ADAPTATION OF FLOURISHING AS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY CONCEPT IN LATVIA

The aim of the study is to adapt linguistically and psychometrically the construct of flourishing and to compare four most popular measuring instruments by looking at their psychometric validity indicators and examining in more details the flourishing level of randomized sample in Latvia (N=312). As this construct was not adapted in Latvia jet, it is a new concept both – in terms of content and psychometry. Therefore, the tasks of research were more related to the study of the construct’s own content by comparing most popular flourishing measuring instruments, their internal consistency, analyzing the convergent validity of measuring instruments, and studying of the relationships between various demographic indicators and the level of flourishing. The research results confirm that flourishing scores of all four measuring instruments mutually correlate, that suggests cross compliance of all four instruments. Demographic indicators as education and occupation are the only ones which are mathematically plausible, but only at trend level correlate with flourishing characteristics. The data adapted in the study and psychometrically tested methodologies can be used in the practice of psychologists and in other studies in the future. The discussion raised the question of why neither gender nor age correlate with flourishing, that contradicts other similar studies in the word. Keywords: flourishing characteristics, measuring instruments, positive psychology, well-being

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Development, Validation, and Internal Consistency of the Positive Psychology-Based Acceptance of Illness Scale (PAIS): A Culturally-Appropriate Japanese Measure

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/21582440211058197 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 215824402110581

Author(s):

Ai Suzuki ◽

Hirono Ishikawa ◽

Masafumi Okada

Keyword(s):

Positive Psychology ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Neurological Diseases ◽

Well Being ◽

Chronic Illnesses ◽

Culturally Appropriate ◽

Acceptance Of Illness ◽

Chronic Course ◽

Mature Person

Acceptance of illness has been shown to improve the well-being of individuals suffering from chronic illnesses. We developed a new acceptance of illness scale, “Positive Psychology-Based Acceptance of Illness Scale: PAIS,” for HTLV-1 associated myelopathy (HAM) patients, one of the intractable neurological diseases with a chronic course. The validity and internal consistency of this PAIS were examined in 260 HAM patients in Japan. Exploratory factor analysis extracted four factors with 21 items: “Loving myself as I am”; “Experiencing the grace of illness”; “Feeling a loving connection with others”; and “Developing as a mature person”. Cronbach’s α was .83 to .88, except for Factor 4 which was slightly low at 0.64, and internal consistency was confirmed. A significant correlation was found between the PAIS and the index of convergent validity. The study’s findings are an important step toward a more comprehensive concept of acceptance of illness.

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The reliability and validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and PHQ-2 in patients with infertility

Reproductive Health ◽

10.1186/s12978-019-0802-x ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Saman Maroufizadeh ◽

Reza Omani-Samani ◽

Amir Almasi-Hashiani ◽

Payam Amini ◽

Mahdi Sepidarkish

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Well Being ◽

Patient Health Questionnaire ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

Patient Health

Abstract Background Depression in patients with infertility often goes undiagnosed and untreated. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and its ultra-brief version (i.e. PHQ-2) are widely used measures of depressive symptoms. These scales have not been validated in patients with infertility. The aim of the present study was to examine the reliability and validity of the PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 in patients with infertility. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a total of 539 patients with infertility from a referral infertility clinic in Tehran, Iran completed the PHQ-9, along with other relevant scales: the WHO-five Well-being Index (WHO-5), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). Factor structure and internal consistency of PHQ-9 were examined via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach’s alpha, respectively. Convergent validity was evaluated by relationship with WHO-5, HADS and GAD-7. Results The mean total PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 scores were 8.47 ± 6.17 and 2.42 ± 1.86, respectively, and using a cut-off value of 10 (for PHQ-9) and 3 (for PHQ-2), the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 38.6 and 43.6%, respectively. The Cronbach’s alphas for PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 were, respectively, 0.851 and 0.767, indicating good internal consistency. The CFA results confirmed the one-factor model of the PHQ-9 (χ2/df = 4.29; CFI = 0.98; RMSEA = 0.078 and SRMR = 0.044). Both PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 showed moderate to strong correlation with the measures of WHO-5, HADS-depression, HADS-anxiety, and the GAD-7, confirming convergent validity. In univariate analysis, female sex, long infertility duration, and unsuccessful treatment were significantly associated with depression symptoms. Conclusion Both PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 are brief and easy to use measures of depressive symptoms with good psychometric properties that appear suitable for routine use in patients with infertility.

