Psychometric Properties of the Urdu Translation of Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) in Pakistan

In recent times, several types of research focused on assessing mindfulness by using a variety of existing scales. Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) comes forth as a precise and comprehensive scale for measuring awareness and attention in daily life. Previously, MAAS has been translated into Spanish, French, and Chinese. Whereas, the present study examined the accuracy and effectiveness of Urdu Translation of the Mindfulness Attention Awareness scale. The triple-step translation process of Brislin was adopted by which cross-language validation and confirmatory factor analysis was done. The 15-item MAAS which was filled by 205 married couples and the findings showed a good reliability, and one-factor solution fit for MAAS was found in confirmatory factor analysis. In the evaluation of the Urdu rendition of the MAAS, it has been found that this scale emerges as an accurate and reasonable instrument to measure the level of mindfulness among Pakistani Married populace.

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Measuring the Meaning of Miscarriage: Revision of the Impact of Miscarriage Scale

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/1061-3749.22.1.29 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 29-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Carolyn S. Huffman ◽

Kristen Swanson ◽

Mary R. Lynn

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Phenomenological Study ◽

Original Structure ◽

Factor Solution ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

The Impact

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine a factor structure for the Impact of Miscarriage Scale (IMS). The 24 items comprising the IMS were originally derived from a phenomenological study of miscarriage in women. Initial psychometric properties were established based on a sample of 188 women (Swanson, 1999a). Method: Data from 341 couples were subjected to confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results: CFA did not confirm the original structure. EFA explained 57% of the variance through an 18-item, 4-factor structure: isolation and guilt, loss of baby, devastating event, and adjustment. Except for the Adjustment subscale, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were ≥.78. Conclusion: Although a 3-factor solution is most defensible, with further refinement and additional items, the 4th factor (adjustment) may warrant retention.

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Psychometric Properties of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Brief Form (Ders-16): in Group of Iranian Adolescents

Journal of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences ◽

10.18502/ssu.v29i5.6772 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vahid Fallahi ◽

Mohammad Narimani ◽

Akbar Atadokht

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Emotion Regulation ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Short Form ◽

School Students ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Adolescents And Adults

Introduction: Given the importance of the scale of difficulty in emotion regulation, in measuring the ability to regulate emotion in adolescents and adults, which is widely used in research and clinical settings, the purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of short form of difficulty in emotion regulation (DERS-16) in group of Iranian adolescents. Methods: The method of the present study was a survey in which the statistical population consisted of all 16 to 18 years old male secondary school students in Ardabil City in the 2019-2020 academic year (N = 21756). Among which 409 individuals were selected by cluster random sampling and individually responded to the DERS-16 & NEO-FF-R. To analyze the data internal consistency coefficient, divergent validity and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 and LISREL 8.8 software. Results: The results of internal coefficient showed that this scale had a good reliability. Fit indices of confirmatory factor analysis also showed appropriate scale validity (CFI = 0.99, RFI = 0.98, NNFI = 0.99, and RMSEA = 0.048). Conclusion: Findings indicate that the Persian version of this scale is a good tool for measuring the difficulty in regulating emotion and can be used to assess the difficulty in regulating emotion in adolescents and adults.

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Psychometric Properties of a New Scale Measuring Neglect and Abuse of Older Adults in the Community: Implications for Social Activity

International Quarterly of Community Health Education ◽

10.1177/0272684x20915384 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 163-172

Author(s):

Nestor Asiamah ◽

Kyriakos Kouveliotis ◽

Richard Eduafo ◽

Richard Borkey

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Principal Component Analysis ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Social Activity ◽

Principal Component ◽

Varimax Rotation ◽

Factor Solution ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Background Neglect and abuse of older adults are still prevalent in communities of developing countries, a situation that could discourage active and healthy behaviors in community-dwelling older adults. Methods This study used the cross-sectional and correlational approaches to construct a scale measuring neglect and abuse in older adults living in the community. The study population was all (3,211) older adults who were resident in Accra and were part of the database of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust. Participants were 515 individuals who met some inclusion criteria. Three steps were followed to determine an initial set of 11 items, and principal component analysis with varimax rotation and confirmatory factor analysis were used to select relevant items and assess the psychometric properties of the final scale. Results Principal component analysis with varimax rotation yielded a two-factor solution on all 11 items. The first factor extracted was “discrimination and exploitation,” which accounted for a variance of 53.9% out of total variance of 70.8%. The scale had a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .90, factor loading ≥0.50). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor solution and produced satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. Conclusion It is concluded that 11 items that make up 2 factors are potential indicators of neglect and abuse of older adults at the community level. Finally, neglect and abuse of older people in the community can contribute to an increase or decrease in social activity.

