The Eating Habits Confidence Survey: Reliability and Validity in Overweight and Obese Postmenopausal Women

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Wright Decker ◽  
Karen E. Dennis
Keyword(s):  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Eating Behavior Inventory ◽  
Binge Eating Scale

Background and Purpose: Psychometric properties of the Eating Habits Confidence Survey (EC) were evaluated in a sample of 86 overweight and obese postmenopausal women. Methods: Inter-item correlations and coefficient alphas of the total and subscale scores were conducted. Correlations of the EC to the Eating Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES), Eating Behavior Inventory (EBI), and Binge Eating Scale (BES) were examined as approaches to concurrent and contrast validity. Results: Cronbach’s alphas were adequate for total (.83) and subscale (.64–.80) scores. Only the EC subscale “sticking to it” correlated with the other eating scales. This correlation demonstrates concurrent validity with the other scales that reflected persistence in healthy eating, and contrast validity with them in that the other scales measured different issues under the rubric of eating self-efficacy and behaviors. Conclusions: Thus, the EC performed well among a different demographic than those used during its development. This inexpensive and easily administered survey manifests credible validity and reliability. Nevertheless, evidence for its validity and reliability needs to be accrued when it is used in diverse populations.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of Psychiatric Nurse Self-Efficacy Scales: cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e055922
Author(s):  
Hironori Yada ◽  
Ryo Odachi ◽  
Keiichiro Adachi ◽  
Hiroshi Abe ◽  
Fukiyo Yonemoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychiatric Nursing ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
Psychiatric Nurse ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Fit Index

ObjectivesTo develop the Psychiatric Nurse Self-Efficacy Scales, and to examine their reliability and validity.DesignWe developed the Improved Self-Efficacy Scale (ISES) and Decreased Self-Efficacy Scale (DSES) using existing evidence. Statistical analysis was conducted on the data to test reliability and validity.SettingThe study’s setting was psychiatric facilities in three prefectures in Japan.ParticipantsData from 514 valid responses were extracted of the 786 responses by psychiatric nurses.Outcome measuresThe study measured the reliability and validity of the scales.ResultsThe ISES has two factors (‘Positive changes in the patient’ and ‘Prospect of continuing in psychiatric nursing’) and the DSES has three (‘Devaluation of own role as a psychiatric nurse’, ‘Decrease in nursing ability due to overload’ and ‘Difficulty in seeing any results in psychiatric nursing’). With regard to scale reliability, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.634–0.845. With regard to scale validity, as the factorial validity of the ISES and DSES, for the ISES, χ2/df (110.625/37) ratio=2.990 (p<0.001), goodness-of-fit index (GFI)=0.962, adjusted GFI (AGFI)=0.932, comparative fit index (CFI)=0.967 and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=0.062; for the DSES, χ2/df (101.982/37) ratio=2.756 (p<0.001), GFI=0.966, AGFI=0.940, CFI=0.943, RMSEA=0.059 and Akaike Information Criterion=159.982. The concurrent validity of the General Self-Efficacy Scale was r=0.149–0.446 (p<0.01) for ISES and r=−0.154 to −0.462 (p<0.01) for DSES, and the concurrent validity of the Stress Reaction Scale was r=−0.128 to 0.168 for ISES, r=0.214–0.398 for DSES (p<0.01).Statistical analyses showed the scales to be reliable and valid measures.ConclusionsThe ISES and DSES can accurately assess psychiatric nurses’ self-efficacy. Using these scales, it is possible to formulate programmes for improving psychiatric nurses’ feelings of self-efficacy.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version Emotional Self-efficacy Scale for Young Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Zahra Mohammadi ◽  
◽  
Zohreh Meshkati ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Persian Version

Background: The present research aimed at determining the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Emotional Self-Efficiency Scale (ESES) for adolescents of Isfahan city. This study was conducted using a developmental research method. The statistical population consisted of all the first-grade high school students of Isfahan city in 2018 (n=59396). Methods: A total number of 280 students (160 girls and 120 boys, mean±SD age of 12.98±1.14) were selected using a stratified random sampling method, and completed ESES for adolescents (2015), as well as Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (2001). Results: An Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed the four-factor structure of ESES. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) also confirmed the fit of the four-factor structure of the scale. The results of the within-group correlation coefficient were obtained to investigate the acceptable test-retest reliability. The results of the correlation between the above-mentioned scale and SEQ-C instrument was also significant (P<0.05). Moreover, ESES and its dimensions had proper reliability over time. The reliability obtained by Cronbach’s alpha for all four dimensions of the questionnaire, given the number of items, was higher than 0.5 for each dimension and higher than 0.7 for the whole scale, which was acceptable. Conclusion: These findings indicate the acceptable validity and reliability of ESES for Isfahan’s adolescents, and its validity and reliability should be investigated in broader research on Iranian children and adolescents.

