scholarly journals Cyberbullying among Adolescents: Psychometric Properties of the CYB-AGS Cyber-Aggressor Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Buelga ◽  
Javier Postigo ◽  
Belén Martínez-Ferrer ◽  
María-Jesús Cava ◽  
Jessica Ortega-Barón
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Anger Expression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cyber Aggression ◽  
Institutional Authority ◽  
Positive Correlations

The present study aims to analyze the psychometric properties of the revised version of the Adolescent Cyber-Aggressor scale (CYB-AGS). This scale is composed of 18 items that measure direct and indirect cyberbullying. A cross-sectional study was conducted using two independent samples of adolescents. The first sample included 1318 adolescents (52.6% girls) from 12 to 16 years old (M = 13.89, SD = 1.32). The second sample included 1188 adolescents (48.5% boys) from 12 to 16 years old (M = 14.19, SD = 1.80). First, to study the psychometric properties of the CYB-AGS, exploratory factor analysis was performed on Sample 1. Results indicated a two-factor structure: direct cyber-aggression and indirect cyber-aggression. Second, to verify the structure of the CYB-AGS, we selected Sample 2 to conduct confirmatory factor analysis and test the scale’s convergent validity with theoretically-related measures. Results confirmed the reliability and validity of the two-dimensional model. Moreover, measurement invariance was established. Finally, regarding convergent validity, positive correlations were obtained between cyberbullying and aggressive behaviors in school, anger expression, negative attitudes towards school, and transgression of norms. Furthermore, negative correlations were found between cyberbullying and attitudes towards institutional authority.

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.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of Coronavirus Anxiety Scale in Iranian Population

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imaneh Abasi ◽  
Amin Sohrabzadeh Fard ◽  
Azin Farzin ◽  
Sherman Lee ◽  
Abbas Masjedi Arani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Iranian Version ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: One of the most common mental health-related issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic is high levels of distress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological well being and conservation of the general population are utterly significant components of facing COVID‑19 pandemic. It seems that despite the availability of highly standardized tools to investigate COVID-19-related anxiety, the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) can be helpful in different populations due to its short design. Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian (Iranian) version of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (P-CAS). Methods: In this web-based cross-sectional study, 305 individuals (184 females vs. 121 males) participated. All participants were evaluated by five questionnaires, including the P-CAS, COVID Stress Scales (CSS), the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Whiteley Index (WI), and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Cronbach’s alpha, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and correlation coefficient were used for data analysis using SPSS 23 and AMOS-23 software. Results: The results of CFA demonstrated that the factor structure of the P-CAS was good, and the scale had an appropriate internal consistency (α = 0.80). A satisfactory convergent validity was shown due to positive correlations of the P-CAS with the related scales. Test-retest reliability of P-CAS was also satisfactory (r = 0.91). Conclusions: According to our results, the P-CAS is a valid and reliable instrument to evaluate the severity of dysfunctional anxiety due to COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF PARENTAL EXPRESSED EMOTIONS SCALE

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl-1) ◽  
pp. S219-23
Author(s):  
Shammem Akhtar ◽  
Zaqia Bano
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Initial Item ◽  
Family Interview ◽  
Expressed Emotions

Objective: To construct a scale and psychometric properties for the assessment of Parental expressed emotions scale in Urdu language. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, from Mar to Oct 2019. Methodology: The initial item pool of 224 items was generated with the help of CFI (Camber well Family Interview description of parental expressed emotions scale, literature review and three focus groups with target population. Among the 124 expert evaluated items after pilot study 100 items were retained which included the five dimensions of parental expressed emotions scale including, Criticalcomments, Hostility, Emotional overinvolvement, Warmth and Positive remarks. Furthermore, in the final administration of this scales data were collected from 380 parents (both mothers & fathers) from the educational institutions and community of Gujrat using self-reported questionnaire. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and reliability analysis were implied for data scrutiny. Results: The final administration of 100 items was handed over to 380 participants. The model fit showed a p-value of 0.000 that established the structure validity and significance of the items to its subscales. At the final stage among the 100 items 31 were reliable for further use. Conclusion: A scale to measure parental expressed emotions in Urdu language is competently established with 31 questions andfive sub-scales.

scholarly journals Adaptation of the DEMQOL-Proxy for routine use in care homes: a cross-sectional study of the reliability and validity of DEMQOL-CH

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e028045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura J Hughes ◽  
Nicolas Farina ◽  
Thomas E Page ◽  
Naji Tabet ◽  
Sube Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Performance