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Development and psychometric properties of the Anticipatory Anxiety Inventory

Cognition Brain Behavior An Interdisciplinary Journal ◽

10.24193/cbb.2021.25.14 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 261-288

Author(s):

Simge Vural ◽

Nuno Ferreira

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Clinical Settings ◽

Anticipatory Anxiety ◽

Factor Solution ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Excellent Internal Consistency ◽

Physical Responses

Background: Anticipatory Anxiety (AA) is defined as a course of thoughts, feelings, and actions occurring just and only "before" an anxiety-provoking event. In order to explore this construct, the Anticipation Anxiety Inventory (AAI) was developed and its psychometric properties have been investigated in two studies. Methods: Study 1 used an Exploratory Factor Analysis approach to determine the factor structure of the items of the scale. In study 2, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to assess the scale structure, the validity of the factor solution, and convergent and discriminatory validity. Results: Exploratory factor analysis from study 1 suggested 13 items across four factors for the AAI: Emotional Hypersensitivity, Physical responses to AA, Dysfunctional Cognitions, and Daily Functioning. In study 2, the Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that the 4-factor solution of the AAI had an acceptable fit, excellent internal consistency (α= 0.92), and displayed good convergent and discriminatory validity. Conclusion: The AAI could be proposed as a useful valid and reliable tool to investigate AA. For future implications, more research is needed regarding the utility of this measure in experimental designs or clinical settings.

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Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Pure Procrastination Scale (PPS) in Students

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology ◽

10.32598/ijpcp.27.4.1878.3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Somayeh Zamirinejad ◽

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Leili Jamil ◽

Ahmad Ashouri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Self Report ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Persian Version ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Background and objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Pure Procrastination Scale (PPS) including reliability, validity, measurement invariance among demographic variables and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Method: In this cross-sectional study, 390 college students from the three universities in Tehran were asked to fill out a battery of four self-report measures that included PPS, DERS, DASS-21, and SWLS questionnaires. Results: The EFA result showed three factors on this scale. PPS measures three dimensions of procrastination called decisional procrastination, behavioral procrastination, and timeliness. The results of multi-group confirmatory factor analysis showed cross group invariance of the factor structure, measurement weights, structural covariances and measurement residuals of PPS across demographic variables. The results revealed high internal consistency and high test-retest reliability. There were statistically significant correlations between PPS and its subscales and DASS-21, DERS, and SWLS. Conclusion: Overall, PPS showed good reliability and validity in Iranian population and it could be applied for assessing their procrastination.

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Domains Of Pleasure Scale (DOPS): assessing pleasure across domains

10.31219/osf.io/bu7z5 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Maurits Masselink ◽

Eeske van Roekel ◽

Vera Ellen Heininga ◽

Charlotte Vrijen ◽

Albertine Oldehinkel

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Educational Level ◽

Sexual Pleasure ◽

Factor Solution ◽

Domain Specific ◽

Confirmatory Factor

The Domains Of Pleasure Scale (DOPS) is a newly developed questionnaire designed to measure the multifaceted aspects of pleasure. It assesses levels of pleasure across different domains (e.g., social, physical). The psychometric properties of the DOPS were tested in two studies (Study 1: N = 2937, Mage = 21.4 years, SD = 1.9; Study 2: N = 1187, Mage = 22.84, SD = 2.23). In line with the multifaceted view of pleasure experiences, comparisons with a one factor solution showed that pleasure may be best investigated domain specific rather than aggregated over all items. Across studies, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis showed that pleasure was reliably measured in the domains of social pleasure, sexual pleasure, perceptual pleasure, and pleasure in personal achievements. Measurement invariance was established across sex and educational level in Study 1, but not in Study 2. The DOPS is a promising instrument to measure pleasure across different domains and may help researchers and clinicians to pinpoint interventions.

