scholarly journals The Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Child and Youth Resilience Measure (CYRM-12)

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Ghahremani ◽  
Fahimeh Fathali Lavasani ◽  
Mahdieh Moinalghorabaei ◽  
Mahmood Dehghani ◽  
Hojjatollah Farahani
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Youth Resilience

Background: Resilience is a dynamic system for successful adjustment with various circumstances, particularly adverse living conditions. In this respect, the Child and Youth Resilience Measure (CYRM-12) can simultaneously assess the individual, relational, contextual, and cultural resources of resilience. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of CYRM-12 in Iranian youth. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total number of 440 students aged 14 - 18 years were enrolled. The students were studying in middle and high schools (the academic year of 2019 - 2020) in the city of Islamshahr, Iran, and were selected using random cluster sampling. Data collection questionnaires included the CYRM-12, CYRM-28, Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS), and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Results: Our results supported the one-factor structure and showed that the given measure had a good fit (χ2/DF = 2.63, RMSEA = 0.06, CFI = 0.95, and GFI = 0.95). The internal consistency measured by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was also satisfactory (0.79). As well, the test-retest reliability determined by Pearson’s correlation coefficient (with a two-week interval) was obtained 0.70. Moreover, this scale had acceptable convergent and divergent validities. Conclusions: The Persian version of the CYRM-12 delivered good reliability and validity to assess resilience in Iranian youth.

scholarly journals Mediterranean diet assessment challenges: Validation of the Croatian Version of the 14-item Mediterranean Diet Serving Score (MDSS) Questionnaire

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0247269
Author(s):  
Mario Marendić ◽  
Nikolina Polić ◽  
Helena Matek ◽  
Lucija Oršulić ◽  
Ozren Polašek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Kappa Statistic ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cultural Variations

Mediterranean diet (MD) is among the most commonly investigated diets and recognized as one of the healthiest dietary patterns. Due to its complexity, geographical and cultural variations, it also represents a challenge for quantification. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess reliability and validity of the Croatian version of the 14-item Mediterranean Diet Serving Score (MDSS), using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) as the referent test. We included the exploratory sample of 360 medical students, and a confirmatory sample of 299 health studies students from the University of Split, Croatia. Test-retest reliability and validity of the MDSS were tested using intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), while Cohen’s kappa statistic was used to test correct classification of subjects into MD adherent/non-adherent category. A very good reliability was shown for the overall MDSS score (ICC = 0.881 [95% CI 0.843–0.909]), and a moderate reliability for the binary adherence (κ = 0.584). Concurrent validity of the MDSS was also better when expressed as a total score (ICC = 0.544 [0.439–0.629]) as opposed to the adherence (κ = 0.223), with similar result in the confirmatory sample (ICC = 0.510 [0.384–0.610]; κ = 0.216). Disappointingly, only 13.6% of medical students were adherent to the MD according to MDSS, and 19.7% according to the MEDAS questionnaire. Nevertheless, MDSS score was positively correlated with age (ρ = 0.179: P = 0.003), self-assessed health perception (ρ = 0.123; P = 0.047), and mental well-being (ρ = 0.139: P = 0.022). MDSS questionnaire is a short, reliable and reasonably valid instrument, and thus useful for assessing the MD adherence, with better results when used as a numeric score, even in the population with low MD adherence.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Brief Male Sexual Function Inventory: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 100409
Author(s):  
Nazanin Rezaei ◽  
Nasibeh Sharifi ◽  
Azita Fathnezhad-Kazemi ◽  
Elham Shafiei
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Male Sexual Function

scholarly journals The mediating role of narcissism in the effects of regulatory mode on positivity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Di Santo ◽  
Calogero Lo Destro ◽  
Conrad Baldner ◽  
Alessandra Talamo ◽  
Cristina Cabras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Motivational Orientation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Regulatory Mode ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Reported Data

AbstractPositivity (i.e., the individual tendency to positively approach life experiences) has proven to be an effective construct applied in positive psychology. However, individuals’ self-regulation may have contrasting effects on positivity. We specifically examined whether positivity could be partially explained through two aspects of motivation concerned with self-regulation: locomotion (i.e., a motivational orientation concerned with movement) and assessment (i.e., a motivational orientation concerned with comparison and evaluation). Furthermore, based on previous literature that found a link between these aspects and narcissism, we examined whether “adaptive” and “maladaptive” dimensions of narcissism could mediate the effects of locomotion and assessment on increased or decreased positivity. Narcissism was defined by previous research as adaptive or maladaptive insofar as it leads or does not lead to increased psychological well-being. We estimated a mediation model with multiple independent variables and multiple mediators in a cross-sectional study with self-reported data from 190 university students. We found that both locomotion and assessment were associated with adaptive narcissism, which in turn was positively associated with positivity. However, assessment was also associated with maladaptive narcissism, which in turn was negatively associated with positivity. Relationships between aspects of self-regulation, narcissism, and positivity can have significant implications which will be discussed.