Developing the Reliability and Validity of an Urdu Version-Self-Efficacy Scale for Breast Cancer Patients in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-19-00065
Author(s):  
Sehrish Sajjad ◽  
Raisa Gul ◽  
Sajida Chagani ◽  
Asho Ali ◽  
Ambreen Gowani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Post Hoc

Background and PurposeNo suitable scale was identified in literature that comprehensively measure self-efficacy of Pakistani breast cancer patients. The study aimed to develop a self-efficacy scale in Urdu language and determine its dimensions.MethodsThe scale was developed with input from experts and literature. It was administered, in crosssectional phase of two pilot studies, on breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Post hoc internal consistency reliability was computed and principal component analysis (PCA) was performed.ResultsSES-U comprised 17 questions. PCA revealed a total of five factors explaining cumulative variance of 68.7%. These factors were self-confidence, faith, coping, optimism, and decision making. Post hoc internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) value was high (∞ = 0.87).ConclusionsThe self-efficacy scale has acceptable validity and reliability and has potential to obtain information related to self-efficacy of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

scholarly journals Psychometric Analyses of the Indian (Hindi) Version of the Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ11–14)

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla ◽  
Garima Mangal ◽  
Mir Faeq Ali Quadri ◽  
Maryam Nayeem ◽  
Jyothi Tadakamadla
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Repeated Administration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Child Perception

The current research aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Hindi Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ11–14) in a child population of India. A randomly selected sample of children aged 11–14 years (n = 331) and their parents completed the Hindi translation of CPQ11–14 and the Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire (P-CPQ), respectively, in this cross-sectional study. Children also provided a self-rating of oral health and were examined for dental caries. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted to assess the dimensionality of the Hindi-CPQ11–14. Internal consistency and reliability on repeated administration were evaluated. Convergent and divergent validities were determined by estimating correlation coefficients between items and the hypothesised subscales. Concurrent validity was assessed using multiple linear regression analyses. The four factors extracted in EFA had a total variance of 38.5%, comprising 31 items. Cronbach’s alpha for the internal consistency of the overall scale was 0.90; reliability on repeated administration was 0.92. All the Hindi CPQ11–14 items had an item-hypothesised subscale correlation coefficient of ≥0.4, and these were greater than item-other hypothesised subscale correlations, demonstrating good convergent and divergent validities respectively. Hindi-CPQ11–14 was associated with self-ratings of the oral health and overall P-CPQ scores demonstrating good concurrent validity. Hindi-CPQ11–14 showed a factor structure different from the English CPQ11–14 and exhibited good validity and reliability.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of 2-Dimensional Video-Based Assessment to Analyze Foot Strike Pattern and Step Rate During Running: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 409-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Carlos Lucas de Oliveira ◽  
Anny Fredette ◽  
Sherezada Ochoa Echeverría ◽  
Charles Sebiyo Batcho ◽  
Jean-Sébastien Roy
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Step Rate ◽  
Cosmin Checklist ◽  
Foot Strike

Context: Two-dimensional (2D) video-based analysis is often used by clinicians to examine the foot strike pattern (FSP) and step rate in runners. Reliability and validity of 2D video-based analysis have been questioned. Objective: To synthesize the psychometric properties of 2D video-based analysis for assessing runners’ FSP and step rate while running. Data Sources: Medline/PubMed, Science Direct, Embase, EBSCOHost/CINAHL, and Scielo were searched from their inception to August 2018. Study Selection: Studies were included if (1) they were published in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish; (2) they reported at least 1 psychometric property (validity and/or reliability) of 2D video-based analysis to assess running kinematics; and (3) they assessed FSP or step rate during running. Study Design: Systematic review. Level of Evidence: Level 2. Data Extraction: Studies were screened for methodological (MacDermid checklist) and psychometric quality (COSMIN checklist) by 2 independent raters. Results: Eight studies, with a total of 702 participants, were included. Seven studies evaluated the reliability of 2D video to assess FSP and found very good to excellent reliability (0.41 ≤ κ ≤ 1.00). Two studies reported excellent reliability for the calculation of step rate (0.75 ≤ intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] ≤ 1.00). One study demonstrated excellent concurrent validity between 2D and 3D (gold standard) motion capture systems to determine FSP (Gwet agreement coefficient [AC] > 0.90; ICC > 0.90), and another study found excellent concurrent validity between 2D video and another device to calculate step rate (0.84 ≤ ICC ≤ 0.95). Conclusion: Strong evidence suggests that 2D video-based analysis is a reliable method for assessing FSP and quantifying step rate, regardless of the experience of the assessor. Limited evidence exists on the validity of 2D video-based analysis in determining FSP and calculating step rate during running.

