Study on the psychometric characteristics of Child Abuse Self Report Scale

The aim of the research is to explore the psychometric characteristics of the Serbian adaptation of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist and Screener, as well as the Adult ADHD Self-Report Screening Scale for DSM-5 (ASRS-5). In addition to these scales, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Dickman Impulsivity Inventory (DII) and the questions about frequency of risky behaviours (use of alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, overeating, and physical aggression) were administrated on the sample of 226 adults from the general population (43.8% males). The results of confirmatory factor analysis supported the one-factor structure of the ASRS-5. The three-factor structure had the best fit indices for the ASRS-v1.1 Symptom Checklist (inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity factors), while the two-factor structure was the best for the ASRS-v1.1 Screener (inattention and hyperactivity factors). However, there was a large profile similarity between factors, which calls into question their discriminant validity. All scales correlated significantly with dysfunctional impulsivity and aspects of psychological distress, with ASRS-5 having the largest number of correlations with risky behaviours. There were no sex differences, and correlations with age were negative. It can be concluded that, although all scales show satisfactory psychometric characteristics, ASRS-5 is the preferred one, given its clear one-dimensional structure and somewhat better validity.

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Child abuse and dentistry: a study of knowledge, perspective and attitude among the dentists of west Bengal

Journal of Indian Dental Association ◽

10.33882/jida.13.24609 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 31-37

Author(s):

Satabdi Saha ◽

Krunal S Soni ◽

Niharika . ◽

Subrata Saha

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

West Bengal ◽

Child Abuse And Neglect ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Report ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Abuse And Neglect ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Knowledge Perspective

Aims A cross sectional study was undertaken to assess the level of knowledge, experience and attitude regarding child abuse and neglect among dentists of West Bengal. Material and Methods Data was collected from an anonymous, self-report questionnaire from 160 dentists of West Bengal. Data was interpreted in SPSS software. Descriptive statistics was generated and Chi square test was used to compare between groups. Results Results of this present study suggest a lack of proper awareness and thorough knowledge among the dentists of West Bengal. This is preventing them from recognizing suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. Lack of knowledge about legal procedures against child abuse poses a barrier to report diagnosed cases effectively. Summary and Conclusion Further improvement in child abuse education is needed to enhance the dental professionals’ ability to identify child abuse and neglect cases and rise above this serious child healthcare issue. Key Words-child abuse, awareness of dentists, child maltreatment

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Measures of Learning Agility

10.1093/oso/9780190085353.003.0004 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 90-117

Author(s):

Christine E. Boyce ◽

Anthony S. Boyce

Keyword(s):

Self Report ◽

Future Research ◽

Psychometric Characteristics ◽

Learning Agility ◽

Certification Requirements

This chapter critically evaluates existing, publicly available, learning agility assessments so that interested readers can more readily select the tool or tools most relevant to their needs. It begins by examining different methods for assessing learning agility and their relative strengths and weaknesses, specifically self-report measures, multirater surveys, interviews, and simulations. Next, it reviews specific measures of learning agility and the properties of those tools. Details are provided regarding the dimensions measured by each, their respective frameworks and development histories, psychometric characteristics, report and norm availability, and certification requirements. It concludes with a discussion of the limitations of existing measures and some recommendations for future research.

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Psychometric Characteristics of a Public-Domain Self-Report Measure of Vocational Interests: The Oregon Vocational Interest Scales

Journal of Personality Assessment ◽

10.1080/00223890903510431 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 92 (2) ◽

pp. 168-174 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Julie A. Pozzebon ◽

Beth A. Visser ◽

Michael C. Ashton ◽

Kibeom Lee ◽

Lewis R. Goldberg

Keyword(s):

Vocational Interests ◽

Public Domain ◽

Self Report ◽

Psychometric Characteristics ◽

Vocational Interest ◽

Report Measure

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Psychometric characteristics of translated versions of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory.

