Psychometric Properties of the Life Regard Index–Revised: A Validation Study of a Measure of Personal Meaning

2001 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 759-773 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex H. S. Harris ◽  
Samuel Standard
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Meaning ◽  
English Version ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Restriction Of Range ◽  
Very High

A validation study of the English version of the 28-item Life Regard Index–Revised was undertaken with a sample of 91 participants from the general population. All previous studies of the Index have examined the Dutch version. The test-retest reliabilities at 8 wk. for the total Index ( r = .87), Framework ( r = .82), and Fulfillment ( r = .81) subscales were very high. Cronbach alphas were .92, .83, and .87, respectively. A significant restriction of range was observed at the high-meaning end of the scale. Factor analysis only weakly supported the theorized two-factor structure. A very high disattenuated correlation between the Framework and Fulfillment subscales was observed ( r = .94). The Index appeared to have adequate evidence supporting its concurrent and discriminant validity when compared with measures of hopelessness, spiritual well-being, and other measures of personal meaning. A significant positive association was found between the index and the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale ( r = .38). The Index was also significantly associated with sex (women scoring higher) and marital status (divorced people scoring lower). Revisions of the English version may address the restriction of range problem by employing a 5-point rating scale, instead of the current 3-point scale, or by adding more discriminating items. Further factor-analytic studies with larger samples are needed before conclusions can be drawn regarding this scale's factor structure.

scholarly journals Compassionate Attributes and Action Scale for adolescents: Adaptation and validation

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S434-S434 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Cunha ◽  
C. Rodrigues ◽  
M. Matos ◽  
A. Galhardo ◽  
M. Couto
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

IntroductionCompassion can be defined as an intentional sensitivity to the suffering, with a motivation and commitment to try to relieve it, which can have a positive impact on individuals’ emotional and psychological well-being. The relevance of compassion focused therapies is well established and this makes the development of reliable instruments for the assessment of the different facets of compassion targeting different age groups crucial for research and clinical practice. The Compassionate Attributes and Actions Scale (CAAS) aims to assess compassion on three directions: self-compassion, compassion for others or compassion received from others. Each of the scales assesses one's compassionate attributes and compassionate actions separately when dealing with difficult or painful situations.Objective/aimThis study aimed to adapt the CAAS for adolescents and to explore its factor structure and psychometric properties in a sample of Portuguese adolescents.MethodsA total of 336 Portuguese adolescents with ages ranging from 12 to 19 years old participated in the study. Several exploratory factor analyses were conducted.ResultsExploratory factor analysis showed that, except for the attributes section of the self-compassion scale (that showed to be bi-factorial), all the other scales (and their sections) presented a single-factor structure. The three scales, and its sections, demonstrated a good reliability and excellent test-retest reliability and good convergent and discriminant validity.ConclusionResults were in line with the factor structure found in the adults’ version. The scales and its sections have shown good psychometric characteristics and constitute a useful instrument to assess and investigate the three directions of the compassion.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Italian Validation of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire: Factor Structure, Reliability, Convergent, and Discriminant Validity

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 (2) ◽  
pp. 578-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Negri ◽  
Marta Bassi ◽  
Antonella Delle Fave
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Italian Context ◽  
Meaning In Life Questionnaire ◽  
Item Scale

Several studies highlighted the role of meaning in life as a major component of well-being and researchers have developed different measures to assess the features of this construct. In the present study, the psychometric properties of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire were investigated in the Italian context. The Meaning in Life Questionnaire is a 10-item scale measuring perceived presence of and search for meaning in life, conceptualized as two separate factors. The former refers to perceived meaning and purpose in life, the latter to the active commitment to find meaning in life. Participants were 464 adults aged 20 to 60 years ( M = 39.34; SD = 10.86; 54.7% women). Factor structure was inspected through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using a split-sample approach. Internal consistency was assessed through Cronbach’s alphas, interitem and item-scale correlations. Convergent and discriminant validity with measures of well-being, personality, mental health, and physical health were also evaluated. Factor analyses supported the adequacy of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire two-factor structure in the Italian context; internal consistency measures corroborated the measure’s reliability; and correlation matrix coefficients sustained convergent and discriminant validity. Results showed that the Meaning in Life Questionnaire is a valid and reliable measure to assess meaning in life and its relationship with well-being within the Italian context.

Evaluation of the Dutch Version of the Migraine Quality of Life Instrument (Msqol) and Its Application in Headache Coping

Cephalalgia ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 823-829 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Passchier ◽  
JC Mourik ◽  
SP McKenna ◽  
M van den Berg ◽  
RAM Erdman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dutch Society ◽  
English Version ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Patient Functioning ◽  
Life Instrument ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The Dutch version of the MSQOL was evaluated psychometrically and applied in a convenience sample of 90 migraine patients from the Dutch Society of Headache Patients. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the Dutch MSQOL were good (>0.90) and comparable with those of the original English version. The measure also had good validity, with its scores associated as expected with headache intensity, psychological well-being and level of patient functioning. Respondents who employ more passive methods of coping with their headaches, such as ‘worrying’, ‘retreating’ and ‘resting’, had worse quality of life. ‘Worrying’ was particularly associated with diminished quality of life, suggesting that cognitive interventions might be of benefit to migraineurs who use this method of coping.

