Hostile Attribution in Perceived Justification of Workplace Aggression

A 10-item Hostile Attribution Scale was developed to test the hypothesis that hostile attribution is predictive of support for aggression in frustrating workplace situations in which a supervisor's motivation is ambiguous. The Hostile Attribution Scale showed good test-retest reliability (.80), but weak internal consistency (alpha = .60). For one workplace scenario (Steve), hostile attribution predicted aggression in the ambiguous but not the definite version of the scenario. For the other scenario (Dan), however, hostile attribution in both the ambiguous and definite versions was equally predictive of aggression. Ambiguous situations are the most problematic for generating workplace aggression so research should focus on individual differences in hostile attributions.

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Developing a measure to assess clinicians’ ability to reflect on key staff–patient dynamics in forensic settings

Journal of Forensic Practice ◽

10.1108/jfp-07-2021-0041 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Adam Polnay ◽

Helen Walker ◽

Christopher Gallacher

Keyword(s):

Reflective Practice ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Self Report ◽

Face Validity ◽

Good Test ◽

Data Set ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Content Type ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Purpose Relational dynamics between patients and staff in forensic settings can be complicated and demanding for both sides. Reflective practice groups (RPGs) bring clinicians together to reflect on these dynamics. To date, evaluation of RPGs has lacked quantitative focus and a suitable quantitative tool. Therefore, a self-report tool was designed. This paper aims to pilot The Relational Aspects of CarE (TRACE) scale with clinicians in a high-secure hospital and investigate its psychometric properties. Design/methodology/approach A multi-professional sample of 80 clinicians were recruited, completing TRACE and attitudes to personality disorder questionnaire (APDQ). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) determined factor structure and internal consistency of TRACE. A subset was selected to measure test–retest reliability. TRACE was cross-validated against the APDQ. Findings EFA found five factors underlying the 20 TRACE items: “awareness of common responses,” “discussing and normalising feelings;” “utilising feelings,” “wish to care” and “awareness of complicated affects.” This factor structure is complex, but items clustered logically to key areas originally used to generate items. Internal consistency (α = 0.66, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.55–0.76) demonstrated borderline acceptability. TRACE demonstrated good test–retest reliability (intra-class correlation = 0.94, 95% CI = 0.78–0.98) and face validity. TRACE indicated a slight negative correlation with APDQ. A larger data set is needed to substantiate these preliminary findings. Practical implications Early indications suggested TRACE was valid and reliable, suitable to measure the effectiveness of reflective practice. Originality/value The TRACE was a distinctive measure that filled a methodological gap in the literature.

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Revision of the Infant Temperament Questionnaire

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.61.5.735 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 61 (5) ◽

pp. 735-739 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

William B. Carey ◽

Sean C. McDevitt

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Content Area ◽

Infant Temperament ◽

Psychometric Characteristics ◽

Good Test ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

New Form ◽

Test Retest Reliability

The Infant Temperament Questionnaire, originally published in 1970, has been revised to improve its psychometric characteristics. The number of items was increased from 70 to 95, rating options were increased from three to six, more items have high-low reversals, and they are randomized as to content area. The new form was standardized on 203 4- to 8-month-old infants. Good test-retest reliability was maintained and internal consistency of the nine categories was raised to a higher level, thereby assuring a greater reliability of the instrument. These improvements should enhance the questionnaire's use in clinical and research applications.

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Stable individual differences in strategies within, but not between, visual search tasks

Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology ◽

10.1177/1747021820929190 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 174702182092919 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alasdair DF Clarke ◽

Jessica L Irons ◽

Warren James ◽

Andrew B Leber ◽

Amelia R Hunt

Keyword(s):

Individual Differences ◽

Visual Search ◽

Search Task ◽

The Other ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Search Tasks ◽

And Performance ◽

Context Specific ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Over Time

A striking range of individual differences has recently been reported in three different visual search tasks. These differences in performance can be attributed to strategy, that is, the efficiency with which participants control their search to complete the task quickly and accurately. Here, we ask whether an individual’s strategy and performance in one search task is correlated with how they perform in the other two. We tested 64 observers and found that even though the test–retest reliability of the tasks was high, an observer’s performance and strategy in one task was not predictive of their behaviour in the other two. These results suggest search strategies are stable over time, but context-specific. To understand visual search, we therefore need to account not only for differences between individuals but also how individuals interact with the search task and context.

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Reliability of the Discounting Inventory: An extension into substance-use population

Polish Psychological Bulletin ◽

10.1515/ppb-2017-0033 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 48 (2) ◽

pp. 293-300 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Marta Malesza ◽

Maria Maczuga

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Individual Differences ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Reliability Measures ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Social Discounting ◽

Scale Scores ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Recent research introduced the Discounting Inventory that allows the measurement of individual differences in the delay, probabilistic, effort, and social discounting rates. The goal of this investigation was to determine several aspects of the reliability of the Discounting Inventory using the responses of 385 participants (200 non-smokers and 185 current-smokers). Two types of reliability are of interest. Internal consistency and test-retest stability. A secondary aim was to extend such reliability measures beyond the non-clinical participant. The current study aimed to measure the reliability of the DI in a nicotine-dependent individuals and non-nicotine-dependent individuals. It is concluded that the internal consistency of the DI is excellent, and that the test-retest reliability results suggest that items intended to measure three types of discounting were likely testing trait, rather than state, factors, regardless of whether “non-smokers” were included in, or excluded from, the analyses (probabilistic discounting scale scores being the exception). With these cautions in mind, however, the psychometric properties of the DI appear to be very good.

