students, indicating that the scale can be useful in cross-cultural studies.

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