scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Maternal and Paternal Parenting Styles Scale in Chilean Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6229
Author(s):  
José Luis Gálvez-Nieto ◽  
Karina Polanco-Levicán ◽  
Braulio Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Population ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Paternal Parenting ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Best Fit

Parenting style has been related to a series of positive outcomes that extend into adulthood. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the maternal and paternal parenting styles scale (PSS-MP) in a sample of adolescents. A cross-sectional design was used, with a probability sample of 2683 adolescents (48.8% women) from 32 public, private, and subsidized schools in Chile. In total, four confirmatory factor models were contrasted, which was the best fit to support the originally proposed six-correlated factor structure. The factor invariance analysis reflected that the metric equivalence according to sex is present at the level of scale invariance. It is concluded that the abbreviated version of the PSS-MP provides sufficient evidence for use in the Chilean adolescent population.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Chinese-Language Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale: A Confirmatory Study on Chinese Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9253
Author(s):  
Yanli Zhou ◽  
Sensen He ◽  
Ke Zhou ◽  
Garry Kuan ◽  
Ming-Kai Chin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Language Attitude ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Background: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale (APAS) using a cross-sectional design. Methods: The sample consisted of 692 primary students in China (boy 52.6%, girl 47.4%). The mean age of the participants was 9.4 years (SD = 0.92). Psychometric properties of the 57-item APAS was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The hypothesized seven factors model was supported by CFA (CFI = 0.912, TLI = 0.901, SRMR = 0.041, RMSEA = 0.029) after 22 items were removed and the inclusion of seven residual covariance for items loaded on the same factor. Cronbach’s alphas of the scales ranged between 0.50 and 0.76. The composite reliability (CR) was between 0.50 and 0.75. All inter-factor correlation coefficient was less than 0.85. Conclusions: Findings provided empirical evidence that the Chinese version of the APAS has adequate psychometric properties for assessing attitudes of primary school children in China toward physical activity.

Psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form in a sample of South African adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Esmarilda S Dankaert ◽  
Tharina Guse ◽  
Casper JJ van Zyl
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
South African ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit

With expanding interest in the role of solitude in healthy psychological development during adolescence, there is a need for psychometrically sound solitude measures. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form by evaluating its internal consistency, factor structure, and convergent and discriminant validity using a group of South African adolescents ( n = 818). Results revealed satisfactory internal consistency for each of the two subscales, as well as good convergent and discriminant validity. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a two-factor higher order model as providing the best fit. The Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form seems to be a valid measure of motivation for solitude among South African adolescents and provides an avenue for further research on the role of solitude in adolescent well-being.

scholarly journals The Psychometric Properties of the Relaxation/Meditation/Mindfulness (RMM) Tracker t Inventory in an Iranian Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Alireza Malakoutikhah ◽  
Mohammad Ali Zakeri ◽  
Ahmad Salehi Derakhtanjani ◽  
Mahlagha Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Principal Axis Factoring ◽  
Confirmatory Phase ◽  
Promax Rotation

Background. A growing body of research has examined the psychometric properties of popular mindfulness inventories for different population. The present study is aimed at exploring the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Relaxation/Meditation/Mindfulness (RMM) Tracker t Inventory in Iran. Method. This was a cross-sectional and methodological study that conducted in Kerman, southeast Iran. Fifty, 300, and 163 Iranian adult participants were participated in the pilot, exploratory, and confirmatory phase, respectively. Face, content, and structural validities, Cronbach’s alpha, and Omega coefficient were used to validate the Persian scale. Results. The results showed that the “Persian version of RMM t” had acceptable content and face validities. The Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) with Promax Rotation showed that the P-RMM t has 3 scales of “Mindful Love, Thankfulness, and Transcendence,” “Relaxation,” and “Mindful Deepening” which further confirmed with confirmatory factor analysis. The internal consistency of all three scales was acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha coefficients > 80 ). Conclusion. The Persian version of RMM Tracker t seems to be a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess the levels of mindfulness in the Iranian general population.

scholarly journals A psychometric evaluation of the 17 itemed Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-17) in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim A. Musenze ◽  
Thomas S. Mayende
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Purpose - This study aimed at the establishment of the psychometric properties of the UWES-17 itemed factorial structure.  This was done by examining the similarities and differences in  terms of model fit of the tri-factor model to a one-factor model.  Design/methodology/approach - Using a cross-sectional design, confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the 17-item uni-dimensional and the 17-item tri-factor UWES respectively on a sample of 323 Education Assistants (professional teachers) in Uganda. Findings - The study confirmed an 11 item tri-factor UWES-Ug as a reliable and parsimonious factor structure within this cohort.Research limitations/implications - The sample was restricted to teachers and this limits the generalisability of the findings.Practical implications - On account of these results, the study sample evidently attests to the fact that work engagement is best represented as a tri-factor construct in Ugandan context.  This study contributes to theory by confirmation of the three-factor structure of work engagement in developing countries through use of perceptual data from a Ugandan sample. Originality/value - This is a pioneer empirical study that validates the UWES 17 itemed scale in Uganda.