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Measuring the occupational balance of people with insomnia in a Chinese population: Preliminary psychometric evidence on the Chinese version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/1569186120944534 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 156918612094453

Author(s):

Eris CM Ho ◽

Mona Dür ◽

Tanja Stamm ◽

Andrew MH Siu

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Well Being ◽

Living Environment ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Insomnia Severity

Background Occupational balance, a fundamental concept in occupational therapy, is the arrangement of right amount and variety of occupations contributes to a person’s health and well-being. This study was aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OB-Quest) for people with insomnia. Methods The OB-Quest was translated into traditional Chinese and reviewed by an expert panel for content validity, cultural relevance and translation accuracy. Internal consistency, factor analysis and convergent validity, as well as test–retest reliability, were explored. Results The participants (n = 205), 115 adults with insomnia and 90 adults without insomnia, completed a survey of demographic background, the Chinese version of OB-Quest and the Chinese Insomnia Severity Index (C-ISI). The Chinese version of OB-Quest demonstrated excellent test–retest reliability (ICC= 0.98) and good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.80). Factor analysis indicated that a single-factor solution explained 42% of the variance, and 9 out of 10 items had a factor loading of 0.4 or above. The Chinese version of OB-Quest had significant correlations with C-ISI (r = –0.88; p < 0.001). A significant difference was found in occupational balance between groups with different levels of insomnia severity and without insomnia (F = 169.72; p < 0.001). As in a previous study, age, living environment and life role had no significant relationship with occupational balance. Conclusion The Chinese version of OB-Quest is a short, easy to understand and culturally relevant assessment for Chinese. It demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties and had significant correlations with insomnia.

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The WHO-5 Well-Being Index: A Validation Study in People with Infertility

Iranian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.18502/ijph.v48i11.3525 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Reza OMANI-SAMANI ◽

Saman MAROUFIZADEH ◽

Amir ALMASI-HASHIANI ◽

Mahdi SEPIDARKISH ◽

Payam AMINI

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Well Being ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Patient Health

Background: Infertility is a public health problem and can lead to depressive symptoms. In recent years, the WHO-five Well-being Index (WHO-5) has been used as a screening measure for depression, but study on psychometric properties in people with infertility is scarce. The objective of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the WHO-5 in people with infertility. Methods: Overall, 539 infertile patients from a referral infertility center in Tehran, Iran in the period between May and Aug 2017, completed the WHO-5, along with other psychological measures: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Construct validity and internal consistency of WHO-5 were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach’s alpha, respectively. Convergent validity was examined by relationship with PHQ-9 and HADS. Results: The prevalence of poor well-being was 44.3% and that of depression was 18.6%. CFA confirmed the unidimensional factor structure of the WHO-5. Internal consistency of the WHO-5 was good (Cronbach’s alpha=0.858). The WHO-5 significantly correlated with the PHQ-9 (r=-0.522), HADS-anxiety (r=-0.524) and HADS-depression (r=-0.630), confirming convergent validity. Conclusion: The WHO-5 is a short and easy to use questionnaire with satisfactory reliability and validity that appears suitable for use as a screening test for depressive symptom in infertile people. In addition, the prevalence of depression and poor well-being was very high in this population.

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KESEJAHTERAAN PSIKOLOGIS DITINJAU DARI REGULASI EMOSI PADA IBU YANG MENDAMPINGI ANAK SEKOLAH DARI RUMAH

Jurnal Psikologi Integratif ◽

10.14421/jpsi.v9i1.2105 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 62

Author(s):

Maya Arizqina Fauziah ◽

Ruseno Arjanggi

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Emotional Regulation ◽

Formal Education ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

Measuring Instruments ◽

Better Regulation ◽

Additional Burden ◽

Scale Test ◽

Test Result

The increasing burden of mothers during the pandemic by accompanying children's learning during school from home in the pandemic is an additional burden that teachers have previously done in schools. The increasing responsibility of the mother stimulated a decrease in the feeling of well-being in mother. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that there is a positive relationship between emotional regulation and the psychological well-being of mothers who accompany their children to study from home during Covid 19 pandemic. Participants of this study were mothers who had children at the formal education stage in elementary school. A total of 110 mothers became participants in the scale try out of research instruments and 152 mothers joined as participants in the study. Two measuring instruments used in this research were emotional regulation scale and emotional well-being scale. Test result of emotional regulation scale obtained internal consistency α=0,77 and emotional well-being scale obtained internal consistency α=0,85. Hypothetical test by biserial correlation Pearson result found that emotional regulation correlated with emotional well-being. This study implies that better regulation of emotions that mothers have will contribute to improve psychological well-being.Bertambahnya beban ibu selama pandemi Covid-19 dengan mendampingi belajar anak selama bersekolah dari rumah merupakan beban tambahan yang sebelumnya banyak dilakukan oleh guru di sekolah. Bertambahkan tanggung jawab ini memungkinkan terjadinya penurunan perasaan sejahtera pada ibu. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian yaitu ada hubungan positif antara regulasi emosi dengan kesejahteraan psikologis pada Ibu yang mendampingi anak sekolah dari rumah selama masa pandemic Covid-19. Partisipan penelitian ini yaitu 110 ibu sebagai partisipan uji coba alat ukur dan 152 ibu sebagai partisipan penelitian. Dua alat ukur digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu skala regulasi emosi dan skala kesejahteraan emosi. Hasil uji coba skala regulasi emosi diperoleh internal konsistensi α=0,77 dan skala kesejahteraan emosi diperoleh internal konsistensi α=0,85. Hasil uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan korelasi dari pearson menemukan bahwa regualsi emosi berkorelasi dengan kesejahteraan emosi. Penelitian ini memiliki implikasi bahwa semakin baik regulasi emosi yang dimiliki ibu akan memiliki kontribusi terhadap terbentuknya kesejahteraan psikologis yang semakin baik pula.

