scholarly journals Environmental Sensitivity in Adults: Psychometric Properties of the Japanese Version of the Highly Sensitive Person Scale 10-Item Version

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuhei Iimura ◽  
Kosuke Yano ◽  
Yukiko Ishii
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Sensitivity Factor ◽  
Sensory Threshold ◽  
Environmental Sensitivity ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Positive Content ◽  
Sensitive Person

Environmental Sensitivity, which explains individual differences in sensitivity to positive and negative environmental influences, can be measured by the self-reported Highly Sensitive Person scale. This paper introduced the reliability and validity of a brief Japanese version of a 10-item measure of sensitivity (HSP-J10) developed by four studies involving 2,388 adults. The results showed that (1) the newly created HSP-J10 supported the bifactor structure (i.e., Ease of Excitation, Low Sensory Threshold, Aesthetic Sensitivity, plus General Sensitivity factor), (2) the HSP-J10 correlated with but discriminated against other personality traits and affects, (3) it had high test-retest reliability, and (4) participants who scored higher on the HSP-J10 showed significant increases in positive emotion from before watching a video with positive content to after, while those who scored low showed no significant change in positive emotion. In summary, our study provided evidence to support that the newly created HSP-J10 is psychometrically robust.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Ocular Surface Disease Index for dry eye disease

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e033940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akie Midorikawa-Inomata ◽  
Takenori Inomata ◽  
Shuko Nojiri ◽  
Masahiro Nakamura ◽  
Masao Iwagami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Disease Index ◽  
Eye Disease ◽  
Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

ObjectivesThe Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire is widely used to evaluate subjective symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) as a primary diagnostic criterion. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the OSDI (J-OSDI) and assess its reliability and validity.Design and settingHospital-based cross-sectional observational study.ParticipantsA total of 209 patients recruited from the Department of Ophthalmology at Juntendo University Hospital.MethodsWe translated and culturally adapted the OSDI into Japanese. The J-OSDI was then assessed for internal consistency, reliability and validity. We also evaluated the optimal cut-off value to suspect DED using an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) analysis.Primary outcome measuresInternal consistency, test–retest reliability and discriminant validity of the J-OSDI as well as the optimal cut-off value to suspect DED.ResultsOf the participants, 152 had DED and 57 did not. The J-OSDI total score showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.884), test–retest reliability (interclass correlation coefficient=0.910) and discriminant validity by known-group comparisons (non-DED, 19.4±16.0; DED, 37.7±22.2; p<0.001). Factor validity was used to confirm three subscales within the J-OSDI according to the original version of the questionnaire. Concurrent validity was assessed by Pearson correlation analysis, and the J-OSDI total score showed a strong positive correlation with the Dry Eye-Related Quality-of-Life Score (γ=0.829). The optimal cut-off value of the J-OSDI total score was 36.3 (AUC=0.744).ConclusionsThe J-OSDI was developed and validated in terms of reliability and validity as an effective tool for DED assessment and monitoring in the Japanese population.

Reliability and Validity of a Japanese Version of the Short-Form Eysenck Personality Questionnaire—Revised

1993 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 823-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toru Hosokawa ◽  
Masahiro Ohyama
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Personality Factor ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Sixteen Personality Factor ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Personality Factor Questionnaire ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The reliability and the validity of a Japanese version of the short-form Eysenck Personality Questionnaire—Revised were examined for 329 college students and 253 adults. Coefficient alpha reliabilities for the four scales (Psychoticism, Extraversion/Introversion, Neuroticism, and Lie) were greater than 0.71 except for Psychoticism. Test-retest reliability of the four scales over 6 months ranged from 0.70 to 0.85, indicating a substantial stability. A confirmatory factor analysis supported the original theoretical structure of the four personality dimensions as proposed by Eysenck, Eysenck, and Barrett in 1985. Concurrent validity of the revised short-form was evaluated through the comparison of the four scores with the scores on the Maudsley Personality Inventory and the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire. Over-all, the Japanese version of the revised short-form appears to be comparable to the original English version and would be useful for measuring personality in a wide range of settings.

scholarly journals Improving the Measurement of Environmental Sensitivity in Children and Adolescents: The Highly Sensitive Child Scale–21 Item Version

