scholarly journals Adaptación transcultural y validación de la Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) para jóvenes chilenos

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-252
Author(s):  
Carlos Alejandro Hidalgo-Rasmussen ◽  
Yolanda Viridiana Chávez-Flores ◽  
Jaqueline Rojas María ◽  
Fabiola Vilugrón
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
Conceptual Equivalence ◽  
The Stability

El estudio de la resiliencia como recuperación del estrés se ha extendido, y se requiere dar cuenta del desarrollo y las propiedades psicométricas de las escalas que permiten utilizarla. El objetivo fue adaptar transculturalmente la Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) y evaluar sus propiedades psicométricas en población joven chilena. Participaron en el año 2016, tres traductores, y 1,237 estudiantes de 18 a 24 años de una universidad de la zona Central de Chile, 60.8% mujeres y 39.2% hombres. Se consiguió la equivalencia lingüística y conceptual después de una doble traducción, retro traducción y de realizar las entrevistas cognitivas con la población diana. Se observaron dificultades en el ítem 2.  Del Análisis Factorial Exploratorio surgieron dos factores. Los índices de ajuste del Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio fueron adecuados: χ2 = 9.256(6), p = .160; CFI = .995; TLI = .988; RMSEA = .035, IC 90% [.000, .076]. El omega total .81. La estabilidad por ítem fue moderada y para la puntuación total, elevada. Las medias en general fueron menores en mujeres, pero similares entre grupos de edad. Hubo evidencia de validez concurrente y convergente. La versión chilena de la BRS puede ser útil para medir la resiliencia en jóvenes chilenos. The study of resilience as recovery from stress has been extended, and it is necessary to account for the development and psychometric properties of the scales that allow it to be used. The aim was to report on the cross-cultural adaptation process and psychometric properties of the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) in young Chilean population. In 2016, three translators, and 1,237 students between 18 and 24 years old from a university in the Fifth Region of Chile participated. Linguistic and conceptual equivalence was achieved after carried out a double translation, back-translation and cognitive interviews with the target population. Difficulties were observed in item 2. From the Exploratory Factor Analysis, two factors emerged. In the Confirmatory Factorial Analysis, the fit indexes were suitable: χ2 = 9.256(6), p = .160; CFI = .995; TLI = .988; RMSEA = .035 CI 90% [.000, .076]. Total omega was .81. The stability per item was moderate; and high for the total score. Means were generally lower in women than in men but similar among age groups. It has evidence for concurrent and convergent validity. The BRS Chilean version might be useful for measuring resilience in young Chileans.

How Czecho-Slovakia Bounces Back: Population-Based Validation of the Brief Resilience Scale in Two Central European Countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110296
Author(s):  
Jana Furstova ◽  
Natalia Kascakova ◽  
Iva Polackova Solcova ◽  
Jozef Hasto ◽  
Peter Tavel
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Best Fit

Objective In recent years, resilience has become a focus of research in the medical and behavioral sciences. The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) was developed to assess the individual ability to recover from stress (“to bounce back”) after experiencing adversities. The aim of the study was to validate the Czech and Slovak versions of the BRS. Methods A representative sample of the Czech and Slovak populations (NCZ = 1800, mean age MCZ = 46.6, SDCZ = 17.4, 48.7% of men; NSK = 1018, mean age MSK = 46.2, SDSK = 16.6, 48.7% men) completed a survey assessing their health and well-being. Several confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) models of the BRS were compared to find the best fit. Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients of reliability were evaluated. Convergent validity was assessed by correlating resilience (BRS), physical and mental well-being (SF-8) and psychopathology symptoms (BSI-53). Differences in gender and age groups were appraised. Results A single-factor model with method effects on the reverse items was evaluated to best fit the data in both the Czech and Slovak samples (χ2CZ(6) = 39.0, p < 0.001, CFICZ = 0.998, TLICZ = 0.995, RMSEACZ = 0.055, SRMRCZ = 0.024; χ2SK(6) = 23.9, p < 0.001, CFISK = 0.998, TLISK = 0.995, RMSEASK = 0.054, SRMRSK = 0.009). The reliability was high in both samples (αCZ = 0.80, ωCZ = 0.85; αSK = 0.86, ωSK = 0.91). The BRS was positively associated with physical and mental well-being and negatively associated with somatization, depression and anxiety. In both countries, a lower BRS score was associated with higher age. Czech men reported significantly higher BRS scores than women. No significant difference was found in the mean BRS scores between the two countries. Conclusion This study provides evidence of good psychometric properties, reliability and validity of the Czech and Slovak adaptations of the BRS.

