Assessing Reliability and Validity of the Farsi Version of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale in a Sample of Substance-Using Patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 259-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Besharat
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Substance Abusing ◽  
Inventory Analysis ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Toronto Alexithymia Scale ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Estimate Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Farsi Version ◽  
Tas 20

The aim of this study was to estimate reliability and factorial validity of the Farsi version of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale–20 (TAS–20) for 321 substance-abusing patients (187 men and 134 women). All were asked to complete the Farsi version of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale–20, the Emotional Intelligence Scale, and The Mental Health Inventory. Analysis supported the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, concurrent validity, and three-factor structure of the Farsi version of the TAS–20 for substance users. The factors are similar to the three reported previously and were labeled as Difficulty Identifying Feelings, Difficulty Describing Feelings, and Externally oriented Thinking. These results provide evidence for applicability of the TAS–20 and its cross-cultural validity

Reliability and Factorial Validity of a Farsi Version of the 20-Item Toronto Alexithymia Scale with a Sample of Iranian Students

2007 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Besharat
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Toronto Alexithymia Scale ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Iranian Students ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
The University ◽  
Farsi Version ◽  
Tas 20

This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of the 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale for 587 undergraduate students (349 women and 238 men) at the University of Tehran. All participants were asked to complete the Farsi version of the TAS-20, the Emotional Intelligence Scale, and the Mental Health Inventory. Findings supported the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, concurrent validity, and three-factor structure of the Farsi version of the 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale. The factors found in the Farsi version of this scale are similar to the three factors found previously and were accordingly labeled as Difficulty Identifying Feelings, Difficulty Describing Feelings, and Externally Oriented Thinking. The results provide evidence for applicability of the TAS-20 and its cross-cultural validity.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of Farsi Version of Youth Sport Environment Questionnaire

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Eshghi ◽  
Ramin Kordi ◽  
Amir Hossein Memari ◽  
Ahmad Ghaziasgar ◽  
Mohammad-Ali Mansournia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Youth Sport ◽  
Team Cohesion ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Group Environment ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Farsi Version

The Youth Sport Environment Questionnaire (YSEQ) had been developed from Group Environment Questionnaire, a well-known measure of team cohesion. The aim of this study was to adapt and examine the reliability and validity of the Farsi version of the YSEQ. This version was completed by 455 athletes aged 13–17 years. Results of confirmatory factor analysis indicated that two-factor solution showed a good fit to the data. The results also revealed that the Farsi YSEQ showed high internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and good concurrent validity. This study indicated that the Farsi version of the YSEQ is a valid and reliable measure to assess team cohesion in sport setting.

Reliability and Factor Validity of a Farsi Version of the Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale

2009 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Besharat
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
The University ◽  
Farsi Version

This study investigated reliability and factor validity of a Farsi version of the Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale in 606 undergraduate students (257 men, 349 women) from the University of Tehran. All participants were asked to complete the scale, along with the General Health Questionnaire (Goldberg, 1972) and the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (Coopersmith, 1967). Findings indicated good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity of the two-factor structure of the Farsi version of the Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale. These factors were similar to the factors found in previous studies and were accordingly labeled Positive Perfectionism and Negative Perfectionism. The results provide evidence for applicability of the scale and its cross-cultural validity.

scholarly journals The Farsi translation, reliability and validity of the Death Concern Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Dadfar ◽  
David Lester
Keyword(s):  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Farsi Version

Abstract Introduction: Death concern is a conscious contemplation of the reality of death combined with a negative evaluation of that reality. The Death Concern Scale (DCS) is related to thinking, and death fear or anxiety about death. The aim of the present study was to develop a Farsi version of the DCS and to explore its psychometric properties in a sample of Iranian nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the reliability, validity, and factorial structure of the Farsi version of the DCS in a convenience sample of 106 Iranian nurses in two hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The nurses completed the DCS, the Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale (CLFDS), the Death Anxiety Scale (DAS), the Reasons for Death Fear Scale (RDFS), the Death Depression Scale (DDS), and the Death Obsession Scale (DOS). Results: For the DCS, Cronbach's α was 0.77, the Spearman-Brown coefficient 0.63, the Guttman split-half coefficient 0.62, and two-week test-retest reliability 0.77. The DCS correlated at 0.51 with the CLFDS, 0.52 with the DAS, 0.34 with the RDFS, 0.40 with the DDS, and 0.48 with the DOS, indicating good construct and criterion-related validity. The results of an exploratory factor analysis for the DCS identified seven factors, accounting for 64.30% of the variance and indicating considerable heterogeneity in the content of the items. Conclusions: The Farsi version of the DCS has good validity and reliability, and it can be used in clinical, educational, and research settings to assess death concerns in the Iranian society.

Psychopathological Correlates and Psychometric Properties of the White Bear Suppression Inventory in a Turkish Sample

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Müjgan Altın ◽  
Tülin Gençöz
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Thought Action Fusion

This study examined the psychometric properties of the White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI) in a sample of 273 Turkish undergraduate students. The WBSI assesses people’s tendency toward thought suppression. The reliability and validity analyses of the Turkish version of the scale indicated that the WBSI had adequate psychometric properties in a Turkish sample. Internal consistency, and split-half and test-retest reliability coefficients were satisfactory. Consistent with the original WBSI, factor analysis of the scale identified a single component that accounted for 43.3% of the total variance. Concurrent validity of the Turkish version indicated that the scale exhibited significantly positive correlations with obsessive-compulsive, depression, and trait anxiety symptoms, as well as with responsibility attitudes, and thought-action fusion biases. All these findings supported the cross-cultural validity of WBSI.