scholarly journals The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF): a validation study in Iranian mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Payam Amini ◽  
Reza Omani-Samani ◽  
Mahdi Sepidarkish ◽  
Amir Almasi-Hashiani ◽  
Mostafa Hosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Valid Instrument

Abstract Objective The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) is a widely used instrument that measures breastfeeding self-efficacy. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of BSES-SF in Iranian mothers. Results The English version of BSES-SF was translated into Persian using the standard forward–backward translation procedure. No changes (i.e., neither delete nor rephrase the items) were made to the BSES-SF items. The mean BSES-SF total score was 50.80 ± 8.91. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for internal consistency for the BSES-SF was 0.910. The confirmatory factor analysis results provided evidence for unidimensionality of the scale (χ2/df = 4.42; CFI = 0.96; NFI = 0.95; IFI = 0.96; RMSEA = 0.095 and SRMR = 0.054). The divergent validity of the BSES-SF was proved via a significant negative correlation with scores of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (r = − 0.273, P < 0.001). In sum, the Persian version of the BSES-SF is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring breastfeeding self-efficacy in Iranian mothers. Trial registration number This was a cross-sectional study (not clinical trial).

scholarly journals Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation of The Caregiver Well-Being Scale (CWBS) in Iranian Schizophrenia Caregivers: A Methodological and Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahpar Bagheri ◽  
Ladan Zarshenas ◽  
Mahnaz Rakhshan ◽  
Farkhondeh Sharif ◽  
Ebrahim Moghimi Sarani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Divergent Validity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity

Abstract Background: Family caregivers of individual with schizophrenia experience various stresses in everyday life which have a negative impact on their well-being. The Caregiver Well-Being Scale(CWBS) is an instrument with psychometrics properties that identifies many important factors associated with caregiving stressors, and provides a picture of overall felt well-being. Since, there is no Persian version of this instrument for investigating schizophrenia caregiver’s well-being, cross cultural adaptation and evaluation of the psychometric properties of the CWBS among Iranian Schizophrenia caregivers is required.Methods: A methodological and cross-sectional study was conducted with 144 Schizophrenia caregivers in psychiatric centers affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences(SUMS), in the south of Iran. Persian version of the CWBS was generated in two phases: Phase 1 – Cross-cultural adaptation using forward translation and backward translation methods in five stages. Phase 2 – Psychometric properties test involved assessing content validity, construct validity by exploratory factor analysis and convergent and divergent validity, reliability by internal consistency and test –retest.Results: The translation, cross-cultural adaptation and qualitative content validity resulted in some semantic modifications to the original CWBS version. Both subscales of CWBS -(Basic Need(BN) and Activities of Daily living (ADL)- showed a significant strong positive correlation with total CWBS, (BN: r = 0.81 and ADL: r= 0.88), moderate positive correlation with SOC (BN: r = 0.42 and ADL: r = 0.46), and moderate negative correlation with CBI (BN: r = -0.38 and ADL: r= -0.47) (all p<0.001), presenting convergent and divergent validity. Factor analysis and Varimax Rotation provide evidence that the Persian version encompasses three underlying constructs for ADL and BN, as the original scale. The CWBS showed acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha: 0. 0.842) and satisfactory test-retest reliability within 2.5 weeks interval (intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.872 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.827 to 0.906)) for 14 items.Conclusions: The results showed the Persian adapted version of CWBS complies the validity and reliability of the criteria required. The scale can be employed in practice and research to assess well-being in Iranian caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia. Registration number: (registration no.97-01-08-18819).

scholarly journals Cyberbullying among Adolescents: Psychometric Properties of the CYB-AGS Cyber-Aggressor Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Buelga ◽  
Javier Postigo ◽  
Belén Martínez-Ferrer ◽  
María-Jesús Cava ◽  
Jessica Ortega-Barón
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Anger Expression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cyber Aggression ◽  
Institutional Authority ◽  
Positive Correlations