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GamTest: Psychometric Evaluation in a Low-Gambling General Population

Journal of Gambling Issues ◽

10.4309/jgi.2020.44.5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 ◽

Author(s):

David Forsström ◽

Philip Lindner ◽

Markus Jansson-Fröjmark ◽

Hugo Hesser ◽

Per Carlbring

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

General Population ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Online Survey ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Good Reliability ◽

High Positive Correlation ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Instruments that investigate different aspects of gambling activities are needed to distinguish negative consequences. Because gambling is a complex activity that occurs both offline and online, different questionnaires are necessary for screening and risk classification. GamTest, an instrument used by several gambling companies, was designed to cover different aspects of gambling: money and time spent, as well as social, financial, and emotional consequences. This study explores GamTest’s psychometric properties in a general population. A total of 2,234 Swedish respondents completed an online survey containing demographic questions, the questionnaire (GamTest), and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). A confirmatory factor analysis was performed and GamTest’s reliability and validity tested. The confirmatory factor analysis yielded an inclusive fit. The internal consistency (omega) for the five factors was high (.79–.91), indicating good reliability, and a high positive correlation with the PGSI supported the validity of the GamTest. The inclusive fit of the confirmatory factor analysis can be explained by the low endorsement of negative consequences of gambling in the sample. However, GamTest seems to have good reliability and validity. The utility of GamTest is discussed in relation to its psychometric properties and its use in the responsible gambling tool Playscan.RésuméPour être en mesure d’évaluer les conséquences négatives du jeu, il nous faut des instruments qui étudient différents aspects de ces activités. Comme le jeu est une activité complexe qui se déroule à la fois hors ligne et en ligne, différents questionnaires sont nécessaires à des fins de dépistage et de classification des risques. Le GamTest est un instrument utilisé par plusieurs entreprises de jeux d’argent. Il a été conçu pour couvrir différents aspects du jeu: l’argent dépensé et le temps passé, ainsi que les conséquences sociales, financières et émotionnelles. Cette étude explore les propriétés psychométriques du GamTest dans une population en général. Au total, 2234 Suédois ont répondu à un sondage en ligne contenant des questions démographiques, le questionnaire (GamTest) et l’indice de gravité du jeu problématique. Une analyse factorielle de confirmation a été effectuée. La fiabilité et la validité du GamTest ont également été testées. L’analyse factorielle de confirmation a donné un ajustement inclusif. La cohérence interne (Omega) pour les cinq facteurs était élevée (0,79 à 0,91) indiquant une bonne fiabilité. Une corrélation positive élevée avec l’IGPJ a confirmé la validité du GamTest. L’ajustement inclusif de l’analyse factorielle peut s’expliquer par le faible endossement des conséquences négatives du jeu dans l’échantillon. Cependant, le GamTest semble être fiable et valide. L’utilité du Gamtest est abordée sous l’angle de ses propriétés psychométriques et de son utilisation dans l’outil de jeu responsable Plyscan.

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Task and Relationship Conflict at Work

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000064 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 171-178 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock ◽

Anna Grohmann ◽

Simone Kauffeld

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Longitudinal Design ◽

Industrial Sector ◽

Task Conflict ◽

Relationship Conflict ◽

Factor Solution ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Confirmatory Factor

The distinction between task and relationship conflict is well established. Based on Jehn’s (1995) intragroup conflict scale, we developed an economic six-item questionnaire for assessing relationship and task conflict in work groups. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed on data from a convenience sample (N = 247), and confirmed the original two-factor solution. The stability of the obtained two-factor solution was supported by confirmatory factor analysis in a longitudinal design with a second sample (N = 431) from the industrial sector. In line with previous research, the two types of conflict were intercorrelated. Moreover, the two subscales showed differential longitudinal effects on team outcomes. Task conflict was beneficial for performance in nonroutine tasks (but not in routine tasks). Relationship conflict had a negative impact on team viability and coworker trust.

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