The Joiners' Scale: Validation of a Measure of Social-Complexity

1994 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 1027-1034 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel L. Wann ◽  
Michael A. Hamlet
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Social Complexity ◽  
Scale Validation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Complexity Measure ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Diverse Groups

This report concerns the validation of a questionnaire designed to assess social-complexity or the extent to which individuals attempt to join and maintain memberships in a number of diverse groups. Three studies ( ns of 118, 63, and 125) attest to the single-factor instrument's internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and validity. In addition, higher scores on the joiners' social-complexity measure were significantly correlated with positive scores on several measures of psychological adjustment. Suggestions for use of the instrument are provided.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of a Dog Personality and Unwanted Behavior Survey

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1234
Author(s):  
Milla Salonen ◽  
Salla Mikkola ◽  
Emma Hakanen ◽  
Sini Sulkama ◽  
Jenni Puurunen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Separation Anxiety ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Noise Sensitivity ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
And Behavior

Dogs have distinct, consistent personalities, but the structure of dog personality is still unclear. Dog personality and unwanted behavior are often studied with behavioral questionnaires. Even though many questionnaires are reliable and valid measures of behavior, all new questionnaire tools should be extensively validated. Here, we examined the structure of personality and six unwanted behavior questionnaire sections: noise sensitivity, fearfulness, aggression, fear of surfaces and heights, separation anxiety and impulsivity/inattention with factor analyses. Personality consisted of seven factors: Insecurity, Training focus, Energy, Aggressiveness/dominance, Human sociability, Dog sociability and Perseverance. Most unwanted behavior sections included only one factor, but the impulsivity/inattention section divided into two factors (Hyperactivity/impulsivity and Inattention) and the aggression section into four factors (Barking, Stranger directed aggression, Owner directed aggression and Dog directed aggression). We also examined the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, inter-rater reliability and convergent validity of the 17 personality and unwanted behavior traits and discovered excellent reliability and validity. Finally, we investigated the discriminant validity of the personality traits, which was good. Our findings indicate that this personality and unwanted behavior questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool that can be used to study personality and behavior extensively.

Evaluating Psychometric Properties of Farsi Version of the Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale

2005 ◽  
Vol 97 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Besharat
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
The University ◽  
Farsi Version

This study examined the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of the Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale. Two samples of 97 (56 women, 41 men) and 115 (67 women, 48 men) undergraduate students at the University of Tehran participated. Findings supported the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, concurrent validity, and factor structure of the Farsi version. Factor analysis provided evidence for two dimensions of perfectionism, Positive and Negative perfectionism. The two dimensions had significant negative and positive correlations, respectively, with measures of psychological distress and health, respectively. The Farsi version of the Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale presented good psychometric properties for use in research.

scholarly journals Using Genetic Algorithms to Abbreviate the Mindfulness Inventory for Sport: A Substantive-Methodological Synthesis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Noetel ◽  
Joseph Ciarrochi ◽  
Baljinder K. Sahdra ◽  
Chris Lonsdale
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Objective Measure ◽  
Efficient Solutions ◽  
Exercise Science ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objectives. To demonstrate the use of machine-learning for reducing questionnaireresponse burden, we created multiple, shorter versions of the Mindfulness Inventory for Sport. We then tested the reliability and validity of scores derived from these shorter versions in athletic populations.Design. We used genetic algorithms to shorten the measure, and both cross-sectional and longitudinal data to test psychometric properties.Method. We collected data from 859 undergraduate exercise science students and 118 golfers. We used 75% of the student sample to shorten the measure, and the rest of the data to test the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, content validity, and factorial validity. For criterion validity, we explored relationships between the subscales and other measures of mindfulness, golf handicaps, and an objective measure of putting accuracy.Results. Genetic algorithms efficiently generated stable solutions to shortening the measure. Reliability decreased as the measure become shorter—especially between three and two items per subscale—but remained acceptable. Validity metrics for shorter versions were as good, and sometimes better, than the full questionnaire. Awareness and refocusing subscales demonstrated weak associations with golf handicap for long and short versions. Non-judgment showed no significant associations, and no subscales significantly predicted putting performance.Conclusions. Genetic algorithms provide efficient solutions to reducing questionnaire response burden for athletes.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of Seven Feline Behavior and Personality Traits

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1991
Author(s):  
Salla Mikkola ◽  
Milla Salonen ◽  
Emma Hakanen ◽  
Sini Sulkama ◽  
Hannes Lohi
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Biological Variables ◽  
Breed Differences ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Excessive Grooming

Domestic cats are popular pets, and they have personalities, with stable behavior differences between individuals. Lately, feline behavior and personality have been studied with different approaches, for example, with owner-completed questionnaires. The majority of these studies, however, lack a sufficient validation and reliability assessment of the questionnaires used. We designed an online feline behavior and personality questionnaire to collect cat behavior data from their owners. Then, we ran a factor analysis to study the structure of personality and behavior in a dataset of over 4300 cats. For validation, we studied the internal consistency, test–retest reliability, inter-rater reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity of this questionnaire and extracted factors. In addition, we briefly examined breed differences in the seven discovered factors: fearfulness, activity/playfulness, aggression toward humans, sociability toward humans, sociability toward cats, excessive grooming and litterbox issues. Most of the rank ordering of breeds within each trait paralleled what has been found in previous studies. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire and factors were good, strengthening owner-completed questionnaires as a method to collect behavioral data from pet animals. Breed differences suggest a genetic background for personality. However, these differences should be studied further with multidimensional models, including environmental and biological variables.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document