The Spanish Version of the Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire: Factor Structure and Internal Consistency Reliability

2002 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 503-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Campos ◽  
María Angeles González ◽  
Angeles Amor
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Visual Imagery ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
High Internal Consistency Reliability

We examined the factor structure and internal consistency reliability of the Spanish version of the Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire which was applied to a sample of 850 secondary school students. Factor structure investigated by principal components analysis, followed by varimax orthogonal rotation, indicated that a single factor explained 37% of the variance. The internal consistency of the questionnaire was good (Cronbach α = 88) We conclude that the Spanish version of the questionnaire, like the English version, has a single factor and high internal consistency reliability.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Two Interviewing Skills Measures: An Instrument Validation Study

10.18060/57 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathy King Pike ◽  
Robert Bennett ◽  
Valerie Chang
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Instrument Validation ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Interviewing Skills ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Field Supervisors ◽  
High Internal Consistency Reliability

This article reports an initial validation of an instrument that measures basic interviewing skills and compares its psychometric results with another instrument that has been used more frequently to measure similar skills. Four field supervisors rated 30 students’ videotaped interviews (N=120) using two instruments, the validation, and a comparison instrument. The current validation instrument had high internal consistency reliability, a clear factor structure, and performed well in construct validity evaluations. These preliminary results supported the instrument’s internal consistency reliability, content, factorial, and construct validity. The validation instrument had higher internal consistency reliability, lower errormeasurement, and amore interpretable factor structure than the comparison instrument.

Factor Structure and Internal Consistency of the Spanish Version of the Gordon Test of Visual Imagery Control

2004 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 761-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
María José Pérez-Fabello ◽  
Alfredo Campos
Keyword(s):  
Principal Components Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Visual Imagery ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Orthogonal Rotation ◽  
Components Analysis

We examined the factor structure and internal consistency of the Spanish version of the Gordon Test of Visual Imagery Control, as well as the correlations with scores on the Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire and the Verbalizer-Visualizer Questionnaire, for a sample of 479 undergraduates. Principal components analysis, followed by varimax orthogonal rotation, identified the expected four factors (Movement, Misfortune, Colour, and Stationarity), which jointly explained 55% of the variance. The Gordon Test had a Cronbach α value of .69 and correlated significantly with scores on Marks' Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire.

Psychometric Properties of the Spanish and American Versions of the ECR Adult Attachment Questionnaire

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itziar Alonso-Arbiol ◽  
Nekane Balluerka ◽  
Phillip R. Shaver ◽  
Omri Gillath
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Relationship Status ◽  
Language Groups ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
High Internal Consistency Reliability

Abstract. We compared the psychometric properties of the American and Spanish versions of the Experiences in Close Relationship measure (ECR; Brennan, Clark, & Shaver, 1998 ; ECR-S, Alonso-Arbiol, Balluerka, & Shaver, 2007 ; Alonso-Arbiol, Shaver, & Yárnoz, 2002) , which assesses individual differences in attachment-related anxiety and avoidance. The American version of the questionnaire was administered to 1,265 Americans and the Spanish version to 747 Spaniards, all of them university students. The results indicate that the two linguistic versions are comparable, and that the Avoidance and Anxiety scales exhibit high internal consistency reliability in both languages, although the α values are slightly lower for the Spanish version. Avoidance was related to relationship status in both language groups, with about the same effect size. The factor structure of the measure was similar across both the American and Spanish samples.

