scholarly journals Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Gaudibilidad (Moduladores de Disfrute) para Niños y Adolescentes (EGNA).

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Ferran Padrós-Blázquez ◽  
María Patricia Martinez-Medina ◽  
Joan Guardia-Olmos ◽  
Ariel Graff-Guerrero
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

La disminución de la capacidad de disfrute puede considerarse un factor de riesgo o indicador de presencia de trastornos mentales. Por ello, es de utilidad disponer de instrumentos válidos para evaluar la gaudibilidad en niños y adolescentes para desarrollar intervenciones que mejoren la gaudibilidad. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue construir y analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Gaudibilidad para Niños y Adolescentes (EGNA). 1.264 estudiantes de primaria, secundaria y bachillerato respondieron a: EGNA, Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg, Escalas Panas de afecto positivo y negativo para niños y adolescentes y la escala de Depresión del Centro de Estudios Epidemiológicos. Mediante un análisis factorial confirmatorio utilizando el método de estimación de máxima verosimilitud robusta se demostró un ajuste adecuado al modelo de 5 factores (Disfrute en compañía, Autoeficacia frente al aburrimiento, Sentido del humor, Imaginación e interés) relacionados. Además, se observó una consistencia interna adecuada (Cronbach α=0,794) en la escala total y en cada uno de los 5 factores. Finalmente se observó una adecuada validez concurrente y discriminante. La EGNA obtuvo adecuados indicadores respecto a su consistencia interna y validez. La EGNA es adecuada para cuantificar los niveles de gaudibilidad en niños y adolescentes. The decrease in the ability to enjoy can be considered a risk factor or marker of mental disorders. Therefore, it can be useful to have a scale to quantify gaudiebility in children and adolescents to develop strategies to improve gaudiebility. The objective of the present work was to build and analyze the psychometric properties of the Gaudiebility Scale for Children and Adolescents (GSCA). 1,264 primary, secondary and high school students responded to GSCA, Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale, Positive and Negative Affect schedule, Center of Epidemiological Studies of Depression scale. Through a confirmatory factor analysis using a robust maximum-likelihood estimation, an adequate adjustment was observed to 5 factors model (Enjoyment in Company, Self-efficacy versus boredom, Sense of humor, Imagination and Interest) related. In addition, an appropriate internal reliability (Cronbach α=0,794) was observed in the total scale and in the 5 subscales. Finally, an adequate concurrent and discriminant validities were observed. GSCA’s psychometric properties indicate appropriate internal reliability and validity. GSCA seems appropriate to quantify gaudiebility levels in children and adolescents.  

scholarly journals Spanish versión of the Short Depression-Happiness Scale (SDHS): A Reliability and Validity study in a simple of Spanish Elderly People [Adaptación española de la escala breve de depresión-felicidad: un estudio de validación y fiabilidad en una muestra de personas mayores]

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Lomas Martínez ◽  
Juan José Fernández Muñoz ◽  
Esperanza Navarro-Pardo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
General Health ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Validity Study ◽  
Practical Implications

AbstractThe psychometric properties of the Short Depression-Happiness Scale (SDHS) were analyzed in a sample of 216 Spanish elderly people with an average age of 73.89 (SD = 6.49). An exploratory factor analysis and confirm­atory factor analysis were developed in order to identify the factorial solution and the best model fit. Just on factor was identified. Regarding reliability and validity, internal consistency index was .757 and the correlation between the Short Depression-Happiness Scale (SDHS) and measures of others construct, General Health Question­naire (GHQ) and Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD) (CESD), were significance. The practical implications of the scale and the index values obtained are discussed.  ResumenSe analizaron las propiedades psicométricas de la Short Depression-Happiness Scale (SDHS) en una muestra de 216 mayores con una edad promedio de 73.89 (DT = 6.49). Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio para identificar la estructura factorial y el mejor ajuste del modelo. La solución estaba compuesta de un único factor.  Con respecto a la fiabilidad y vali­dez, el índice de consistencia interna fue de .757 y la correlación entre la Escala Breve de depresión-felicidad y las medidas de otros constructos, entre otros, el Cues­tionario de Salud General (GHQ) y el Centro de Escala de Depresión de Estudios Epidemiológicos (CESD) fue­ron significantes. Se discuten las implicaciones prácticas de la escala y los valores de los índices obtenidos.

