Validación mexicana del instrumento de medición continua de las etapas de cambio en el contexto del ejercicio (URICA-E2) (Mexican validation of the instrument for continuous measure of the stages of change in the exercise context (URICA-E2))

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 763-771
Author(s):  
Jorge Zamarripa ◽  
Manuel De la Cruz ◽  
Kathryn Valenzuela ◽  
Andrés Castro-Zamora ◽  
Luis Durazo-Terán
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Mexican Population ◽  
Continuous Measure ◽  
Nuevo Leon ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Nuevo León ◽  
Gender Groups ◽  
Los Grupos

  Debido a las altas tasas de sedentarismo que presenta la población mexicana y las diferencias por género reportadas en otros estudios en las etapas de cambio, es necesario contar con un instrumento fiable y valido para medir las etapas de cambio hacia el ejercicio físico en la población mexicana indistintamente del género. El objetivo de este estudio fue confirmar la estructura factorial y analizar las propiedades psicométricas e invarianza factorial a través de los grupos de género del URICA-E2 en la población adulta mexicana. La muestra estuvo conformada por 871 personas adultas (49.19% hombres, 50.81% mujeres, Medad = 33.26; DT = 13.99; rango = 18–76 años) habitantes del área metropolitana de Monterrey, Nuevo León y Hermosillo, Sonora, México. Se utilizó una versión del URICA-E2 traducido al español, adaptado al contexto y cultura mexicana. Se evaluó la consistencia interna, la fiabilidad compuesta y la varianza media extraída. De igual forma, se analizó la validez convergente y discriminante del instrumento. El análisis factorial confirmatorio, demostró una estructura de seis factores y los análisis multigrupo apoyaron la invarianza factorial estricta de la versión mexicana del URICA-E2 a través de los grupos de género. Los resultados mostraron una consistencia interna aceptable y brindaron evidencia de la validez convergente y discriminante de la versión mexicana del URICA-E2. La versión mexicana del URICA-E2 es un instrumento válido y fiable que puede ser utilizado en estudios futuros.  Abstract. Due to the high rates of sedentary lifestyle that the Mexican population presents and the differences by gender reported in other studies in the stages of change; it is necessary to have a reliable and valid instrument to measure the stages of change towards physical exercise in the Mexican population regardless of gender. The purpose of this study was to confirm the factorial structure and to analyze the psychometric properties and factorial invariance across the URICA-E2 gender groups in the Mexican adult population. The sample consisted in 871 adults (49.19% men, 50.81% women, Mage = 33.26; SD = 13.99; range = 18 - 76 years) inhabitants of the metropolitan area of Monterrey, Nuevo León and Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. A version of the URICA-E2 translated into Spanish was used, adapted to the Mexican context and culture. Internal consistency, composite reliability, and average variance extracted were evaluated. Similarly, the convergent and discriminant validity of the instrument was analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a six-factor structure and multigroup analyzes supported the strict factor invariance of the Mexican version of URICA-E2 across gender groups. The results showed an acceptable internal consistency and provided evidence of the convergent and discriminant validity of the Mexican version of the URICA-E2. The Mexican version of the URICA-E2 is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used in future studies.

scholarly journals Mexican validation of the decisional balance scale for exercise (Validación mexicana de la escala de balance decisional para el ejercicio)

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 101-105
Author(s):  
Jorge Zamarripa Rivera ◽  
Claudia Hernández-Soto ◽  
Germán Hernández-Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Nuevo Leon ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Nuevo León ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Benefits And Costs ◽  
Nomological Validity

