Reliability and Validity of the German Version of the Emotional Style Questionnaire

Until recently, emotional processes have played little role in personality psychology. Based on neuroscientific findings, Davidson and colleagues proposed a theory of emotional styles, postulating six dimensions of emotional life: outlook, resilience, social intuition, self-awareness, sensitivity to context, and attention. Recently, an English version of the Emotional Style Questionnaire (ESQ) was developed and tested for reliability and validity. The aim of the present work was to test the test–retest reliability, internal consistency, construct validity, and criterion validity of the German version of the ESQ. Two separate samples consisting of 365 and 344 subjects took part in an online survey. The results of the two studies indicated satisfactory test–retest reliability and internal consistency. Regarding the construct validity, the results from Study 1 to Study 2 indicate good model fit indices. Although there was a high correlation between the subscales outlook and resilience, the analyses supported the six-factor structure postulated by Davidson and colleagues. Substantial correlations were found between the dimensions of the ESQ and other validated scales, confirming the criterion validity of the questionnaire. Our results suggest that the German version of the ESQ is a reliable and valid measurement of emotional styles. It is a feasible and economical questionnaire that can be applied in various psychology disciplines, such as personality psychology, clinical psychology, industrial psychology or sport and exercise psychology.

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Using photos of basic facial expressions as a new approach to measuring implicit attitudes

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0250922 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. e0250922

Author(s):

Klara Malinakova ◽

Richard Korinek ◽

Peter Tavel ◽

Iva Polackova Solcova ◽

Harold G. Koenig ◽

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Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Online Survey ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Implicit Attitudes ◽

Selection Process ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Background Measuring implicit attitudes is difficult due to social desirability (SD). A new method, the Emotion Based Approach (EBA), can solve this by using emotions from a display of faces as response categories. We applied this on an EBA Spirituality tool (EBA-SPT) and an Actual Situation tool (EBA-AST). Our aim was to assess the structure, reliability and validity of the tools and to compare two EBA assessment approaches, i.e., an explicit one (only assessing final replies to items) and an implicit one (assessing also the selection process). Methods We obtained data on a sample of Czech adults (n = 522, age 30.3±12.58; 27.0% men) via an online survey; cortisol was assessed in 46 participants. We assessed the structure and psychometric properties (internal consistency and test-retest reliability; convergent, discriminant, and criterion validity) of the EBA, and examined the differences between explicit vs. implicit EBA approaches. Results We found an acceptable-good internal consistency reliability of the EBA tools, acceptable discriminant validity between them and low (neutral expression) to good (joy) test-retest reliability for concrete emotions assessed by the tools. An implicit EBA approach showed stronger correlations between emotions and weaker convergent validity, but higher criterion validity, than an explicit approach and standard questionnaires. Conclusion Compared to standard questionnaires, EBA is a more reliable approach for measuring attitudes, with an implicit approach that reflects the selection process yielding the best results.

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Measuring Patient-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: Reliability and Validity of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the VELO Instrument

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal ◽

10.1177/1055665619846763 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 56 (9) ◽

pp. 1195-1205 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rafael Denadai ◽

Cassio Eduardo Raposo-Amaral ◽

Anelise Sabbag ◽

Rafael Andrade Ribeiro ◽

Celso Luiz Buzzo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Brazilian Portuguese ◽

Velopharyngeal Insufficiency ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Related Quality ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Objective: To test the Brazilian Portuguese velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) Effects on Life Outcome (VELO) instrument for reliability and validity. Design: Cross-sectional methodological study. Setting: Tertiary craniofacial medical center. Participants: Participants with VPI (VPI group, n = 60), with cleft and without VPI (no VPI/cleft group, n = 60), and with no cleft nor VPI (no VPI/no cleft group, n = 60) and their parents (n = 180). Interventions: All patients with VPI 8+ years old and their parents completed the Brazilian–Portuguese VELO instrument and other questionnaires (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory4.0, PedsQL4.0; Pediatric Voice-Related Quality of Life, PVRQOL; and Intelligibility in Context Scale, ICS) at baseline; patients with VPI and their parents completed the VELO instrument again 2 weeks later. Main Outcome Measures: The VELO instrument was tested for internal consistency, test–retest reliability, discriminant validity (participants with VPI against participants with no VPI), concurrent validity against other questionnaires, criterion validity against hypernasality severity, and construct validity against nasal air emission and overall velopharyngeal competence (speech construct) and velopharyngeal gap (anatomic construct). Results: The VELO had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach α 0.99 for parents and 0.98 for participants with VPI) and test–retest reliability (all intraclass correlation coefficient > 0.87). The VELO discriminated well between VPI group and unaffected groups (all P < .05). The VELO was significantly correlated with the PedsQL4.0, PVRQOL, and ICS (– r > 0.75; P < .001). The VELO met criterion validity, speech construct validity, and anatomic construct validity ( r > 0.7; P < .001). Conclusions: The Brazilian-Portuguese VELO instrument demonstrated reliability (internal consistency and test–retest) and validity (discriminant, concurrent, criterion, and construct).

