Development and Preliminary Validation of the Adherence to Weight Control Questionnaire

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Sousa ◽  
Pedro Gaspar ◽  
Helena Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Pediatric Obesity ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Principal Axis ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Principal Axis Factoring

Background and Purpose: This study tests the psychometric properties of the Adherence to Weight Control Questionnaire, a new screening tool to measure treatment adherence (TAWC) and the risk of nonadherence to weight control (RNAWC) in adolescents. Methods: Participants are 92 adolescents (12–18 years old) from a pediatric obesity clinic. Construct validity were evaluated using a principal axis factoring method with varimax rotation. Reliability and criterion-related validity of both scales were also checked. Results: Both scales presented good reliability values (.770 and .908). Statistical analyses yielded a 1-factor solution for the RNAWC and a 4-factor solution for the TAWC. Criterion-related validity of scales was also checked. Conclusions: Results showed that this theory-driven measure of adherence to weight control has adequate psychometric properties to support both research and the clinical practice.

scholarly journals The Parent Version of the Sensitivity to Pain Traumatization Scale (SPTS-P): A Preliminary Validation

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 537
Author(s):  
Jaimie K. Beveridge ◽  
Maria Pavlova ◽  
Joel Katz ◽  
Melanie Noel
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Sensitivity To Pain ◽  
Report Measure ◽  
Parent Version

Sensitivity to pain traumatization (SPT) is defined as the propensity to develop responses to pain that resemble a traumatic stress reaction. To date, SPT has been assessed in adults with a self-report measure (Sensitivity to Pain Traumatization Scale (SPTS-12)). SPT may also be relevant in the context of parenting a child with chronic pain, as many of these parents report clinically elevated posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). This study aimed to develop and validate a measure of parent SPT by adapting the SPTS-12 and evaluating its psychometric properties in a sample of parents whose children have chronic pain. In total, 170 parents (90.6% female) and children (aged 10–18 years, 71.2% female) were recruited from a tertiary chronic pain program. Parents completed the parent version of the SPTS-12 (SPTS-P) and measures of PTSS, depression, and parenting behaviors. Youth completed measures of pain. Consistent with the SPTS-12, the SPTS-P demonstrated a one-factor structure that accounted for 45% of the variance, adequate to good reliability and moderate construct validity. Parent SPT was positively related to their protective and monitoring behaviors but was unrelated to youth pain intensity, unpleasantness, and interference. These results provide preliminary evidence for the psychometric properties of the SPTS-P and highlight the interaction between parent distress about child pain and parent responses to child pain.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination Scale in Southeast Iran: The General Population Viewpoint

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 232595822096360
Author(s):  
Sima Mokhtarabadi ◽  
Hamid Sharifi ◽  
Ali Ahmad Rafiei Rad ◽  
Abedin Iranpour ◽  
Mahlagha Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Principal Axis ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Aids Stigma ◽  
Principal Axis Factoring ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Acceptable Internal Consistency ◽  
Hiv Aids

Stigma and discrimination are one of the important challenges in coping with HIV infection. Stigma and discrimination are universal phenomenon for the epidemic of HIV and exposure to people with HIV. The present study aimed to develop and measure psychometrically the HIV/AIDS Stigma and discrimination scale from the general population viewpoint in southeast Iran. Data collection lasted from May to September 2016. The results showed that the “HIV/AIDS Stigma and discrimination scale” had an acceptable internal consistency and stability (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = 0.69, omega coefficient = 0.7, and r = 0.57, p = 0.001). The scale had acceptable content and face validities. The Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) with varimax rotation analysis shows that the scale has 4 dimensions: “patient social position” (5 items), “social support” (4 items), “social disease perspective” (7 items), and “social harassment” (2 items). In general, the psychometric properties of “HIV/AIDS Stigma and discrimination scale” are acceptable, and this scale can be used in studies.

The Factorial Validity of Brief Satisfaction Scales in a Survey of 58 Korean-American Interracial Couples

1989 ◽  
Vol 65 (3_suppl2) ◽  
pp. 1347-1350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Ja Rho ◽  
Walter R. Schumm
Keyword(s):  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Principal Axis ◽  
Parental Satisfaction ◽  
Korean American ◽  
Interracial Couples ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Principal Axis Factoring

Responses to modified versions of the Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale and the Kansas Parental Satisfaction Scale were obtained from a nonrandom sample of 58 Korean-American interracial couples living near Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The items were factored using principal axis factoring with varimax rotation. Each scale's items loaded on the factors as expected, with some minor exceptions, for both the English and Korean translations.

