scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of an English Short Version of the Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Petrowski ◽  
Elmaer Braehler ◽  
Bjarne Schmalbach ◽  
Andreas Hinz ◽  
Christina Bastianon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Stress ◽  
English Language ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Stress Experience ◽  
Capture Stress ◽  
Very High

Abstract Background: Although a variety of instruments are available that capture stress experience, the assessment of chronic stress has been hindered by the lack of economical screening instruments. Recently, an English-language version of the Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress (TICS-EN) consisting of 57 items according to a systemic-requirement-resource model of health in nine subdomains of the chronic stress experience has been introduced. Methods: We constructed a new 9-item short version of the TICS covering all nine subdomains and evaluated it in two samples (total N=685). We then used confirmatory factor analysis to check factorial validity.Results: This version showed a highly satisfactory model fit, was invariant across participant gender, demonstrated a very high correlation with the original TICS (r=.94), and showed a moderate correlation (r=.58) with a measure of perceived stress in the past month. Conclusions: Therefore, this theoretically driven instrument can be recommended as a short version of the TICS in English language.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of an English Short Version of the Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Petrowski ◽  
Elmaer Braehler ◽  
Bjarne Schmalbach ◽  
Andreas Hinz ◽  
Christina Bastianon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Stress ◽  
English Language ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Stress Experience ◽  
Capture Stress ◽  
Very High

Abstract Background: Although a variety of instruments are available that capture stress experience, the assessment of chronic stress has been hindered by the lack of economical screening instruments. Recently, an English-language version of the Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress (TICS-EN) consisting of 57 items according to a systemic-requirement-resource model of health in nine subdomains of the chronic stress experience has been introduced.Methods: We constructed a new 9-item short version of the TICS covering all nine subdomains and evaluated it in two samples (total N=685). We then used confirmatory factor analysis to check factorial validity.Results: This version showed a highly satisfactory model fit, was invariant across participant gender, demonstrated a very high correlation with the original TICS (r=.94), and showed a moderate correlation (r=.58) with a measure of perceived stress in the past month.Conclusions: Therefore, this theoretically driven instrument can be recommended as a short version of the TICS in English language.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of an English short version of the Trier Inventory for chronic Stress

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Petrowski ◽  
E. Braehler ◽  
B. Schmalbach ◽  
A. Hinz ◽  
C. Bastianon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Stress ◽  
English Language ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Stress Experience ◽  
Capture Stress ◽  
Very High

Abstract Background Although a variety of instruments are available that capture stress experience, the assessment of chronic stress has been hindered by the lack of economical screening instruments. Recently, an English-language version of the Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress (TICS-EN) consisting of 57 items according to a systemic-requirement-resource model of health in nine subdomains of the chronic stress experience has been introduced. Methods We constructed a new 9-item short version of the TICS covering all nine subdomains and evaluated it in two samples (total N = 685). We then used confirmatory factor analysis to check factorial validity. Results This version showed a highly satisfactory model fit, was invariant across participant gender, demonstrated a very high correlation with the original TICS (r = .94), and showed a moderate correlation (r = .58) with a measure of perceived stress in the past month. Conclusions Therefore, this theoretically driven instrument can be recommended as a short version of the TICS in English language.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of an English Short Version of the Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Petrowski ◽  
Elmaer Braehler ◽  
Bjarne Schmalbach ◽  
Andreas Hinz ◽  
Christina Bastianon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Stress ◽  
English Language ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Total N ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Stress Experience ◽  
Capture Stress ◽  
Very High

Abstract Although a variety of instruments are available that capture stress experience, the assessment of chronic stress has been hindered by the lack of economical screening instruments. Recently, an English-language version of the Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress (TICS-EN) consisting of 57 items according to a systemic-requirement-resource model of health in nine subdomains of the chronic stress experience has been introduced. We constructed a new 9-item short version of the TICS covering all nine subdomains and evaluated it in two samples (total N =685). This version showed a highly satisfactory model fit, was invariant across participant gender, demonstrated a very high correlation with the original TICS ( r =.94), and showed a moderate correlation ( r =.58) with a measure of perceived stress in the past month. Therefore, this theoretically driven instrument can be recommended as a short version of the TICS in English language.

