Psychometric Evaluation of the Nurses Professional Values Scale-3: Indonesian Version

The Nurses Professional Values Scale-3 (NPVS-3) is an important instrument for measuring the development and sustainability of professional values in nurses and nursing students. The translation, adaptation, and validation on this scale, including in Indonesia, is still very limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the Indonesian version of NPVS-3. This study used forward and backward translation methods and a cluster random sampling of 600 nurses participated. The 28-item scale of NPVS3-I was tested using EFA, applying the principal axis factoring extraction method and varimax with Kaiser normalization rotation method. The CFA used SEM with AMOS. Findings suggested sufficient content validity, construct validity, and reliability of the Indonesian version of NPVS-3. The I-CVI values ranged between 0.80 to 1.00 and the S-CVI was 0.99. Construct validity was supported with loading factors ranging from 0.49 to 0.84 for three factors (Caring, Activism, and Professionalism). The CFA goodness-of-fit indices were X2 (df) = 1516.95 (347), p < 0.001, normed chi-square (X2/df) = 4.37, RMSEA = 0.106, SRMR = 0.079, and CFI = 0.735. The Indonesian version of the NPVS3 showed good internal consistency with Cronbach’s alphas for the instrument of 0.97 and 0.94, 0.95, and 0.89 for Caring, Activism, and Professionalism, respectively. The Indonesian version of the NPVS-3 is valid and reliable for use in Indonesia.

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The Validity and Reliability of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale in a Sample of Hemodialysis Patients

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/1061-3749.26.3.566 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 566-578

Author(s):

Marzieh Hatef ◽

Hamid Sharif Nia ◽

Christopher Boyle ◽

Vida Shafipour

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Persian Version ◽

The Face ◽

Convergent And Divergent Validity

Background and Purpose: In order to effectively evaluate self-efficacy, a valid and reliable instrument is clearly required. This study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES) in hemodialysis patients. Methods: There were 404 patients who completed the ESES. The face, content, and construct validity were evaluated. The reliability of the scale was measured using internal consistency and construct reliability. Results: Construct validity determined one factor. The total variance was calculated at 48.13%. The confirmatory factor for the goodness-of-fit indices was χ2[(27, N = 202) = 106.70]. All the indices confirmed that the final model was a good fit. The convergent and divergent validity of the scale were regarded as being acceptable. The reliability of the scale was calculated as being over 0.7. Conclusions: Considering the established acceptability of the psychometric properties of the ESES, the Persian version of the scale can be reliably used for measuring self-efficacy in hemodialysis patients.

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Perceived Inventory of Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing (PITCCN): Psychometric Evaluation

International Journal of Studies in Nursing ◽

10.20849/ijsn.v4i2.562 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hirokazu Ito ◽

Tetsuya Tanioka ◽

Mie Miyamoto ◽

Misao Miyagawa ◽

Yuko Yasuhara ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Index Test ◽

Chi Square ◽

Technological Competency ◽

Fit Index

Background: The theory of Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing (TCCN) was developed by Locsin (2005) to guide the expression of “technological competency as caring in nursing” among practicing nurses. While the Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing Instrument (TCCNI) was developed and translated into other languages, no instrument measuring the TCCN among Japanese nurses was developed and tested. Thus, the Perceived Inventory of Technological Competency of Caring in Nursing (PITCCN) was developed and improved. Aim: The aim of this study was to validate the PITCCN using construct validity through structural equation modeling (SEM). Methods: The PITCCN is a four-factor questionnaire. The PITCCN was distributed to four hospitals (402 nurses) from selected Shikoku District in Japan. The theoretical model was tested using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Exploratory factor analysis and CFA via a SEM were used to justify construct validity, and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was determined to establish reliability of constructs using SPSS and AMOS 25.0. Results: Finding shows that the chosen fit index test like Tucker Lewis Index (TLI), Goodness of Fit Index (GFI), and Normed Fit Index (NFI) are greater than 0.80 as set by the requirement. The values of the chi-square/degree of freedom (CMIN/DF), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Incremental Fit Index (IFI), and Root Mean Square of Error Approximation (RMSEA) showed acceptable to good fit. Conclusion: GFI of the structure model was acceptable.

