scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Symptom Experience Index.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judit Cachero-Rodriguez ◽  
Alvaro Menéndez-Aller ◽  
María del Mar Fernandez-Alvarez ◽  
Ana Llaneza-Folgueras ◽  
Mei Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Symptom Experience ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Discriminant Power

Abstract This study was designed to adapt the Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Symptoms Experience Index (BCLE-SEI) to the Spanish language (BCLE-SEI-Es) and to assess its psychometric properties in Spanish-speaking women diagnosed with breast cancer. 286 breast cancer survivors were recruited. Study measured demographic and medical data and the BCLE-SEI. Reliability was measured using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest reliability (n = 29) after an interval of two weeks. A robust principal components analysis was conducted to explore the dimensions of each BCLE-SEI-Es subtest. Discriminant power of the BCLE-SEI was assessed through a non-parametric test evaluating score differences between non-lymphedema and lymphedema patients. A cut-off point was established via a ROC curve. Cronbach’s alpha: all scales had a value above 0.9. Test-retest reliability: Correlations between questionnaire administrations were above 0.7. The first and second subtests showed a good fit to a unidimensional and two-factor structure, respectively. Lymphedema patients score significantly higher in all BCLE-SEI scales (p < 0.001). A cut-off point was established to predict a possible lymphedema case. The BCLE-SEI-Es is a valid, reliable tool for assessing and identifying the presence of lymphedema among breast cancer survivors and assessing its impact on the physical, functional, psychological and emotional aspects.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of Persian Version of the Amphetamine Withdrawal Questionnaire Version 2 (AWQV2) in Patients with Methamphetamine-Type Substance Use Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Farnia ◽  
Mehdi Moradinazar ◽  
Nasrin Abdoli ◽  
Mostafa Alikhani ◽  
Mansour Rezaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Amphetamine Withdrawal ◽  
Questionnaire Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: No standard self-report instrument for withdrawal symptoms is available in Iran. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the 10-item Amphetamine Withdrawal questionnaire version 2 (AWQV2). Methods: A sample of 388 methamphetamine addicts (215 females and 173 males) referred to addiction recovery centers and psychiatric ward of Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah. A two-stage random sampling method was used. The reliability and internal consistency of the AWQV2 items were examined using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest reliability, respectively, and the instrument validity of the AWQV2 was measured using construct validity and convergent validity. Results: The AWQV2 had a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.72. Factor analysis using the main component analysis with a varimax rotation introduced three factors of hyperarousal, anxiety, and reversed vegetative symptoms. These factors explained 0.58 of the total variance. The coefficient of test-retest reliability at a 2-week interval was equal to 0.77. The convergent validity of the AWQV2 was examined by simultaneously administering the Advanced Warning of Relapse (AWARE) questionnaire to 40 subjects, with a correlation coefficient of 0.81. Conclusions: Based on the results, the AWQV2 has very good psychometric properties and may be used in research and therapeutic interventions.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the short version of COPSOQ II-Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josiane Sotrate Gonçalves ◽  
Cristiane Shinohara Moriguchi ◽  
Thaís Cristina Chaves ◽  
Tatiana de Oliveira Sato
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

OBJECTIVES Translate and culturally adapt the short version of Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire II (COPSOQ II) into Brazilian Portuguese (COPSOQ II-Br) and evaluate its psychometric properties. METHODS Translation and cultural adaptation followed the standardized guidelines. Structural validity was assessed using exploratory factorial analysis. Test-retest reliability was evaluated by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC3,1) and internal consistency by Cronbach’s alpha. Floor and ceiling effect was considered acceptable if less than 15% of participants reported the lowest or highest scores. Measurement error was assessed by standard error of measurement (SEM), while construct validity was tested by correlating the COPSOQ II-Br, the Job Content Questionnaire and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. RESULTS The study evaluated a total of 211 civil servants and service providers in the test and 157 in the retest. After cross-cultural adaptation, the COPSOQ II-Br structure comprised seven domains and 11 dimensions. Most dimensions showed acceptable floor and ceiling effects, excepting “Work family conflicts” (floor effect of 26.1%), and “Meaning and commitment” and “Job satisfaction,” with ceiling floor of 27.5% and 22.3%, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha values reached the recommended levels (varied between 0.70 and 0.87). Test-retest reliability indicated that all dimensions had ICC between 0.71 and 0.81. SEM ranged from 0.6 to 2.2 and the construct validity showed good results with the tested instruments (significant positive and negative correlations). CONCLUSIONS All psychometric properties of the short version COPSOQ II-Br are suitable for use in Brazil. The instrument is thus validated and can be used by occupational health and human resources professionals to evaluate psychosocial working conditions.