Stress and Depression in High School Students

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 535-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Tolor ◽  
Vincent M. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
School Students

The High School Social Readjustment Scale, a measure of stressful life events, and the center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, a short self-report scale measuring depressive symptomatologies, were administered twice to 285 high school students over a 6-mo. interval. Both measures were statistically reliable. On both test administrations girls, but not boys, displayed a significant relationship between stress and depression.

scholarly journals Intrafamily relations and resilience as protectors against depressive symptoms in Mexican high school students

Salud Mental ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-134
Author(s):  
Héctor Rubén Bravo-Andrade
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Short Version ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

Introduction. Between 27.3% and 31.5% of adolescents in Mexico may present symptoms of depression. This issue has been studied from both family and resilience perspectives, although few studies have examined their interaction. Objective. In this study, we evaluated the influence of intrafamily relations and resilience on depressive symptoms in Mexican high school students, for which an analysis by sex was conducted. Method. For this correlation cross-sectional study, we evaluated 511 adolescents using the Revised Depression Scale of the Center for Epidemiological Studies, the short version of the Intrafamily Relation Evaluation Scale, and the Revised Resilience Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents. We performed multiple linear regression analyzes by sex using the stepwise method. Results. For young men, the predictor variables were expression, difficulties, and problem-solving (R2a = .34), whereas for young women the variables were union and support, difficulties, and empathy (R2a = .25). Discussion and conclusion. This study indicates specific aspects of intrafamily relations and resilience to develop sex-sensitive interventions to prevent depression in high school students.

The Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale in New Zealand Adolescents

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyndon Walker ◽  
Sally Merry ◽  
Peter D. Watson ◽  
Elizabeth Robinson ◽  
Sue Crengle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
School Students ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Objective: To examine aspects of the reliability and validity of the Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale (RADS) in measuring depression in New Zealand adolescents of all major ethnic groups. Method: A sample of 9699 randomly selected New Zealand secondary school students participated in the Youth2000 Health and Wellbeing Survey which included the RADS. Data from this survey have been used to assess some aspects of the reliability and validity of the RADS in the New Zealand context across different ethnic groups. Cronbach's alpha, itemtotal score correlations, correlation to other questions and a factor analysis were done in order to examine the internal reliability, content validity, convergent validity and construct validity of the data and compare to the original Reynolds validation study. Results: Tests of the scale resulted in scores over 0.90 on Cronbach's alpha and high itemtotal score correlations, with a median correlation of 0.62 and 25 of the 30 correlations measuring more than 0.5. The scores were found to have similar factor structure to the original scale and the correlations to other depression related questions indicate acceptable concurrent validity. Conclusions: On all of the tests conducted, the RADS was found to have acceptable reliability and validity for New Zealand adolescents across the major different ethnic groups, indicating that it is a valid and appropriate instrument to use with New Zealand adolescents.

scholarly journals Does Personality Predict Depression and Use of an Internet-Based Intervention for Depression among Adolescents?

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Christian B. Vangberg ◽  
Kjersti R. Lillevoll ◽  
Knut Waterloo ◽  
Martin Eisemann
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
School Students ◽  
Internet Based Intervention

Background. Focus upon depression and prevention of its occurrence among adolescents is increasing. Novel ways of dealing with this serious problem have become available especially by means of internet-based prevention and treatment programs of depression and anxiety. The use of Internet-based intervention programs among adolescents has revealed some difficulties in implementation that need to be further elucidated. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between personality and adolescent depression and the characteristics of users of an Internet-based intervention program.Method. The Junior Temperament and Character Inventory (JTCI), the General Self-Efficacy scale (GSE) and the Centre for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale (CES-D) have been administered to a sample of Norwegian senior high-school students.Results. Multiple regression analysis revealed associations between depression and gender, and several JTCI domains and facets. In line with previous findings in adults, high Harm Avoidance and low Self-Directedness emerged as the strongest predictors of adolescent depressive symptoms. Further, in logistic regression analysis with the covariates JTCI, GSE and CES-D, the only significant variables predicting use/non-use were the CES-D and the temperament domain Reward Dependence.Conclusion. The results in this study revealed level of depressive symptoms as the strongest predictor of the use of the Internet based intervention and that personality might provide useful information about the users.

