scholarly journals Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Dependencia al Ejercicio–Revisada (EDS-R) en usuarios colombianos de gimnasios (Psychometric properties of the Exercise Dependence Scale –Revised (EDS-R) in Colombian gyms users)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 782-790
Author(s):  
Jorge Emiro Restrepo ◽  
Tatiana Castañeda Quirama ◽  
Gina Paula Cuartas Montoya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Exercise Dependence ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Dependence Scale

  El artículo presenta un estudio psicométrico de la Escala de Dependencia al Ejercicio Físico –Revisada (EDS-R) en usuarios de gimnasios colombianos con el objetivo de analizar su estructura factorial, consistencia interna, confiabilidad de constructo y su validez convergente, discriminante y de criterio. Se realizó una investigación instrumental en la que participaron 515 usuarios de gimnasios (44.3 % hombres y 55.7 % mujeres) con edades entre los 18 y los 58 años (Md = 25; RIQ = 21-30) de la ciudad de Medellín. Se analizó la versión en español (Sicilia & González-Cutre, 2011) de la Escala de Dependencia al Ejercicio Físico –Revisada (EDS-R) (Downs, Hausenblas & Nigg, 2004). Se ejecutaron análisis factoriales confirmatorios y exploratorios. Resultados: la estructura original de la EDS-R mostró una adecuada consistencia interna y validez factorial, confirmada a través de los índices de bondad de ajuste para el modelo de siete dimensiones. El alfa de Cronbach fue de .917 y el coeficiente de dos mitades de Guttman fue de .924. Los índices de bondad de ajuste para la versión original fueron: PCMIN/DF = 2.291; RMR = .091; GFI = .917; AGFI = .886; CFI = .951; RMSEA = .056 (90% CI = .049 - .063); PCLOSE = .093. Sin embargo, los valores de la varianza media extraída, la máxima varianza compartida y la fiabilidad máxima pusieron en evidencia dificultades con la confiabilidad de constructo, la validez convergente y validez discriminante. Tampoco hubo buenos resultados al analizar la validez de criterio. Para analizar si los datos en la muestra se ajustaban mejor a una estructura factorial diferente, se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio complementario que llegó a un modelo de cinco factores, con los mismos 21 ítems. Sin embargo, la evaluación de la fiabilidad compuesta, validez convergente y validez discriminante arrojó mejores resultados que el modelo de siete factores. Abstract: The article presents a psychometric study of the Physical Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) in Colombian gym users with the aim of analyzing its factorial structure, internal consistency, construct reliability and its convergent, discriminant and criterion validity. An instrumental research was carried out with the participation of 515 gym users (44.3 % men and 55.7 % women) aged between 18 and 58 years (Md = 25; RIQ = 21-30) from the city of Medellín. The Spanish version (Sicilia & González-Cutre, 2011) of the Physical Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) (Downs, Hausenblas & Nigg, 2004) was analyzed. Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were performed. Results: The original structure of the EDS-R showed adequate internal consistency and factorial validity, confirmed through the goodness-of-fit indices for the seven-dimensional model. Cronbach's alpha was .917 and the Guttman two-half coefficient was .924. The goodness-of-fit indices for the original version were: PCMIN/DF = 2.291; RMR = .091; GFI = .917; AGFI = .886; CFI = .951; RMSEA = .056 (90% CI = .049 - .063); PCLOSE = .093. However, the values for mean variance extracted, maximum shared variance and maximum reliability revealed difficulties with construct reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity. There were also no-good results when analyzing criterion validity. To analyze whether the data in the sample fit better to a different factor structure, a complementary exploratory factor analysis was performed that arrived at a five-factor model, with the same 21 items. However, the assessment of composite reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity yielded better results than the seven-factor model.

Validation of the German Version of the Exercise Dependence Scale

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Müller ◽  
Laurence Claes ◽  
Dirk Smits ◽  
Olaf Gefeller ◽  
Anja Hilbert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Exercise Dependence ◽  
German Population ◽  
German Version ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Eating Disorder Examination ◽  
Dependence Scale

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the German version of the 21-item Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS-G), which was administered in a large representative German sample (N = 1,611). In order to examine convergent validity, we also asked participants to answer the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q). To investigate the discriminant validity, clients of fitness centers (N = 129), sport students (N = 85), and medical students (N = 129) filled out the EDS-G. In this German population-based sample, the seven-factor structure suggested by the original authors as well as a higher-order model (7 + 1 factor model) were supported. The total EDS-G scale showed an excellent internal reliability and was positively related to the EDE-Q total and subscale scores. The EDS-G scores differentiated between samples with varying degrees of exercise. In summary, the results indicate that the EDS-G is a psychometrically sound and potentially valid brief measure for the assessment of exercise dependence symptoms.