scholarly journals Questionnaire for Assessing Preschoolers’ Organizational Abilities in Their Natural Environments: Development and Establishment of Validity and Reliability

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Gila Tubul-Lavy ◽  
Nirit Lifshitz
Keyword(s):  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Teachers And Parents

Despite the consensus in the literature regarding the importance of organizational abilities in performing daily tasks, currently there is no assessment that focuses exclusively on such abilities among young children. The study aims to develop a Questionnaire for Assessing Preschoolers’ Organizational Abilities (QAPOA), Parents’ and Teachers’ versions, and to examine their reliability and validity. QAPOA was distributed to preschool teachers and parents of 215 typically developing 4–5.6-year-old children. The teachers’ and parents’ versions demonstrated good internal consistency. Factor analysis performed to examine the tool’s content validity yielded two factors: motor-based and language-based OA. Furthermore, both versions of the questionnaire demonstrated significant differences between OA among boys and girls. Concurrent validity was demonstrated between the QAPOA total scores and the equivalent subscale of the BRIEF-P. Given these findings, different cut-off scores were established for identifying boys and girls with either motor-based and/or language-based OA. The results indicate that both the teachers’ and parents’ versions of the QAPOA are reliable and valid measures of children’s organizational abilities. The questionnaires can assess and identify risk for organizational disabilities as early as preschool age. Thus, it can contribute to the planning of appropriate intervention programs and the prevention of difficulties in the future.

scholarly journals Concurrent Validity and Reliability for the Communication Complexity Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 237-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy C. Brady ◽  
Kandace Fleming ◽  
Rebecca Swinburne Romine ◽  
Alison Holbrook ◽  
Kristen Muller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Communication ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Communication Complexity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Verbal Skills ◽  
Expressive Communication ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Communication Scale

Purpose The Communication Complexity Scale (CCS; Brady et al., 2012) was created to fill a void in measures of expressive communication skills in individuals who communicate primarily with presymbolic or early symbolic means. CCS scores reflect expressive communication observed during interactive communication contexts. Method Two studies were completed to examine the reliability and validity of the revised CCS scores. Participants in both studies had minimal verbal skills (i.e., produced less than 20 functional words). Study 1 examined interobserver agreement, test–retest reliability, and concurrent validity for 239 participants with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 3–66 years, assessed with the protocol developed at the University of Kansas (KU CCS). CCS scores were compared with scores from the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales–Second Edition (Sparrow, Cicchetti, & Balla, 2005) and the Communication Matrix (Rowland & Fried-Oken, 2010). Study 2 examined the reliability and concurrent validity for CCS scores derived from 110 children (chronological age = 3–9) with autism from diverse backgrounds. These children were assessed with the Early Social Communication Scale (Mundy et al., 2003). CCS scores were compared with rates of communication derived from the Early Social Communication Scale. Results CCS scores were moderately correlated with scores from existing measures of early communication. In addition, CCS scores from different raters were reliable, and test–retest scores were highly similar. Conclusions These findings support the validity and reliability of the CCS when used with individuals across a wide range of ages and with various types of disabilities. The CCS can be used in research and clinical practice to describe extant communication levels in individuals with minimal verbal skills.