scholarly journals A Cross-National Validation of the Shortened Version of the Adolescent Stress Questionnaire (ASQ-S) Among Adolescents From Switzerland, Germany, and Greece

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beyhan Ertanir ◽  
Christian Rietz ◽  
Ulrike Graf ◽  
Wassilis Kassis
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
English Language ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Adolescent Stress ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Acceptable Model ◽  
Experience Of Stress ◽  
Stress Experience

The experience of stress is receiving increasing attention in the context of adolescent mental health, which is why a valid and reliable stress assessment instrument is of great importance. For this purpose, an English-language adolescent stress questionnaire (ASQ) was developed, which assesses the subjective stress experience of adolescents in different areas of life (e.g., at home, at school, and during leisure time). However, the latest long version of the questionnaire with 56 items (ASQ-2) was found to be too extensive, so a more economical short version ASQ-S with 27 items was developed. The aim of this study was to validate a German and a Greek version of the ASQ-S. In order to investigate the psychometric properties of the German and Greek ASQ-S confirmatory factor analysis, analyses of variance and correlations were applied to sample data from Switzerland, Germany, and Greece (N = 1,071 seventh-grade students; Mage = 12.53; SD = 0.76). The results yielded only poor to moderate internal reliability across all three countries and the suggested 9-dimensional factor structure could not be confirmed. Instead, a modified 6-factor structure was tested which showed acceptable model fits while demonstrating form invariance across the three countries. Furthermore, the ASQ-S scales correlated positively with depressive symptoms and anxiety and negatively with self-esteem and life satisfaction, all of which supported adequate concurrent validity. The results revealed that the utility of the ASQ-S appears to be limited when translated to other languages and should be used with caution when administered in international contexts.

scholarly journals Adaptation of Runco Ideational Behavior Scale in Latvia

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emīls Kālis ◽  
Līga Roķe
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Response Scale ◽  
Initial Sample ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Behavior Scale

ABSTRACT Runco Ideational Behavior Scale (RIBS) was developed as an alternative instrument to measure creativity in contrast with divergent thinking tests which have only moderate predictive validity. Measure of RIBS is based on the assumption that ideas are the products of original, divergent, and creative thinking behaviour which one can observe and report about his/herself. The aim of the study was to adapt RIBS in Latvia. For the estimation of psychometric properties and constructing validity with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) two samples were involved - initial sample (N=107) and comparison sample (N=130). After evaluating the Latvian version of RIBS, two issues were identified: the first pertains to reversed items which have no sufficient shared variance with the total scale while the second issue points to serious problems of model fit challenging one factor solution of ideational behaviour. The possible reasons of these problems are discussed and further steps for RIBS development are proposed, including a change of response scale in order to test the effect of reversed items, establishing the validity with other instruments and investigating the appropriate number of factors to reveal more valid structure of ideational behaviour. Similar to the original RIBS the adapted version also has low factorial validity and thus is temporarily recommended only for studies with purpose to develop this instrument.

scholarly journals Different facets of attitudes towards having children: The Procreation Attitude Scale (PrAttS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-83
Author(s):  
Tristan Marhenke ◽  
Roland Imhoff
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Oblique Rotation ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Attitude Scales ◽  
Unconditional Positivity ◽  
Emotional Value

The attitudes towards children are more complex than simple positive/negative distinctions. In the present study, we sought in two studies (N = 445) to provide a tool to explore different facets of attitudes towards babies and procreation by developing and validating a questionnaire regarding attitudes towards procreation. Study 1 was conducted to develop an English language scale tapping into adults’ attitudes toward having offspring. A larger number of statements were formulated that expressed an emotional value and motivational attitudes towards having babies. The sample consisted of n = 157 participants. Participants’ responses were subjected to a preliminary principal components analysis with an oblique rotation. Study 1 obtained a relatively economical scale to tap into three facets of attitudes toward having children. Study 2 sought to validate a German language version of the same scale as in the previous study. A total of n = 288 participants were recruited. The 13 items of the scale were subjected to a confirmatory factor analysis. Study 2 confirmed the three-dimensional structure. The Procreation Attitude Scales (PrAttS) consists of 13 items representing three underlying dimensions: (1) unconditional positivity, (2) anticipated annoyance and (3) contingent willingness. The present investigations showed twice a gender difference in emotional attitudes, revealing that women have a stronger emotional interest in procreation and babies. The PrAttS provides an explicit method of interest for children, providing an alternative to more recently criticized implicit measures.

