scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Inventory of Statements about Self-injury (ISAS)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Ebrahimi ◽  
Mojtaba Elhami Athar ◽  
Elham Azamian Jazi ◽  
Sirwan Karimi ◽  
Shima Ataie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
History Of ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Report Measure

Abstract Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a serious public health problem with increasing prevalence among adolescents and young adults. The present study examines the factor structure, internal consistency, and validity of the Inventory of Statements About Self-injury (ISAS), a self-report measure designed to comprehensively assess non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Methods: A total of 655 Iranian school-attending adolescents completed study measures online. A total of 246 (37.70%) (M age = 15.38, SD ± .50; 53% female) respondents reported a history of NSSI at least once during their lifetime. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis supported the proposed two-factor model of ISAS (i.e., Interpersonal and Intrapersonal dimensions). ISAS dimensions had good internal consistency and yielded direct associations with converging correlates (e.g., depression, anxiety, irritability, and anger). Conclusions: Findings indicated that the Persian version of the ISAS has sound psychometric properties and is a valid and reliable self-report measure of NSSI.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the persian version of the inventory of statements about self-injury (ISAS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omid Rezaei ◽  
Mojtaba Elhami Athar ◽  
Ali Ebrahimi ◽  
Elham Azamian Jazi ◽  
Sirwan Karimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
History Of ◽  
Report Measure

Abstract Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a serious public health problem prevalent among adolescents and young adults. The present study examines the factor structure, internal consistency, and validity of the Persian version of the Inventory of Statements About Self-injury (ISAS), a self-report measure designed to comprehensively assess non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Methods A total of 655 Iranian school-attending adolescents completed study measures online, and 246 youth (37.70 %) (M age = 15.38, SD ± 0.50; 53 % female) reported a history of NSSI at least once during their lifetime. Results Confirmatory factor analysis supported the proposed two-factor model of ISAS (i.e., Interpersonal and Intrapersonal dimensions), which were internally consistent and yielded direct associations with converging correlates (e.g., depression, anxiety, irritability, and anger). Conclusions Findings indicated that the Persian version of the ISAS has sound psychometric properties and is a valid and reliable self-report measure of NSSI.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the HEXACO-PI-R self-evaluation form in Slovak translation

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Elena Lisá ◽  
◽  
Michael Dzúrik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The study aimed to verify the psychometric properties of the 100-item HEXACO-PI-R questionnaire. The sample consisted of 1624 adults aged from 16 to 79 years (M=34.5, SD=13.35) who filled the paper-pen self-report form of the HEXACO-PI-R. The average internal consistency of the six factors was α=.78 (from .72 for Openness to .81 for Honesty-Humility) and α=.60 for facets. The Altruism scale in the Slovak translation did not reach a satisfactory internal consistency (α=.29). Mean values in the Slovak-speaking sample were 3.29, and standard deviations .53 for factor level and .74 at the facet level. Sex differences showed the higher Emotionality (d=.99) and Honesty-Humility (d= .38) in women. Age differences in Honesty-Humility showed a medium effect size. Factors did not inter-correlate, or they correlated weakly, except for r=.34 in the relationship between Agreeableness and Honesty-Humility. The factors were well distinguished from one another. The exploratory factor analysis with Promax rotation confirmed the six-factor model, which explained in total 44% of data variance, with an average loading of .60. Individual one-factor models met most of the goodness of fit criteria in confirmatory factor analysis, but the six-factor model did not meet them. The controversy associated with assessing the internal structure of multidimensional personality inventories by confirmatory factor analysis is discussed. According to the currently published research studies, the research findings supported the reliability and internal validity of HEXACO-PI-R in Slovak translation.

scholarly journals Using Classical Test Theory to Determine the Psychometric Properties of the Deglutition Handicap Index

Dysphagia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renée Speyer ◽  
Reinie Cordier ◽  
Clara Bouix ◽  
Yohan Gallois ◽  
Virginie Woisard
Keyword(s):  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Diagnostic Performance ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Health Measurement ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Report Measure

