scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Nine-Item Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire in a Brazilian General Population Sample

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Tornaim Spritzer ◽  
Wagner de Lara Machado ◽  
Marina Balem Yates ◽  
Vitória Rech Astolfi ◽  
Pricilla Laskoski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Test Sample ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Convenience Sample

Objective: The goal of the study is to adapt and examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the nine-item Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire (PIUQ-SF-9).Methods: A convenience sample of Brazilian internet users aged between 18 and 89 years (72.7% female, mean age 38.7 years ± 13.5) was recruited online from September 2018 to July 2019 (test sample = 1,525; retest sample = 237). Participants responded to the adapted version of the PIUQ-SF-9, as well as the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D-10) and sociodemographic questions.Results: A bifactor model with one general factor and three specific dimensions (obsession, neglect and control disorder) yielded the best fit indices [χ2 = 67.66, df = 15, CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.99, RMSEA = 0.048 (0.037–0.060), RMSEA p close = 0.587 and SRMR = 0.01]. McDonald's hierarchical omega coefficient was 0.76 for the general factor and varied between 0.16 and 0.33 for the specific dimensions. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.73 for the general factor and varied between 0.64 and 0.72 for the specific dimensions. The MIMIC model supported the scale's construct validity as the relationship of the predictors (age, time spent online, self-perception of problematic internet use, and depression symptoms) with the PIUQ-SF-9 factors was in line with the assumptions based on the literature.Conclusion: PIUQ-SF-9 seems to be a brief and culturally validated instrument with sound psychometric properties to be used in future studies on problematic internet use in the Brazilian population.

scholarly journals Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms in a Population Sample in The Initial Stage of The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Outbreak

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Samah R. I Elrefaey
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Initial Stage

Context: Changes in everyday life have been rapid and drastic, with the virus surge outbreaks, the death rate escalating, and stringent steps to control the disease spread increasing across regions of the world. While significant attention has been paid to efforts to diagnose people with the coronavirus infection, recognizing the mental health needs of people affected by this pandemic has been ignored relatively. The psychological impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and lockdown measures on the Egyptian population are unknown. Aim: This study assesses levels of stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms in a population sample in the initial stage of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) outbreak and explores its related potential risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional design used to conduct the study on a convenience sample of 1010 subjects residing at Benha City, Qalyubiyah Governorate, Egypt. The tool utilized in this study consists of two parts:  Self-administered questionnaire, which was designed to assess people's socio-demographic and family data, and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) that measure the symptoms of the emotional state of depression, anxiety, and stress. Results: The result reveals a mean of total stress scale as 15.44±3.62, mean of total anxiety scale as 13.56±3.74, and mean of total depression scale as 12.41±3.86. There was a high statistically significant positive correlation between anxiety, stress, and depression at p-value <0.01. Conclusion: This study concluded that more than two-thirds of the studied population suffered from a moderate level of stress, less than two-thirds of the studied population suffered from moderate anxiety, while around one-tenth of them were normal, and more than one-third of the studied population suffered from a moderate level of depression, while one-fifth of them were normal. The current result revealed that age (year), marital status, having children, educational level, income, and occupation were predictors of stress, anxiety, and depression. The study suggested the need for additional research on predictive factors affecting people's stress in the era of COVID-19 outbreak and carried out psychological intervention activities through various mediums to help people become more resilient during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Psychometric Properties of the Dutch Version of the Signs of Depression Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 617-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariska J. van Dijk ◽  
Janneke M. de Man-van Ginkel ◽  
Thóra B. Hafsteinsdóttir ◽  
Marieke J. Schuurmans
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cutoff Score ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Patient Health

The early detection of depression after stroke is essential for the optimization of recovery in aphasic stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Signs of Depression Scale (SODS), a non-language-based screening instrument. We conducted a cross-sectional study in a sample of 58 stroke patients in a rehabilitation center. The internal consistency and interrater reliability were good (α = .71 and intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = .79). The pre-defined hypotheses confirmed the construct validity, and the correlation between the SODS and the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 (PHQ-9) was moderate ( rb = .32). At a cutoff score of ≥1, the sensitivity was 0.80, and the specificity was 0.39. These findings indicate that the SODS is appropriate to screen for depressive symptoms and can be used by nurses to identify symptoms of depression in patients with aphasia who require further assessment.

