Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire-4+: A study with Chinese college students

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Ling ◽  
Ming-yi Qian ◽  
Bing-jun Yang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Mainland ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Experience Of Care ◽  
The Chinese Mainland ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire-4+ (PDQ-4+) has been regarded as an effective instrument for screening people with personality disorders in Western countries. Recently, it has also been widely used in research of personality disorders on the Chinese mainland. Using a sample of 4,811 Chinese college students, the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the PDQ-4+ (Yang, Rorbert, & Paul, 2000) were examined. Results indicated that the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of PDQ-4+ subscales were psychometrically acceptable. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in a 3-factor solution, which conforms to the conceptual categorization of personality disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders - III (American Psychiatric Association, 1987). Significant correlation was found between PDQ-4+ subscale scores and the factor scores of the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire (Bifulco, Bernazzani, Moran, & Jacobs, 2005). The sensitivity and specificity of the PDQ-4+ in the Chinese mainland population need further study.

Testing the reliability and validity of the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale–Short Form with Chinese college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Jiaxi Peng ◽  
Yongmei Xiao ◽  
Yijun Li ◽  
Wei Liang ◽  
Hao Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Close Relationships ◽  
Short Form ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Experiences In Close Relationships

Currently, there is no instrument to quickly measure adult attachment in the Chinese cultural context. In this study the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale–Short Form (ECR-S) was translated and tested in terms of reliability and validity with Chinese college students. All items of the Chinese-version ECR-S showed high discriminability and the scale had a two-dimensional structure in both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The internal consistency coefficients of the two subscales of the ECR-S showed excellent reliability, and scores were modestly to highly correlated with the criteria of state adult attachment, self-esteem, anxiety, pressure, depression, and satisfaction with intimate (romantic) relationships. It can be concluded that the Chinese version of the ECR-S has high reliability and validity; thus, it meets the requirements for psychometric tools and can be used to assess Chinese adults' attachment.

scholarly journals Validation of the Chinese Version of Relaxation Sensitivity Index: A Tool for Predicting Treatment Effect in Mindfulness Interventions

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jieting Zhang ◽  
Christina M. Luberto ◽  
Qi Huang ◽  
Jin Kuang ◽  
Juan Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Sensitivity Index ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: The Relaxation Sensitivity Index (RSI) measures relaxation-related fears developed and validated in western samples. The RSI captures three facets of fear regarding relaxation: physical, cognitive, and social concerns. This study aimed to translate and identify the factor structure of the Chinese version of the RSI.Methods: In a preliminary study, 26 items were generated mainly by translation and modified from the original RSI. In Study 1, factor analysis and internal consistency reliability analysis were conducted on separated half samples of 597 Chinese college students. In Study 2, test-retest reliability, convergent, and predictive criterion validity were examined based on 465 Chinese college students.Results: Fourteen items were selected based on the factor loading and item prevalence in the preliminary study. Factor analysis based on Study 1 identified three factors: Social appealing, Social performance, and Physical concerns. In general, the RSI demonstrated good internal consistency (αs = 0.750–0.860), convergent validity and predictive criterion validity, while the test-retest reliability is relatively low (rs = 0.525–0.685). Notably, less related to the other two factors, Social performance concerns may be a unique factor solely predicting social anxiety (p <0.001), but not relaxation-induced anxiety (p = 0.442).Conclusion: The Chinese version of the RSI possesses a factor structure different from the western population. The robustness of factor structure and test-retest reliability was not as good as expected. Further research is warranted to explore the validity of the RSI in Chinese samples.

Validation of a Chinese version of the Tolerance for Mental Pain Scale-10 with Chinese college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ning Cui ◽  
Yingshan Bao ◽  
Xiaoming Liu ◽  
Kangyi Liu ◽  
Weiyu Chen
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Psychological Pain ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Mental Pain ◽  
Psychometric Tool

We built and validated a Chinese version of the Tolerance for Mental Pain Scale-10 (TMPS-10). Participants were 840 college students in Jilin, China. The TMPS-10 consists of two dimensions: managing the pain and enduring the pain. In our study Cronbach's alphas were .80 and .83, respectively, and test–retest reliability coefficients were .78 and .72, respectively, for these two dimensions. Exploratory factor analysis results demonstrate that the two dimensions accounted for 61.58% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis results show that the two-factor model fit the sample data well. As the Chinese version of the TMPS-10 meets the requirements for a psychometric tool, it can be used to evaluate Chinese college students' tolerance of psychological pain.