Psychology of Violence ◽

10.1037/a0026957 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 239-259 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Joel S. Milner ◽

Julie L. Crouch

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

Abuse Potential ◽

Child Abuse Potential ◽

Psychometric Characteristics ◽

Child Abuse Potential Inventory

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The Role of Psychological Factors in Non-Suicidal Self-injury of Female Adolescents

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.5812/ijpbs.101562 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Mahboubeh Abbasian ◽

Abbas Pourshahbaz ◽

Farhad Taremian ◽

Hamid Poursharifi

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

High School Students ◽

Protective Factor ◽

Self Report ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

School Students ◽

Emotional Involvement ◽

Emotion Reactivity ◽

Self Injury

Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as inflicting damage to one’s own body. It begins in adolescence and tends to become chronic. Objectives: Considering the high prevalence and chronicity of NSSI among girls, the present study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the prevalence of NSSI in female adolescents from their perspective. Methods: The participants consisted of 604 female high-school students in Saveh, aged 14 - 17 years (14.29 ± 1.11), who were selected via random cluster sampling from November 2018 to January 2019. They answered six questionnaires, including the Inventory of Statements About Self-injury (ISAS), Ways of Coping questionnaire (WCQ), Child Abuse Self-report scale (CASRS), Family Emotional Involvement and Criticism scale (FEICS), Emotion Reactivity scale (ERS), and Aggression questionnaire (AQ). Data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Results: The predictor variables of child abuse, emotion reactivity, perceived parental criticism, family emotional involvement, and problem- and emotion-focused coping styles could successfully distinguish NSSI individuals from those without NSSI (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between minor and moderate groups. Conclusions: Family emotional support is a protective factor, while criticism, child abuse, and emotion-focused coping style are risk factors for NSSI.

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Comparison of Psychometric Characteristics for Five Versions of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire in Teenagers Sample

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.676361 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Jiaxin Quan ◽

Xiaofang Yu ◽

Yan Cai ◽

Dongbo Tu

Keyword(s):

Self Report ◽

Thwarted Belongingness ◽

Psychometric Characteristics ◽

Perceived Burdensomeness ◽

Acquired Capability ◽

Test Information ◽

Suicide Behavior ◽

Interpersonal Needs ◽

Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire ◽

Report Measure

Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ) is a self-report measure of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness with five versions in recent studies. There are five versions of INQ. But results from studies using different versions are quite different. Current suicide behavior among teenagers has attracted much attention. But which version is more suitable for teenage samples is still uncertain. It is important to compare the potential differences in different versions of INQ to identify the most psychometrically available version to predict teenagers' acquired capability for suicide and provide them with timely help to reduce teenagers' suicide rates. This study compared the construct validity, internal consistency, validity, and average test information of each version in the sample of teenagers. Results showed the 10-item version provided the most average test information in both thwarted belongingness subscale and perceived burdensomeness subscale, and the INQ-10 is more suitable for teenage samples.

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Associations between developmental timing of child abuse and conduct problem trajectories in a UK birth cohort

10.21203/rs.3.rs-60834/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Andreas Bauer ◽

Gemma Hammerton ◽

Abigail Fraser ◽

Graeme Fairchild ◽

Sarah L. Halligan

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

Birth Cohort ◽

Conduct Problems ◽

Early Onset ◽

Latent Class ◽

Developmental Stages ◽

Developmental Trajectories ◽

Conduct Problem ◽

Self Report ◽

Birth Cohort Study

Abstract Background Although there is strong evidence for a relationship between child abuse and neglect and conduct problems, associations between child abuse experienced at different developmental stages and developmental trajectories of conduct problems have not been examined. We sought to investigate effects of timing of child abuse on conduct problem trajectories in a large UK birth cohort study. Methods We applied latent class growth analysis to identify conduct problem trajectories in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, using parent-rated conduct problems from ages 4-17 years (N=10648). Childhood-only and adolescence-only abuse, in addition to abuse in both developmental periods (‘persistent’ abuse), were assessed by retrospective self-report at age 22 years (N=3172). Results We identified four developmental trajectories: early-onset persistent (4.8%), adolescence-onset (4.5%), childhood-limited (15.4%), and low (75.3%) conduct problems. Childhood-only abuse and ‘persistent’ abuse were associated with increased odds of being on the early-onset persistent and adolescence-onset conduct problem trajectories compared to the low conduct problems trajectory. Adolescence-only abuse was not predictive of trajectory membership. There were no associations between abuse and childhood-limited trajectory membership.Conclusions Early-onset persistent and adolescence-onset conduct problems showed similar patterns of association with abuse exposure, challenging developmental theories that propose qualitative, as opposed to quantitative, differences in environmental risk factors between these trajectories. The results also highlight that childhood-only and ‘persistent’ abuse were more strongly linked to elevated conduct problem trajectories than adolescence-only abuse, and that ‘persistent’ abuse is particularly detrimental.

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