scholarly journals Validation of the Korean version of the thriving at work scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 715-739
Author(s):  
JungKoum Choi ◽  
MyoungSo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Job Engagement ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
On Line ◽  
Thriving At Work

The purpose of this study was to validate the Thriving at Work Scale(TWS) developed by Porath and colleagues(2012) in Korea. Specifically, the study was attempted to (1) examine the factor structure and items of the TWS to develop the Korean version of the TWS(TWS-K), and (2) investigate the discriminant validity of the TWS-K with the 5 similar concepts proposed only conceptually in the literature(job engagement, flow, resilience, flourishing, psychological well-being) as well as the incremental validity of the TWS-K over job engagement on performance. Two surveys were conducted for this purpose, and a total of 850 employees working at different fields in Korea participated in off-line or on-line survey. In Study 1, we conducted both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using the off-line data of 205 participants. The results showed that the factor structure of vitality and learning composed of positive 10 items in the TWS-K had a better fit compared to the original positive 8 and negative 2 items included in the TWS. It was also found that the reliability of the TWS-K was much higher than that of the TWS among Koreans. In Study 2, the results of a confirmatory factor analysis on 645 on-line participants demonstrated the six-factor model which assumed the independence of 6 related factors had the best fit among 6 models, supporting the discriminant validity of the TWS-K. Support was also found for the criterion-related validity of the TWS-K on the various criteria of performance. In addition, the results of hierarchical multiple regression analyses confirmed that thriving at work is a distinct construct, as the incremental variances of thriving at work on task, contextual, and adaptive performance were significant when each of similar concepts such as jog engagement controlled. Finally the implications and future research directions were discussed based on the findings.

scholarly journals The Five-Factor Model of Workplace Spirituality

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 419-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangchoong Roh ◽  
Yongwon Suh
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Inner Life ◽  
Quality Of Working Life

The purpose of the present study is to propose comprehensive conceptual model of workplace spirituality(WS) and to develp a scale that can measure the WS. In study 1, the five-factor model of WS was proposed, and 39 items were developed for constructing workplace spirituality index(WSI) scale. The 5-factor model of WS included the followings: 1) ‘a sense of inner life’ toward oneself, 2) ‘a sense of calling’ toward one's work, 3) ‘a sense of empathy’ toward one's colleagues, 4) ‘a sense of community’ toward on's organization, and 5) ‘a sense of transcendence’ above and beyond one's ego. A sample of 239 participants from six global companies completed the scale, and an exploratory factor analysis showed 5 factor structure, and 23 items were selected to constuct a final WSI scale. In study 2, a cross-validation study was conducted with a sample of 161 participants. A confirmatory factor analysis indicated a satisfactory fit for the 5-factor model of WS, and a secondary factor analysis revealed that the five factors were well converged into the higher factor of the whole WS. In study 3, a discriminant validation study was conducted with a sample of 400 employees to show a discriminant validity between WS and subjective well-being (SWB), quality of working life (QWL), and perceived value of work (PVW). The results showed that WS was a different construct with the above related concepts. Finally, theoretical and practical implications were discussed, and limitations and future suggestions were described.

Interrater reliability of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression

1992 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 86-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Hoencamp ◽  
I. Betten ◽  
P.M.J. Haffmans
Keyword(s):  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Hamilton Rating Scale ◽  
Very High

SummaryInterrater reliability of the Hamilton Rating Scale for DepressionInterrater reliability of the Dutch version of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD 17 items) was investigated. Although sufficient, a kappa of .65, found for all raters, was not very high. Specifically item 2 (feelings of guilt) and item 11 (psychic anxiety) seemed difficult to judge. The most experienced raters achieved the highest kappas as well on the total score of the HRSD.It is concluded that this version of the HRSD, if administered by experienced raters, is a reasonably reliable instrument to obtain a certain ‘cut-off score (for instance in-exclusion criterium) as well as to measure the change in severity of the depression during treatment.

scholarly journals Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT)—Development, Validity, and Reliability

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9495
Author(s):  
Wilmar B. Schaufeli ◽  
Steffie Desart ◽  
Hans De Witte
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Dialectical Approach ◽  
Adequate Reliability

This paper introduces a new definition for burnout and investigates the psychometric properties of the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT). In a prior qualitative study, 49 practitioners were interviewed about their conceptualization of burnout (part 1). Using a dialectical approach, four core dimensions—exhaustion, mental distance, and impaired emotional and cognitive impairment—and three secondary dimensions—depressed mood, psychological distress, and psychosomatic complaints—emerged, which constitute the basis of the BAT. In the second study, the psychometric characteristics of the BAT were investigated in a representative sample of 1500 Flemish employees, focusing on factorial validity, reliability, and construct validity, respectively. Results demonstrate the assumed four-factor structure for the core dimensions, which is best represented by one general burnout factor. Contrary to expectations, instead of a three-factor structure, a two-factor structure was found for the secondary dimensions. Furthermore, the BAT and its subscales show adequate reliability. Convergent validity and discriminant validity with other burnout measures—including the MBI and OLBI—was demonstrated, as well as discriminant validity with other well-being constructs, such as work engagement and workaholism.