Psychometric Properties of the Forgiveness Likelihood Scale among Portuguese Adolescents

2007 ◽  
Vol 100 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1229-1232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Neto ◽  
Ana Veríssimo Ferreira ◽  
Conceição Pinto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

To facilitate use of the Forgiveness Likelihood Scale in cross-cultural studies, the psychometric characteristics of the translated scale were examined among 192 adolescents in Portugal (86 men and 106 women). The Forgiveness Likelihood Scale is a 10-item Likert-type scale designed to measure tendency to forgive across situations. Cronbach α was .89. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the questionnaire was unidimensional among Portuguese high school students.

scholarly journals Test for Mobile phone dependence: psychometric properties and confirmatory factor analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michela Vezzoli ◽  
Aurora Colombo ◽  
Alessandra Marano ◽  
Giorgia Zoccatelli ◽  
Cristina Zogmaister
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Lack Of Control

AbstractThe Test of Mobile Phone Dependence (TMD) is a questionnaire designed for appraising the main dimensions of problematic smartphone use in adolescence. This study evaluates the factor structure and psychometric properties of the TMD on a sample of 813 Italian middle and high school students. The original three-factor model (Abstinence, Lack of Control, and Tolerance) of the TMD was tested through a Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The results of the goodness of fit indices indicated a satisfactory solution. The overall TMD score showed a good level of internal consistency and good construct validity with the duration of use, age of possession of the first mobile phone, perceived self-efficacy, gender, and participants’ age. The relationship between TMD and Nomophobia was also explored. Overall, the results indicate that the TMD is a valid and reliable assessment tool in Italian culture. However, reliability issues emerged on the subfactor Lack of Control. This indicates that the scores on this subfactor should be treated with caution.

Grit

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulia Tyumeneva ◽  
Elena Kardanova ◽  
Julia Kuzmina
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Partial Credit Model ◽  
School Students ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Psychometric Evidence

Abstract. The Grit scale is a popular measure of achievement-striving behavior. Consisting of two subscales, Consistency of Interests (CI) and Perseverance of Effort (PE), this scale has been repeatedly demonstrated to have high reliability and validity. At the same time, an increasing number of studies explicitly report a low correlation between the subscales and distinct patterns of associations with external measures that each subscale forms. We explored whether there is psychometric evidence that a substantive single grit construct underlies the scale. To answer this question, we investigated the scale structure in a more robust framework than the classical test theory and factor analyses could previously provide. The Russian version of the Grit scale was developed and implemented on a representative sample of high school students ( n = 2,269), and different models of item response theory (IRT), both unidimensional and multidimensional, were compared to find the best fitting model. The results confirmed that the subscales reflect related but independent constructs rather than the whole grit construct. The psychometric properties of the subscales were analyzed with the two-dimensional Partial Credit Model. Both subscales of the Russian version of the Grit scale are unidimensional, have good psychometric properties, and can be used to estimate respondents’ ability.

scholarly journals Turkish adaptation of the comprehensive inventory of mindfulness experiences- adolescents: A reliability and validity study

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 01038
Author(s):  
Beyza Kırca ◽  
Halil Ekşi
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity Study ◽  
Divergent Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
School Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity

In this study, it was aimed to adapt the Comprehensive Inventory of Mindfulness Experiences-Adolescents into Turkish, and to analyze the measure’s validity and reliability. The sample of the study consisted of 415 high school students. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original eight-factor structure. Cronbach alpha coefficient for the overall scale is 0.70 and the coefficients differ from 0.48 to 0.69 for the sub-scales. Corrected item-total correlations are found to be between 0.20 and 0.55. The convergent and divergent validity was examined and statistically significant relations were found. The study showed that the Turkish adaptation of The Comprehensive Inventory of Mindfulness Experiences-Adolescents is a reliable and valid scale for measuring mindfulness in adolescents.

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