Adaptation of the tool to measure parenting self-efficacy (topse) in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-177
Author(s):  
Nafiza Ferdowshi ◽  
Mostak Ahamed Imran ◽  
Tasmim Alam Trishna
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Parenting Programs ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Acceptable Internal Consistency

Measuring parental self-efficacy has influenced the children and their environment for reaching optimal development. The current study aimed to adapt the Tool to Measure Parenting Self-Efficacy (TOPSE) scale and to determine its psychometric properties for using in the context of Bangladesh. A total of 180 mothers of children aged 0 to 6 years were conveniently selected for this study. The TOPSE and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem scale were used as measuring instruments. Collected data were analyzed to determine psychometric properties by using Cronbach’s alpha, Pearson product moment correlation coefficient, item analysis, and factor analysis. TOPSE had acceptable internal consistency (Coefficient alpha=0.89) and test-retest reliability (r=0.96). The convergent validity of TOPSE showed a highly positive correlation (r=0.91) with the Bangla Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem scale. The factor analysis resulted in 4 factors with Eigenvalues > 1, explaining 87% of the variances and the four factors showed Cronbach’s coefficient values ranging from 0.50 to 0.99. TOPSE has reasonably good psychometric properties. Further research may wish to require to see the implication of TOPSE in evaluating parenting programs in Bangladesh. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 30(2): 169-177, 2021 (July)

Psychometric Properties of the Modified Social Environment Questionnaire in Chinese Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 530-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka-Man Leung ◽  
Pak-Kwong Chung ◽  
Tin-Lok Yuen ◽  
Jing Dong Liu ◽  
Donggen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of a Chinese version of the 24-item Social Environment Questionnaire (SEQ-C). Confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the factor validity and measurement invariance (Purpose 1) of the SEQ-C in 453 older adults in Hong Kong. Convergent validity (Purpose 2) and test–retest reliability (Purpose 3) were also measured. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis and measurement invariance supported the four-factor structure (representing companionship, encouragement, neighborhood social cohesion, and role models) of the SEQ-C, in a 15-item model that closely fitted the data. The SEQ-C was also found to have acceptable to satisfactory internal consistency, test–retest reliability, composite reliability, and moderate convergent validity in correlating perceived social support. This study showed that the SEQ-C is a suitable means of measuring the social environments of older adults in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals The body appreciation scale-2: Translation and validation in the greek language

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marios Argyrides
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Greek Language ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Greek Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Principal Axis Factor Analysis ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The psychometric properties of a Greek translation of the 10-item Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) was examined. A total of 193 Greek-speaking female university students from Cyprus completed the BAS-2, along with measures of appearance satisfaction, investment in appearance, weight-related anxiety, self-esteem and body image quality of life. Principal-axis factor analysis indicated that the Greek version of the BAS-2 scores had a one-dimensional factor structure. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed the unidimesionality of the measure. Further analyses indicated that Greek BAS-2 scores evidenced internal consistency, test-retest reliability and convergent validity with the other variables of interest. These results suggest that the Greek version of the BAS-2 has adequate psychometric properties and can be used within the Greek-speaking populations.

scholarly journals The MRI Self-Efficacy Scale for Children: Development and Preliminary Psychometrics

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 736-748
Author(s):  
Melissa Howlett ◽  
Jill Chorney
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Common Procedure ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Objective  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common procedure that can be distressing for children. Although not yet studied in the context of pediatric medical procedures, self-efficacy may be a good predictor of procedural stress and a clinically feasible target for behavioral intervention. The objectives of this study were to develop the MRI Self-Efficacy Scale for Children (MRI-SEC) and assess the preliminary psychometric properties. Methods  Development of the MRI-SEC was informed by literature searches and feedback from healthcare providers. Twenty child–parent dyads naïve to MRI and 10 child–parent dyads with MRI experience completed the MRI-SEC to assess the comprehensibility and ease of use, and to inform item and scale refinement. The final version includes four practice items and 12 items directly assessing MRI self-efficacy. To evaluate the psychometric properties, 127 children (ages 6–12) and parents naïve to MRI completed the MRI-SEC, and a series of measures to assess construct validity. To evaluate test–retest reliability 27 children completed the MRI-SEC a second time. Results  The MRI-SEC demonstrated acceptable internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and convergent validity. Conclusion  Development of the MRI-SEC provides an opportunity to better understand the role of self-efficacy as a predictor of procedural stress and cooperation with MRI, informing reliable prediction of children who may benefit from additional support for MRI and the development of tailored behavioral interventions.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the CYBVICS Cyber-Victimization Scale and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Variables

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofía Buelga ◽  
Belén Martínez-Ferrer ◽  
María-Jesús Cava ◽  
Jessica Ortega-Barón
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Positive Correlations