Psychometric properties of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale in Greek Adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452110565
Author(s):  
Ioanna Giannopoulou ◽  
Evdokia Pasalari ◽  
Paraskevi Bali ◽  
Dimitra Grammatikaki ◽  
Panagiotis Ferentinos
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Divergent Validity ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity

The psychometric properties of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-47) are established cross-culturally but lacking for the Greek population. The present study examined RCADS internal consistency and validity (structural and concurrent) in Greek adolescents, and tested measurement invariance across sex and age groups. We recruited 619 secondary school students ( n = 321 females), aged 12–18 years ( n = 318, 12–14-year-olds). Besides RCADS, all students completed Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), a subsample ( n = 300) completed Screen for Child Anxiety-Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), whereas a non-overlapping subsample ( n = 219) completed Depression Self-Rating Scale (DSRS). Structural validity was examined with Confirmatory Factor Analysis and measurement invariance was assessed with Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) modeling. Convergent and divergent validity were examined using Spearman correlations between RCADS subscales and DSRS, SCARED, and SDQ validators. The six-factor model fitted the data best, validating the originally proposed RCADS structure. Three items displayed differential item functioning for sex, another three for age group, and one item for both, albeit with trivial effect sizes ( d < 0.2). Cronbach’s alpha was .94. Convergent and divergent validity were also established. In conclusion, the RCADS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing anxiety and depression symptoms in Greek adolescents.

scholarly journals Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Portuguese-speaking Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 702-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Apolinario ◽  
Rafaela de Castro Oliveira Pereira Braga ◽  
Regina Miksian Magaldi ◽  
Alexandre Leopold Busse ◽  
Flavia Campora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Inadequate Health Literacy

OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a short health literacy assessment tool for Portuguese-speaking adults. METHODS: The Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Portuguese-speaking Adults is an assessment tool which consists of 50 items that assess an individual's ability to correctly pronounce and understand common medical terms. We evaluated the instrument's psychometric properties in a convenience sample of 226 Brazilian older adults. Construct validity was assessed by correlating the tool scores with years of schooling, self-reported literacy, and global cognitive functioning. Discrimination validity was assessed by testing the tool's accuracy in detecting inadequate health literacy, defined as failure to fully understand standard medical prescriptions. RESULTS: Moderate to high correlations were found in the assessment of construct validity (Spearman's coefficients ranging from 0.63 to 0.76). The instrument showed adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.93) and adequate test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient=0.95). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for detection of inadequate health literacy was 0.82. A version consisting of 18 items was tested and showed similar psychometric properties. CONCLUSIONS: The instrument developed showed good validity and reliability in a sample of Brazilian older adults. It can be used in research and clinical settings for screening inadequate health literacy.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability testing of the Spanish version of the BESTest and mini-BESTest in healthy community-dwelling elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Dominguez-Olivan ◽  
Angel Gasch-Gallen ◽  
Esmeralda Aguas-Garcia ◽  
Ana Bengoetxea
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Convenience Sample

Abstract Background The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and its abbreviated version, the Mini-BESTest are clinical examination of balance impairment, but its psychometric properties have not yet been tested in European Spanish. We aimed to assess the psychometric properties of BESTest and Mini-BESTest in Spanish in community-dwelling elderly people. Methods We designed a cross-sectional transcultural adaptation and validation study. Convenience sample of thirty (N-30) adults aged 65 to 89 years old without balance problems were recruited. Two physiotherapists assessed participants at the same time. Internal consistency of Spanish BESTest and Mini-BESTest was carried out by obtaining the Cronbach Alpha. The reproducibility between raters was studied with the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. The Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated by comparing the relationship between the BESTest, mini-BESTest, Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Results BESTest and Mini-BESTest showed good internal consistency. BESTest and Mini-BESTest total scores showed an excellent inter-rater agreement. There was a significant correlation between total score of the BESTest and the Mini-BESTest (r = 0.65; p < 0.001). BESTest had a moderate association with BBS and a strong association with FES-I. Mini-BESTest had a fair correlation with BBS and FES-I. Total scores obtained by women at BESTest and at Mini-BESTest were significantly lower than those reached by men. The differences observed in all the test when disaggregating data by sex require further research. Conclusions Spanish versions of BESTest and Mini-BESTest are comprehensible for new raters. They are reliable tools to provide information on which particular balance systems show impairment in community dwelling older adults. Elderly women had a worse quality of balance and a greater perception of their risk of falling. Trial registration This study was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov with NCT 03403218 on 2018/01/17.