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Reliability and Validity of the Ohwaki-Kohs Tactile Block Design Test for the Blind

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1986.58.2.375 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 58 (2) ◽

pp. 375-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Handré J. Brand ◽

Marietha J. Pieterse ◽

Michèle Frost

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Block Design ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Blind Children ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Age Range

The Ohwaki-Kohs Tactile Block Design Test for the Blind was administered to 147 white blind children, 91 boys and 56 girls with an age range of 5 to 19 yr., for the purpose of ascertaining the validity and reliability of the test. The test satisfied certain basic requirements with regard to test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity.

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Development and cross-cultural testing of the International Depression Symptom Scale (IDSS): a measurement instrument designed to represent global presentations of depression

Global Mental Health ◽

10.1017/gmh.2017.16 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

E. E. Haroz ◽

J. Bass ◽

C. Lee ◽

S. S. Oo ◽

K. Lin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Self Report ◽

Depression Symptom ◽

Symptom Scale ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

BackgroundSelf-report measurement instruments are commonly used to screen for mental health disorders in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC). The Western origins of most depression instruments may constitute a bias when used globally. Western measures based on the DSM, do not fully capture the expression of depression globally. We developed a self-report scale design to address this limitation, the International Depression Symptom Scale-General version (IDSS-G), based on empirical evidence of the signs and symptoms of depression reported across cultures. This paper describes the rationale and process of its development and the results of an initial test among a non-Western population.MethodsWe evaluated internal consistency reliability, test–retest reliability and inter-rater reliability of the IDSS-G in a sample N = 147 male and female attendees of primary health clinics in Yangon, Myanmar. For criterion validity, IDSS-G scores were compared with diagnosis by local psychiatrists using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM (SCID). Construct validity was evaluated by investigating associations between the IDSS-G and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), impaired function, and suicidal ideation.ResultsThe IDSS-G showed high internal consistency reliability (α = 0.92), test–retest reliability (r = 0.87), and inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.90). Strong correlations between the IDSS-G and PHQ-9, functioning, and suicidal ideation supported construct validity. Criterion validity was supported for use of the IDSS-G to identify people with a SCID diagnosed depressive disorder (major depression/dysthymia). The IDSS-G also demonstrated incremental validity by predicting functional impairment beyond that predicted by the PHQ-9. Results suggest that the IDSS-G accurately assesses depression in this population. Future testing in other populations will follow.

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Thai version of the foot function index: a cross-cultural adaptation with reliability and validity evaluation

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1186/s13102-020-00206-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sunee Bovonsunthonchai ◽

Suthasinee Thong-On ◽

Roongtiwa Vachalathiti ◽

Warinda Intiravoranont ◽

Sarawut Suwannarat ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Principal Component Analysis ◽

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Principal Component ◽

Component Analysis ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Foot Function ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background The study aimed to translate the foot function index (FFI) questionnaire to Thai and to determine psychometric properties of the questionnaire among individuals with plantar foot complaints. Methods The Thai version of the FFI (FFI-Th) was adapted according to a forward and backward translation protocol by two independent translators and analyzed by a linguist and a committee. The FFI-Th was administered among 49 individuals with plantar foot complaints to determine internal consistency, reliability, and validity. Cronbach’s alpha and the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC3,1) were used to test the internal consistency and test-retest reliability. The Principal Component Analysis with varimax rotation method was used to test the factor structure and construct validity. Furthermore, the criterion validity was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient (rp) between the FFI-Th and the visual analogue pain scale (pain-VAS) as well as the EuroQol five-dimensional questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L). Results The FFI-Th showed good to excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability in the total score, pain, disability, and activity limitation subscales. The Principal Component Analysis produced 4 principal factors from the FFI-Th items. Criterion validity of the FFI-Th total score showed moderate to strong correlations with pain-VAS and EQ-5D-5L, and EQ-VAS scores. Conclusion The FFI-Th was a reliable and valid questionnaire to assess the foot function in a Thai population. Trial registration NCT03161314 (08/05/2017).