The main goal of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the revised version of the Adolescent Cyber-Victimization Scale (CYBVICS). This scale is composed of 18 items that assess direct and indirect cyber-victimization. Two subsamples participated in the present study. Sample 1 included 1318 adolescents (47.4% boys) from 12 to 16 years old (M = 13.89, SD = 1.32). Sample 2 was composed of 1188 adolescents (51.5% girls) from 12 to 16 years old (M = 14.19, SD = 1.80). First, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted on sample 1. Results yielded a bifactor structure: direct cyber-victimization and indirect cyber-victimization. To confirm the structure of the CYBVICS, we selected sample 2 to perform confirmatory factor analysis and test its convergent validity with theoretically related measures. The results supported the reliability and validity of the two-factor model. In addition, measurement invariance was established. Related to convergent validity, positive correlations between cyber-victimization and peer victimization, depressive symptoms, and offensive communication with the mother and the father were found. Moreover, negative correlations were found between cyber-victimization and open communication with the mother and the father and family self-esteem.

Psychometric Assessment of the Paternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Malawian Fathers

2021 ◽  
pp. 089033442110650
Author(s):  
Roselyn Chipojola ◽  
Cindy-Lee Dennis ◽  
Shu-Yu Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Only 61% of Malawian women exclusively breastfeed to the recommended 6 months. Paternal support is predictive of exclusive breastfeeding, and significantly related to paternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, defined as fathers’ confidence in their ability to assist mothers with breastfeeding. Research Aims: To (1) examine the psychometric properties of the Paternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) in Malawian fathers, including internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, construct validity using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and convergent validity; and (2) assess the relationship between the BSES-SF and paternal demographic and health factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a maternity hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi, and 180 fathers whose partners had delivered a singleton infant were included. Participants completed the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale and Quality of Life with confirmatory factor analysis performed to assess the construct validity. The internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability were evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and intra-class correlations. Convergent validity was also assessed. Results: A unidimensional factorial structure of the Malawian Paternal BSES-SF was identified using confirmatory factor analysis. The scale had an excellent Cronbach’s alpha of .90 and a test-retest reliability of .93. Participants’ breastfeeding self-efficacy was significantly correlated with the Quality of Life domains of psychological health ( r = .23; p < .01), social relationships ( r = .28; p < .001), and environmental health ( r = .30; p < .001). Participants who were older, married, and with ≥ two children had significantly higher breastfeeding self-efficacy and were more confident in their ability to support their partner’s breastfeeding. Conclusion: The Paternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form was a valid and reliable measure to assess fathers’ confidence in their ability to assist mothers with breastfeeding in Malawi.

Factorial Structure and Psychometric Properties of a Brief Scale of the Condom Use Self-Efficacy for Spanish-Speaking People

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 295-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
María-Dolores Gil-Llario ◽  
Vicente Morell-Mengual ◽  
Estefanía Ruiz-Palomino ◽  
Rafael Ballester-Arnal
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Barrier Methods ◽  
Condom Negotiation ◽  
Fear Of Rejection ◽  
Positive Correlations