scholarly journals The psychometric properties of the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale

2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara S. Jonker ◽  
Christel Vosloo
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Emotional Management ◽  
Language Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

the objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEiS). the psychometric soundness of the SEiS was tested. A cross-sectional survey design was used for this study. A sample (n = 341) was taken from Economical Science students from a higher-education institution. The results obtained using the cross-sectional design supported a six- dimensional factor structure of the SEiS. the six factors are Positive Affect, Emotion-Others, happy Emotions, Emotions-Own, Non-verbal Emotions and Emotional Management. A multi-analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to determine differences in terms of biographical data. the results indicated signifcant differences between gender and language groups.

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.

Psychometric Properties of the Patient’s Perception of Life on Hemodialysis Scale

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Creina Twomey ◽  
Brendan J. Barrett ◽  
Christine Y. Way ◽  
David N. Churchill ◽  
Patrick S. Parfrey
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Patient’S Perception ◽  
End Stage

Background and Purpose: Hemodialysis (HD) is the main form of renal replacement therapy for many patients with end-stage renal disease. The purpose of this research is to assess reliability and validity of the Patient’s Perception of Hemodialysis Scale. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design and a convenient sample (n = 236), psychometric properties of the PPHS were examined. Validity was assessed using factor analysis and Pearson’s correlation. Reliability was determined using Cronbach’s alpha and test–retest stability (n = 30). Results: Validity and reliability was supported. Conclusion: Examination of the PPHS provides evidence that it is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring disease-specific concerns with the HD patients, assessing how people experience life, and identifying ways in which people interpret the meaning of their physical and psychosocial health and adaptation to life on HD.

scholarly journals Impact of Parenting Styles on Psychological Flexibility Among Adolescents of Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhtar Bibi ◽  
Raheela Hayat ◽  
Nadia Hayat ◽  
Sadia Zulfiqar ◽  
Nadia Shafique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Population ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe parenting styles and psychological flexibility have been significant variables; however, little empirical work has addressed the impact of parenting in terms of the expansion of psychological flexibility. The present study investigated the impact of different parenting styles as a predictor of psychological flexibility in the adolescent population. A total sample of 100 adolescents (50 boys and 50 girls) whose ages ranged between 12 and 18 years without any previous psychiatric and medical history were recruited from different educational institutes of Pakistan. Results revealed that parenting styles are positively associated with psychological flexibility (r = 0.75, p < 0.05). Moreover, parenting styles significantly predict psychological flexibility among adolescents (p < 0.05). However, no gender differences were found across both variables among adolescents. These findings have highlighted the significance of parenting styles and psychological flexibility with respect to the mental health of adolescents.

scholarly journals RN4CAST Study in Portugal: Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index

Aquichan ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sofia Almeida ◽  
Ana Nascimento ◽  
Pedro Bernardes Lucas ◽  
Élvio Jesus ◽  
Beatriz Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Factorial Analysis ◽  
Practice Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Environment Scale ◽  
Work Index ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Objective: This study aims to validate the Portuguese version of the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI) and assess construct validity through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study validates the psychometric properties of the PES-NWI in Portugal. Exploratory factorial analysis is used to analyze the psychometric properties of the PES-NWI in a sample of 5,075 Portuguese nurses; the data sample covers all geographic regions in the country. Confirmatory factor analysis is performed to confirm the model’s data adequacy. Results: Factorial analysis explained 54.6 % of the variance and a five-dimension structure. The five factors identified were Nurse Participation in Hospital Affairs, Nurse Manager Ability, Leadership and Support of Nurses, Nursing Foundations for Quality of Care, Staffing and Resource Adequacy, and Nurse-Physician Relations. The confirmatory analysis showed that the five-factor model fit well with the data in the Portuguese context. Conclusion: In a Portuguese health context, the PES-NWI is a valid scale to access the nursing environment and improve working conditions.

scholarly journals Development of new psychometric instruments to measure appearance distress during adolescence: the Adolescent Appearance Distress Scales

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy P Moss ◽  
Chantelle Bailey ◽  
Catrin Griffiths ◽  
Victoria Lawson ◽  
Heidi Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
General Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychometric Instruments ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
Appearance Comparison ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Measures of adolescent appearance distress have focused on weight and body shape, excluding other aspects of appearance. The absence of a psychometrically sound, general measure of appearance distress has limited evaluation of interventions and curtailed investigation of psychological processes in adolescent appearance adjustment. This paper describes the development of scales assessing adolescent appearance distress to address this dearth of appropriate measures, validated through cross-sectional design involving 617 adolescents. Two scales were developed, comprising 13 items for younger adolescents and 17 items for older adolescents. Two similar factors were generated for each scale, “fear of negative appearance evaluation” and “salience and investment in appearance.” A third factor was identified for older adolescents, “social appearance comparison.” Sound psychometric properties were demonstrated.

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