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Validity and Reliability of the Italian Version of the Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST) in Bipolar Disorder

Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health ◽

10.2174/1745017901208010067 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 67-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Maria Francesca Moro ◽

Francesc Colom ◽

Francesca Floris ◽

Elisa Pintus ◽

Mirra Pintus ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Italian Version ◽

Good Test ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Short Test ◽

Bipolar Patients ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Functioning Assessment

Background:Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST) is a brief instrument designed to assess the main functioning problems experienced by psychiatric patients, specifically bipolar patients. It includes 24 items assessing impairment or disability in six domains of functioning: autonomy, occupational functioning, cognitive functioning, financial issues, interpersonal relationships and leisure time. The aim of this study is to measure the validity and reliability of the Italian version of this instrument.Methods:Twenty-four patients with DSM-IV TR bipolar disorder and 20 healthy controls were recruited and evaluated in three private clinics in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy). The psychometric properties of FAST (feasibility, internal consistency, concurrent validity, discriminant validity (patients vs controls and eutimic patients vs manic and depressed), and test-retest reliability were analyzed.Results:The internal consistency obtained was very high with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.955. A highly significant negative correlation with GAF was obtained (r = -0.9; p < 0.001) pointing to a reasonable degree of concurrent validity. FAST show a good test-retest reliability between two independent evaluation differing of one week (mean K =0.73). The total FAST scores were lower in controls as compared with Bipolar Patients and in Euthimic patients compared with Depressed or Manic.Conclusion:The Italian version of the FAST showed similar psychometrics properties as far as regard internal consistency and discriminant validity of the original version and show a good test retest reliability measure by means of K statistics.

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The Mandarin Voice Handicap Index for Laryngectomees With Pneumatic Artificial Laryngeal and Esophageal Speech

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2021_ajslp-20-00241 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Chen-Chi Wang ◽

Jia-Shiou Liao ◽

Hsiu-Chin Lai ◽

Yi-Hsuan Lo

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Voice Handicap Index ◽

Good Test ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Related Quality ◽

Valid Instrument ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

The Impact

Purpose The Voice Handicap Index (VHI) questionnaire assesses the impact of total laryngectomy on voice-related quality of life. This study evaluates the Mandarin VHI, including its internal consistency, test–retest reliability, content validity, and differences in scores for Mandarin alaryngeal patients with pneumatic artificial laryngeal (PA) and esophageal (ES) speech. Method Translation and validation of the VHI questionnaire was performed through the forward–backward translation technique. This study used a sample of 78 PA and 23 ES participants from Taiwan who completed the Mandarin VHI. Forty-two of the alaryngeal participants completed the Mandarin VHI twice over a period of 7–63 days. Results The measurement of the internal consistency of the Mandarin VHI showed a high Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the total score (.975) and the functional (.930), physical (.939), and emotional (.938) subscales. Based on the results of the intraclass correlation coefficients, good test–retest reliability for the total and domain scores was found (intraclass correlation coefficient = .827–.863). Conclusion The Mandarin VHI was validated as an instrument with proper internal consistency and reliability, which supports the Mandarin VHI as a valid instrument for the self-evaluation of handicaps related to voice problems in PA and ES speakers.

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The Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Preschool Activity Card Sort

Occupational Therapy International ◽

10.1155/2017/5180382 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Somaya H. Malkawi ◽

Sana M. N. Abu-Dahab ◽

Ahmad F. Amro ◽

Nihad A. Almasri

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Age Groups ◽

Good Test ◽

Card Sort ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Background. The Preschool Activity Card Sort (PACS) is an interview-based assessment tool to measure participation of preschool children with age range from 3 to 6 years. Objective of Study. The purpose of this study was to establish the psychometric properties of the recently translated Arabic PACS (A-PACS). Methods. One hundred fifty-one Jordanian parents participated in the study representing different geographical areas. Children were almost equally distributed between males and females and into three age groups. Construct and concurrent validity were examined as well as the internal consistency of the scale and the test-retest reliability. Findings. The A-PACS was able to differentiate between the participation level of young and old children in the domains of education, community mobility, and low demand leisure of the A-PACS giving evidence to its construct validity and it significantly correlated with some aspects of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (VABS) giving evidence to its concurrent validity. The A-PACS showed excellent overall internal consistency (α=.859) for all domains and good test-retest reliability (r=.976, p<.001). Conclusion. The A-PACS can be considered as a valid and reliable tool to measure participation of preschool children with normal development from Arabic cultures. Future studies should focus on the validity of the A-PACS for use with children with disabilities.