Some Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Clarity of Auditory Imagery Scale

2011 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Campos ◽  
María José Pérez-Fabello
Keyword(s):  
Mental Imagery ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Visual Imagery ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Auditory Imagery ◽  
Orthogonal Rotation ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Components Analysis

Few tests have been designed to measure auditory imagery. This study assessed the factor structure and internal consistency of the Spanish version of the Clarity of Auditory Imagery Scale (CAIS). Participants were 234 undergraduate students ( M age = 19.6 yr.). Internal consistency reliability estimated by Cronbach's alpha was .82. In a principal components analysis followed by varimax orthogonal rotation, five factors were identified. Scores correlated moderately and positively with ratings on the Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire–2 and negatively on the auditory scale of Betts' Questionnaire Upon Mental Imagery, but weakly and negatively with scores on the Measure of the Ability to Form Spatial Mental Imagery.

scholarly journals Have Anglo-Catholics Lost their Vision for Mission Agencies? An Empirical Enquiry among Newly Ordained Clergy in Britain

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-67
Author(s):  
Andrew Village ◽  
Leslie J. Francis
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Christian Mission ◽  
Catholic Clergy ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Mission Agencies ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
The Uk ◽  
High Internal Consistency Reliability

AbstractAttitude toward Christian mission agencies was investigated in a sample of 827 Anglican clergy ordained in the UK from 2002 to 2006. The Scale of Attitude Toward Mission Agencies (SATMA) consisted of six items related to the work that agencies do, and whether clergy wished to engage with this work. It had a high internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.80). After controlling for theological liberalism or conservatism, attitudes were most positive among evangelicals and least positive among Anglo-Catholics. Both liberal and conservative Anglo-Catholic clergy showed less positive attitudes toward mission agencies than did other clergy.

scholarly journals THE PROTECTIVE STYLE QUESTIONNAIRE: SELFPROTECTIVE MECHANISMS AMONG STIGMATIZED ADOLESCENTS

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen B. Hillman ◽  
Paula C. Wood ◽  
Shlomo S. Sawilowsky
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Social Comparisons ◽  
African American Adolescents ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Racial Prejudice ◽  
Factor Loadings ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
High Internal Consistency Reliability

Crocker and Major (1989) hypothesized three mechanisms by which members of stigmatized groups may protect self-esteem. The mechanisms are: a) ingroup social comparisons, b) valuing/devaluing performance selectively, and c) racial prejudice. We provide a test of Crocker and Major's hypothesized mechanisms with the development of the Protective Style Questionnaire which was administered to a sample of 78 African-American adolescents. Evidence of high internal consistency reliability (about .86) and factor loadings support the orthogonality of the three mechanisms. Results showed varying levels of endorsement of each mechanism.

scholarly journals Adaptación y análisis factorial del cuestionario de conducta de alimentación del adulto (AEBQ) en idioma español

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-49
Author(s):  
Eva María Morales ◽  
María Angeles Maghioros ◽  
Ana M. Obregón ◽  
José L. Santos
Keyword(s):  
Data Structure ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Psychometric Tool ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Probabilistic Sample ◽  
Data Variation

El Cuestionario de Conducta de Alimentación de Adultos (AEBQ, por su sigla en inglés derivada de Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire) es una de las herramientas psicométricas más usadas para evaluar la conducta de alimentación. El objetivo de este estudio fue adaptar y analizar factorialmente la versión en idioma español del AEBQ. El cuestionario adaptado al idioma español se aplicó en un estudio piloto de 50 voluntarias universitarias entre 20 y 30 años de edad. Se utilizó la técnica de análisis factorial para reducir la dimensionalidad de los datos y evaluar preliminarmente su estructura. Se usó la estadística alfa de Cronbach para explorar la consistencia interna del cuestionario adaptado. El análisis factorial reveló una estructura de 8 factores que explican el 82,8 % de la variación de los datos, lo que es concordante con el número de dimensiones de la conducta de alimentación publicada para el AEBQ original. La consistencia interna fue alta, con valores de la estadística α de Cronbach entre 0,77 y 0,91 para las 8 dimensiones consideradas. En conclusión, la versión adaptada al idioma español del AEBQ presenta una razonable concordancia en su estructura de datos con el cuestionario publicado originalmente en inglés, así como una adecuada consistencia interna. Se deben realizar futuros estudios de mayor tamaño muestral que incluyan participantes de diferentes grupos de edad, sexo y estado nutricional. The Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire (AEBQ) is one the most used psychometric tool to evaluate eating behavior. The objective of this study was to adapt and analyze the factorial structure of the Spanish version of the AEBQ. The adapted questionnaire was submitted to a non-probabilistic sample of 50 female university students aged 20 - 30 years old. A factorial analysis was used to preliminary assess data structure, while Cronbach's alpha statistic was used to assess internal consistency. Factor analysis revealed an8-factor structure explaining 82,8% of data variation, which is concordant with data structure of the original AEBQ. The internal consistency was high, with Cronbach's α between 0.77 and 0.91 for all eating behavior dimensions. In conclusion, this Spanish version of the AEBQ shows adequate concordance with the factor structure of the originally published AEBQ, as well as high internal consistency. Future studies will evaluate the validity of the questionnaire in different subpopulation groups according to gender, age or nutritional status