scholarly journals A Thai version of the Michigan hand questionnaire (Thai MHQ): an investigation of the psychometric properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pichitchai Atthakomol ◽  
Worapaka Manosroi ◽  
Saran Sanguanrungsirikul ◽  
Siraphop Punoppamas ◽  
Sirapat Benjachaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Standardized Response Mean ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background The Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) is widely used to assess the hand/wrist conditions. We translated the original version into Thai (Thai MHQ) and evaluated its psychometric properties. Methods After receiving permission, the original MHQ was translated and cross-culturally adapted to Thai following standard guidelines. Two hundred and seventeen patients who had hand/wrist injuries or disorders were included in the study. Internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha. Test-retest reliability was analyzed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Spearman’s rank correlation among the subscales of Thai MHQ, Thai DASH and Thai EQ-5D-5L and also confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to explore construct validity. The standardized response mean (SRM) was used to evaluate the responsiveness of the Thai MHQ. Results All subscales showed an acceptable Cronbach’s alpha (0.79–0.98). The test-retest reliability of each subscale was good (ICC = 0.83–0.95). In related dimensions, strong correlation was demonstrated between the Activities of daily living subscale of the Thai MHQ and the Common activities subscale in the Thai DASH (r = 0.77, P < 0.0001). For unrelated dimensions, a weak correlation was found between the Aesthetics subscale in the Thai MHQ and the Mobility subscale in the Thai EQ-5D-5L (r = − 0.13, P = 0.05). The Thai MHQ had strong correlation with Thai DASH (r = − 0.79, P < 0.0001) and Thai EQ-5D-5L (r = 0.63, P < 0.0001). CFA showed that the 6-factor model demonstrated an acceptable fit to the data. The SRM of the Thai MHQ was 0.78, indicating relatively large responsiveness. The MIC of Thai MHQ using distribution methods (SEM) was 5.2. Conclusions The Thai MHQ provides adequate internal consistency in all subscales as well as good construct validity and reliability for Thai patients and a relatively large standardized response mean at 2 months after treatment.

scholarly journals Introducing the early trauma inventory self report - Short form and its qualitative and quantitative validation for the Slovenian general population

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-255
Author(s):  
Jelena Ristić-Ilić ◽  
Andrej Kastelic
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Early Trauma

AbstractIntroductionTraumatic experience in childhood or adolescence has a significant impact on the development of chronic mental and physical conditions in adulthood. Thus, it is very important for health professionals, especially primary care physicians to have an inventory in order to detect early trauma for planning appropriate treatment, such as the Early Trauma Inventory (ETI). The aim of this paper is to test the psychometric properties of the Slovenian translation of the short, self-rated version (ETISR-SF), and to further validate the instrument.MethodsThe research was done in two parts – qualitative and quantitative. In the qualitative part, a questionnaire was translated and culturally adapted using the Delphi method. For the quantitative part, 51 patients with substance use disorders hospitalized at the Centre for the Treatment of Drug Addictions were recruited, along with 133 controls. The psychometric properties of the questionnaire were checked. Internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach’s alpha, test-retest reliability was examined graphically using a Bland-Altman plot. Discriminant validity between groups was gauged using the independent samples t-test.ResultsConsensus in the Delphi study was reached in the second round. Cronbach’s alpha varied between 0.60 - 0.85. Of the four domains, physical abuse had the lowest Cronbach’s alpha. The test-retest reliability is high for all domains, with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.82 to 0.96. The non-clinical sample differed significantly from the clinical sample.ConclusionThe Slovenian translation of ETISR-SF is a satisfactory instrument for the evaluation of trauma before the age of 18.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Javanshir ◽  
Iman Dianat ◽  
Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Floor Effect ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) is a commonly used tool for evaluation of job burnout in three (personal, work-related and client-related) domains. The aims of this study were to translate and investigate the psychometric properties of the Iranian (Persian) CBI. Methods: A total of 750 employees of different occupations (from educational centres, healthcare, industrial settings, and social services) participated in this descriptive methodological study. Aforward-backward procedure was applied and content validity was evaluated by a panel of10 experts. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used for construct validity. The internal consistency (using Cronbach’s alpha), test-retest reliability (using intraclass correlation coefficient – ICC), and feasibility (using ceiling and floor effect) were also assessed for this tool. Results: Content validity of the Persian CBI was established. Three-factor structure of the PersianCBI was supported by the factor analysis, and this confirmed the construct validity of the instrument. The internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranged from 0.82 to 0.90) and test-retest reliability (ICC ranged from 0.85 to 0.95) were excellent and there was no ceiling or floor effect. Conclusion: The Persian CBI is a valid and reliable measurement tool for burnout in the Iranian context.