Decisional balance is a process that allows people to compare perceived benefits and costs of a certain behavior such as exercising. The aims of the present study were: to translate a Decisional Balance Scale for physical exercise (EBD-E); to adapt it to the Mexican context; to examine its factorial structure; and to assess its internal consistency and nomological validity. The sample was composed by 530 individuals from the urban area of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico (48.2% males and 51.8% females; average age = 33.22 ± 15.27; age range = 11-76). Results from both exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses confirmed the structural validity of the Mexican version of EBD-E, as satisfactory values were obtained for the coefficients of internal consistency. The variance of benefits, costs, and decisional balance through the stages of change was in line with the transtheoretical model, thus supporting the nomological validity of the Mexican version of EBD-E.Resumen. El balance decisional es el proceso mediante el cual las personas comparan los beneficios frente a los costos percibidos de realizar un comportamiento, por ejemplo, realizar ejercicio. Los objetivos del presente estudio fueron traducir y adaptar al español hablado en México la escala de balance decisional para el ejercicio físico (EBD-E), examinar su estructura factorial y analizar su consistencia interna y validez nomológica. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 530 personas (48.2% varones y 51.8% mujeres; Medad= 33.22 años; DT=15.27; Rango= 11-76), que viven en el área metropolitana de la ciudad de Monterrey, Nuevo León (México). Los resultados del análisis factorial exploratorio como los del confirmatorio brindan apoyo a la validez factorial de la versión mexicana de la EBD-E. Los resultados mostraron coeficientes de consistencia interna satisfactorios. La variación de los pros, contras y el balance decisional a través de las etapas de cambio se presentó conforme a los postulados establecidos en el modelo transteórico brindando apoyo a la validez nomológica de la versión mexicana de la escala de balance decisional para el ejercicio (EBD-E).

scholarly journals Estudio de validación del Cuestionario de Afrontamiento del Estrés en personas trans de México

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Lucía Quezada-Berumen ◽  
José Moral de la Rubia ◽  
Loren D. Ibarra-González ◽  
Mónica T. González-Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
First Order ◽  
Trans Men ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Trans People ◽  
Apoyo Social ◽  
Mujeres Trans

Abstract: Validation study of the Stress Coping Questionnaire with trans people from Mexico. The Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CAE) is one of the most used instruments to evaluate coping strategies and styles in diverse populations; however, there is no evidence of its application in trans people, although this population is often discriminated, stigmatized, and presents social, occupational and health vulnerabilities. Therefor, the present study aimed to test factor structure of the CAE, prove internal consistency and convergent and discriminant validity of its factors, and describe the average profile of coping among trans people from Mexico. The sample consisted of 100 trans men and trans women, with ages ranging from 16 to 52 years, from different states of Mexico. The results showed that the CAE presents a factor structure different from that reported in other populations, with six first-order factors that show internal consistency and convergent and discriminant validity. The positive reappraisal factor was not defined, but was partially associated with the negative self-focusing factor. It is concluded that the CAE among trans people presents six first-order factors, with three higher-order underlying factors: negative emotional coping, social support and avoidant coping/religiosity.Resumen: El Cuestionario de Afrontamiento del Estrés (CAE) es uno de los instrumentos más usados para evaluar estrategias y estilos de afrontamiento; sin embargo, no se cuenta con evidencia sobre su aplicación en población trans, cuando ésta es objeto frecuente de discriminación, estigmatización y presenta diversas vulnerabilidades sociales, laborales y sanitarias. Así, este estudio tuvo como objetivos contrastar la estructura factorial del CAE, probar la consistencia interna y validez convergente y discriminante de sus factores, y describir el perfil promedio del afrontamiento en personas trans de México. La muestra se conformó por 100 hombres trans y mujeres trans con un rango de edad de 16 a 52 años de distintos estados de México. Los resultados mostraron que el CAE presenta una estructura factorial distinta a la reportada en otras poblaciones, con seis factores de primer orden que muestran consistencia interna y validez convergente y discriminante. El factor de reevaluación positiva no se definió, sino que parcialmente se asoció al de autofocalización negativa. Se concluye que el CAE en las personas trans presenta seis factores de primer orden a los que subyacen tres factores de orden superior: afrontamiento emocional negativo, apoyo social y afrontamiento evitativo/religiosidad. 

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.

Vulgarity of the Mass Man As a Predictor Of Defection

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-159
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Hatori ◽  
Satoshi Fujii ◽  
Yoshihiro Komatsu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Social Dilemmas ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
The Masses

To measure the defective aspect of personality that Ortega (The Revolt of the Masses, 1932) terms vulgarity, in association with those whom he called the masses, we developed the Vulgarity Scale in the context of social dilemmas. A 40-item survey was constructed based on Ortega's descriptions of the characteristics of the masses and we administered this in 2 studies, among 200 university students (Study 1) and with 1,000 adults (Study 2). In both studies, factor analysis of the measurements produced subscales on self-closed and arrogant attitudes, which yielded high internal consistency as well as convergent and discriminant validity. Furthermore, results in Study 2 illustrated that the Vulgarity Scale predicted defection in response to social dilemmas.

