Psychometric properties of the adolescent stress questionnaire-short form scores and association with self-efficacy

Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of delivery fear scale (DFS) among Iranian women population. Methods This is a methodological study that was conducted to evaluate the psychometric properties of DFS. Convenience sampling was used to select 200 pregnant women from the maternity ward of Razi Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. In the first step, the scale was translated into Persian using backward-forward translation method. Afterwards, the following types of validity were examined: face validity based on impact score, construct validity based on confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and concurrent validity. The Pearson correlation test was used to determine the correlation of DFS with pregnancy-related anxiety questionnaire (PRAQ), Childbirth Attitude Questionnaire (CAQ), Spielberger’s state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI), and the short form of Lowe’s childbirth self-efficacy inventory. Reliability of DFS was assessed by determining internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) and split-half method. Results CFA had satisfactory validity considering x2⁄df < 5 and the RMSEA < 0.08. /the obtained Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.77. The split-half coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.83, indicating an acceptable reliability for the questionnaire. The results showed that DFS had a direct significant correlation with the CAQ (r = 0.72), PRAQ (r = 0.74), STAI-Y1 (r = 0.71) and STAI-Y1 (r = 0.63) and a reverse significant correlation with subscales of the short form of Lowe’s childbirth self-efficacy inventory including outcome expectancy (r= -0.75) and self-efficacy expectancy (r= -0.76). Conclusions The findings of the present study confirm the validity and reliability of the Persian version of DFS as an instrument for measuring fear of childbirth (FOC) in Iranian women population.

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Validation of a simplified Chinese version of the pain self-efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) and PSEQ-2 for patients with chronic pain in mainland China

10.21203/rs.2.203/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Yilin Yang ◽

Mingyuan Yang ◽

Jian Zhao ◽

Jinyi Bai ◽

Kai Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Short Form ◽

Strong Association ◽

Mainland China ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Self Report ◽

Simplified Chinese

Abstract Background: PSEQ has been cross-culturally adapted into many languages with excellent reliability and validity. Recently, the short form of PSEQ-2 was developed and exhibited satisfactory psychometric properties. However, PSEQ and PSEQ-2 has not been translated or validated in mainland China. The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of simplified Chinese version of PSEQ and PSEQ-2 in patients with chronic pain. Methods: The original version of PSEQ and PSEQ-2 were linguistically translated and adapted to formulate the simplified Chinese version, which were then administrated by 219 patients with chronic pain, along with a set of self-report health-related instruments. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the simplified Chinese version PSEQ and PSEQ-2. Results: The simplified Chinese version of PSEQ and PSEQ-2 had been determined good to excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha, 0.95 and 0.83), test-retest reliability (overall ICC, ). and sound construct validity, which was supported by moderately strong association with the criterion measures. Additionally, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis have found and confirmed one factor solution as hypothesized. Conclusion: The simplified Chinese version of PSEQ and PSEQ-2 showed satisfactory psychometric properties in Chinese population with chronic pain, and could be safely utilized to evaluating the self-efficacy in clinical and research setting. Keyword. PSEQ; PSEQ-2; simplified Chinese; validation

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Translation, Validation, and Psychometric Properties of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form Among Iranian Women

Journal of Human Lactation ◽

10.1177/0890334419883572 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

pp. 227-235

Author(s):

Azadeh Asgarian ◽

Maryam Hashemi ◽

Mansoureh Pournikoo ◽

Tayebe-Sadat Mirazimi ◽

Hadi Zamanian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Standard Deviation ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Short Form ◽

Test Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean

Background Iranian researchers have investigated breastfeeding self-efficacy and its related factors. However, there is no valid and reliable tool for assessing the breastfeeding self-efficacy of Iranian Farsi-speaking women. Research aim To examine the validity and reliability of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form among Iranian Farsi-speaking mothers. Methods We conducted this cross-sectional study at Izadi teaching hospital in Qom, Iran. Using convenience sampling, we recruited 174 mothers, who completed the questionnaire on the first postnatal day. A forward–backward translation method was used to translate the scale. Cronbach’s alpha and item-total characteristics were examined to test reliability. Construct validity was evaluated via principal component analysis (PCA), as well as known-groups validity. Results The mean (standard deviation) of sample age was 28.33 (5.38). The mean (standard deviation) of breastfeeding self-efficacy score was 54.32 (10.50), ranging from 24–70. Cronbach’s alpha (.92), inter-item correlations (.21–.72), and corrected item-total correlations (.44–.75) indicated the adequate reliability of the scale. PCA yielded one component with an eigenvalue of 6.97, explaining 49.8% of the total variance. There was no significant difference in the self-efficacy scores between primiparous and multiparous women. Breastfeeding self-efficacy was not significantly different between the groups in terms of the demographic characteristics. Conclusion The Farsi version of the Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Scale—Short Form is a valid and reliable instrument for Iranian Farsi-speaking mothers, with sound psychometric properties per the other studies worldwide.

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Psychometric Properties of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale- Short Form in an Ethnically Diverse U.K. Sample

Public Health Nursing ◽

10.1111/j.1525-1446.2008.00705.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 278-284 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Anna Gregory ◽

Kate Penrose ◽

Claire Morrison ◽

Cindy-Lee Dennis ◽

Christine MacArthur

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Short Form ◽

Ethnically Diverse

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A Suitable screening to assess self-efficacy in clinical routine and studies? Psychometric properties of the short-form Generalized self-efficacy scale (GSE-6) in rehabilitation

Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.1262 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 61 ◽

pp. e542-e543

Author(s):

M. Brünger ◽

K. Spyra

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Short Form ◽

Clinical Routine

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Using the Rating Scale Model to Examine the Psychometric Properties of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000063 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 164-170 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anna Sundström

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Measurement Precision ◽

The Self ◽

Test Theory ◽

Self Report ◽

Scale Model ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Two Samples

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of a self-report scale for assessing perceived driver competence, labeled the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence (SSDC), using item response theory analyses. Two samples of Swedish driving-license examinees (n = 795; n = 714) completed two versions of the SSDC that were parallel in content. Prior work, using classical test theory analyses, has provided support for the validity and reliability of scores from the SSDC. This study investigated the measurement precision, item hierarchy, and differential functioning for males and females of the items in the SSDC as well as how the rating scale functions. The results confirmed the previous findings; that the SSDC demonstrates sound psychometric properties. In addition, the findings showed that measurement precision could be increased by adding items that tap higher self-efficacy levels. Moreover, the rating scale can be improved by reducing the number of categories or by providing each category with a label.

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