Measuring Voluntary Control Over Hallucinations: The Yale Control Over Perceptual Experiences (COPE) Scales

Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) frequently cause significant distress and dysfunction, and may be unresponsive to conventional treatments. Some voice-hearers report an ability to fully control the onset and offset of their AVH, making them significantly less disruptive. Measuring and understanding these abilities may lead to novel interventions to enhance control over AVH.52 voice-hearers participated in the pilot study. 318 participants with frequent AVH participated in the validation study. A pool of 59 items was developed by a diverse team including voice-hearers and clinicians. After the pilot study, 35 items were retained. Factorial structure was assessed with exploratory (EFA, n = 148) and confirmatory (CFA, n = 170) factor analyses. Reliability and convergent validity were assessed using a comprehensive battery of validated phenomenological and clinical scales. CFA supported two factors for a Methods of Control Scale (5 items each, average ω = .87), and one factor for a Degree of Control Scale (8 items, average ω = .95). Correlation with clinical measures supported convergent validity. Degree of control was associated with positive clinical outcomes in voice-hearers both with and without a psychosis-spectrum diagnosis. Degree of control also varied with quality of life independently of symptom severity and AVH content.The Yale COPE Scales are the first measure of voice-hearers’ control over AVH and exhibit sound psychometric properties. Results demonstrate that the capacity to voluntarily control AVH is independently associated with positive clinical outcomes. Reliable measurement of control over AVH will enable future development of interventions meant to bolster that control.

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Self-Referent Thoughts in Exercise: The Self-Perception in Exercise Questionnaire

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759.13.3.195 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 195-205 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Marit Sorensen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

English Language ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Activity Level ◽

Language Version ◽

Social Comfort ◽

And Gender

Adherence to lifestyle changes - beginning to exercise, for example - is assumed to be mediated by self-referent thoughts. This paper describes a pilot study and three studies conducted to develop and validate a questionnaire for adults to determine their self-perceptions related to health-oriented exercise. The pilot study identified items pertinent to the domains considered important in this context, and began the process of selecting items. Study 2 examined the factor structure, reduced the number of items, determined the internal consistency of the factors, and explored the discriminative validity of the questionnaire as to physical activity level and gender. Four factors with a total of 24 items were accepted, measuring mastery of exercise, body perception, social comfort/discomfort in the exercise setting, and perception of fitness. All subscales had acceptable internal consistencies. Preliminary validity was demonstrated by confirming hypothesized differences in scores as to gender, age, and physical activity level. The third study examined and demonstrated convergent validity with similar existing subscales. The fourth study examined an English-language version of the questionnaire, confirming the existence of the factors and providing preliminary psychometric evidence of the viability of the questionnaire.

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Brief Self-Control Scale--8-Item Version

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t76125-000 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Patrick W. Maloney ◽

Matthew J. Grawitch ◽

Larissa K. Barber

Keyword(s):

Self Control ◽

Control Scale ◽

Scale 8

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PENGEMBANGAN SKALA LOCUS OF CONTROL

Jurnal Riset Manajemen dan Bisnis (JRMB) Fakultas Ekonomi UNIAT ◽

10.36226/jrmb.v2i3.76 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 417-424

Author(s):

Hendryadi Hendryadi

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Short Form ◽

Employee Selection ◽

Future Research ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Control Scale ◽

Two Stages

This article aims to develop a short form of the locus of control scale. The study was conducted in two stages: a study of 66 respondents as pilot testing which aims to test content validity, structure validity, and internal consistency. Study 2 was conducted on 328 respondents used to test the validity and reliability of the scale evaluated by the PLS-SEM method (such as internal consistency, convergent validity, and discriminant validity). The analysis concludes that the 8-item locus of control scales tested have adequate validity and reliability. A short form locus of control scale was developed and validated in this study, so it can be used in future research and evaluation for HR management practitioners in employee selection Keywords: locus of control, EFA, CFA, scale construction

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Relationship of clinical measures with humeral torsion in young adults: a pilot study

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy ◽

10.1080/10669817.2021.1930861 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

David M. Werner ◽

Eric V. Bellm ◽

Joseph M. Day

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Humeral Torsion ◽

Clinical Measures ◽

Relationship Of

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Citizenship matters: Translating and adapting the Citizenship Measure to Norwegian

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs ◽

10.1177/14550725211018604 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 145507252110186

Author(s):

Linda Nesse ◽

Marianne Thorsen Gonzalez ◽

Michael Rowe ◽

Ruth Kjærsti Raanaas

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Supported Housing ◽

Measurement Properties ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Marginalised Groups ◽