scholarly journals Measuring Intergroup Forgiveness: The Enright Group Forgiveness Inventory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Enright ◽  
Julie Johnson ◽  
Fu Na ◽  
Tomaz Erzar ◽  
Matthew Hirshberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Group Level ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Intergroup Forgiveness ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship

Until recently, researchers operationalized and measured the psychological construct of forgiveness at the individual, rather than the group, level. Social psychologists started applying forgiveness to groups and examining the role intergroup forgiveness may have in conflict resolution and peace efforts. Initial attempts to define and measure forgiveness at the group level either assumed individual and group capacities were the same, or insufficiently described what intergroup forgiveness meant. We developed a new measure of intergroup forgiveness, and a novel group administration process, that operationalized the construct in a philosophically coherent way. Our conceptualization of intergroup forgiveness was rooted in what groups, as opposed to the individuals who compose them, have the capacity to do. We collected data on the psychometric properties of the measure with 595 participants in three different geographic and cultural settings. We assessed the factor structure, internal consistency, and validity of the measure. We also assessed a novel group-based method of administering the measure to better understand the relationship between group based reports and self-reports of intergroup forgiveness. The factor structure of the measure was supported, and the measure had strong internal consistency, as well as convergent and discriminant validity. The group administration process revealed important group dynamics and was not statistically different than a standard self-report administration; this finding has important implications for research and practice.

Development of a Risk Behavior Diagnosis Scale for E-cigarette Use

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-351
Author(s):  
Kelli J. England ◽  
Paul T. Harrell ◽  
Kaitlyn A. Mondejar ◽  
Amy C. Paulson ◽  
Ann L. Edwards ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Perceived Threat ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Response Efficacy ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Hispanic White

Objectives: Adolescent use of electronic cigarettes has risen dramatically, prompting concerns about the health effects. There is need for brief measures to assess adolescents' perceived threat and efficacy related to e-cigarette use and cessation. A 12-item Likert-type scale was modeled after the Risk Behavior Diagnosis Scale and designed to assess threat (ie, severity and susceptibility of threat) and efficacy (ie, self-efficacy and response efficacy) as they relate to e-cigarette use. Methods: The scale was administered online to a developmental sample of 674 adolescents to examine internal consistency and factor structure. Participants (52.1% female, M age = 14.6) were representative of the surrounding community (60% non-Hispanic white; 27% non-Hispanic black; 8% Hispanic). Results: Factor analysis and Velicer's minimum average partial test revealed 2 factors (as expected), which explained 68% of the variance. Analyses revealed strong internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha of .93 overall and alphas of .92 and .87 for threat and efficacy subscales, respectively. The measure also exhibited good convergent and discriminant validity with other constructs. Conclusions: The measure demonstrates strong preliminary reliability and validity for a developmental sample of adolescents.

Disease specific quality of life instruments in multiple sclerosis: Validation of the Hamburg Quality of Life Questionnaire in Multiple Sclerosis (HAQUAMS)

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
S M Gold ◽  
C Heesen ◽  
H Schulz ◽  
U Guder ◽  
A Mönch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Disease Specific

Quality of life (QoL) is discussed as an additional outcome measure in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, few questionnaires assessing disease specific QoL in MS have been published. On the basis of the literature and interviews with clinicians and MS patients, we have developed a disease specific QoL instrument and validated it in a broad range of patients with MS. In this study, a heterogeneous sample of n=237 MS patients completed the newly developed Hamburg Quality of Life Questionnaire in Multiple Sclerosis (HAQUAMS, in German language) and a battery of already validated questionnaires. They further underwent neurological scoring and objective tests. By these means, we investigated its validity, appropriateness, internal consistency, and retest reliability. Internal consistency and retest coefficients were high and satisfied psychometric standards. Convergent and discriminant validity was supported by direction, magnitude and pattern of correlations with other health measures. HAQUAMS subscales and its total score distinguished between patient groups of varied disease severity, cognitive impairment, and affective symptomatology. No floor or ceiling effects were found in either of the HAQUAMS subscales. The HAQUAMS is a reliable, valid and appropriate instrument for QoL assessment in multiple sclerosis. Data of responsiveness are currently being obtained.