ObjectiveTo investigate the routine use of a measure of quality of life (QoL) in care homes and assess its psychometric properties when used by care staff.DesignA cross-sectional two-phase study.Setting and participantsData were collected from care staff in seven care homes in East Sussex, England.MethodPhase I: The ability of care staff from two care homes to use the DEMQOL-Proxy without interviewer administration was assessed using agreement analysis between a self-administered and interviewer-administered version of the instrument. Based on these findings, DEMQOL-Proxy was adapted into a new version, DEMQOL-CH, for use as a self-administered instrument in care homes. We assessed agreement between the new DEMQOL-CH and DEMQOL-Proxy to ensure DEMQOL-CH was used correctly. Phase II: A preliminary assessment of the psychometric properties of DEMQOL-CH when used routinely was completed in a further five care homes.ResultsPhase I: Nineteen care staff from two care homes completed QoL measurements for residents. Systematic error was identified when staff self-completed the DEMQOL-Proxy without an interviewer. We modified the DEMOoL-Proxy to create DEMQOL-CH; this reduced the error, producing a version that could be used more accurately by care staff. Phase II: Eleven care staff from five care homes rated resident QoL routinely. DEMQOL-CH showed acceptable psychometric properties with satisfactory reliability and validity and a clear factor structure.ConclusionsThe research presents positive preliminary data on the acceptability, feasibility and performance of routine QoL measurement in care homes using an adapted version of DEMQOL-Proxy, the DEMQOL-CH. Results provide evidence to support the concept that routine measurement of QoL may be possible in care homes. Research is needed to refine and test the methodology and instrument further and to explore the potential for benefits to residents, staff and care homes in larger and more representative populations.

scholarly journals The Italian Validation of the Level of Exposure-Dental Experiences Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiano Scandurra ◽  
Roberta Gasparro ◽  
Pasquale Dolce ◽  
Vincenzo Bochicchio ◽  
Benedetta Muzii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Italian Sample

The aim of this monocentric cross-sectional study was to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Italian version of the Level of Exposure-Dental Experiences Questionnaire (LOE-DEQ) in an Italian sample of 253 dental patients ranging from 18–80 years of age. The LOE-DEQ assesses 16 potential dental distressing experiences and 7 general traumatic life events through 4 subscales: (1) dentists’ behaviour and patients’ emotions (DBPE); (2) distressing dental procedures (DDP); (3) other distressing dental events (ODDE); and (4) general traumatic events (GTE). Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the original 4-factor model had adequate fit to the data obtained from the Italian sample. Criterion validity was partially confirmed as only DBPE and DDP positively correlated with dental anxiety. Similarly, convergent validity was also partially confirmed as DBPE, DDP, and ODDE correlated with negative beliefs towards the dentist and the dental treatment. Discriminant validity was fully confirmed, as all correlations were below 0.60. Finally, DDP was the factor most associated with high dental anxiety. This study offers evidence of the reliability and validity of the LOE-DEQ in the Italian context, providing Italian researchers and dentists with a tool to assess dental and general distressing experiences in dental patients.

Psychometric Properties of the Survey of Workplace Intimidation Instrument

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 52E-60E
Author(s):  
Barbara L. Cannella ◽  
Claudia Anderson Beckmann
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Index ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Acceptable Reliability

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Survey of Workplace Intimidation (SWI), including content and construct validity, factor structure, and internal consistency. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was used for this study. The final sample consisted of 237 labor and delivery nurses who completed the SWI and the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI). Cronbach's alpha for the SWI was .930. Results: Content validity was obtained and the scale content validity index (S-CVI) was .943. Convergent validity was calculated by comparing the SWI with the PES-NWI, and the result was .408 (p .01). A factor analysis explained 61% of the variance and resulted in two factors: prescriber behaviors and nurses' responses to prescribers' behaviors. Conclusions: The SWI demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS AND RESULTS: CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS THE MALAY VERSION OF DREEM INVENTORY WITH MEDICAL STUDENTS OF UNISZA, KUALA TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 338
Author(s):  
Mainul Haque ◽  
Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff ◽  
Md. Anwarul Azim Majumder ◽  
Zainal Zulkifli ◽  
Farah Hanani Binti Mohd Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

  Objectives: The DREEM inventory has been universally established as a generic instrument to assess health-related educational programs. There were some apprehensions regarding the psychometric properties of the DREEM raised in last few years. This study evaluated first ever the psychometric properties of the Bahasa Melayu version of the DREEM in a sample of Malaysian medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried and universal sampling method was applied. Researchers selected 1-5th-year medical students of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia, as study subjects. Researchers collected data through a guided self-administered questionnaire during a face-to-face session.Results: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) showed that the one factor model of DREEM-M (Model A), consisting 50 items were not fit, indicating it was a multidimensional instrument. On further CFA, it appeared that the proposed five-factor structure was not fit (Model B) as all the goodness-of-fit indices did not signify a model fit.Conclusions: The study findings revealed that the DREEM inventory 50-item inventory failed to achieve a model fit, but it demonstrated a high of internal consistency. The proposed 19-item DREEM-M revealed good model fit.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Infection Stigma Scale: psychometric properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayam Mohammed Elgohari ◽  
Medhat Mohamed Bassiony ◽  
Mohammad Gamal Sehlo ◽  
Usama Mahmoud Youssef ◽  
Heba Mohamed Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Latent Root ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stigma Scale ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Reliable Instrument

