scholarly journals Constructing the Children’s Future Thinking Questionnaire: A reliable and valid measure of children’s future-oriented cognition

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tessa Mazachowsky ◽  
Caitlin Mahy
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Delay Of Gratification ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Future Thinking ◽  
Critical Set ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Future-oriented cognition (planning, prospective memory, episodic foresight, saving, and delay of gratification) involves a critical set of skills that children must develop for successful daily functioning. The current study developed the Children’s Future Thinking Questionnaire (CFTQ), a parent-report on 3- to 7-year-olds’ future-oriented cognition. The CFTQ showed high internal consistency and detected development of future-oriented cognition (Study 1; N = 145). Study 2 (N = 255) showed high internal consistency reliability and preliminary validity of the CFTQ. Study 3 (N = 101) confirmed strong reliability and validity of the CFTQ. Study 4 (N = 105) revealed excellent test-retest reliability of the CFTQ. Thus, the CFTQ is the first reliable and valid parent-report measure of children’s developing future-oriented cognitive abilities.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of tinnitus handycap inventory

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Jenny E. Bashiruddin ◽  
Widayat Alviandi ◽  
Alvin Reinaldo ◽  
Eka D. Safitri ◽  
Yupitri Pitoyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Functional Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Psychometric Instrument ◽  
High Internal Consistency

Background: To translate and assess the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of Tinnitus Handycap Inventory (THI) as an psychometric instrument for evaluating the quality of life in tinnitus patients. This instrument will support the clinicians to determine the appropriate tinnitus management for them.Methods: A cross-sectional psychometric validation study was performed to assess the internal consistency, reliability and validity of the Indonesian version of THI in 50 subjective tinnitus patients at ENT outpatient clinic of Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital between May-August 2010. 25 question items of original THI were translated, back-translated and validated using the transcultural validation by WHO.Results: The validity test demonstrated a significant correlation in the emotional and the catastrophic scale whilst there was no significant correlation in the functional scale for item F2 and particularly for item F15. Nevertheless, the validity test on the functional scale showed a good result. This study also showed high internal consistency and reliability for the total scale (Cronbach-α = 0.91)Conclusion: The evaluation result indicated that the reliability of adapted Indonesian version of the THI in our study is relatively high and could be applied in clinical examination or further otolaryngology study by both specialists and general physicians.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) Among Chinese Nurses in Taiwan

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Hua Lee ◽  
William L. Holzemer ◽  
Julia Faucett
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Nursing Stress ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The purpose of this study was to translate the Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) into Chinese and test its reliability and validity among Chinese nurses in Taiwan. Potential participants were asked to self-administer a Chinese version of the NSS. The agreement estimation was used to determine the equivalence of the meaning between the Chinese and original English versions and was rated by five bilingual nurses as 92% accurate for the 34 items. The test-retest reliability for the NSS at 2 weeks was .71 (p = .022, n = 10). Internal consistency reliability and factor analysis were tested with 770 nurses from 65 inpatient units at a medical center in Taiwan. The internal consistency of the Chinese version of the NSS for an overall coefficient alpha is .91 for the total scale, and ranges from .67 to .79 for the subscales. The Chinese version of the NSS explains 53.77% of the variance in work stressors among Chinese nurses in Taiwan. Overall, the Chinese version of the NSS is internally consistent but may not be stable over 2 weeks. There was adequate evidence of the reliability and validity of the NSS-Chinese as an instrument appropriate to measure work stress among Chinese nurses. The translated NSS could be a useful tool for examining the frequency and major sources of stress experienced by Chinese nurses in hospital settings, and for the development of appropriate interventions for stress reduction.

Development and Validation of a Clinical Scale for the Evaluation of Forearm Skin Photoaging

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.O.Z. Guimarães ◽  
E. Bagatin ◽  
L.R.S. Guadanhim ◽  
F. Sternberg ◽  
F.R. Picosse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Skin Aging ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Clinical Scale ◽  
Forearm Skin ◽  
Skin Photoaging ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Development And Validation

Background: Despite the focus on facial photoaging ratings, there are few classifications developed for forearm skin aging assessment. Objective: To develop and validate a clinical scale for the evaluation of forearm skin aging. Methods: Three clinical dermatology faculty members selected, discussed, and appraised the main signs of forearm photoaging. The validation of the resulting scale was performed by 5 assessors who were previously trained to classify 102 photographs of forearms with different degrees of aging. Retests were performed in 15 days. Results: There was significant correlation between the selected variables and the subjective global aging scale. The developed scale showed high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.87) and high correlation with the global photoaging scale (rho = 0.92). Inter- and intraobserver final scores showed high agreement. Conclusion: A validated clinical photoaging scale for forearms with internal consistency, reliability, and validity was developed.