Assessment ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107319112098389
Author(s):  
Sofie Weyn ◽  
Karla Van Leeuwen ◽  
Michael Pluess ◽  
Francesca Lionetti ◽  
Luc Goossens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Sensitivity Factor ◽  
Sensory Threshold ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Item Scores ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Item Scale

Children differ in their sensitivity to positive and negative environmental influences, which can be measured with the Highly Sensitive Child (HSC) scale. The present study introduces the HSC-21, an adaptation of the original 12 item scale with new items and factor structure that are meant to be more informative than the original ones. The psychometric properties of the HSC-21 were investigated in 1,088 children across Belgium and the Netherlands, including child and mother reports. Results showed evidence for (a) bifactor model with a general sensitivity factor and two specific factors (i.e., Ease of Excitation–Low Sensory Threshold and Aesthetic Sensitivity); (b) (partial) measurement invariance across gender, developmental stage, country, and informants; (c) moderate child–mother agreement; (d) good reliability; (e) normally distributed item scores; and (f) meaningful associations with personality and temperament across both samples. No evidence was found for HSC-21 as a moderator in the relationship between parenting and problem behaviors.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of Malayalam Version of 5-Item International Index of Erectile Function

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aravind Karunakaran
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group I ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Introduction: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a common problem affecting men and it also negatively impacts mental health. A self administered questionnaire which is validated in local language will help in better detection of ED. Aim: To assess the reliability and validity of Malayalam version of 5 item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) in the Malayali population of India. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was done in Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, India. A total of 136 subjects were recruited into the study after taking written informed consent. Subjects were divided into two groups. Group I included 68 subjects who had complaints of ED and group II included 68 subjects who had no complaints of ED. The subjects were administered Malayalam translated IIEF-5 at baseline and after four weeks. Results: Internal consistency of the Malayalam IIEF-5 was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and the whole scale had an excellent internal consistency of 0.90. The 5 items had an overall Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) of 0.91 showing a good test retest reliability. The Malayalam version was also highly sensitive and specific to the change in ED after four weeks. Conclusion: This study shows that the Malayalam version of IIEF-5 is a reliable and valid tool for assessment of ED, making it useful as an initial screening tool in a clinical setting. The ease of administering and favourable diagnostic properties of Malayalam IIEF-5 can help in the reducing the number of undiagnosed cases of ED.

A Spanish Adaptation of the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 234-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosario Cabello ◽  
José M. Salguero ◽  
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal ◽  
James J. Gross
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Spanish Speaking Population

The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ; Gross & John, 2003 ) is widely used to assess individual differences in reappraisal and suppression. The present study tests the psychometric properties, reliability, and validity of a Spanish adaptation of the ERQ on a broad sample of participants of Spanish nationality aged 18–80 years (38% males, 62% females). Results of the confirmatory factor analysis showed the expected two-factor structure. Results also indicated adequate internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent and discriminant validity. In terms of affective functioning, reappraisal use was positively associated with positive emotion, whereas suppression use was negatively associated with positive emotion. In terms of social functioning, reappraisal use was positively associated with social functioning, whereas suppression use was negatively associated with social functioning. These findings suggest that the Spanish version of the ERQ is a valid instrument for evaluating strategies of emotion regulation in the Spanish-speaking population, and can be used for laboratory and applied studies.

Reliability and Validity of the Subjective Burden Scale in Family Caregivers of Elderly Relatives With Dementia