scholarly journals World Trade Center Exposure and Posttraumatic Growth: Assessing Positive Psychological Change 15 Years after 9/11

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Cristina D. Pollari ◽  
Jennifer Brite ◽  
Robert M. Brackbill ◽  
Lisa M. Gargano ◽  
Shane W. Adams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Terrorist Attack ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Exposure Level ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Very High

We evaluated the presence of posttraumatic growth (PTG) among survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attack and how indicators of psychosocial well-being, direct 9/11-related exposure, and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) relate to PTG. PTG was examined among 4934 participants using the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to determine if the original factor structure of the PTGI fits our data and principal component analysis (PCA) to identify the appropriate factor structure. Multivariable linear regression models were used to examine the association between PTG and indicators of psychosocial well-being, 9/11-related exposure, and PTSS, controlling for covariates. CFA identified a two-factor structure of the PTGI as a better fit than the original five-factor model. Participants who experienced very high 9/11-related exposure level (ß = 7.72; 95% CI: 5.75–9.70), higher PTSS at waves 1 (ß = 0.13; 95% CI: 0.08–0.18) and 2 (ß = 0.09; 95% CI: 0.05–0.14), high social integration (ß = 5.71; 95% CI: 4.47, 6.96), greater social support (ß = 0.49; 95% CI: 0.37, 0.61), and higher self-efficacy (ß = 1.26; 95% CI: 1.04, 1.48) had higher PTGI scores. Our findings suggest PTG is present, 15 years following the 9/11 terrorist attack. Very high-level 9/11 exposure, PTSS, and indicators of psychosocial well-being were associated with PTG.

Construct validity and factor structure of Tamil version of Beck Cognitive Insight Scale to assess cognitive insight of patients with schizophrenia

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanka Jemi Merlin ◽  
Anto P. Rajkumar ◽  
S. Reema ◽  
Sherab Tsheringla ◽  
S. Velvizhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Indian Languages ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Cognitive Insight ◽  
Psychiatric Rating Scale

Objective: The ability to reflect rationally on one's own anomalous experiences and to recognise that their conclusions are incorrect is called as cognitive insight. It influences the delusion proneness of patients with schizophrenia. Structured instruments to assess cognitive insight have not been validated in any Indian languages so far. Hence, we aimed to evaluate the validity and factor structure of Tamil version of Beck Cognitive Insight Scale (BCIS-T).Methods: One hundred and fifty consecutive patients with schizophrenia completed BCIS-T. We assessed their clinical insight with the reference standard, Schedule for Assessment of Insight-Expanded version (SAI-E). An independent psychiatrist evaluated their psychopathology using Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS).Results: BCIS-T was internally consistent with Cronbach's α 0.67 and Guttman's split-half coefficient as 0.63. BCIS-T composite index documented convergent validity with SAI-E total score (ρ = 0.38; p < 0.001) and discriminant validity with BPRS (ρ = −0.02; p = 0.85). Factor analysis showed a four-factor structure, namely self-certainty, self-reflectiveness, openness to external feedback and infallibility of self-reflection. BCIS-T composite index had significant linear relationship with clinical insight and treatment compliance on multivariate analyses (p < 0.01).Conclusion: Our findings support the validity of BCIS-T to assess cognitive insight of the patients with schizophrenia. We suggest addressing the intricacies of cognitive insight beyond the traditional two-dimensional models in cross-cultural settings.

CODEM Instrument

GeroPsych ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Kuemmel (This author contributed eq ◽  
Julia Haberstroh (This author contributed ◽  
Johannes Pantel
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Communication Behavior ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Pearson's R ◽  
Pearson’S R

Communication and communication behaviors in situational contexts are essential conditions for well-being and quality of life in people with dementia. Measuring methods, however, are limited. The CODEM instrument, a standardized observational communication behavior assessment tool, was developed and evaluated on the basis of the current state of research in dementia care and social-communicative behavior. Initially, interrater reliability was examined by means of videoratings (N = 10 people with dementia). Thereupon, six caregivers in six German nursing homes observed 69 residents suffering from dementia and used CODEM to rate their communication behavior. The interrater reliability of CODEM was excellent (mean κ = .79; intraclass correlation = .91). Statistical analysis indicated that CODEM had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .95). CODEM also showed excellent convergent validity (Pearson’s R = .88) as well as discriminant validity (Pearson’s R = .63). Confirmatory factor analysis verified the two-factor solution of verbal/content aspects and nonverbal/relationship aspects. With regard to the severity of the disease, the content and relational aspects of communication exhibited different trends. CODEM proved to be a reliable, valid, and sensitive assessment tool for examining communication behavior in the field of dementia. CODEM also provides researchers a feasible examination tool for measuring effects of psychosocial intervention studies that strive to improve communication behavior and well-being in dementia.

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