Nurse Codependency: Instrument Development and Validation

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Allison
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

This study developed and evaluated the Nurse Codependency Questionnaire (NCQ) and generated initial estimates of the stability and internal consistency of responses for the questionnaire. An initial pool of 95 items, reflective of four domains of codependency, was generated from the codependency literature using a domain-referenced approach. Seven expert judges from the nursing and codependency fields calculated the content validity index (CVI) as > .80. Items were critiqued for relevance, clarity, and predicted direction of each item’s correlation with the total codependency score. A convenience sample of 547 male and female nurses from Texas was recruited from a variety of professional settings to test the NCQ. Evidence of reliability and validity was sought through the use of principal factor analysis (PFA) techniques and correlation analysis. The specific domains of “codependent caretaking” and “lack of voice” represented two of the four hypothesized domains that were supported by factor analysis. Data screening and item analysis resulted in a final sample of 24 items. Test-retest reliability was .90 and internal consistency reliability was .80 for the entire scale. Reliability estimates for the “codependent caretaking” and “lack of voice” scales were .65 and .59, respectively for test-retest; and .81 and .64, respectively for internal consistency. Known groups validity was supported by each of the factors’ ability to discriminate between binge and nonbinge eaters. The NCQ may be useful for identifying codependency within the nursing profession. Research is needed to determine the external factors that influence the overt expression of nurse codependency. Screening for nurse codependency may contribute to the health of the profession by providing a means for anticipatory guidance and early intervention.

A Pilot Study Examining the Test–Retest and Internal Consistency Reliability of the ABLLS-R

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Partington ◽  
Autumn Bailey ◽  
Scott W. Partington
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Basic Language ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The literature contains a variety of assessment tools for measuring the skills of individuals with autism or other developmental delays, but most lack adequate empirical evidence supporting their reliability and validity. The current pilot study sought to examine the reliability of scores obtained from the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills–Revised (ABLLS-R). Two forms of reliability were measured: internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Analyses using data obtained from neuro-typical children ( N = 50) yielded strong evidence of internal consistency and test–retest reliability. These preliminary findings suggest that the ABLLS-R can yield reliable scores.

Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale: Two Validation Studies

1991 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Kendzierski ◽  
Kenneth J. DeCarlo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
External Focus ◽  
Focus Condition ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Enjoyment

Two studies examined the reliability and validity of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). In Study 1, each subject rode an exercise bicycle under control and external focus conditions. The PACES had high internal consistency in both conditions. As predicted, subjects reported enjoying the exercise more, as measured by the PACES, in the external focus condition. Moreover, there was a significant negative correlation in the control condition between subjects' PACES scores and their scores on a measure of boredom proneness. In Study 2, each subject rode an exercise bicycle and jogged on a minitrampoline in separate sessions; each then chose one of these activities for their third session. Again, the PACES had high internal consistency. And, as predicted, there was a significant relationship between subjects' PACES ratings (completed after each activity) and their choices of activity. Test-retest reliability was high for jogging and moderate for bicycling. These studies provide preliminary evidence of the reliability and validity of the PACES.

Evidence of Reliability and Validity for the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Movement Skill Competence in Spanish Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (s2) ◽  
pp. S205-S222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Estevan ◽  
Javier Molina-García ◽  
Gavin Abbott ◽  
Steve J. Bowe ◽  
Isabel Castillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Play Skills ◽  
Physical Competence ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Perceived motor competence is a subdomain of perceived physical competence that is related to the practice of physical activity and motor skills. The Pictorial Scale of Perceived Movement Skill Competence (PMSC) assesses perceived motor competence (locomotor, object control, and active play skills) in children. The purpose of the present study was twofold: first, to translate the PMSC into Spanish and to test the reliability (internal consistency and test-retest) and construct validity of the aforementioned scale in a Spanish sample; second, to analyze children’s perception of motor competence according to gender. Two hundred and forty-seven typically developed children (51% boys) between 5 and 11 years old participated in the study. Internal consistency reliability was acceptable. Children’s test-retest reliability was between high and excellent. A Bayesian Structural Equation approach showed the original hypothesized three-factor model was a poor fit, but a two-factor model (i.e., locomotion and object control) was an adequate fit. Boys reported higher perception in the object control and overall motor competence, but similar perception in locomotor skills to girls. The PMSC can provide a useful way to study the nature and impact of motor competence perception in young children of Spanish-speaking communities.