1999 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osamu Matsuda
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Subjective Burden ◽  
Japanese Family ◽  
Burden Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The reliability and validity of the Subjective Burden Scale (SBS) were investigated in 255 Japanese family caregivers of elderly relatives with dementia. Values of the Cronbach's alpha reliability, split-half reliability (r), and test-retest reliability (r) were .87, .80, and .72, respectively. The SBS score was significantly positively correlated with the degree of mental health, which was assessed with the Japanese version of the 60-item General Health Questionnaire (r = .41). The family caregivers who gave up the caregiving of their relatives showed significantly higher SBS scores than those who did not. The SBS scores for caregivers indicated satisfactory predictive validity both in the degree of their mental health and in the prospects of family caregiving about 6 months later. These findings suggest that the SBS is adequately reliable and valid and can be used to assess the subjective burden of Japanese caregivers.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of a Japanese version of the psychosocial assessment tool for families of children with cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 296-302
Author(s):  
Akemi Tsumura ◽  
Toru Okuyama ◽  
Yoshinori Ito ◽  
Masaki Kondo ◽  
Shinji Saitoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Psychosocial Assessment ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Patients with childhood cancer and their families frequently experience psychosocial distress associated with cancer and its treatment. We thus examined the reliability and validity of a Japanese version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool, which was designed to screen for psychosocial risk factors among families of children with cancer. Methods Forward–backward translation was used to develop the Japanese version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool. We conducted a cross-sectional study. Mothers (N = 117), who were the primary caregivers of children with cancer, completed the Japanese version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool and other measures to establish validity. The internal consistency and 2-week test-retest reliability of the Japanese version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool were also examined. Results The internal consistency of the Japanese version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool total score was sufficient (Kuder-Richardson 20 coefficient = 0.84); however, the subscales ‘structure and resources,’ ‘stress reactions’ and ‘family beliefs’ were less than optimal (Kuder-Richardson 20 coefficients = 0.03, 0.49 and 0.49, respectively). The test-retest reliability for the Japanese version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool total score was sufficient (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.92). Significant correlations with the criteria measures indicated the validity of the Japanese version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool total score. The optimal cut-off score for screening mothers with high psychosocial risk was 0.9/1.0, which was associated with 92% sensitivity and 63% specificity. Conclusions This study indicated that the Japanese version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool is a valid and reliable tool to screen mothers for elevated distress.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Japanese Version of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117955651983583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsunenori Isa ◽  
Ryuichi Sawa ◽  
Kohtaroh Torizawa ◽  
Shunsuke Murata ◽  
Takashi Saito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Japanese Children ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) in Japanese children aged 9 to 12 years. Methods: A total of 210 children aged between 9 and 12 years participated. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were evaluated using Cronbach alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. Validity was evaluated using athletic competence (AC), self-efficacy (SE), body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (%BF), cardiovascular fitness (CVF), and World Health Organization Health Behavior in School-aged Children (WHO HBSC) physical activity questionnaire. Results: Internal consistency was acceptable (alpha = 0.80) and test-retest reliability showed excellent agreement (ICC = 0.83). The PAQ-C score was significantly correlated with AC ( r = 0.41), SE ( r = 0.65), %BF ( r = 0.19), and CVF ( r = −0.32). The PAQ-C score of the active group classified by the WHO HBSC physical activity questionnaire (mean score ± standard deviation [SD] = 3.03 ± 0.57) was significantly higher than that of the inactive group (mean score ± SD = 2.27 ± 0.63, P < .01). Conclusions: The PAQ-C had acceptable reliability and validity. The PAQ-C is a useful instrument to evaluate physical activity for Japanese children aged 9 to 12 years.

scholarly journals Development of the external and internal shame scale: Japanese version

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoichi Hiramatsu ◽  
Kenichi Asano ◽  
Yasuhiro Kotera ◽  
Ayumu Endo ◽  
Eiji Shimizu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Objective Shame contains external and internal aspects. However, a Japanese language scale for simultaneously assessing both aspects of shame has not been developed to date. This study aimed to standardize the Japanese version of the External and Internal Shame Scale (EISS-J). An online survey was conducted among university students (N = 203) at six universities in Japan (Study 1). A retest questionnaire was sent to the participants by email three weeks after the first survey (Study 2). Study 1 examined the internal consistency, factor structure, and criterion-related validity of the EISS-J, while Study 2 examined its test-retest reliability. Moreover, an additional study was conducted to examine the criterion-related validity of the scale. Results Study 1 demonstrated the high internal consistency of the EISS-J. Moreover, confirmatory factor analysis indicated a two-factor model: external and internal shame. However, exploratory factor analysis indicated a three-factor structure. Study 2 confirmed the test-retest reliability of the scale. Furthermore, both studies indicated correlations between the EISS-J and fear of compassion, anger, humiliation, depression, anxiety, and stress. In addition, the study established the criterion-related validity of the scale. These results confirmed adequate reliability and validity of the EISS-J.

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