Sudanese Students’ Perceptions of Their Class Activities: Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of My Class Activities–Arabic Language Version

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-159
Author(s):  
Nielsen Pereira ◽  
Salaheldin Farah Bakhiet ◽  
Marcia Gentry ◽  
Tahani Abdulrahman Balhmar ◽  
Sultan Mohammed Hakami
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
School Students ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Consistency Results ◽  
Improve Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Elementary And Middle School

This study examined the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Arabic version of My Class Activities (MCA), an instrument designed to measure students’ perceptions of interest, challenge, choice, and enjoyment in classrooms. Scores of 3,516 Sudanese students in Grades 2 to 8 were used. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate the factor structure of MCA. Multigroup CFA was used to examine measurement invariance across students in gifted and regular schools (nongifted). Four items were deleted to improve model fit and internal consistency. Results indicated noninvariant indicator intercepts across gifted and nongifted students, suggesting that MCA-Arabic can be used with elementary and middle school students; however, it should not be used to compare gifted and nongifted students.

The Impact of Item Parceling Ratios and Strategies on the Internal Structure of Assessment Center Ratings

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Anne Buckett ◽  
Jürgen Reiner Becker ◽  
Gert Roodt
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Assessment Center ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Allocation Strategy ◽  
Factor Analytic ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether using item parcels instead of single indicators would increase support for the factorial validity of assessment center (AC) ratings in factor analytic applications. Factor analytic analyses of AC ratings are often plagued by poor model fit as well as admissibility and termination problems. In the present study, three purposive item parceling strategies, in conjunction with three parceling approaches (specifying different ratios of indicators to dimensions), were investigated in relation to five confirmatory factor analysis specifications of AC ratings across two AC samples (Sample 1: N = 244; Sample 2: N = 320). The findings were equivocal across the two samples. Nonetheless, a three-parcel approach using a factorial allocation strategy performed better that a one-parcel approach (akin to the postexercise dimension rating).

scholarly journals Development of the short version of the informal caregiver burden assessment questionnaire

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 0236-0244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Martins ◽  
Maria José Peixoto ◽  
Fátima Araújo ◽  
Marta Rodrigues ◽  
Fátima Pires
Keyword(s):  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Informal Caregiver ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

OBJETIVE to create a reduced version of the QASCI, which is structurally equivalent to the long one and meets the criteria of reliability and validity. METHOD Through secondary data from previous studies, the participants were divided into two samples, one for the development of reduced version and the second for study of the factorial validity. Participants responded to QASCI, the SF 36, the ADHS and demographic questions. RESULTS A reduced version of 14 items showed adequate psychometric properties of validity and internal consistency, adapted to a heptadimensional structure that assesses positive and negative aspects of care. CONCLUSION Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good fit with the advocated theoretical model.

Exploring the Multidimensional Facets of Authoritarianism: Authoritarian Aggression and Social Dominance Orientation

2008 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Passini
Keyword(s):  
Social Dominance ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Social Dominance Orientation ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The One ◽  
Better Than

The relation between authoritarianism and social dominance orientation was analyzed, with authoritarianism measured using a three-dimensional scale. The implicit multidimensional structure (authoritarian submission, conventionalism, authoritarian aggression) of Altemeyer’s (1981, 1988) conceptualization of authoritarianism is inconsistent with its one-dimensional methodological operationalization. The dimensionality of authoritarianism was investigated using confirmatory factor analysis in a sample of 713 university students. As hypothesized, the three-factor model fit the data significantly better than the one-factor model. Regression analyses revealed that only authoritarian aggression was related to social dominance orientation. That is, only intolerance of deviance was related to high social dominance, whereas submissiveness was not.

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