scholarly journals Translation of the Chinese version of the modified Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 and its validation among college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Zhang ◽  
Tong Tong ◽  
Ye Gao ◽  
Chunguang Liang ◽  
Haitao Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Northeast China ◽  
Food Addiction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Yale Food Addiction Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Obesity prevalence has substantially increased in China over the past decade. In China, over 1 in 7 individuals meet the criteria for overall obesity, and 1 in 3 meet the criteria for abdominal obesity, obesity has become a significant problem. Studies have shown that food addiction and obesity are inextricably linked. The modified Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 (mYFAS 2.0) is a brief measurement for assessing food addiction. This study aimed to explore the structure of the Chinese version of the mYFAS 2.0 and assess the occurrence of food addiction in a sample of college students in Northeast China. Methods A cross-sectional design was conducted in a sample of 1099 undergraduate students in Northeast China. Participants completed the sociodemographic questionnaire, the Chinese version of the mYFAS 2.0, the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-8), and the Self-Esteem Scale (SES) to test the hypothesis. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to examine the underlying factor structure of the mYFAS 2.0. Two weeks later, 62 students who participated in the first test were recruited to evaluate the test–retest reliability. Results The Chinese version of the mYFAS 2.0 demonstrated adequate internal consistency, good test–retest reliability and satisfactory construct validity. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis found that the Chinese version of the mYFAS 2.0 demonstrated a good fit to the two-factor solution identified by the exploratory factor analysis and showed superior fit indices compared to the one-factor model. The prevalence of food addiction in our sample was found to be in line with rates observed in other Asian and Western samples. The mYFAS 2.0 symptom count scores were correlated with BMI, the idea of dieting to lose weight, the desire to overeat, low self-esteem, and impulsivity. Conclusion The results indicate that the Chinese version of the mYFAS 2.0 has good reliability and validity, and that it can be considered a tool to evaluate the addictive eating behaviours of undergraduate students.

Development and Validation of an eHealth Literacy Scale: Measuring a Broad Spectrum of eHealth Skills in Web 3.0 Context (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huaxuan Liu ◽  
Bik-Chu Chow ◽  
Wei Liang ◽  
Holger Hassel ◽  
Ya-Jun Wendy Huang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Web 3.0 ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

BACKGROUND eHealth literacy (EHL) refers to a mixture of capabilities that enable individuals to deal with health information via e-approach, and apply it to solve health problems. With the digitization of health care and the wide availability of health applications, a more diverse range of eHealth skills is required to properly use such health facilities. Existing EHL measurements focus mainly on the health skill of information obtaining (Web 1.0), yet skills of online interactivities (Web 2.0) and self-data managing and applying (Web 3.0) have not been well measured. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to (1) develop a measurement of EHL comprising a comprehensive spectrum of Web 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 skills (eHLS-Web3.0) and (2) evaluate its validity and reliability along with the measurement invariance among college students. METHODS In Study 1, 421 Chinese college students (mean age = 20.5 ± 1.4 years; 51.8% female) and 8 health experts (mean age =38.3 ± 5.9 years; 87.5% female) were involved to develop the eHLS-Web3.0. The scale development included three steps: item pool generation, content validation, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). In Study 2, 741 college students (mean age = 21.3 ± 1.4 years; 52.2% female) were recruited from four Chinese cities to validate the new-developed eHLS-Web3.0. The construct validity, convergent validity, concurrent validity, internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, and measurement invariance across gender, major, and region were examined by a series of statistical analyses, including confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and multi-group CFA analysis with SPSS 25.0 and Mplus 7. RESULTS Based on the item pool of 374 statements collected during the conceptual developments, 24 items (4~10 items per subscale) were generated and adjusted after cognitive testing and content validity examination. Through the EFA, we finally developed a three-factorial eHLS-Web3.0, including Acquisition (8 items), Verification (6 items), and Application (10 items). In Study 2, CFAs supported the construct validity of the 24-item three-dimensional eHLS-Web3.0 (χ2 = 903.076, χ2/df =3.701, CFI = .924, TLI = .914, RMSEA = .060, SRMR = .051). The average variance extracted (AVE) of .58 and high correlation between eHLS-Web3.0 subscales and eHEALS (r = .725- .880, P < .001) supported good convergent validity and concurrent validity of the eHLS-Web3.0. Results also supported satisfactory internal consistency reliability (α = .976, ρ = .934 - .956) and test-retest reliability (r = .858, P < .001) of the scale. Multi-group CFAs demonstrated that the 24-item eHLS-Web3.0 to be invariant at all configural, metric, strong, and structural levels across gender (female/male), major (sport-related/medical/general), and region (Yinchuan/Kunming/Xiamen/Beijing). CONCLUSIONS The 24-item three-dimensional eHLS-Web3.0 is developed and verified to be a reliable and valid measurement of EHL in Web 3.0 context among Chinese college students.

scholarly journals Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire (ASQ): development and validation

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. e100144
Author(s):  
Amanda Baker ◽  
Naomi Simon ◽  
Aparna Keshaviah ◽  
Amy Farabaugh ◽  
Thilo Deckersbach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Clinical Control ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