The present study aims to analyze the psychometric properties of the revised version of the Adolescent Cyber-Aggressor scale (CYB-AGS). This scale is composed of 18 items that measure direct and indirect cyberbullying. A cross-sectional study was conducted using two independent samples of adolescents. The first sample included 1318 adolescents (52.6% girls) from 12 to 16 years old (M = 13.89, SD = 1.32). The second sample included 1188 adolescents (48.5% boys) from 12 to 16 years old (M = 14.19, SD = 1.80). First, to study the psychometric properties of the CYB-AGS, exploratory factor analysis was performed on Sample 1. Results indicated a two-factor structure: direct cyber-aggression and indirect cyber-aggression. Second, to verify the structure of the CYB-AGS, we selected Sample 2 to conduct confirmatory factor analysis and test the scale’s convergent validity with theoretically-related measures. Results confirmed the reliability and validity of the two-dimensional model. Moreover, measurement invariance was established. Finally, regarding convergent validity, positive correlations were obtained between cyberbullying and aggressive behaviors in school, anger expression, negative attitudes towards school, and transgression of norms. Furthermore, negative correlations were found between cyberbullying and attitudes towards institutional authority.

Prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire: Development and validation

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 571-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Azuan Abu Osman ◽  
Arezoo Eshraghi ◽  
Hossein Gholizadeh ◽  
Wan Abu Bakar Wan Abas ◽  
Knut Lechler
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Questionnaire Development ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Kappa Index ◽  
Scoring Method ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Dexterity ◽  
Final Questionnaire

Objectives: To develop a questionnaire that specifically evaluates the ability of trans-tibial amputees to don and doff a prosthesis and to investigate the psychometric properties of the newly developed questionnaire. Background: Prosthesis should be donned and doffed few times during the day and night; thus, it is important to measure ease of donning and doffing. Study design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: The questionnaire was designed and evaluated by a group of experts. The final questionnaire was administered to 50 individuals with trans-tibial amputation. A test–retest study was also conducted on 20 amputees to assess the repeatability of questionnaire items. Results: The prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire was developed and tested through a pilot study. Based on Kappa index, the questionnaire items showed correlation coefficients greater than 0.7, which indicate good reliability and repeatability. The majority of the participants had good hand dexterity (80%) and could perform all types of grasps. The mean satisfaction scores with donning and doffing were 69.9 and 81.4, respectively. Most of the respondents needed to don and doff the prosthesis 3.44 times per day. Based on a 7-point score, the total scores ranged between 3 and 7. Conclusion: The prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire items showed good psychometric properties. A scoring method was suggested based on the pilot sample, which requires further evaluation to be able to differentiate between more suspension types. A larger international multicenter evaluation is required in the future to measure the responsiveness of the scales. This questionnaire will be useful in the evaluation of the ability of amputees to don and doff a trans-tibial limb prosthesis. Clinical relevance Donning and doffing of prostheses are challenging tasks for many lower limb amputees. The prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire, on its own or combined with other prosthetic evaluation questionnaires, has the potential to help manufacturers, clinicians, and researchers gain knowledge and improve the donning and doffing qualities of prostheses.

scholarly journals Diseño y validación de encuesta sobre motivación de docentes frente a procesos de educación para la sexualidad

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
María Constanza Hakspiel Plata ◽  
Lucila Niño Bautista ◽  
Claudia Milena Velazco Rangel ◽  
Darlen Aragón Borré ◽  
Liliana Patricia Pineda-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Rasch Model ◽  
Made In ◽  
External Motivation