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Validation of a Finnish version of the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (Finn-FIQ)

Scandinavian Journal of Pain ◽

10.1016/j.sjpain.2011.10.004 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 15-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jarno Gauffin ◽

Tiina Hankama ◽

Hannu Kautiainen ◽

Marja Arkela-Kautiainen ◽

Pekka Hannonen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Short Form ◽

Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Well Being ◽

International Classification Of Functioning ◽

Diagnostic Laboratory

AbstractBackground and purposeFibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome, which affects up to 5% of the general population. The aetiology of FM is unclear. The lack of specific diagnostic laboratory tests or imaging options combined with the severe burden on both patients and society caused by the FM syndrome demands the development of valid instruments able to measure the current health status of the FM patients. The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) is the most widely used of these instruments. Our objective was to translate the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) into Finnish and evaluate its validity in Finnish speaking FM patients.MethodsFIQ was translated by two bilingual researchers into the Finnish version (Finn-FIQ) and linked to the categories of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Finn-FIQ was administered to 162 patients who had prior fibromyalgia diagnoses M79.0 according to ICD-10 year 2006 version. They also filled in the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), the Rand 36-item Health Survey (RAND-36), the Beck Depression Inventory IA (BDIIA), the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ), and they assessed their general well-being on a 0–100 mm visual analogue scale while attending a clinical check-up visit. Internal consistency was estimated according to Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency. An exploratory factor analysis was performed to identify related items and to show construct validity. Correlation coefficients were calculated by the Spearman method.ResultsFrom the 162 participants 153 were female and 9 male, 119 (73%) had an active job or were students, 21 (13%) were unemployed, 16 (10%) were retired and 6 (4%) were on sick leave.The mean age was 47 years. The internal consistency value (95% CI) was 0.90 for the overall Finn-FIQ. The factor analysis performed for construct analysis showed that Finn-FIQ was loaded on 4 factors. These factors were loaded on components of ICF and explained 69% of total variance. Significant correlations were obtained between patients own assessments of general well-being and Finn-FIQ total score (r = 0.64 [95% CI 0.53–0.73]) and also between Finn-FIQ total score and HAQ total score (r = 0.56 [95% CI 0.44–0.66]). Finn-FIQ questions had significant correlations with RAND-36 domains.ConclusionFinn-FIQ is a valid and feasible instrument to mirror the functioning of FM patients according to its internal consistency, correlation to general well-being, convergent validity and response rate. It covers the main components of the ICF framework hence reflecting the whole spectrum of functioning.ImplicationsIn our study Finn-FIQ was proven as a valid instrument with Finnish speaking FM patients. Original FIQ and other validated translations have already confirmed their place in fibromyalgia research. After this study Finnish fibromyalgia research can be included in those using the best-known instrument in validated form and native language. Current study showed also Finn-FIQ’s ability to measure functioning of the FM patients, and it had good applicability among Finnish speaking patients. Therefore it can be recommended also for monitoring individual FM patients and their functioning for example during different treatment trials.

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Psychosocial Development and Subjective Well-Being in an Age Cross-Section of Adults

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.2190/vq4u-merl-8jh0-hqv8 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 109-120 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Stephanie A. Tesch

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Adult Development ◽

Psychosocial Development ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Individual Stage ◽

High Internal Consistency

Though often cited, Erikson's theory has been relatively neglected in empirical studies of adult development, partly because few measures operationalize his psychosocial constructs. The present research examined the internal consistency and construct validity of an expanded version of the Inventory of Psychosocial Development (E-IPD) which included the generativity and ego integrity scales created by Boylin et al. [1]. Participants were seventy-nine adults with a mean age of forty-two and mean educational level of fifteen years. Total E-IPD scores were found to have high internal consistency but many individual stage scales did not. Men's E-IPD scores showed discriminant validity with respect to social desirability and women's E-IPD scores showed convergent validity with a measure of subjective well-being. Psychosocial development scores were largely unrelated to age, indicating that the E-IPD may have little validity as a measure of adult development.