Abstract Background Stigma has been noticed towards patients with COVID-19 in several regions of the world. This social discrimination has contributed to delay in diagnosis and treatment. Also, it may increase the suffering of the patients leading to poor outcome of the illness. Stigma can be assessed with the use of a valid and reliable instrument developed and adapted to our culture. Our objective was to analyze the psychometric properties of COVID-19 Infection Stigma Scale (CISS) for measuring the social stigma among patients with COVID-19 in Egypt. A cross-sectional study that included 182 COVID-19 patients was carried out. The reliability, the convergent validity, and the external and internal consistency of the scale were measured. Factor analysis was used to exclude the weak items. Results The mean of the COVID-19 Infection Stigma Scale scores was 34.97±10.35 which was higher than 50% of the score. Absence of the floor and ceiling effects was observed. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for scale reliability ranged from 0.75 to 0.94 with 0.82 for the total score. The convergent validity coefficients ranged from 0.36 to 0.63. Test-retest validity Pearson’s correlation coefficients ranged from 0.72 to 0.92 with 0.89 for the total score. The split half correlation coefficient was 0.86, and the reliability coefficient was 0.92. Both were acceptable correlation coefficients for internal consistency of the scale. Factor analysis showed two factors had latent root greater than 1. The rotated component matrix of the 2 factors revealed that all questions had r value more than 0.30, which means that no need to exclude any of them. Conclusion The results showed that the COVID-19 Infection Stigma Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for the Egyptian people.

Psychometric properties of the PEDI-CAT for children and youth with spinal muscular atrophy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Maria Fragala-Pinkham ◽  
Amy Pasternak ◽  
Michael P. McDermott ◽  
Elizabeth Mirek ◽  
Allan M. Glanzman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Computer Adaptive Test ◽  
Activity Performance

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory-Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT) in children and youth with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). METHODS: In this prospective cross-sectional study, caregivers of children and youth with SMA completed the PEDI-CAT Daily Activities and Mobility domains. A subset of caregivers completed a questionnaire about the measure. RESULTS: Mean ranks of scaled scores for Daily Activities (n = 96) and Mobility (n = 95) domains were significantly different across the three SMA types and across the three motor classifications. Normative scores indicated that 85 participants (89.5%) had limitations in Mobility and 51 in Daily Activities (53.1%). Floor effects were observed in≤10.4%of the sample for Daily Activities and Mobility. On average, caregivers completed the Mobility domain in 5.4 minutes and the Daily Activities domain in 3.3 minutes. Most caregivers reported that they provided meaningful information (92.1%), were willing to use the PEDI-CAT format again (79%), and suggested adding content including power wheelchair mobility items. CONCLUSION: Convergent validity was demonstrated for the Daily Activities and Mobility domains. Normative scores detected limitations in Mobility and Daily Activity performance for most participants with SMA. The PEDI-CATwas feasible to administer and caregivers expressed willingness to complete the PEDI-CAT in the future.

Development and Initial Validation of the Adolescents’ Ageism Toward Older Adults Scale

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Marchetti ◽  
Marzia Lommi ◽  
Claudio Barbaranelli ◽  
Michela Piredda ◽  
Maria Grazia De Marinis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Design And Methods

Abstract Background and Objectives Ageism toward older adults, prevalent in contemporary societies, seems to be internalized during childhood and consolidated during adolescence. Although several instruments have been developed to measure adolescents’ ageism, they present a number of limitations. The study aimed at developing a new instrument, the Adolescents’ Ageism Toward Older Adults Scale, and testing its psychometric properties. Research Design and Methods A 3-phase process was followed: the instrument’s items were developed empirically from focus groups of adolescents; its content validity was evaluated; and finally, its psychometric properties were tested through a multicenter cross-sectional study involving 575 adolescents. Results Exploratory factor analysis of the new scale retained 33 items grouped into six factors: Moodiness, Traditionalism, Physical deterioration, Anti-technologism, Sageness and Sociability. Confirmatory factor analysis evidenced a second-order factor structure. Omega coefficients measuring internal consistency were above the cut-off of 0.60 for the six factors except for Anti-technologism. Intraclass correlation coefficients for the entire scale and for the six factors were greater than 0.70, again excepting Anti-technologism. Discussion and implications The Adolescents’ Ageism Toward Older Adults Scale is a promising measure of adolescents’ negative and positive attitudes toward older adults. Its validation highlighted some criticalities that can be resolved by a few modifications. Further testing of the scale should be conducted after these modifications.

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