Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS): Translation and Validation in Urdu Language

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-189
Author(s):  
Afifa Anjum ◽  
Naumana Amjad
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Character Strengths ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Structure Factors ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Cross Language ◽  
Translation And Validation

Values in Action is a classification of 24 character strengths grouped under six virtue categories. This classification is claimed to be universal across cultures and religions (Peterson & Seligman, 2004) and its measure that is, Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS) has been translated and validated in many languages. The present study aimed at its Urdu translation and validation on Pakistani adults taken from different educational institutes and workplaces. Study comprised two parts. Part I dealt with the translation and cross-language validation while in Part II, Construct validation on a sample of 542 adults and convergent validity on a sample of 210 adult participants were determined. Findings revealed satisfactory alpha coefficients for Urdu version. Significant positive correlations with positive affect and life satisfaction and negative correlations with negative affect were indicators of its convergent validity. Age was negatively associated with five strengths whereas significant gender differences were found on seven strengths. Social desirability effects were nonsignificant. Strength-to-virtue level factor structure exploration resulted in a theoretically meaningful four factor structure. Factors were named as Interpersonal, Cognitive, Vitality, and Transcendence and were comparable to factor structures proposed in studies on VIA-IS from a few other cultures. The study offers a valid Urdu translation for use in future studies with adult Urdu speaking population.

scholarly journals Urdu Translation and Validation of Trust in Close Relationship Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-184
Author(s):  
Syeda Shahida Batool ◽  
Hira Jahangier
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Cross Language ◽  
Translation And Validation ◽  
Trust Scale

The current study aimed to translate Trust in Close Relationship Scale in Urdu for married couples in Pakistan and to establish its psychometric properties. The forward and backward translation method was used for the translation of the scale followed by the try-out phase.  After determining the cross language validation, in order to confirm the factor structure of the scale, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was run.  The sample comprised of 250 participants of different age groups (M = 39.7, SD = 10.1). The results of CFA supported the original three-factor structure of the scale (viz., Avoidance, Benevolence and Retaliation) by providing a good model fit to the data with values of X2 = 229.61 (df = 110, p < .001), CFI =.91, GFI = .91, and RMSEA = .06. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was α= .87. The convergent validity of the scale was determined on a sample of 100 participants by finding its correlation with Trust Scale (r = .72, p < .001). The results support that the scale has promising.    

scholarly journals Phenomenological assessment of psychedelic induced experiences: Translation and validation of the German Challenging Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) and Ego-Dissolution Inventory (EDI)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Dworatzyk ◽  
Tallulah Jansen ◽  
Timo Torsten Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Altered States Of Consciousness ◽  
Altered States ◽  
States Of Consciousness ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Translation And Validation ◽  
Experience Questionnaire

Several measures have been designed to assess subjective experiences induced by psychedelic substances and other mind-altering drugs or non-pharmacological methods. Recently, two self-report questionnaires have been introduced to measure acute adverse effects following psilocybin ingestion and the phenomenon of ego-dissolution associated with psychedelic use, respectively. The 26-item Challenging Experience Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of psilocybin induced experiences, whereas the 8-item Ego-Dissolution Inventory consists of a uni-dimensional scale. In the present study, these questionnaires were translated into German and their psychometric properties then evaluated in an online survey on psychedelic induced experiences. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the 7-factor structure of the German Challenging Experience Questionnaire with overall good internal consistency for all subscales. The factor structure did not differ based on gender or prior struggle with anxiety or depression, furthering the evidence of internal validity. Correlations with the State-Trait-Anxiety Inventory and the Altered States of Consciousness Rating Scale demonstrated convergent validity. Confirmatory factor analysis did not confirm the hypothesized single-factor structure of the German Ego-Dissolution Inventory and exploratory factor analysis suggested an alternative factor structure, where only five items loaded onto a common factor that was interpreted as ego-dissolution. Internal consistency of this 5-item measure was high and correlation with selected items of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire and Altered States of Consciousness Rating Scale supported convergent validity. Translation and validation of these questionnaires contribute to the advancement of common standards in the psychological and neuroscientific study of altered states of consciousness.