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Re-Validation of the COmprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST): Assessing the Scale’s Utility in Chronic Disease Populations

Health Services Insights ◽

10.1177/11786329211057352 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. 117863292110573

Author(s):

G Pavela ◽

M Fifolt ◽

SE Tison ◽

M Allison ◽

BS Burton ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Chronic Conditions ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Well Being ◽

Financial Toxicity ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Good Internal Consistency ◽

The Cost ◽

Comprehensive Score

Objective: To report the psychometric properties of the COmprehensive Score for financial Toxicity (COST) patient-reported outcome measure (PROM), an 11-item scale previously validated among patients diagnosed with cancer and receiving chemotherapy. Methods: Data come from a cross-sectional survey (n = 2755 response rate of 87%) of participants in a remote digital health coaching intervention collected between January 2017 and February 2019. Results: COST demonstrated very good internal consistency ( Cronbach’s alpha = .89) and good convergent validity. Lower financial toxicity was associated with improved physical and mental well-being HRQOL measures after controlling for covariates ( b = 0.13, P < .0001; b = 0.28, P < .0001, respectively). Supplemental analyses indicated that the COST instrument loaded on 2 factors. Conclusions: The COST measure of financial toxicity has good internal consistency and predictive validity in a sample of patients with chronic conditions. However, contrary to previous research examining the psychometric properties of COST in a sample of individuals with cancer, which found COST to be unidimensional, our analyses indicated that the COST measure of financial toxicity is multidimensional in a sample of individuals with chronic conditions. In particular, the items that asked about “general financial wellbeing” loaded on the second factor while “illness-related financial wellbeing” loaded on the first.

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Caregiver Needs Screen in Neuro-Oncology Family Caregivers

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/1061-3749.27.2.162 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 162-176

Author(s):

Florien W. Boele ◽

Lauren Terhorst ◽

Jennifer Prince ◽

Heidi S. Donovan ◽

Jason Weimer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Well Being ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Expert Review ◽

Scale Scores ◽

Caregiver Needs

Background and PurposeThe informal care demands of primary malignant brain tumor (PMBT) patients include unique issues associated with neurological and cognitive symptoms. Existing caregiver needs questionnaires do not include these disease-specific symptoms, which are particularly distressing. Therefore, we have developed the neuro-oncology Caregiver Needs Screen (CNS) and evaluated its psychometric properties.MethodsThe 32-item instrument was developed based on PMBT caregiver interviews (N = 109) and expert review. The CNS was tested along measures of depression, anxiety, burden, and mastery in 122 PMBT caregivers. Principal components analysis was used to examine item properties and internal structure. Internal consistency reliability and construct validity were assessed.ResultsSix subscales were identified with internal consistency ranging between alpha = .653 and .857. Convergent validity was verified by moderate/high correlations between measures of caregiver well-being and CNS scale scores.ConclusionsFindings provide preliminary evidence of reliability and validity for the CNS. This instrument can be useful when assessing caregivers' needs for supportive care.

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Biological contributions to well-being: The relationships amongst temperament, character strengths and resilience

SA Journal of Industrial Psychology ◽

10.4102/sajip.v36i2.844 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Ann-Marie K. Hutchinson ◽

Anita D. Stuart ◽

Hester G. Pretorius

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Positive Psychology ◽

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Character Strengths ◽

Well Being ◽

Measuring Instruments ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Personal Strengths ◽

Resilience Scale ◽

Managerial Implications

Orientation: Positive psychology emphasises the nurturing of personal strengths, yet little research to date has investigated the role of nature in psychological wellness.Research purpose: The study aimed to address this dearth by investigating the relationship between temperament, with its biological roots, and psychological well-being and also to ascertain whether character strengths and resilience can be predicted by certain temperament traits.Motivation for the study: Although the biological bases of mental illness have been researched extensively in past studies, there is very little research regarding the biological bases of psychological wellness.Research design, approach and method: This quantitative study selected a sample of 620 participants and applied four measuring instruments, namely the Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire, the Values in Action – Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS) , the Sense of Coherence scale and the Resilience scale to measure temperament and well-being. Correlations and logistic regression analyses were used to analyse the data.Main findings: There are relationships between certain biologically based temperament traits and the psychological constructs of character strengths and resilience. Logistic regression models, using temperament as the independent variable, correctly predicted high and low scores on the Sense of Coherence scale, the Resilience scale and the (VIA-IS) with 64% – 76.1% accuracy.Pratical/managerial implications: Understanding the physiological substrates of flourishing and being able to predict strengths based on temperament promise advances in applying positive psychology concepts.Contribution/value-add: Values, ethics, character strengths, virtues and resilience are universal and may be entrenched in biology, according to some theorists. This has not been researched much, however. The current study addressed this dearth.

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