Development and Testing of the Attitudes Toward Feminism and the Women's Movement (FWM) Scale

1994 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 389-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth E. Fassinger
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Women's Movement ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Feminist Movement ◽  
Affective Attitudes ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Male College ◽  
Scale Establishment

This article outlines the development and testing of the Attitudes Toward Feminism and the Women's Movement (FWM) Scale, a brief measure of affective attitudes toward the feminist movement. Thurstone's (1959) method of equal-appearing intervals was used initially to create the final 10-item summated rating (Likert) scale. Establishment of internal consistency reliability and construct (convergent and discriminant) validity was determined on a sample of 117 female and male college students. Results suggested a highly internally consistent and valid attitudinal measure. Additional evidence for the validity of the FWM is discussed in terms of research in which it has been successfully used.

scholarly journals Validation of “Trust/Mistrust in God Scale” for Spanish Cancer Patients

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1077
Author(s):  
David Almaraz ◽  
Jesús Saiz ◽  
Iván Sánchez-Iglesias ◽  
David H. Rosmarin
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Spirituality And Health ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Oncologic Patients ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Great Relevance ◽  
The Relationship

Trust/Mistrust in God have turned out to be two constructs that have great relevance in the study of the relationship between religion, spirituality, and health. In Spain, there are no instruments adapted to measure trust/mistrust in God, which limits the work of researchers interested in these aspects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to validate the Brief Trust/Mistrust in God Scale (BTMGS) in Spanish. The scale translated into Spanish was applied in a sample of 178 oncologic patients together with the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) and the significant others subscale of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, due to the existing evidence of relationships between the variables evaluated by these measures. Internal consistency, structural validity, convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated. The Spanish adaptation of the BTMGS obtained high internal consistency, both for trust subscale (α = 0.95) and for the mistrust subscale (α = 0.86). Furthermore, the correlations found between the BTMGS and the measures of positive and negative emotions and social add evidence of convergent and discriminant validity. These results suggest that the Spanish version of the BTMGS is a valid and reliable measure to be used in research on religion, spirituality and health in Spanish-speaking contexts.

scholarly journals POTENCIAL DE RENDIMIENTO DE POBLACIONES CRIOLLAS DE MAÍZ DE COAHUILA, MÉXICO

2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (Especial_4) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Luis A. Nájera-Calvo ◽  
Froylán Rincón-Sánchez ◽  
Norma A. Ruiz-Torres ◽  
Fernando Castillo-González
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Nuevo Leon ◽  
Nuevo León ◽  
Los Grupos

Las poblaciones y tipos de maíces (Zea mays L.) adaptados a condiciones de temporal o secano poseen atributos que pueden ser útiles en el mejoramiento genético. En el Estado de Coahuila, México, se ha identificado la presencia de siete grupos raciales. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar agronómicamente y determinar el potencial de rendimiento de grano de 90 poblaciones de maíces criollos recolectadas en el Estado de Coahuila. La evaluación agronómica se hizo en 2008 y 2009, en dos localidades: El Mezquite, Galeana, Nuevo León (1890 m) y General Cepeda, Coahuila (1350 m). La combinación de años y localidades fue considerada como cuatro ambientes (MEZ08, MEZ09, GC08 y GC09). Las poblaciones fueron agrupadas de acuerdo con la altitud de procedencia en: bajas (0 a 1000 m), intermedias (1001 a 1800 m), transición (1801 a 2000 m) y de altura (más de 2000 m). Los resultados mostraron diferencias (P ≤ 0.01) entre grupos y en la interacción grupos x ambientes, para floración masculina y rendimiento de grano; también se encontraron diferencias (P ≤ 0.01) entre poblaciones dentro de grupos y en poblaciones dentro de grupo x ambientes. El análisis de la interacción poblaciones x ambientes permitió identificar tres grupos según su adaptación a las localidades: el primero, con adaptación a El Mezquite (33.3 %), el segundo a General Cepeda (42.2 %), y el tercer grupo (24.4 %) con estabilidad a través de ambientes. Las poblaciones 19, 22, 34 y 61 tuvieron adaptación a El Mezquite; las poblaciones 74,76 y 88 a General Cepeda; y las poblaciones 35, 37, 38, 64, 66 y 81 mostraron estabilidad a través de ambientes. Los grupos raciales con mayor potencial de rendimiento fueron Tuxpeño, Tuxpeño Norteño y Ratón.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document