AbstractThe Deglutition Handicap Index (DHI) is a self-report measure for patients at risk of oropharyngeal dysphagia on deglutition-related aspects of functional health status (FHS) and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). The DHI consists of 30 items which are subsumed within the Symptom, Functional and Emotional subscales. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the DHI using Classic Test Theory according to the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) criteria. A total of 453 patients with dysphagia with different aetiologies were recruited concurrently at two academic hospitals. Dysphagia was confirmed by fiberoptic endoscopic and/or videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing. In addition, a healthy control group of 132 participants were recruited. Structural validity was determined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and internal consistency by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. Hypothesis testing was evaluated using Mann–Whitney U-tests, linear regression analysis and correlations analysis. Diagnostic performance and receiver operating characteristic curves analysis were calculated. Factor analyses indicated that the DHI is a unidimensional measure. The DHI has good internal consistency with some indication of item redundancy, weak to moderate structural validity and strong hypothesis testing for construct validity. The DHI shows high diagnostic performance as part of criterion validity. These findings support that the DHI is an appropriate choice as a patient self-report measure to evaluate FHS and HR-QoL in dysphagia. Ongoing validation to assess the measure for possible item redundancy and to examine the dimensionality of the DHI using item response theory is recommended.

Psychometric Properties of the Generalized Pliance Questionnaire in Spain

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Francisco J. Ruiz ◽  
Paula Odriozola-González ◽  
Juan C. Suárez-Falcón
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Convergent Construct Validity ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Abstract Rule ◽  
The One ◽  
Report Measure

Abstract. Rule-governed behavior is a central concept to explain complex human behavior from a functional-analytic standpoint. Recently, a self-report measure of a functional type of rule-following called generalized pliance has been developed – the Generalized Pliance Questionnaire (GPQ). The GPQ has two versions with 18 and 9 items, respectively. This study aimed to analyze the factor structure and psychometric properties of both GPQ versions in a Spanish online sample ( N = 846). Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the one-factor model obtained an acceptable fit in the GPQ-18, but an inadequate fit in the GPQ-9. The GPQ-18 showed measurement invariance across gender, excellent internal consistency, and convergent construct validity. According to the results, the GPQ-18 showed good psychometric properties in Spanish samples.

scholarly journals Assessment of test anxiety in Portuguese adolescents: Psychometric properties of the Cognitive Test Anxiety Revised

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S434-S434
Author(s):  
J. Silva ◽  
M. Cunha ◽  
A. Galhardo ◽  
M. Couto ◽  
I. Massano-Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cognitive Test ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Cognitive Test Anxiety ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

IntroductionTest anxiety represents a considerable personal burden due to its interfering nature and is associated with a range of deleterious life trajectories, encompassing school difficulties and health consequences. Although test anxiety seems to be highly prevalent and the pathological symptoms are similar to those of other childhood anxiety disorders, there are specificities that deserve a more in-depth approach. Given that adolescents seem to experience test anxiety in several school grades there is a need for a valid and reliable scale to measure test anxiety in school age students.ObjectiveThis study aims to adapt and analyse the psychometric properties of the Cognitive Test Anxiety Revised (CTAR25) for Portuguese adolescents. In addition, the convergent and divergent validities were examined with related constructs.MethodsParticipants were 279 adolescents, with ages between 12 and 19 years old, attending middle and high schools. Together with CTAR25, participants also filled out self-report questionnaires assessing tests anxiety (TAI), self-esteem (RSES), procrastination (QPE) and worry (PSWQ-C).ResultsThe scale showed good internal consistency, good test-retest reliability, and good validity. Factor analysis revealed the existence of two factors with good internal consistency.DiscussionResults showed that the Portuguese version of CTAR-25 is a valid and reliable self-report instrument for the assessment of test anxiety in adolescents, replicating the findings of the original version.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

The Emotional Contagion Scale: Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties in a Portuguese Sample

2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
pp. 898-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Rueff-Lopes ◽  
António Caetano
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Emotional Contagion ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Good Internal Consistency

This manuscript examined the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Emotional Contagion Scale in a Portuguese sample. The original scale was first given to a sample of 1,445 individuals to verify its internal consistency. Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed. Results suggested that the data from the Emotional Contagion Scale are best fit by a one-factor model. Differences between sexes were assessed and higher susceptibility to emotional contagion was observed in women than in men. Convergent and discriminant validity analyses were also conducted. The Portuguese version of the Emotional Contagion Scale also had good internal consistency and test-retest reliabilities; thus it is a psychometrically sound measure within a Portuguese population.

scholarly journals The Baby Care Scale: A Psychometric Study With Fathers During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Miguel Pinto ◽  
Rui Nunes-Costa ◽  
Bárbara Figueiredo
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Infant Care ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Emotional Involvement ◽  
Household Tasks ◽  
Good Internal Consistency