De Vereenvoudigde HEXACO Persoonlijkheidsvragenlijst en een additioneel interstitieel Proactiviteitsfacet

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reinout E. de Vries ◽  
Marise Ph. Born
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Dutch Population ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Six Dimensions ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Engagement Factors

The simplified HEXACO Personality Inventory and an additional interstitial proactivity facet The simplified HEXACO Personality Inventory and an additional interstitial proactivity facet Recent research shows that the personality domain is better represented by six instead of five independent dimensions. The HEXACO-PI-R questionnaire adequately represents these six dimensions but is, because of the complexity of some items, less suitable for the assessment of people with lower educational levels and first-generation ethnic minorities. In this research, the construction of a simplified version of the HEXACO-PI-R, called the HEXACO-SPI, and the construction of an additional interstitial facet which purports to measure proactivity, is reported. In a sample of the Dutch population (N = 525), the HEXACO-SPI is found to have an adequate factor structure, reliable domain scales, more than adequate convergent validity and highly convergent construct validities when compared to the HEXACO-PI-R domain scales. Additionally, the interstitial proactivity facet is found to have the desired positive correlations with the HEXACO engagement factors and weak correlations with the HEXACO altruism factors.

Urdu Translation and Validation of Short Muslim Practice and Belief Scale in Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saba Ghayas ◽  
Syeda Shahida Batool
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Belief Scale ◽  
Cross Language ◽  
Translation And Validation

AbstractThe present study was conducted to translate and validate the Short Muslim Practice and Belief Scale (SMPBS) (AlMarri, Oei, & Al-Adawi, 2009) to have a culturally equivalent and linguistically accurate Urdu version for use in Pakistan. Forward backward translation method was used for translation followed by tryout of the scale. Urdu translated version of the scale was completed by 500 participants of different age groups (M= 36.5,SD= 10.1). Based on a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), results confirmed that a two-factor model with the factors practice and belief provided an excellent fit to the data with chi square 55.96 (df= 26,p> .05), CFI =.96, GFI = .97, and RMSEA = .04. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient was .78. Cross-language validation determined on a sample of 60 participants was satisfactory. Convergent validity of the scale was established by finding its significant positive correlation with religious practice and belief scale (r= .64,p< .001) and significant negative correlation with depression (r= –.18,p< .001) revealed its divergent validity.

scholarly journals Japanese version of the Generic Conspiracist Beliefs Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshimasa Majima ◽  
Hiroko Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Structure Study ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Conspiracy Beliefs ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The present research aimed to develop a Japanese version of the Generic Conspiracist Beliefs Scale (GCBS-J). In the first study, exploratory factor analysis with a split-half subsample (n = 300) proposed a two-factor structure separating the extraterrestrial belief from other conspiracy beliefs. Subsequent confirmatory factor analysis with the other split-half subsample (n = 300) confirmed the two-factor structure. Study 1 also established convergent validity by indicating strong positive correlations with other measures of conspiracist belief. The second study provided further evidence for convergent validity that indicates a positive correlation with related psychological constructs, such as paranormal beliefs. Study 2 also exhibited temporal test–retest reliability and the discriminant validity of the GCBS-J by indicating no association with an unrelated construct. These findings suggest that the GCBS-J is a useful tool for assessing generic conspiracist beliefs within Japanese samples.

scholarly journals The Arabic Version of the Personality Inventory for the DSM-5 (PID-5) in a Clinical Sample of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Nationals

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 794-806
Author(s):  
Olga Coelho ◽  
Rute Pires ◽  
Ana Sousa Ferreira ◽  
Bruno Gonçalves ◽  
Samia A. Alkhoori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
High Effect ◽  
S Factor ◽  
Positive Correlations