Absolute reliability and validity of the OptoGaitTM system to measure spatiotemporal gait parameters during running

2020 ◽  
pp. 175433712097740
Author(s):  
Felipe García-Pinillos ◽  
Pedro A Latorre-Román ◽  
Jose M Chicano-Gutiérrez ◽  
Emilio J Ruiz-Malagón ◽  
Juan A Párraga-Montilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Video Analysis ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
T Test ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
High Speed Video ◽  
Gait Characteristics ◽  
Spatiotemporal Parameters ◽  
Absolute Reliability

The biomechanics of walking and running, in both ground and treadmill conditions, have been extensively analysed and important differences have been reported. Despite some previous studies having examined the validity and reliability of the OptoGait™ system for measuring gait characteristics during walking, no previous works have determined the reliability and validity of this system while running on a treadmill. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the absolute reliability (within-subject variation) and evaluate the concurrent validity of the OptoGait™ system for measuring spatiotemporal variables while running at a comfortable speed by comparing data with a highly accurate system of measuring those parameters (i.e. video analysis at 1000 Hz). Forty-nine endurance runners performed a running protocol on a treadmill at a comfortable speed. Two systems were used to collect data: OptoGait™ system and high-speed video analysis at 1000 Hz. The coefficient of variation (CV) was calculated as a measure of absolute reliability. The OptoGait™ system reported a CV range between 2.2% and 11.4% for spatiotemporal parameters, while the video analysis showed a CV range between 0.02% and 9.9%. To determine concurrent validity, intra class correlation coefficients (ICC) and pairwise comparisons of means (t-test) were calculated between data from both systems. Although the paired t-test demonstrated significant differences between systems, a high level of agreement (ICC > 0.89) was obtained in spatiotemporal parameters between systems. When compared to a high-speed video analysis at 1000 Hz, the results indicate that the OptoGait™ system is a reliable and valid tool to measure spatiotemporal gait characteristics while running on a treadmill at a comfortable speed.

Validity and reliability of Internet-based physiotherapy assessment for musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh Mani ◽  
Shobha Sharma ◽  
Baharudin Omar ◽  
Aatit Paungmali ◽  
Leonard Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Diagnostic Reliability ◽  
Scar Assessment

Purpose The purpose of this review is to systematically explore and summarise the validity and reliability of telerehabilitation (TR)-based physiotherapy assessment for musculoskeletal disorders. Method A comprehensive systematic literature review was conducted using a number of electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library and CINAHL, published between January 2000 and May 2015. The studies examined the validity, inter- and intra-rater reliabilities of TR-based physiotherapy assessment for musculoskeletal conditions were included. Two independent reviewers used the Quality Appraisal Tool for studies of diagnostic Reliability (QAREL) and the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS) tool to assess the methodological quality of reliability and validity studies respectively. Results A total of 898 hits were achieved, of which 11 articles based on inclusion criteria were reviewed. Nine studies explored the concurrent validity, inter- and intra-rater reliabilities, while two studies examined only the concurrent validity. Reviewed studies were moderate to good in methodological quality. The physiotherapy assessments such as pain, swelling, range of motion, muscle strength, balance, gait and functional assessment demonstrated good concurrent validity. However, the reported concurrent validity of lumbar spine posture, special orthopaedic tests, neurodynamic tests and scar assessments ranged from low to moderate. Conclusion TR-based physiotherapy assessment was technically feasible with overall good concurrent validity and excellent reliability, except for lumbar spine posture, orthopaedic special tests, neurodynamic testa and scar assessment.

scholarly journals Nutrition self-efficacy assessment: designing and psychometric evaluation in a community-dwelling elderly population

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Shamsalinia ◽  
Reza Ghadimi ◽  
Razieh Torabi Chafjiri ◽  
Faezeh Norouzinejad ◽  
Ali Pourhabib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Validity And Reliability

Abstract Background Awareness of nutrition self-efficacy dimensions can enable healthcare providers to guide their use in screening and providing a context for positive changes such as in promoting a healthy lifestyle and quality care among elderly people. Objectives Developing an instrument for assessing nutrition self-efficacy among Iranian elderly population. Methods A sequential mixed exploratory design was applied to clarify and determine dimensions of nutrition self-efficacy in a community-dwelling elderly population in two phases. The first phase included a related literature review and a qualitative study. The validity and reliability of the tool were investigated in the second phase. The instrument’s content validity was assessed by experts in nutrition self-efficacy’s field and reliability was determined by internal consistency and construct reliability. Results Three factors (adherence efficacy, preventive behaviors, and information effectiveness) and 29 items were obtained after assessing the face, content, and construct validity. The reliability of the nutrition self-efficacy questionnaire (NSEQ) exceeded α > 0.7. Concerning the cumulative percent of the variance, the three factors determined 64.05% of the total variance. Conclusions The NSEQ designed in this study, using the background experiences of the elderly living in the community and a review of related texts, and has acceptable reliability and validity. However, the diet self-efficacy questionnaire cannot yet be used as a gold standard, but it can be recommended for use as a measurement of individual diet self-efficacy in a community-dwelling elderly population.

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