Psychometric Properties of a New Scale Measuring Neglect and Abuse of Older Adults in the Community: Implications for Social Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-172
Author(s):  
Nestor Asiamah ◽  
Kyriakos Kouveliotis ◽  
Richard Eduafo ◽  
Richard Borkey
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background Neglect and abuse of older adults are still prevalent in communities of developing countries, a situation that could discourage active and healthy behaviors in community-dwelling older adults. Methods This study used the cross-sectional and correlational approaches to construct a scale measuring neglect and abuse in older adults living in the community. The study population was all (3,211) older adults who were resident in Accra and were part of the database of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust. Participants were 515 individuals who met some inclusion criteria. Three steps were followed to determine an initial set of 11 items, and principal component analysis with varimax rotation and confirmatory factor analysis were used to select relevant items and assess the psychometric properties of the final scale. Results Principal component analysis with varimax rotation yielded a two-factor solution on all 11 items. The first factor extracted was “discrimination and exploitation,” which accounted for a variance of 53.9% out of total variance of 70.8%. The scale had a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .90, factor loading ≥0.50). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor solution and produced satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. Conclusion It is concluded that 11 items that make up 2 factors are potential indicators of neglect and abuse of older adults at the community level. Finally, neglect and abuse of older people in the community can contribute to an increase or decrease in social activity.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Existence Subscale of the Purpose in Life Questionnaire for Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben M. F. Law
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Principal Axis ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Principal Axis Factoring ◽  
Item Scale

The current study aims to test the psychometric properties of the Existence Subscale of the Purpose in Life Questionnaire (EPIL) for early adolescence. The Purpose in Life Questionnaire (PIL), originally created by Craumbaugh and Maholick, is a 20-item scale measuring different dimensions of life purposes. The current study selected seven items representative of the existence dimension to form another scale, the EPIL. The analysis was based on 2842 early adolescents, ranging from 11 to 14 years old. Principal axis factoring found one factor, with 60% variance being explained. Cronbach’s alpha for the EPIL was 0.89, which was high. The factor structure was stable across genders. Criterion-related validity was determined when the scale was used to differentiate volunteers and nonvolunteers. Construct validity was found when the scale was associated with life satisfaction. The results give support to the fact that the EPIL could be used alone to measure the psychological well-being of early adolescents and the appropriateness of the EPIL in adolescent research.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Urdu Translation of Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) in Pakistan

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-197
Author(s):  
Amna Ajmal ◽  
Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Translation Process ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cross Language

In recent times, several types of research focused on assessing mindfulness by using a variety of existing scales. Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) comes forth as a precise and comprehensive scale for measuring awareness and attention in daily life. Previously, MAAS has been translated into Spanish, French, and Chinese. Whereas, the present study examined the accuracy and effectiveness of Urdu Translation of the Mindfulness Attention Awareness scale. The triple-step translation process of Brislin was adopted by which cross-language validation and confirmatory factor analysis was done. The 15-item MAAS which was filled by 205 married couples and the findings showed a good reliability, and one-factor solution fit for MAAS was found in confirmatory factor analysis. In the evaluation of the Urdu rendition of the MAAS, it has been found that this scale emerges as an accurate and reasonable instrument to measure the level of mindfulness among Pakistani Married populace.

scholarly journals Development and preliminary validation of the Emotions while Learning an Instrument Scale (ELIS)

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0255019
Author(s):  
Ingo Roden ◽  
Esther K. Friedrich ◽  
Sonja Etzler ◽  
Emily Frankenberg ◽  
Gunter Kreutz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Learning to play a musical instrument is associated with different, partially conflicting emotions. This paper describes the development and psychometric properties of the Emotions while Learning an Instrument Scale (ELIS). In a longitudinal study with 545 German elementary school children factorial structure and psychometric properties were evaluated. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed a two-factor solution measuring Positive musical Emotions while Learning an Instrument (PELI) and Negative Emotions while Learning an Instrument (NELI). Both subscales yielded scores with adequate internal reliability (Cronbach’s α = .74, .86) and relatively stable retest reliabilities over 18 months (r = .11 -.56). Preliminary evidence of congruent and divergent validity of the subscales is provided. Implications for future research of musical emotional experiences in children are discussed.