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A 2-Study Psychometric Evaluation of the Modified Dementia Worry Scale

American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias® ◽

10.1177/1533317521995322 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 36 ◽

pp. 153331752199532

Author(s):

Jennifer R. Roberts ◽

Molly Maxfield

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Longitudinal Research ◽

Single Factor ◽

Good Test ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Dementia Worry ◽

Excellent Internal Consistency ◽

Test Retest Reliability

A modified version of the Dementia Worry Scale (DWS) used the terminology “Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias” (versus the DWS’ use of “dementia”). Two studies investigated psychometric properties of the modified DWS (MDWS). Study 1 compared the psychometric properties of the DWS and MDWS; both versions had single factor structures and exhibited excellent internal consistency (αs ≥ .95). The MDWS exhibited greater test-retest reliability after a 4-week interval (DWS r = .68; MDWS r = .90). In Study 2, the MDWS again displayed a single factor structure, excellent internal consistency (α = .95), and good test-retest reliability after an 8-week interval (r = .78). Additionally, results support convergent validity between the MDWS and fear of dementia, subjective memory, general anxiety, health anxiety, and neuroticism. The MDWS is psychometrically consistent with the DWS, maintains strong test-retest reliability, and is appropriate for use in cross-sectional and longitudinal research.

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Development of Chinese Versions of Quality of Life in Late-Stage Dementia and Cognitive Tests for Severe Dementia

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra ◽

10.1159/000511703 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 172-181

Author(s):

Suet-Lai Leung ◽

Hiroyuki Tanaka ◽

Timothy C.Y. Kwok

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Interrater Reliability ◽

Severe Dementia ◽

Good Test ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Chinese Older Adults ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Introduction: Valid assessments of quality of life (QoL) and cognition are important in caring for individuals with severe dementia; there is an urgent need for validated assessment tools for specific populations. This study aimed to develop and validate Chinese versions of the Quality of Life in Late-Stage Dementia (QUALID-C) scale and the Cognitive Test for Severe Dementia (CTSD-C) for Chinese older adults. Methods: This was a cross-sectional validation study comprised of 93 Chinese older adults with severe dementia recruited from 6 residential homes. The content and cultural validity of the QUALID-C and CTSD-C were evaluated by a 7-member expert panel, and interrater reliability, test-retest reliability, internal consistency, concurrent validity, and factorial structure were examined. Results: The QUALID-C showed acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.65), good interrater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.99), and good test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.96). Principal component analysis yielded 3 factors; the items loaded on the factors were comparable to those in previous studies and suggested the scale’s multidimensionality to measure QoL. The CTSD-C showed satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.862), good interrater reliability (ICC = 0.99), and good test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.958). Principal component analysis yielded 3 factors; the items loaded on factors 1 and 2 resembled the items of the automatic response and attentional control factors of the original study. Conclusion: The QUALID-C and the CTSD-C are reliable and valid scales to measure the QoL and cognitive functions of Chinese older adults with severe dementia. These assessments can be utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and future research work.

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Cultural adaption and validation of the German version of the diagnostic thinking inventory (DTI-G) / Ein Instrument zur Erhebung diagnostischer Kompetenz: Validierung und kulturelle Adaptation des Diagnostic Thinking Inventory (DTI-G)

International Journal of Health Professions ◽

10.2478/ijhp-2019-0002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 32-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Axel Georg Meender Schäfer ◽

Britta Sebelin ◽

Lena Spitzer

Keyword(s):

Clinical Experience ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

German Version ◽

Diagnostic Ability ◽

Good Test ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Cultural Adaption ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Diagnostic Thinking

Abstract Diagnostic ability is essential for expert professional practice. Several instruments have been developed to assess diagnostic skills independent of specific knowledge. One such instrument is the diagnostic thinking inventory (DTI), which is used in different settings to evaluate diagnostic performance and has shown acceptable reliability and validity. The aim of the present study was to translate and validate a German version (DTI-G). Cultural adaptation and translation were performed according to international guidelines. Internal consistency and item discrimination indexes were calculated. The factorial structure of the DTI-G, test-retest reliability and known-groups validity were tested. A total of 388 physiotherapists completed the questionnaire. The internal consistency was good for the overall score of the DTI-G (Cronbach’s a = 0.84). Exploratory factor analysis yielded a five-factor solution with 21 items that explained 55% of the total variance across items. A confirmatory principal component analysis resulted in the same five-factor structure, showing an acceptable to good overall fit of the model (CFI = 0.93; RMSEA = 0.05; SRMR = 0.06). Test-retest reliability was found to be good (intraclass correlation coefficient ICC2,1 = 0.87, p < 0.001, n = 118). The difference between participants with more than 9 years of clinical experience and those with less than 9 years of clinical experience (median split) was significant (t385 = 6.00, p < 0.001), supporting known-groups validity. The results support construct validity and indicate good test-retest reliability of the DTI-G. The DTI-G can be used to measure and develop diagnostic ability of physiotherapists in clinical practice and education. Further research is necessary to validate the questionnaire for other health professions.

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