scholarly journals The Empathic Capacity and the Ability to Regulate It: Construction and Validation of the Empathy Management Scale (EMS)

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 587
Author(s):  
Miguel Mora-Pelegrín ◽  
Beatriz Montes-Berges ◽  
María Aranda ◽  
María Agustina Vázquez ◽  
Elena Armenteros-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Root Mean Square Residual ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Variance Explained

The aim of this study was to develop a measure to evaluate the management of empathic capacity. To this end, two studies were conducted. Study 1 (N = 277, 172 females) describes the scale creation procedure, factorial validity, and internal consistency. The exploratory factor analysis yielded a five-factor model with 18 items (62.4% of the variance explained). The dimensions were as follows: D1: identification, D2: incorporation, D3: reverberation, D4: separation, and D5: projection. The internal consistency was good (alpha values ranging from 0.70 to 0.80). Study 2 (N = 480, 323 females) examined the validity (including convergent validity) of the model and the relationships with sociodemographic variables. The five-factor model showed a robust goodness of fit, χ2 = 240.5, p < 0.001, root mean square residual (RMSR) = 0.05. The fit indices were satisfactory, Non-normed fit index (NNFI) = 0.89, comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.90, mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.04. The convergent validity analysis showed that, as empathy management increased, so too did the empathy level and emotional intelligence. Some differences by age and sex were found. In conclusion, the Empathy Management Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for analyzing the empathic process that allows vulnerabilities and strengths to be estimated, which could improve professional practice in the healthcare context.

Psychometric properties of the Italian version of Colquitt’s Organizational Justice Scale (OJS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 861-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Spagnoli ◽  
Maria Luisa Farnese ◽  
Francesca D’Olimpio ◽  
Andrea Millefiorini ◽  
Liliya Scafuri Kovalchuk
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Organizational Justice ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Although Colquitt’s Organizational Justice Scale (COJS) is one of the most widely used organizational justice scales (OJS) worldwide, a rigorous adaptation and validation in Italy is still missing. Accordingly, the purpose of this paper is to examine the construct validity and reliability of the Italian translation of the scale. Design/methodology/approach Factorial and concurrent validity were examined to assess construct validity. A confirmatory factorial analysis through structural equation modelling was conducted on five factorial models: one-factor, two-factor, three-factor, four-factor and second-order factor model. Concurrent validity implied the examination of the relationships between organizational justice and job satisfaction (convergent validity) and between organizational justice and workplace bullying (discriminant validity). Findings Evidence of the prevalence of the original Colquitt (2001) four-factor model was found, though also the second-order model obtained adequate goodness of fit. Findings supported both convergent and discriminant validity. Reliability analysis reported evidence of excellent internal consistency. Thus, the Italian version of the OJS can be used in Italy for research and practical purposes. Originality/value This is the first study properly addressing the factorial and concurrent validity of the OJS in Italy.

scholarly journals Courage in Competition: Adaptation of the Sports Courage Scale for American English and Validation of the Factor Structure with Student-Athletes at Clemson University

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (13) ◽  
pp. 4834
Author(s):  
Erkut Konter ◽  
Yee Cheng Kueh ◽  
Garry Kuan
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
English Language ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
American English ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Scientific Attention

While courage is widely attributed to athletic pursuits, it has received little scientific attention from both researchers and applied practitioners. A reliable measurement is required to examine courage in sports and competitive activities. Therefore, this research aimed to adapt the original Turkish Sports Courage Scale-31 into American English (SCS-AE). The SCS-31 measure was translated from Turkish into the American English language by the Brislin forward and backward translation technique and language validity. Then, the translated SCS-AE was administered to 548 American university college students (Mean age = 19.02, SD = 1.21). All participants played a sport (e.g., football, soccer, basketball, gymnastics). Based on confirmatory factor analyses (CFA), 31 items of SCS-AE were reduced to 24 items with four factors (i.e., assertiveness, determination, mastery, and venturesome). The fit indices were satisfactory (RMSEA = 0.06, CFI = 0.97, SRMR = 0.06, NFI = 0.96 and NNFI = 0.97). The internal consistency measured by Cronbach alpha, ranging from 0.73 to 0.78, were considered acceptable. The convergent validity and discriminant validity of SCS-AE were also achieved. Our findings indicate strong support for research using the four-factor model of the SCS-AE and adequate support for the five-factor model with sufficient caution regarding the internal consistency of the self-sacrifice factor. While cultural differences in courage perception might exist between these countries, the findings showed more similarities than differences in courage. Results indicated that the SCS-AE is usable for research purposes in the suggested format. Future directions are discussed using the SCS-31 and SCS-AE for research.