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Development of the external and internal shame scale: Japanese version

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-021-05698-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yoichi Hiramatsu ◽

Kenichi Asano ◽

Yasuhiro Kotera ◽

Ayumu Endo ◽

Eiji Shimizu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Online Survey ◽

Factor Model ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Japanese Version ◽

Survey Study ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Objective Shame contains external and internal aspects. However, a Japanese language scale for simultaneously assessing both aspects of shame has not been developed to date. This study aimed to standardize the Japanese version of the External and Internal Shame Scale (EISS-J). An online survey was conducted among university students (N = 203) at six universities in Japan (Study 1). A retest questionnaire was sent to the participants by email three weeks after the first survey (Study 2). Study 1 examined the internal consistency, factor structure, and criterion-related validity of the EISS-J, while Study 2 examined its test-retest reliability. Moreover, an additional study was conducted to examine the criterion-related validity of the scale. Results Study 1 demonstrated the high internal consistency of the EISS-J. Moreover, confirmatory factor analysis indicated a two-factor model: external and internal shame. However, exploratory factor analysis indicated a three-factor structure. Study 2 confirmed the test-retest reliability of the scale. Furthermore, both studies indicated correlations between the EISS-J and fear of compassion, anger, humiliation, depression, anxiety, and stress. In addition, the study established the criterion-related validity of the scale. These results confirmed adequate reliability and validity of the EISS-J.

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Development and psychometric testing of the triggers of suicidal ideation inventory for assessing older outpatients in primary care settings

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.734 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. s275-s276

Author(s):

Y.F. Tsai ◽

S.H. Lee ◽

Y.W. Wang ◽

Y.J. Chen

Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Suicide Ideation ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Characteristic Analysis ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Depressive Tendency

IntroductionOlder adults with depression resist accepting depression screening and seeking treatment due to stigmatization of mental disorders and little knowledge about depression. This study was undertaken to develop and determine the psychometrics of an instrument for assessing triggers of suicidal ideation among older outpatients.MethodParticipants were recruited from older outpatients of two hospitals in northern Taiwan. An initial 32-item Triggers of Suicidal Ideation Inventory (TSII) was developed, and its items were validated by experts in two runs of Delphi technique survey. After this TSII was pre-tested in 200 elderly outpatients, 12 items were retained. The 12-item TSII was examined by criterion validity, construct validity, internal consistency reliability, and test-retest reliability.ResultsTSII scores were significantly and positively correlated with the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (r = 0.45, P < 0.01), and UCLA Loneliness scores (r = 0.55, P < 0.01), indicating satisfied criterion validity. Participants with depressive tendency tended to have higher TSII scores than participants with no depressive tendency (t = 8.62, P < 0.01), indicating good construct validity. Cronbach's α and the intraclass correlation coefficient for the TSII were 0.70 and 0.99 respectively, indicating acceptable internal consistency reliability and excellent test-retest reliability. Receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed that the area under the curve was 0.83, indicating excellent ability to detect triggers of suicidal ideation. With a cutoff point of 2, the sensitivity and specify were 0.86 and 0.67, respectively.ConclusionsThe TSII can be completed in 5 minutes and is perceived as easy to complete. Moreover, the inventory yielded highly acceptable parameters of validity and reliability.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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The Dutch Version of the Oxford Knee Score – Activity and Participation Questionnaire: A Validation Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-142010/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Malou te Molder ◽

Johanna Vriezekolk ◽

Menno Bénard ◽

Petra Heesterbeek

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Root Mean Square ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Oxford Knee Score ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Mean Square ◽