Objectives: We aimed to test the potential of the Arabic version of the PID-5 to distinguish between clinical and non-clinical participants, as well as to examine its convergent validity and factor structure in an Emirati clinical sample. Methods: The Arabic version of the PID-5 was administered to a clinical sample comprised of 156 participants (Mage = 31.38, SD = 8.99, 37.8% male, 62.2% female) and a community sample also comprised of 156 participants (Mage = 31.43, SD = 9.52, 37.2% male, 62.8% female). We addressed the descriptive measures, internal consistency, mean rank scores differences, convergent validity with SCL-90-R, and PID-5's factor structure. Results: As expected, the clinical sample presented statistically significantly higher scores than the non-clinical sample, with medium to high effect sizes. In addition, all the PID-5 domains showed positive correlations with most of the symptomatic constellations of the SCL-90-R as well as the PID-5 facets with all their SCL-90-R counterparts. However, our findings did not entirely replicate the PID-5 original 5-factor structure, as only a 4-factor solution was retained. Conclusions: Future studies with the Arabic PID-5 in clinical samples are needed to understand its relevance and clinical utility in Arabic countries.

Factor structure and validity of the Affective Style Questionnaire

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1805-1815
Author(s):  
Rui Jiang ◽  
Scott W Plunkett ◽  
Andrew T Ainsworth
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Northeastern United States ◽  
Oblique Rotation ◽  
Affective Style ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Statistical Approaches ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Questionnaire Studies ◽  
Three Factor

Previous studies in different countries have shown variability in the factor structures of the Affective Style Questionnaire, possibly due to differences in cultures, translation, or statistical approaches. We ran exploratory factor analysis with oblique rotation using data from 2806 university students in Southern California. A four-factor structure was found instead of the three-factor structure found in the original Affective Style Questionnaire studies in the Northeastern United States. Support for concurrent and convergent validity was found for the Concealing and Adjusting factors. The Tolerating and Holding factors comprised two items each, making it difficult to recommend them in future studies.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Long and Short Forms of the Worry Domains Questionnaire

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-243
Author(s):  
Roberto Nuevo ◽  
Andrés Losada ◽  
María Márquez-González ◽  
Cecilia Peñacoba
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Short Forms ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Future Work

The Worry Domains Questionnaire was proposed as a measure of both pathological and nonpathological worry, and assesses the frequency of worrying about five different domains: relationships, lack of confidence, aimless future, work, and financial. The present study analyzed the factor structure of the long and short forms of the WDQ (WDQ and WDQ-SF, respectively) through confirmatory factor analysis in a sample of 262 students (M age = 21.8; SD = 2.6; 86.3% females). While the goodness-of-fit indices did not provide support for the WDQ, good fit indices were found for the WDQ-SF. Furthermore, no source of misspecification was identified, thus, supporting the factorial validity of the WDQ-SF scale. Significant positive correlations between the WDQ-SF and its subscales with worry (PSWQ), anxiety (STAI-T), and depression (BDI) were found. The internal consistency was good for the total scale and for the subscales. This work provides support for the use of the WDQ-SF, and potential uses for research and clinical purposes are discussed.

Factorial Structure of the SCAS and Its Relationship With the SDQ

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Di Riso ◽  
Daphne Chessa ◽  
Andrea Bobbio ◽  
Adriana Lis
Keyword(s):  
Age Differences ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Culturally Based ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Italian Children

The factorial structure of the Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale (SCAS; Spence, 1997 ) was examined in a community sample of 1,397 Italian children from 8 to 10 years old. Sex and age differences as regards anxiety symptoms were also analyzed. The convergent validity of the SCAS was explored through correlations with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ; Goodman, 1997 ). The use of confirmatory factor analysis supported the six correlated factor model of the SCAS with only minor differences compared to the original work by Spence (1997 ), and it was therefore named SCAS-it. Modifications to the original SCAS were supported by methodologically, theoretically, and culturally based arguments. The internal consistency of the SCAS-it was acceptable. Females displayed significantly higher levels of anxiety symptoms than males, while age differences were nonsignificant. Positive correlations were found between the SCAS-it and selected subscales of the SDQ. The results support the SCAS model, with few exceptions that do not threaten the utility of Spence’s tool.

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