Addicted to Exercise

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irini S. Parastatidou ◽  
Georgios Doganis ◽  
Yannis Theodorakis ◽  
Symeon P. Vlachopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Initial Support ◽  
Dependence Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The study examines the factor structure, internal consistency, concurrent and discriminant validity, and test-retest reliability of the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised scores (EDS-R: Symons-Downs, Hausenblas, & Niggs, 2004 ) in a sample of Greek exercise participants. The Greek translation of the EDS-R was completed by 581 exercise participants along with measures of exercise addiction. Confirmatory factor analysis provided support for the hypothesized EDS-R correlated 7-factor model along with evidence for strong item loadings and factor discriminant validity. Further evidence emerged in favor of the internal consistency, concurrent validity, and test-retest reliability of the translated EDS-R scores. The results provide initial support for various aspects of the validity and reliability of the translated-into-Greek EDS-R scores.

scholarly journals Psychometric Testing of the Korean Version of the Caring Behaviors Inventory-24 in Clinical Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-104
Author(s):  
Younhee Kang ◽  
Sook Jung Kang ◽  
In-Suk Yang ◽  
Haeok Lee ◽  
Joyce Fitzpatrick
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Caring Behaviors ◽  
Clinical Nurses ◽  
Model Fit Indices

Purpose: To determine psychometric properties of the Caring Behaviors Inventory-24 (CBI-24) among Korean clinical nurses.Methods: A methodological design was used. Data were collected from 408 clinical nurses. Construct validity analysis was performed, including factorial, convergent, and discriminant validity. Internal consistency was tested by Cronbach’s ⍺ coefficients, inter-item correlation, and corrected item-total correlation.Results: Exploratory factor analysis produced three factors: ‘empathy and supporting’, ‘knowledge and skills’, and ‘providing comfort’. In confirmatory factor analysis results, model fit indices were acceptable (x<sup>2</sup>/df=3.50, RMR=.05, RMSEA=.08, CFI=.90). The values obtained for the AVE ranged from .53 to .68, and for the CR ranged from .53 to .68. Convergent validity coefficients were noticeably greater in magnitude than discriminant validity coefficients: .53 (AVE<sub>1</sub> value) and .68 (AVE<sub>2</sub> value)≥.45 (r<sub>12</sub><sup>2</sup> value) and .68 (AVE<sub>2</sub> value) and .63 (AVE<sub>3</sub> value)≥.61 (r<sub>23</sub><sup>2</sup> value). Internal consistency (Cronbach’s ⍺) of CBI-K was .95.Conclusion: The CBI-K was shown to have acceptable construct validity and good internal consistency. Study findings imply that CBI-K could be a useful instrument for clinical administrators and nursing researchers to assess caring behaviors among Korean clinical nurses. Utilization of CBI-K might contribute to the building of empirical knowledge and the understanding of caring behaviors from nurses’ perspectives.

scholarly journals Validation of the German version of the work and social adjustment scale in a sample of depressed patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Heissel ◽  
J. Bollmann ◽  
M. Kangas ◽  
K. Abdulla ◽  
M. Rapp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
German Language ◽  
German Version ◽  
Ceiling Effects

Abstract Background Depression is one of the key factors contributing to difficulties in one’s ability to work, and serves as one of the major reasons why employees apply for psychotherapy and receive insurance subsidization of treatments. Hence, an increasing and growing number of studies rely on workability assessment scales as their primary outcome measure. The Work and Social Assessment Scale (WSAS) has been documented as one of the most psychometrically reliable and valid tools especially developed to assess workability and social functioning in patients with mental health problems. Yet, the application of the WSAS in Germany has been limited due to the paucity of a valid questionnaire in the German language. The objective of the present study was to translate the WSAS, as a brief and easy administrable tool into German and test its psychometric properties in a sample of adults with depression. Methods Two hundred seventy-seven patients (M = 48.3 years, SD = 11.1) with mild to moderately severe depression were recruited. A multistep translation from English into the German language was performed and the factorial validity, criterion validity, convergent validity, discriminant validity, internal consistency, and floor and ceiling effects were examined. Results The confirmatory factor analysis results confirmed the one-factor structure of the WSAS. Significant correlations with the WHODAS 2–0 questionnaire, a measure of functionality, demonstrated good convergent validity. Significant correlations with depression and quality of life demonstrated good criterion validity. The WSAS also demonstrated strong internal consistency (α = .89), and the absence of floor and ceiling effects indicated good sensitivity of the instrument. Conclusions The results of the present study demonstrated that the German version of the WSAS has good psychometric properties comparable to other international versions of this scale. The findings recommend a global assessment of psychosocial functioning with the sum score of the WSAS. Trial registration ISRCTN identifier: ISRCTN28972230. Date of registration June 26th 2018.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Questionnaire on Consumer Psychological Capital in Food Safety Social Co-governance