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The Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 items (SAVE-6): A new instrument for assessing anxiety response to viral epidemics in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic

10.31234/osf.io/bv56s ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Seockhoon Chung ◽

Myung Hee Ahn ◽

Sangha Lee ◽

Solbi Kang ◽

Sooyeon Suh ◽

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Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Online Survey ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Mild Degree ◽

New Instrument ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Good Internal Consistency ◽

Anxiety Response

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have reported experiencing anxiety in response to the viral epidemic. This study aimed to explore the validity and usefulness of the Stress and Anxiety to the Viral Epidemic-6 items (SAVE-6) scale for measuring the anxiety response to the viral epidemic of the general population. A total of 1,009 respondents participated in an online survey, and 501 (49.7%) participants were rated as having at least a mild degree of anxiety response to the viral epidemic (SAVE-6 score ≥ 15), whereas 90 (8.9%) and 91 (9.0%) were rated as having depression and anxiety, respectively. The SAVE-6 scales showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .82). Confirmatory factor analysis supported a one-factor structure for the measure. Goodness-of-fit indices (χ2/df ratio = 19.1, CFI = .92; TLI = .86; SRMR = 0.05; RMSEA = .13) were adequate. The SAVE-6 was found to be a reliable, valid, and useful brief measure that can be applied to the general population. The SAVE-6 may be useful for easily assessing the anxiety symptoms during the pandemic in the general population.

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Psychometric Testing of the Persian Version of the Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale–Revised

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/1061-3749.25.3.e162 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. E162-E172

Author(s):

Neda Mirbagher Ajorpaz ◽

Mansoureh Zagheri Tafreshi ◽

Jamileh Mohtashami ◽

Farid Zayeri ◽

Zahra Rahemi

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Psychometric Testing ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Competence Scale ◽

Fit Index

The clinical competence of nursing students in operating room (OR) is an important issue in nursing education. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale–Revised (PPCS-R) instrument. This cross-sectional study was conducted across 12 universities in Iran. The psychometric properties and factor structure of the PPCS-R for OR students was examined. Based on the results of factor analysis, seven items were removed from the original version of the scale. The fitness indices of the Persian scale include comparative fit index (CFI) 5 .90, goodness-of-fit-index (GFI) 5 .86, adjusted goodness-of-fit index (AGFI) 5 .90, normed fit index (NFI) 5 .84, and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) 5 .04. High validity and reliability indicated the scale’s value for measuring perceived perioperative competence of Iranian OR students.

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Innovative Methodologies in a Pandemic: The VESS Model

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12239952 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (23) ◽

pp. 9952

Author(s):

María Helena Romero-Esquinas ◽

Juan Manuel Muñoz-González ◽

María Dolores Hidalgo-Ariza

Keyword(s):

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Measurement Scale ◽

Learning Method ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Meaningful Life ◽

Construction Of Knowledge ◽

The University ◽

Visible Thinking

The VESS (Meaningful Life with Balance and Wisdom) model is considered to be a learning method based on the construction of knowledge through critical and visible thinking, with a neuroeducational base. The aim of the present work is to conduct a psychometric study of a measurement scale about the learning of the VESS model created for teachers-in-training. This article presents two survey-based descriptive studies conducted at the University of Cordoba (Spain). The data were subjected to descriptive, correlational, reliability and validity analysis through exploratory and confirmatory analyses, respectively. It is an instrument with high goodness-of-fit indices and suitable validity and reliability values. This instrument is applicable to similar study contexts.

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Turkish Version of the Zarit Burden Interview in Family Caregivers of Inpatients in Medical and Surgical Clinics

Journal of Transcultural Nursing ◽

10.1177/1043659611423830 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 65-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Nadiye Özer ◽

Afife Yurttaş ◽

Rahşan Çevik Akyıl

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Family Caregivers ◽

Content Validity ◽

Psychometric Testing ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Turkish Version ◽

Zarit Burden Interview ◽

Convenience Sampling

The aim of this study was to adapt the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) to family caregivers of inpatients in medical and surgical clinics to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version. The study design was descriptive and methodological. A total of 223 family caregivers providing care to patients for at least 1 week in clinics were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Turkish translation of the ZBI. The psychometric testing of the adapted instrument was carried out to establish internal consistency, interitem correlation, and construct validity. The content validity procedure resulted in a final scale comprising 18 items. Cronbach’s alpha was .82. Factor analysis yielded one factor. The Turkish version of the ZBI adapted to the clinics can be used as a one-factor tool.

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Measuring fairness in franchisor-franchisee relationship: a confirmatory approach

International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management ◽

10.1108/ijrdm-11-2015-0174 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 158-176 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ateeque Shaikh ◽

Saswata Narayan Biswas ◽

Vanita Yadav ◽

Debiprasad Mishra

Keyword(s):

Factor Structure ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Large Scale ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Threshold Level ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Content Type ◽

Perceptions Of Fairness ◽

Three Factor

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop, test and validate a measure of fairness in the context of franchisor-franchisee relationship and test for the dimensionality of fairness. Design/methodology/approach The authors surveyed 300 franchisees of a large-scale franchisor in India. The authors employ confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to analyse the data. Findings The authors tested four models of the fairness construct through CFA using structural equation modelling. The three-factor corrected model of the fairness construct exhibits comparatively better goodness of fit indices as compared to the other correlated models of the fairness construct. It clears the threshold level of validity and reliability test. The findings of the study suggest that the factor structure of fairness is three-factor correlated model with aspects of procedural fairness and informational fairness getting subsumed into one construct. Research limitations/implications Factor structure of fairness construct differs with earlier empirical research findings with both interpersonal fairness and informational fairness subsuming into each other to form one construct. Practical implications This measure can be utilized by franchisee managers to track perceptions of fairness among franchisees to manage the franchise relationship in a better way. Franchisees expect information sharing from the franchisor and not the representative of the franchisor. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to develop a valid and reliable measure of fairness construct in the context of franchise relationship. This study also identifies factor structure of fairness construct.