ResumenObjetivo: Diseñar y validar encuesta, mediante el modelo de Rasch, para identificar motivaciones internas, externas o desmotivación en docentes de educación básica y media convocados a capacitación en educación para la sexualidad. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de corte transversal cuantitativo con enfoque empírico analítico no experimental para evaluar la encuesta y establecer calidad de los ítems, confiabilidad y validez; la encuesta fue elaborada a partir de la teoría de Deci y Ryan. Participaron 155 docentes de 12 colegios públicos de los municipios de Piedecuesta y El Socorro del departamento de Santander, Colombia. Resultados: Se aplicaron 51 encuestas iniciales y 104 finales. En la prueba inicial solo se logró analizar el componente de motivación externa y se observó un buen ajuste, unidimensionalidad, buena confiabilidad y separación para ítems de 0.97 y 5.76 respectivamente; En la segunda prueba los tres componentes (motivación interna, externa y desmotivación) mostraron ajuste a Rasch con unidimensionalidad, confiabilidad de ítems de 0.80, 0.97 y 0.89 y separación de 2.01, 5.78 y 2.83 respectivamente; no hubo ítems con funcionamiento diferencial por sexo. Conclusiones: Se dispone de encuesta validada y confiable para evaluar motivación docente frente a procesos de capacitación en educación para la sexualidad. AbstractObjective: To design and validate a survey using the Rasch model with the aim of identifying internal and external motivation or discouragement in teachers of basic education and media invited to training in sexuality education. Materials and methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study with  non-experimental analytical empirical approach was made in order to evaluate the survey and establish quality items, reliability and validity. The survey was  developed from the theory of Deci and Ryan. 155 teachers of 12 public schools from the municipalities of Piedecuesta and El Socorro from the department of Santander, Colombia participated. Results: 51 initial surveys and 104 final ones were applied. In the initial test, it was only possible to analyze the component of external motivation and a good fit, unidimensionality, good reliability and separation for items of 0.97 and 5.76 respectively were observed. In the second test the three components (internal, external and  discouragement) showed Rasch fit in terms of unidimensionality, reliability of items of 0.80, 0.97 and 0.89 and separation of 2.01, 5.78 and 2.83 respectively. There were no items with differential performance by sex. Conclusions: There is a validated and reliable survey to evaluate teachers’ motivation in front of training processes for sexuality education.

scholarly journals Adaptation of the DEMQOL-Proxy for routine use in care homes: a cross-sectional study of the reliability and validity of DEMQOL-CH

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e028045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura J Hughes ◽  
Nicolas Farina ◽  
Thomas E Page ◽  
Naji Tabet ◽  
Sube Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Performance

ObjectiveTo investigate the routine use of a measure of quality of life (QoL) in care homes and assess its psychometric properties when used by care staff.DesignA cross-sectional two-phase study.Setting and participantsData were collected from care staff in seven care homes in East Sussex, England.MethodPhase I: The ability of care staff from two care homes to use the DEMQOL-Proxy without interviewer administration was assessed using agreement analysis between a self-administered and interviewer-administered version of the instrument. Based on these findings, DEMQOL-Proxy was adapted into a new version, DEMQOL-CH, for use as a self-administered instrument in care homes. We assessed agreement between the new DEMQOL-CH and DEMQOL-Proxy to ensure DEMQOL-CH was used correctly. Phase II: A preliminary assessment of the psychometric properties of DEMQOL-CH when used routinely was completed in a further five care homes.ResultsPhase I: Nineteen care staff from two care homes completed QoL measurements for residents. Systematic error was identified when staff self-completed the DEMQOL-Proxy without an interviewer. We modified the DEMOoL-Proxy to create DEMQOL-CH; this reduced the error, producing a version that could be used more accurately by care staff. Phase II: Eleven care staff from five care homes rated resident QoL routinely. DEMQOL-CH showed acceptable psychometric properties with satisfactory reliability and validity and a clear factor structure.ConclusionsThe research presents positive preliminary data on the acceptability, feasibility and performance of routine QoL measurement in care homes using an adapted version of DEMQOL-Proxy, the DEMQOL-CH. Results provide evidence to support the concept that routine measurement of QoL may be possible in care homes. Research is needed to refine and test the methodology and instrument further and to explore the potential for benefits to residents, staff and care homes in larger and more representative populations.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Medication Adherence Rating Scale in a cohort of patients with schizophrenia from Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godspower O. Owie ◽  
Sunday O. Olotu ◽  
Bawo O. James
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Adherence Behavior ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Side Effects ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract Introduction Assessing adherence in schizophrenia facilitates interventions that optimize outcomes. Adherence rating questionnaires are feasible and non-intrusive; however, no validated measure exists in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the 10-item Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS). Methods This was a cross-sectional study of a cohort of patients with schizophrenia (n=230). A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Scale for the Unawareness of Mental Disorder (SUMD) and the MARS were all administered by an interviewer. Results The MARS demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.76). The scale was reducible to a 3-factor construct (1 – medication adherence behavior, 2 – attitude to taking medications, and 3 – negative side effects and attitude to psychotropics), with significant though weak external validity in relation to psychopathology (p<0.001) and insight (p<0.001). The first factor showed good internal consistency (α=0.80), comprising six items that could serve as a reliable proxy measure of adherence in place of the MARS Conclusion The MARS demonstrated fair psychometric characteristics in assessing adherence in patients with schizophrenia in this cohort. The scale may be useful in the dimensional assessment of medication adherence for schizophrenia in sub-Saharan African settings.

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