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Meng ◽  
Lin Sun ◽  
Xiaoni Guo ◽  
Miao Wu ◽  
Yuqi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Test Sample ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Validation Sample ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Order Factor

Consumers play an important role as one of the main actors in food safety social co-governance. To create a pattern of food safety social co-governance, the active and effective participation of consumers is critical. To encourage consumers to participate in food safety social co-governance voluntarily and positively, we attempted to develop and preliminarily validate a multidimensional questionnaire on consumer psychological capital that could be used to measure the degree of consumer participation in food safety social co-governance. The aim of the initial sample (N = 170) and test sample 2 (N = 204) was to investigate the factor structure of a preliminary measure of consumer psychological capital. A 4-factor model with 23 items explained 61.05% of the total variance in item scores. The aim of test sample 3 (N = 30) was to measure the retest reliability. Test sample 4 (N = 1,076) was randomly allocated to the modeling sample (N = 538) and validation sample (N = 538) to verify questionnaire reliability and validity. Convergent validity, discriminant validity, and the internal inconsistency coefficients of the questionnaire were assessed in the modeling sample. While processing CFA, we deleted 9 items with small standardized factor loadings. The remaining 14 items in the final revised 4-factor model included self-efficacy, resilience, hope, and optimism. The fit indices of the revised four-factor model and second-order factor model in the modeling sample revealed an acceptable model fit. The convergent validity and discriminant validity of the revised model were good and acceptable, respectively. A cross-validation procedure confirmed the appropriateness of the revised four-factor model and second-order factor model in the validation sample. The cross-validation results confirmed that the fit indices of the revised four-factor model fitted the data well and the second-order factor model in the validation sample reached acceptable values. We concluded that the questionnaire developed in this study had good reliability and stable and acceptable construct validity. It could provide a theoretical basis for measuring psychological capital in food safety co-governance.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) in a Spanish Sample

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Constanza Pujals ◽  
José Ignacio Baile ◽  
María José González-Calderón
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Exercise Dependence ◽  
Loss Of Control ◽  
Specific Data ◽  
Initial Support ◽  
Dependence Scale

Introduction: There are several instruments to evaluate behavioural addictions. Furthermore, several specific scales have been developed to assess various aspects of exercise dependence. Nevertheless, in Spain there is a lack of specific instruments designed to assess exercise dependence.Objective: This study aims to examine the psychometric properties of a Spanish version of the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised.Method: 175 university students who were regular exercisers (M=59.11, SD=15.89) took part in the study. They were requested to complete the EDS-R, as well as the General Addiction Scale. The requirement to take part in the study was to exercise a minimum of four times per week.Results: Findings provide initial support for the psychometric properties of the scale as its internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.907), and construct and convergent validity with the EAG-RC (r=.559; p<.001) are adequate. In addition, its structure did not need to be modified, as it kept the 21 original items from the American version. Factor analysis yielded a five-factor structure (tolerance, loss of control, continuity, intensity, and withdrawal symptoms) which differ from the ones obtained in the original (American) and French versions where seven factors were obtained. This correlated five-factor model explains 50% of the variance.Conclusion: This Spanish EDS-R, which presents adequate psychometric properties, will provide researchers and clinicians with specific data on this screening tool for assessing exercise dependence. Further research is needed to confirm the current results and check its validity both in research and clinical practice. 

Anger Rumination Scale: Validation in Mexico

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norma Ortega Andrade ◽  
Raúl Alcázar-Olán ◽  
Oscar Mariano Matías ◽  
Ana Rivera Guerrero ◽  
Alejandra Domínguez Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Scale Validation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Anger Expression ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Anger Rumination ◽  
State Anger ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Rival Models

AbstractThe aim of the study was to assess the validity of the Anger Rumination Scale (ARS; Sukhodolsky, Golub, & Cromwell, 2001) in a Mexican sample (n = 700, Mage = 38.6, SD = 12.42). Through confirmatory factor analysis and using modification indices, the four-factor structure of the original scale was replicated: angry afterthoughts, thoughts of revenge, angry memories, and understanding of causes. In addition, the four-factor model had better goodness of fit indices than rival models with three and two factors. Alpha reliabilities were acceptable (.72 –.89). ARS results correlated with measures of state anger, trait anger, anger expression, and anger control (negatively); correlations were significant (ps < .001) ARS outcomes also correlated (ps < .001) with physical and verbal aggression, hostility, anger, and emotion suppression, suggesting convergent validity. Men reported more thoughts of revenge than women (p < .001; Eta squared = .026), but there was no evidence of gender differences on the other anger rumination scales, or in total scores.

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