Content Validity and Reliability Testing of the FIN-PED II: A Tool to Measure Care Needs of Parents of Children With Cancer

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Monterosso ◽  
Linda J. Kristjanson ◽  
Gaye Dadd
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

This study tested the reliability and validity of the refined Family Inventory of Needs-Pediatrics (FIN-PED), the FIN-PED II, a 17-item instrument structured to measure care needs of parents of children with cancer. The instrument comprises three rating scales. The first rating scale measures the importance-of-care needs, the second measures the extent to which needs are met, and the third measures the need for further information. The revised instrument was first pilot tested with an expert panel of three mothers and three fathers of children with cancer who rated the tool for clarity, apparent internal consistency, and content validity. All items met preset criteria for these assessments. The instrument was then mailed to 85 parents of Australian children with cancer and tested for internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability. Thirty-four parents returned the instrument. All three rating scales achieved high estimates of internal consistency. Evidence of the instrument’s stability over time was also achieved. This study provided support for the reliability and content validity of the FIN-PED II.

Psychometric Properties of WISC-IV Verbal Scales: A Study of Students in China Who Are Blind

2021 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-241
Author(s):  
Xiaomeng Chen ◽  
Minghui Lu ◽  
Wenfeng Bu ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Yuru Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Educational Placement ◽  
Verbal Scale ◽  
Reliability Coefficients

Introduction: Numerous studies have investigated the use of Wechsler tests on individuals with visual impairments. However, few studies have examined the utilization of the fourth edition of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) for such individuals. This study investigated the reliability and validity of the WISC-IV Verbal Scales’ (i.e., the Verbal Comprehension Index [VCI] and the Working Memory Index [WMI]) scores for children with blindness in China. Methods: One hundred children with blindness were assessed using the Chinese version of the WISC-IV Verbal and Nonverbal Cognitive Development Scales. Results: The results of this study generally support the internal consistency reliability and validity of WISC-IV Verbal Scale scores for Chinese children who are blind. The split-half reliability coefficients ranged from .79 to .97, while Cronbach’s alpha or KR-20 (KR-20 is a measure of internal consistency reliability for measures with dichotomous choices) reliability coefficients ranged from .83 to .97. In terms of construct validity through exploratory factor analysis, the subtests of the WISC-IV Verbal Scale were confirmed to belong to VCI or the WMI as intended by the original structure of the WISC-IV. The convergent validity showed that the VCI and WMI scores were moderately and positively correlated with the Nonverbal Cognitive Development Scale. Discussion: The WISC-IV VCI and WMI were found to be valuable instruments for assessing the cognitive abilities of students in China with blindness. Finally, the limitations and significance of the study were also discussed. Implications for practitioners: The WISC-IV Verbal Scales may be used to assess the cognitive abilities of the numerous students in China who are blind and may be used as one of many tests to provide reference information for educational placement, educational planning, employment, and project evaluation.

Reliability and Validity of the Parent form of the Social Competence Scale in Chinese Preschoolers

2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (1) ◽  
pp. 266-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Zhang ◽  
Xue Ke ◽  
Xiaoyan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Student Teacher ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Single Dimension ◽  
Student Teacher Relationship ◽  
The Social ◽  
Competence Scale ◽  
High Internal Consistency

The Parent Form of the Social Competence Scale (SCS–PF) was translated into Chinese and validated in a sample of Chinese preschool children ( N = 443). Results confirmed a single dimension and high internal consistency in the SCS–PF. Mothers' ratings on the SCS–PF correlated moderately with teachers' ratings on the Teacher Form of the Social Competence Scale and weakly with teachers' ratings on the Student–Teacher Relationship Scale.

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