Background. Studies have shown the role played by perceived self-efficacy in explaining condom negotiation and condom use. Aims. The factorial structure and the psychometric properties of the Brief Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale are presented. Method. The study included 368 men and 456 women aged 17 to 55 years ( Mage = 25.01, SD = 6.93). Results. Exploratory factor analysis yielded three factors: fear of rejection, impulse control, and condom acquisition and negotiation, which together accounted for 68% of the total variance. That structure was confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis. Cronbach’s alpha for the Brief Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale was .71. The scale provided adequate convergent validity, and positive correlations were observed between self-reported condom use and self-efficacy for use of other barrier methods. Discussion. This brief instrument could be a useful and appropriate measure to assess the types of condom use self-efficacy that occur at the different moments of a sexual relationship.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the moral injury symptom scale among Chinese health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Zhizhong ◽  
Harold G. Koenig ◽  
Tong Yan ◽  
Wen Jing ◽  
Sui Mu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moral Injury ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Moral injury among physicians and other health professionals has attracted attention in the mainstream literature, this study aim to assess the psychometric properties of the 10-item Moral Injury Symptoms Scale-Health Professional (MISS-HP) among healthcare professionals in China. Methods A total of 583 nurses and 2423 physicians were recruited from across mainland China. An online survey was conducted from March 27 to April 26, 2020 (during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic) using the Chinese version of the MISS-HP. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed to determine scale structure. Results Cronbach’s α of the scale for both samples was acceptable (0.71 for nurses and 0.70 for physicians), as was test-retest reliability (ICCs for the individual items ranged from 0.41 to 0.74, with 0.77 for the overall scale in physicians). EFA suggested three factors, and the CFA indicated good fit to the data. Convergent validity was demonstrated with the 4-item Expressions of Moral Injury Scale (r = 0.45 for physicians, r = 0.43 for nurses). Discriminant validity was demonstrated by correlations with burnout and well-being (r = 0.34–0.47), and concurrent validity was suggested by correlations with depression and anxiety symptoms (r = 0.37–0.45). Known groups validity was indicated by a higher score in those exposed to workplace violence (B = 4.16, 95%CI: 3.21–5.10, p < 0.001). Conclusions The MISS-HP demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity in a large sample of physicians and nurses in mainland China, supporting its use as a screening measure for moral injury symptoms among increasingly stressed health professionals in this country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of COVID Stress Scales (CSS) in the Iranian Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereshte Momeni ◽  
Mobina Hoseinpour Moqadam ◽  
Mohammadreza Davoudi ◽  
Nooshindokht MobarakAbadi ◽  
Samaneh Hosseinzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Iranian Population ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background: Recently, 36-item COVID Stress Scales (CSS) was designed for assessing anxiety and stress related to COVID-19 outbreak. The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of CSS in the Iranian population.Methods: A total of 393 participants volunteered to cooperate in the present study via an online survey. They completed a collection of scales, including the CSS, COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S), and Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI). The CSS reliability was determined by calculating Cronbach alpha and test-retest reliability. The validity assessed by Pearson correlation among the CSS and its subscales with C19P-S and BSI. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate the structure of CSS. All analysis assessed by SPSS-26 software.Results: Results showed that 45.3% of the participant’s age were in 18-25 years. Moreover, 72.8 % of the participants were female. Also, Cronbach’s alpha for all subscale was between0.83 to 0.92. The test-retest reliability coefficient of CSS was 0.87. The correlation between the CSS, BSI and C19P-S showed that CSS has suitable convergent validity. CFA and EFA showed that the 5-factor of CSS is the best model. Conclusion: To conclude, Persian version of CSS has suitable psychometric properties for utilizing in Iranian population.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Moral Injury Symptoms Scale among Chinese Health Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhizhong Wang ◽  
Harold G Koenig ◽  
Yan Tong ◽  
Jing Wen ◽  
Mu Sui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moral Injury ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Aims To assess the psychometric properties of the 10-item Moral Injury Symptoms Scale-Health Professional (MISS-HP) among healthcare professionals in China. Methods: A total of 583 nurses and 2,423 physicians were recruited from across mainland China. An online survey was conducted using the Chinese version of the MISS-HP from March 27 to April 26, 2020 (during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic). Reliability was assessed by internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to determine scale structure. Results: Cronbach’s α of the scale for both samples was acceptable (0.71 for nurses and 0.70 for physicians), as was test-retest reliability ( ICCs for the individual items ranged from 0.41 to 0.74, with 0.77 for the overall scale in physicians). EFA suggested three factors, and the CFA indicated good fit to the data. Convergent validity was demonstrated with the 4-item Expressions of Moral Injury Scale (r=0.45 for physicians, r=0.43 for nurses). Discriminant validity was demonstrated by correlations with burnout and well-being (r=0.34–0.47), and concurrent validity was suggested by correlations with depression and anxiety symptoms (r=0.37–0.45). Known groups validity was indicated by a higher score in those exposed to workplace violence (B=4.16, 95%CI: 3.21-5.10, p<0.001). Conclusion: The MISS-HP demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity in a large sample of physicians and nurses in mainland China, supporting its use as a screening measure for moral injury symptoms among increasingly stressed health professionals in this country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Validation and psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOs）

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanyu Li ◽  
Yi-Ting Huang ◽  
Kai Dou
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Dimensional Solution ◽  
Fear Of Missing Out ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

Aim: The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the original 10-item version of the Fear of Missing Out scale (FoMOs) to validate it for use among Chinese adolescents and emerging adults. Method: A convenient sample of 2886 subjects (Mage =14.79, SD = 4.03; 47.96% male) was recruited in South China. Item analysis, EFA, CFA, testing of measurement invariance across gender and age, reliability analysis, and convergent validity analysis were conducted. A sample of 154 subjects (Mage = 15.3, SD = 2.22; 54% male) completed the scale again after 6 months to assess the test-retest reliability. Results: The EFA strongly indicated a two-dimensional solution for the Chinese version of the FoMOs, which the CFA confirmed. Adequate internal consistency was found. Convergent validity was also demonstrated. Conclusion: Based on the results, the Chinese version of the FoMOs is suitable for use among Chinese young people.

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