Two Factors ◽

Back Translation ◽

High Internal Consistency

Citizenship is considered intertwined with recovery, and may be a useful perspective for advancing quality of life among marginalised groups. Yet, matters of citizenship among persons with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems both in research and practice. Aims: In order to measure citizenship among persons with co-occurring problems in a Norwegian study, a measure of citizenship was translated from English to Norwegian. The aims of the study were to 1) translate and adapt the Citizenship Measure, developed by Rowe and colleagues at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, to Norwegian, and 2) to assess the internal consistency and convergent validity of the Norwegian translated measure. Methods: The translation process was carried out using forward and back translation procedures. To examine measurement properties, a convenience sample of 104 residents with co-occurring problems living in supported housing completed the measure. Results: Two factors were identified, related to rights, and to relational citizenship. The Norwegian translation of the Citizenship Measure showed has high internal consistency and adequate convergent validity. Conclusions: We argue that the measure can be useful in assessing perceived citizenship, and in initiating efforts to support citizenship among persons with co-occurring problems.

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Pharmacokinetics and clinical outcomes of nivolumab administered every 4 weeks in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: A four-case pilot study

Respiratory Investigation ◽

10.1016/j.resinv.2021.02.005 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kei Irie ◽

Akira Okada ◽

Shoji Fukushima ◽

Naoto Takase ◽

Nobuyuki Katakami

Keyword(s):

Lung Cancer ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Cell Lung Cancer ◽

Small Cell ◽

Small Cell Lung

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Gastric microbiota features associated with cancer risk factors and clinical outcomes: A pilot study in gastric cardia cancer patients from Shanxi, China

International Journal of Cancer ◽

10.1002/ijc.30700 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 141 (1) ◽

pp. 45-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Guoqin Yu ◽

Nan Hu ◽

Lemin Wang ◽

Chaoyu Wang ◽

Xiao-You Han ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Cancer Risk ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Gastric Cardia ◽

Cardia Cancer ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Gastric Cardia Cancer ◽

Gastric Microbiota

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Postoperative Albumin Drop Is a Marker for Surgical Stress and a Predictor for Clinical Outcome: A Pilot Study

Gastroenterology Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2016/8743187 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

Martin Hübner ◽

Styliani Mantziari ◽

Nicolas Demartines ◽

François Pralong ◽

Pauline Coti-Bertrand ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Stress Response ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Surgical Stress ◽

Major Surgery ◽

Surgical Trauma ◽

Once Daily ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Estimated Blood Loss ◽

Postoperative Stress

Background. Surgical stress during major surgery may be related to adverse clinical outcomes and early quantification of stress response would be useful to allow prompt interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute phase protein albumin in the context of the postoperative stress response.Methods. This prospective pilot study included 70 patients undergoing frequent abdominal procedures of different magnitude. Albumin (Alb) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured once daily starting the day before surgery until postoperative day (POD) 5. Maximal Alb decrease (Alb Δ min) was correlated with clinical parameters of surgical stress, postoperative complications, and length of stay.Results. Albumin values dropped immediately after surgery by about 10 g/L (42.2±4.5 g/L preoperativelyversus33.8±5.3 g/L at day 1,P<0.001). Alb Δ min was correlated with operation length (Pearsonρ=0.470,P<0.001), estimated blood loss (ρ=0.605,P<0.001), and maximal CRP values (ρ=0.391,P=0.002). Alb Δ min levels were significantly higher in patients having complications (10.0±5.4versus6.1±5.2,P=0.005) and a longer hospital stay (ρ=0.285,P<0.020).Conclusion. Early postoperative albumin drop appeared to reflect the magnitude of surgical trauma and was correlated with adverse clinical outcomes. Its promising role as early marker for stress response deserves further prospective evaluation.

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Construction and Validation of a Self-Efficacy Scale for Latex Barrier Use

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1017/sjp.2016.13 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vicente Morell-Mengual ◽

María Dolores Gil-Llario ◽

Jesús Castro-Calvo

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Condom Use ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Two Factors ◽

Preventive Methods ◽

Negative Expectations

AbstractSome studies have concluded there is a relationship between perceived self-efficacy and behaviors that prevent HIV transmission. This paper presents the construction and validation of the latex barrier use self-efficacy scale (LBSS), which 480 participants filled out. Exploratory factor analysis yielded two components: positive expectations of self-efficacy (ES-POS) and negative expectations of self-efficacy (ES-NEG), which together accounted for 65.59% of total variance. That structure was later verified through confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency was .80 for the total scale, and .78 for each of the two factors. Moreover, the instrument had adequate convergent validity and was positively related with condom use self-efficacy, attitudes toward condom and latex barrier use, and ability to refuse sex if the partner refuses to use preventive methods. In conclusion, this instrument is a useful measure of self-efficacy in latex barrier use.

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