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Validation of the Turkish version Power of the Food Scale (PFS) for determining hedonic hunger status and correlate between PFS and body mass index

Malaysian Journal of Nutrition ◽

10.31246/mjn-2019-0129 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 369-377

Author(s):

Akçil Ok Mehtap ◽

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Hayzaran Melisa ◽

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Body Mass ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Turkish Version ◽

Hedonic Hunger ◽

Turkish Culture ◽

The Status

Introduction: This study was carried out to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish culture-adapted version of “Power of the Food Scale” (PFS), which was originally developed by Lowe et al. (2009). In addition, associations between body mass index (BMI) and PFS scores were assessed. Methods: The study sample consisted of a total of 363 volunteering students aged >18 years, who were studying at the Bas¸kent University in Turkey. Validity and reliability analyses were conducted for the Turkish version of the PFS. Results: The correlations of each item in the PFS with the total score were found to be positive and >0.30. The Cronbach’s alpha value was determined as 0.85. The construct validity of the scale was analysed with confirmatory factor analysis. The Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index was 0.97 and the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation was 0.07. These fit indices of the model confirmed the construct validity of the PFS. A positive and statistically significant correlation was found between BMI values of the students and the total score of the scale (r=0.157; p=0.003). Conclusion: The findings obtained in this study have laid out that the Turkish Power of Food Scale (T-PFS), which was adapted to Turkish culture from PFS, is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be applied in Turkey. Thus, T-PFS is thought to be likely to contribute to studies aiming to determine the status of hedonic hunger.

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Development and validation of a knowledge, attitude, and practice questionnaire regarding cardiovascular diseases in an Iranian general population

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-12135-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Koohi ◽

Parisa Amiri ◽

Yadollah Mehrabi ◽

Mehrdad Karimi ◽

Davood Khalili

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

General Population ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Studies on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) can be valuable for public health to help to develop targeted educational programs and assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. The purpose of this study was to develop and examine the validity and reliability of a questionnaire on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), their risk factors, and symptoms among an Iranian general population. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on an Iranian population older than 20 years referred to some of Tehran’s healthcare centers. An initial 62-item questionnaire was developed, and the face, content, and construct validities were assessed. Results In all, 300 adults with a mean age (SD) of 39.79 (12.1) years participated in this study. Based on the results of the content validity, a questionnaire with 30 essential items was designed. Exploratory factor analysis suggested a four-factor subscale with 29 finalized items (CVD-KAP29), and acceptable goodness of fit indices was demonstrated by confirmatory factor analysis. The Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s ω coefficients were higher than 0.60 for all domains except the nutrition and smoking subscales. Conclusions Results provided evidence of the validity of the CVD-KAP29 for KAP studies for cardiovascular diseases in the general population.

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Examination of psychometric properties of the Turkish form of adult playfulness trait scale-APTSYetişkin eğlence eğilimi özeliği ölçeği Türkçe formunun psikometrik özelliklerinin incelenmesi

Journal of Human Sciences ◽

10.14687/ijhs.v13i1.3539 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 592

Author(s):

Sadiye Keleş

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Adult Playfulness ◽

Explanatory Factor Analysis ◽

High Level ◽

Negative Feelings ◽

Smooth Transitions

Adult playfulness helps children to reduce their negative feelings and go through more smooth transitions for new experiences, and this propounds the importance of examining the playfulness of teachers. The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of Adult Playfulness Trait Scale (APTS)-Turkish Form in terms of teacher candidates. The study was conducted with 440 university students. Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were used to test the validity of the scale; and alpha value was calculated to test the reliability of the scale. Factor loadings and fit indices indicated that the construct validity of scale was high. Consequently, construct validity and reliability of scale were found to be high level. ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı Yetişkin Eğlence Eğilimi Özeliği Ölçeği’nin (YEEÖÖ) Türkçe formunun psikometrik özelliklerinin öğretmen adayları açısından incelenmesidir. Araştırma 440 üniversite öğrencisi üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ölçeğin geçerliği için Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA) ve Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA); güvenirliği için ise alfa değeri hesaplanmıştır. Faktör yükleri ve uyum indekslerinin, ölçeğin yapı geçerliğinin yüksek düzeyde olduğuna işaret ettiği söylenebilmektedir. Sonuç olarak ölçeğin yapı geçerliği ve güvenirliğinin yüksek düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir.

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