Knee Score ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Dutch Translation ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background: Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) tend to be younger and tend to receive TKA at an earlier stage compared to 20 years ago. The Oxford Knee Score – Activity and Participation (OKS-APQ) questionnaire evaluates higher levels of activity and participation, reflecting activity patterns of younger or more active people. The purpose of this study was to translate a Dutch-language version of the OKS-APQ questionnaire, and to validate it in pre- an postoperative TKA patients. Methods: We evaluated the Dutch translation of the OKS-APQ for reliability and validity. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, factor analysis, construct validity and, floor and ceiling effects were evaluated using quality criteria. The OKS-APQ, the Oxford Knee Score (OKS), the Short Form-36 (SF-36), a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and the Forgotten Joint Score (FJS) were assessed in 131 patients, and the OKS-APQ was administered twice in 50 patients after an interval of minimal 2 weeks.Results: Internal consistency (Cronbach α‘s from 0.81 to 0.95) and test-retest reliability (Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICCs) from 0.63 – 0.88) were satisfactory to good. The standard Error of Measurements (SEMs) ranged from 8.5 – 12.2 and the Smallest Detectable Changes in individuals (SDCind) ranged from 23.5 – 34.0 (on a scale from 0 to 100). Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) indices indicated a satisfactory fit of a 1-factor model (Comparative Fit Index (CFI): 0.97, Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI): 0.96, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA): 0.1, Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMSR): 0.03). Construct validity was supported as >75% of the hypotheses were confirmed and floor effects were observed in preoperative patients. Conclusions: The Dutch translation of the OKS-APQ showed good reliability and validity in the Dutch population, and can be used alongside the OKS in clinical research and clinical practice to discriminate among levels of activity and participation in postoperative patients.

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Reliability and validity of the Persian version of 5-D itching scale among patients with chronic kidney disease

BMC Nephrology ◽

10.1186/s12882-020-02220-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad ◽

Fatemeh Karjalian ◽

Marzieh Momennasab ◽

Shahrokh Ezzatzadegan Jahromi

Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Persian Version ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Hemodialysis is considered a major therapeutic method for patients with chronic kidney disease. Pruritus is a common complaint of hemodialysis patients. The 5-D pruritus scale is amongst the most common tools to evaluate several dimensions of itch. Psychometric properties of the 5-D scale have not been evaluated in Persian speaking population with hemodialysis; hence, the objective of this study was to assess reliability and validity of the Persian version of the scale. Methods Ninety hemodialysis patients (men: 50, women: 40, mean age: 54.4 years) participated in this cross-sectional study. The final Persian version of 5-D scale was given to the participants. Tests Compared: One-third of the participants completed the scale twice within 3–7 days apart to evaluate test- retest reliability. Other psychometric properties including internal consistency, absolute reliability, convergent, discriminative and construct validity, floor/ceiling effects were also evaluated. Results The Persian 5-D scale has strong test-retest reliability (ICC= 0.98) and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha= 0.99). Standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change were 0.33 and 0.91, respectively. Regarding convergent validity, the scale had moderate correlation with numeric rating scale (r =0.67) and quality of life questionnaire related to itch (r = 0.59). Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors within the scale. No floor or ceiling effect was found for the scale. Conclusion The Persian version of 5-D the itching scale is a brief instrument with acceptable reliability and validity. Therefore, the scale could be used by experts, nurses, and other health service providers to evaluate pruritus among Persian speaking hemodialysis patients.

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Validity and reliability of the Mandarin version of the Treatment Burden Questionnaire among stroke patients in Mainland China

Family Practice ◽

10.1093/fampra/cmab004 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Qi Zhang ◽

Ke Zhang ◽

Miao Li ◽

Jiaxin Gu ◽

Xintong Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

Treatment Burden ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Objectives To examine the validity and reliability of the Mandarin version of the Treatment Burden Questionnaire (TBQ) among stroke patients. Background Stroke patients need long-term management of symptoms and life situation, and treatment burden has recently emerged as a new concept that can influence the health outcomes during the rehabilitation process. Methods The convenience sampling method was used to recruit 187 cases of stroke patients in a tertiary grade hospital in Tianjin for a formal investigation. Item analysis, reliability and validity tests were carried out. The reliability test included internal consistency and test–retest reliability. And as well as content, structure and convergent validity were performed for the validity test. Results Of the 187 completed questionnaires, only 180 (96.3%) were suitable for analysis. According to the experts’ evaluation, the I-CVI of each item was from 0.833 to 1.000, and the S-CVI was 0.967. The exploratory factor analysis yielded three-factor components with a cumulative variation of 53.054%. Convergent validity was demonstrated using measures of Morisky’s Medication Adherence Scale 8 (r = –0.450, P < 0.01). All correlations between items and global scores ranged from 0.403 to 0.638. Internal consistency reliability and test–retest reliability were found to be acceptable, as indicated by a Cronbach’s α of 0.824 and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.846, respectively. Conclusions The Mandarin TBQ had acceptable validity and reliability. The use of TBQ in the assessment of treatment burden of stroke survivor may benefit health resources allocation and provide tailor therapeutic interventions to construct minimally disruptive care.

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