BackgroundThe Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire (ASQ) is a brief self-report questionnaire which measures frequency and intensity of symptoms and was developed to improve assessment of anxiety symptoms in a clinical setting. We examined the reliability and validity of the ASQ in patients with anxiety disorders and/or depression, non-clinical control subjects and college students.Methods240 outpatients with generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder or major depressive disorder were administered the ASQ and additional questionnaires measuring depression and anxiety, as were 111 non-clinical control subjects and 487 college students. Factor analysis, Pearson’s correlation coefficients and logistic regression were used to assess reliability and validity. Test–retest reliability of the ASQ was measured using a subset who were re-administered the ASQ after 4 weeks.ResultsFactor analysis revealed measurement of a single dimension by the ASQ. Internal consistency and test–retest reliability were strong. The ASQ total score also significantly distinguished patients with an anxiety disorder from the clinical controls above and beyond the clinician-rated Hamilton Anxiety Scale.ConclusionsThe ASQ is a valid, reliable and effective self-rated measure of anxiety and may be a useful tool for screening and assessing anxiety symptoms in psychiatric as well as college settings.

The Typology of Personality Disorders — Diagnostic Problems and Their Relevance for Suicidal Behavior

Crisis ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Bronisch
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Psychological Autopsy ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Methodological Problems

Personality disorders (PD) play an important role in clinical psychiatry. The typologies of personality disorders (PDs) found in different classification systems, such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), are quite congruent. There are many methodological problems with reliability and validity of the diagnosis of PD. However, having a typology seems to be very helpful. Recent psychological autopsy studies reported that about one third of suicide victims met the criteria for a PD. Antisocial PD, borderline PD, narcissistic PD, and depressive PD in particular were often clinically associated with suicidal behavior.

Validation of the Dutch Test of Conflict Handling in Chinese College Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yingshan Bao ◽  
Fangwei Zhu ◽  
Yue Hu ◽  
Ning Cui ◽  
Yuan Gu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Conflict Management ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Conflict Handling

There are limitations in existing conflict management instruments used in China. Therefore, we translated the Dutch Test of Conflict Handling (DUTCH), and then examined the reliability and validity of this Chinese Revised version (DUTCH-CR). Participants were 2,035 college students at 4 universities in China. We conducted exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis on data from questionnaires completed by the participants. Our findings show that the DUTCH-CR is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring the handling of conflicts between Chinese college students. Further, we found that 4 conflict-handling styles are more suitable for Chinese college students. This was achieved by merging the problem-solving and compromising factors into a collaborating one, and retaining the yielding, avoiding, and forcing factors of the original DUTCH instrument.

scholarly journals A study of the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 1112-1121
Author(s):  
Jing Wang ◽  
Haibo Di ◽  
Wen Hua ◽  
Liwen Cheng ◽  
Zhigang Xia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Disorders Of Consciousness ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Coma Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: The aim of the study was to check on the reliability and validity of the translated version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised. Design: Prospective psychometric study. Setting: Rehabilitation and neurology unit in hospital. Subjects: Patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. Interventions: None. Main measures: The original English version of the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised was translated into Chinese. The reliability and validity were undertaken by trained raters. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to assess inter-rater reliability and test–retest reliability. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to investigate internal consistency. Spearman’s correlation was used to calculate concurrent validity. The Coma Recovery Scale–revised was used to assess the consciousness of patients. Results: Eighty-four patients were enrolled in the study. Inter-rater reliability of the Chinese version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised was high for total scores and motor and verbal subscores and good for facial subscores. Test–retest reliability was high for total score and for all subscores. Analysis revealed a moderate internal consistency for subscores. For the concurrent validity, a strong correlation was found between the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised and the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability behavioral scale for all patients. A moderate correlation was found between the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised and the Coma Recovery Scale–revised scores for all patients. Conclusion: The Chinese version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised has good reliability and validity data for assessing responses to pain in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness.

The validity and reliability of the revised Chinese version of the Situational Self-Awareness Scale

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 743-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu-Feng Liu ◽  
Yong-Cong Shao ◽  
Ye-Bing Yang ◽  
Sheng-Jun Wu ◽  
Hai Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
The Public ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Public Setting ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

In this study a Chinese version of the Situational Self-Awareness Scale (SSAS; Govern & Marsch, 2001) was developed and tested for validity and reliability. Participants were 1,244 undergraduate students. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and other statistical methods yielded results indicating a good correlation of items in the Chinese (C-SSAS) and English version of the scale. When private self-awareness was assessed in a private setting the score of participants was significantly greater and likewise the public self-awareness scores were higher when the scale was completed in a public setting. Test-retest reliability was significant across situations and time. The reallocation of one item to public self-awareness in the C-SSAS from private in the SSAS was indicative of differences between Eastern and Western cultures and this is discussed. In general, the results indicated that the Chinese version of the SSAS has good reliability and validity. The scale should, therefore, be suitable as a reference to develop scales for evaluating personnel working in specific occupations.

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