scholarly journals Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eranthi Weeratunga ◽  
Chandanie Senadheera ◽  
Manjula Hettiarachchi ◽  
Bilesha Perera
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Maladaptive Coping ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Coping strategies are essential in the cancer management/recovery process and show an integral part in patients with cancer globally. In Sri Lanka, validated scales to measure coping are scarce. This study was examined the Sinhalese version of the Brief COPE for its psychometric properties. Methods This scale is self-administered (28 items) and consists of adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies; divided into 14 subscales. Cancer patients were registered ‘first come - first serve’ basis using their appointment register at the Radiotherapy Unit, Oncology ward, Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya, Galle, Sri Lanka. They were requested to complete the Sinhalese version of the Brief COPE and demographic details. Test-retest reliability was checked using the same subjects two weeks later. Factorial validity was performed using exploratory factor and principal component analysis. Results were regarded as statistically significant if p < 0.05. Results The mean (±SD) age of the sample was 61(±12) years. The mean adaptive coping (±SD) and maladaptive coping were 37.50 (±8.14) and 17.10 (±2.44) respectively. The internal consistency of the overall scale was good (Cronbach’s alpha - 0.819). Adaptive and maladaptive coping showed a high Cronbach’s alpha (0.861 and 0.396). The test-retest reliability was found to be 0.66. The Sinhala version of BC was found to have a negative correlation with the CES-D scale but was positively correlated with the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Seven factors were extracted. Conclusion The Sinhala version of the Brief COPE is a valid and reliable tool to assess coping strategies among patients with cancer. The findings of this study would let the health authorities get an understanding of coping strategies among patients with cancer; and the impact on cancer victims and family members to relieve their suffering.

scholarly journals Development and Approbation of Methods for Diagnostics of Predisposition to Monosemantic or Polysemantic Context Generation

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 95-107
Author(s):  
N.A. Khokhlov ◽  
G.D. Laskov
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Functional Asymmetry ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Common Variance ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
The Common ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

This article focuses on the development of methods to measure personality and cognitive predisposition to monosemantic or polysemantic context generation (PCG).In accordance with the concept of V.S. Rotenberg, we assumed that PCG was connected with manual functional asymmetry. We developed four tests: one was designed to measure personality PCG, the other three measure cognitive PCG. Approbation samples consisted of 160—736 participants. Cronbach's alpha (0.67—0.93) and split-half coefficient (0.72—0.93) were calculated for all tests, for two of them test-retest reliability (0.47—0.91) was measured. Variance of personal PCG on 21.7% is explained by the variance of personality traits “reticence-sociability” and “concreteness-abstractness”. Personality and cognitive PCG are interconnected, but they have a fair amount of specificity. Manual functional asymmetry is weakly connected with personal PCG (not more than 1.5% of the common variance) and is not connected with cognitive PCG

Measuring Emotional Labor among Young Workers

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 201-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnold B. de Castro ◽  
Barbara Curbow ◽  
Jacqueline Agnew ◽  
Jennifer A. Haythornthwaite ◽  
Sheila T. Fitzgerald
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Emotional Labor ◽  
Young Workers ◽  
Surface Acting ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Deep Acting ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Item Scale

This analysis examines the applicability of the emotional labor scale from the Emotions at Work Scale (EWS) through the assessment of its psychometric properties in a sample of young workers. Factor analysis and test—retest reliability were conducted on a 13-item scale measuring emotional labor. The EWS 13-item emotional labor scale was refined to 9 items. Two subscales were delineated: 5 items measured surface acting and 4 items measured deep acting, each with a mean inter-item correlation of 0.33. Cronbach's alpha was .96 for the 9-item scale, and .71 and .67 for the surface acting and deep acting subscales, respectively. Test—retest reliability was 0.64 for surface acting and 0.51 for deep acting during a mean interval of 3 months. Emotional labor can be quantitatively measured among young workers using the derived 9-item scale, although additional studies further evaluating its use should be conducted.

scholarly journals Psychometric of the Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggi Setyowati ◽  
Min-Huey Chung ◽  
Ah. Yusuf ◽  
Setya Haksama
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Exploration Inventory

Background: Curiosity is a personality characteristic, which fits with wellbeing and positive functioning. The objective of this study was to assess the construct validity of the Curiosity and Exploration Inventory II (CEI-II) in Indonesia.Design and Methods: The study included 256 undergraduate students who lived in Indonesia, mean age 19.8 years old. The CEI-II measures stretching and embracing using 11 items. The English version of CEI-II was translated into Bahasa. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) were addressed to examine internal consistency reliability and the test-retest reliability. To evaluate construct validity, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to assess factor structure and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate the structural model fit of the CEI-II Indonesia version.Results: The study showed Cronbach’s alpha for the internal consistency of the overall CEI-II Indonesia version was 0.77. The ICC for the test-retest reliability ranged between 0.753-0.829. EFA showed adequate with the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of 0.86 and the Bartlett’s test of sphericity was statistically significant. CFA tested the second-order model with two-order factors and showed a model fit.Conclusions: The CEI-II Indonesia version indicated acceptable construct validity to evaluate curiosity in Indonesia.

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