Instrument to Validate Rehabilitation Counseling Accreditation and Certification Knowledge Areas

1993 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald C. Ltnkowski ◽  
Richard W. Thoreson ◽  
Esther E. Diamond ◽  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Edna Mora Szymanski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Vocational Counseling ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Attitudinal Barriers ◽  
Certification And Accreditation ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
High Internal Consistency Reliability

The purpose of the current research was to develop an instrument that (a) represented the existing knowledge standards used in rehabilitation counseling certification and accreditation, and (b) allowed for identification of new and emerging knowledge areas. Participants were 1,025 counselors who renewed their certification in 1991. Principal components analysis in which all items were loaded revealed the following knowledge domains: (a) Vocational Counseling and Consultative Services; (b) Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability; (c) Individual and Group Counseling; (d) Program Evaluation and Research; (e) Case Management and Service Coordination; (f) Family, Gender, and MulticulturalIssues; (g) Foundations of Rehabilitation; (h) Workers' Compensation; (i) Environmental and Attitudinal Barriers; and (j) Assessment. Cronbach's alpha coefficients of the resulting 10 subscales of the instrument ranged from .72 to .95 indicating moderate to high internal consistency reliability.

Development of the Attachment Affective Picture System

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 1565-1574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Liu ◽  
Xu Chen ◽  
Jing Zhai ◽  
Qingting Tang ◽  
Jia Hu
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Romantic Attachment ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Dimensional Properties ◽  
Child Attachment ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
High Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Reliability Coefficients

We developed the Attachment Affective Picture System (AAPS) to facilitate research on attachment. To construct the AAPS, we selected 903 color photographs depicting positive and negative parent–child attachment, positive and negative romantic attachment, and neutral nonattachment. Participants (N = 78) rated the pictures' valence, arousal, and attachment on a 9-point scale (1 = low to 9 = high). All pictures were found to have high internal consistency reliability coefficients (Cronbach's alphas > .90; split-half reliability > .80). The scores on each dimension were consistent with the properties of the pictures and attachment themes were not significantly different in terms of dimensional properties. In conclusion, the AAPS is suitable for use in research conducted in the field of attachment theory, especially in relation to emotion.

Imagery Factors in the Spanish Version of the Verbalizer-Visualizer Questionnaire

2004 ◽  
Vol 94 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1149-1154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Campos ◽  
Antonio López ◽  
María Ángeles González ◽  
Ángeles Amor
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Verbal Fluency ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Control Factor ◽  
School Students ◽  
Verbal Fluency Task ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Fluency Task

The factor structure and internal consistency reliability of the Spanish version of the Verbalizer-Visualizer Questionnaire was analyzed. 969 male and female high school students completed the questionnaire and the Gordon Test of Visual Imagery Control. Factor analysis indicated that the questionnaire comprises five factors: “interest in words,” “dream vividness and frequency,” “verbal fluency,” “task performance difficulty,” and “ways of thinking and acting.” The internal consistency was very low (Cronbach α = .30). The correlation between scores and those on the Gordon test was statistically significant because N was large but very weak ( r = .08, p < .05). The questionnaire measured five distinct factors, and this should be taken into account when using the Spanish version rather than a coherent dimension.

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