The Colorado Cognitive Assessment (CoCA): Development of an Advanced Neuropsychological Screening Tool

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashita S. Gurnani ◽  
Shayne S.-H. Lin ◽  
Brandon E Gavett
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Factor Analysis Model

Objective: The Colorado Cognitive Assessment (CoCA) was designed to improve upon existing screening tests in a number of ways, including enhanced psychometric properties and minimization of bias across diverse groups. This paper describes the initial validation study of the CoCA, which seeks to describe the test; demonstrate its construct validity; measurement invariance to age, education, sex, and mood symptoms; and compare it to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Method: Participants included 151 older adults (MAge = 71.21, SD = 8.05) who were administered the CoCA, MoCA, Judgment test from the Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB), 15-item version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), and 10-item version of the Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS-10). Results: A single factor confirmatory factor analysis model of the CoCA fit the data well, CFI = 0.955; RMSEA = 0.033. The CoCA’s internal consistency reliability was .84, compared to .74 for the MoCA. The CoCA had stronger disattenuated correlations with the MoCA (r = .79) and NAB Judgment (r = .47) and weaker correlations with the GDS-15 (r = -.36) and GAS-10 (r = -.15), supporting its construct validity. Finally, when analyzed using multiple indicators, multiple causes (MIMIC) modeling, the CoCA showed no evidence of measurement non-invariance, unlike the MoCA. Conclusions: These results provide initial evidence to suggest that the CoCA is a valid cognitive screening tool that offers numerous advantages over the MoCA, including superior psychometric properties and measurement non-invariance. Additional validation and normative studies are warranted.

A New Scale of Readiness for Health Care Students to Encounter Partner Abuse

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052098113
Author(s):  
Simon Sawyer ◽  
Glenn Melvin ◽  
Angela Williams ◽  
Brett Williams
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Partner Abuse ◽  
Content Validation ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Health Care Practitioners

Partner abuse (PA) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Health care practitioners regularly encounter patients experiencing PA and require comprehensive education on how to respond. This study describes the creation and validation of a new measure of readiness to encounter patients experiencing PA for health care practitioners and students. Initial item development and content validation were informed by expert feedback. Psychometric properties were assessed using data collected from Australian health care students, using Principal Components Analysis (PCA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Internal consistency, inter-scale correlations, and test–retest analysis were performed. An initial pool of 67 items was reduced to 48 following content validation by 5 experts as a measure of construct validity. A total of n = 926 responses were collected, which were randomly split into two groups to perform a PCA and CFA. The PCA resulted in a 31-item version, which was further reduced to a 27-item version following the CFA, containing four factors. Internal consistency and test–retest analyses demonstrated good reliability. The produced scale is a 27-item measure of readiness to encounter patients experiencing PA, which has demonstrated good psychometric properties with a sample of Australian health care students. Results indicate that self-efficacy and Emotional-readiness are a large component of readiness. The scale may be used to measure the readiness of a cohort, or as a pre and post-intervention measure, and results may provide insight into the educational needs of a cohort.

scholarly journals Measuring Forms and Functions of Aggression in Portuguese Young Adults: Validation of the Peer Conflict Scale

2021 ◽  
pp. 073428292110181
Author(s):  
Paula Vagos ◽  
Patrícia I. Marinho ◽  
Josefa N. S. Pandeirada ◽  
Pedro F. S. Rodrigues ◽  
Monica Marsee
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Relational Aggression ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Peer Conflict ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Regulation Strategies ◽  
Psychometric Studies ◽  
Conflict Scale

This work reports a preliminary validation of the Peer Conflict Scale (PCS) for Portuguese young adults (ages 18–30 years). This instrument assesses aggression considering two of its forms (overt and relational aggression) and its two functions (reactive and proactive aggression). The initially proposed 4-factor model provided the best fit for our data and was partially invariant by sex. All subscales revealed good reliability based on internal consistency and test–retest indicators. Construct validity was obtained through the investigation of sex differences that align with previous findings on aggressive behavior and in relation to emotion regulation strategies. These initial results suggest that the PCS, originally designed for adolescents, is a promising tool to assess aggression in young adults, notwithstanding the need of additional psychometric studies to further establish the quality of this instrument.

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