scholarly journals A Psychometric Properties Evaluation of the Italian Version of the Geriatric Depression Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Galeoto ◽  
Julita Sansoni ◽  
Michela Scuccimarri ◽  
Valentina Bruni ◽  
Rita De Santis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is an evaluation tool to diagnose older adult’s depression. This questionnaire was defined by Yesavage and Brink in 1982; it was designed expressly for the older person and defines his/her degree of satisfaction, quality of life, and feelings. The objective of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian translation of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-IT). Methods. The Italian version of the Geriatric Depression Scale was administered to 119 people (79 people with a depression diagnosis and 40 healthy ones). We examined the following psychometric characteristics: internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, concurrent validity, and construct validity (factor structure). Results. Cronbach’s Alpha for the GDS-IT administered to the depressed sample was 0.84. Test-retest reliability was 0.91 and the concurrent validity was 0.83. The factorial analysis showed a structure of 5 factors, and the scale cut-off is between 10 and 11. Conclusion. The GDS-IT proved to be a reliable and valid questionnaire for the evaluation of depression in an Italian population. In the present study, the GDS-IT showed good psychometric properties. Health professionals now have an assessment tool for the evaluation of depression symptoms in the Italian population.

Psychometric Properties of the Swedish Version of the Self-Transcendence Scale Among Very Old People

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berit Lundman ◽  
Kristofer Årestedt ◽  
Astrid Norberg ◽  
Catharina Norberg ◽  
Regina Santamäki Fischer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
The Self ◽  
Underlying Structure ◽  
Swedish Version ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Self Transcendence ◽  
Kappa Agreement ◽  
Absolute Reliability

Background and Purpose: This study tested the psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the Self-Transcendence Scale (STS). Methods: Cohen’s weighted kappa, agreement, absolute reliability, relative reliability, and internal consistency were calculated, and the underlying structure of the STS was established by exploratory factor analysis. There were 2 samples available: 1 including 194 people aged 85–103 years and a convenience sample of 60 people aged 21–69 years. Results: Weighted kappa values ranged from .40 to .89. The intraclass correlation coefficient for the original STS was .763, and the least significant change between repeated tests was 6.25 points. Conclusion: The revised STS was found to have satisfactory psychometric properties, and 2 of the 4 underlying dimensions in Reed’s self-transcendence theory were supported.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire Short-Form (PIUQ-SF-6) in a Nationally Representative Sample of Adolescents

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e0159409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zsolt Demetrovics ◽  
Orsolya Király ◽  
Beatrix Koronczai ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Katalin Nagygyörgy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Nationally Representative

Psychometric Properties of the Modified Personal Diabetes Questionnaire Among Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Cheng ◽  
Doris Y. P. Leung ◽  
Yu-Ning Wu ◽  
Janet W. H. Sit ◽  
Miao-Yan Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Convenience Sample

This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Personal Diabetes Questionnaire (C-PDQ). The PDQ was translated into Chinese using a forward and backward translation approach. After being reviewed by an expert panel, the C-PDQ was administered to a convenience sample of 346 adults with Type 2 diabetes. The Chinese version of the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (C-SDSCA) was also administered. The results of the exploratory factor analysis revealed a one-factor structure for the Diet Knowledge, Decision-Making, and Eating Problems subscales and a two-factor structure for the barriers-related subscales. The criterion and convergent validity were supported by significant correlations of the subscales of the C-PDQ with the glycated hemoglobin values and the parallel subscales in the C-SDSCA, respectively. The C-PDQ subscales also showed acceptable internal consistency (α = .61–.89) and excellent test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients: .73–.96). The results provide preliminary support for the reliability and validity of the C-PDQ. This comprehensive, patient-centered instrument could be useful to identify the needs, concerns, and priorities of Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.

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