The Baby Care Scale (BCS) was designed to assess the involvement of father in infant care during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This study aimed to examine the psychometric characteristics of the BCS – antenatal (BCS-AN) and BCS – postnatal (BCS-PN) versions. A sample of 100 primiparous fathers completed the BCS-AN and/or the BCS-PN and self-reported the measures of anxiety and depressive symptoms and of father–infant emotional involvement during pregnancy and the postpartum period, respectively. Good internal consistency was found for both the BCS-AN and the BCS-PN. A two-factor model was found for both versions of the instrument: (1) household tasks and (2) infant care tasks. The BCS-AN and BCS-PN subscales revealed good internal consistency. Higher scores on the BCS-AN predicted higher scores on the BCS-PN. Significant associations were found among the BCS (BCS-AN and BCS-PN), depressive and anxiety symptoms, and father–infant emotional involvement, revealing good criterion validity. This study suggested that both the BCS-AN and the BCS-PN are reliable multidimensional self-report measures that assess the involvement of father in infant care during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Psychometric Properties of The Persian Version of Short-Form Five Factor Borderline Inventory (FFBI-SF)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Elhami Athar ◽  
Elham Azamian Jazi ◽  
Zahra Lashgari ◽  
Morteza Azizi ◽  
Sirvan Karimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Iranian Students

Abstract Background The Five-Factor Borderline Inventory-Short Form (FFBI-SF) is a self-report measure developed to assess traits of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) from the perspective of the Five-Factor Model of general personality. This study was designed to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and convergent/discriminant validity of the Persian FFBI-SF in a sample of Iranian university students. Methods A total of 641 university students (M-age = 28.04, SD = 8.21, 66.7% women) completed the online forms of the FFBI-SF, PID-5-BF, and Mini IPIP. Results Confirmatory factor analysis supported the proposed twelve-factor model. Also, Cronbach's alpha (α) for the FFBI-SF scores ranged from unacceptable to excellent ranges. However, when relying on MIC values to measure internal consistency, the FFBI-SF Total and subscale scores demonstrated adequate internal consistency. Finally, the FFBI Total and subscale scores showed the expected relations with external correlates (e.g., Neuroticism, Antagonism, and Conscientiousness), which supports the validity of the interpretation of the FFBI-SF scores. Conclusions The findings indicated that FFBI-SF is a useful tool with sound psychometric properties for assessing BPD traits in Iranian students and may spark research in other Iranian settings (e.g., clinical samples).

scholarly journals Further Support for the Psychometric Properties of the Farsi Version of Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezou Lashkari ◽  
Mohsen Dehghani ◽  
Vahid Sadeghi-Firoozabadi ◽  
Mahmood Heidari ◽  
Ali Khatibi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Farsi Version

Alexithymia is defined as the lack of words to describe emotions and is associated with different psychopathologies. Various tools have been developed for measuring alexithymia; each has its limitations. A new questionnaire, Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire (PAQ), was developed to simultaneously assess positive and negative dimensions. Validation of such a tool in different cultures allows cross-cultural health psychology studies and facilitates knowledge transfer in the field. We aimed to examine the psychometric features of the PAQ in the Farsi-speaking population in Iran. Four-hundred-twenty-nine university students were asked to complete the PAQ, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and emotion regulation questionnaire (ERQ). Concurrent validity, discriminant validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability and factor structure were investigated. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a five-factor model identical to the original questionnaire. The questionnaire indicated good internal consistency (0.82 < α < 0.94). Test-retest reliability was acceptable for all subscales. The correlations between PAQ and its subscales with BDI-II, BAI, and TAS, and expression suppression subscale of ERQ were strong for concurrent validity. Concerning the discriminant validity, PAQ and its subscales were not correlated with reappraisal subscales of ERQ. The present findings suggest that the Farsi version of PAQ has strong psychometric properties and is appropriate for use in the Farsi-speaking population.

Measuring Drinking Patterns among College Students

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 231-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice G. Williams ◽  
Amanda Morrice
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Positive Expectancies ◽  
Report Measure

Alcohol use among college students is of interest to clinicians and researchers. The results of such studies depend on the quality and nature of the measures used. The literature includes a wide variety of operational definitions of drinking patterns, making difficult comparisons across studies. For 109 men and 83 women attending college this paper provides data on the Drinking Practices Questionnaire, a self-report measure of drinking patterns designed specifically for use with college students. The three subscales, Negative Affect, Positive Expectancies, and Negative Consequences, have good internal consistency reliabilities, and scores correlate significantly with measures of problems associated with alcohol use. Appropriate uses of the measure are discussed.

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