scholarly journals Citizenship matters: Translating and adapting the Citizenship Measure to Norwegian

2021 ◽  
pp. 145507252110186
Author(s):  
Linda Nesse ◽  
Marianne Thorsen Gonzalez ◽  
Michael Rowe ◽  
Ruth Kjærsti Raanaas
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Supported Housing ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Marginalised Groups ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
High Internal Consistency

Citizenship is considered intertwined with recovery, and may be a useful perspective for advancing quality of life among marginalised groups. Yet, matters of citizenship among persons with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems both in research and practice. Aims: In order to measure citizenship among persons with co-occurring problems in a Norwegian study, a measure of citizenship was translated from English to Norwegian. The aims of the study were to 1) translate and adapt the Citizenship Measure, developed by Rowe and colleagues at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, to Norwegian, and 2) to assess the internal consistency and convergent validity of the Norwegian translated measure. Methods: The translation process was carried out using forward and back translation procedures. To examine measurement properties, a convenience sample of 104 residents with co-occurring problems living in supported housing completed the measure. Results: Two factors were identified, related to rights, and to relational citizenship. The Norwegian translation of the Citizenship Measure showed has high internal consistency and adequate convergent validity. Conclusions: We argue that the measure can be useful in assessing perceived citizenship, and in initiating efforts to support citizenship among persons with co-occurring problems.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the 11-Item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale in Iranian Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 016327872110157
Author(s):  
Reza Hosseinabadi ◽  
Mahshid Foroughan ◽  
Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni ◽  
Mohammad-Sajjad Lotfi ◽  
Yadollah Pournia
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
The Face

Loneliness is usually a chronic condition which may lead to physical and psychological undesirable consequences, and requires measurement and intervention. This study was conducted with the aim of preparing a Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale and evaluating its psychometric properties among the Iranian older adults. After applying the translation-back translation method, the prepared script was subjected to the face and content validity evaluations and a Persian version of the scale was prepared. Factor analysis, concurrent validity, internal consistency, and test-retest methods were used to validate the scale. The Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale showed acceptable content validity. The negative and significant correlations between the loneliness scores and the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale indicated that the questionnaire had acceptable concurrent validity. The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed two factors for the scale. Also, the results of the intra-class correlation coefficient and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient demonstrated that the scale had acceptable reliability. The Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale is an appropriate tool for measuring loneliness in the Iranian older adults.

scholarly journals Translation and Validation of Religious Attitude Scale: Role of Demographic Variables

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-208
Author(s):  
Hamna Ayub ◽  
Nelofar` Kiran ◽  
Saira Khan
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Family System ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Religious Attitudes ◽  
Religious Attitude ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Back Translation

The study aimed to translate the Religious Attitude Scale (RAS; Onay, 2000) into Urdu language and established its construct validity in Pakistani culture. Moreover, the relationship of different demographic variables (i.e., age, income, gender, family system) with religious attitude of parents was also explored. The study comprised of two phases: Phase I of the study constituted translation of the original English version of RAS into Urdu language using forward and back translation method. In phase II, the construct validity of RAS was established through Exploratory Factor Analysis and psychometric properties of RAS were determined. A sample (N = 264) of parents comprising mothers (n = 133) and fathers (n = 131) with age range of 26 to 52 years (M = 34.74, SD = 6.0) participated in the study. Results showed that RAS has two factors namely Positive Religious Attitudes and Negative Religious Attitudes. Psychometric properties of the scale were satisfactory. Findings showed that religious attitudes had positive relationship with age; while, were negatively associated with income. Findings revealed nonsignificant differences across gender of the parents on religious attitudes; whereas, individuals belonging to nuclear families had significantly lower religious attitudes than those from joint family system. Future implications were also discussed.

Psychometric Properties of the Survey of Workplace Intimidation Instrument

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 52E-60E
Author(s):  
Barbara L. Cannella ◽  
Claudia Anderson Beckmann
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Index ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Acceptable Reliability

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Survey of Workplace Intimidation (SWI), including content and construct validity, factor structure, and internal consistency. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was used for this study. The final sample consisted of 237 labor and delivery nurses who completed the SWI and the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI). Cronbach's alpha for the SWI was .930. Results: Content validity was obtained and the scale content validity index (S-CVI) was .943. Convergent validity was calculated by comparing the SWI with the PES-NWI, and the result was .408 (p .01). A factor analysis explained 61% of the variance and resulted in two factors: prescriber behaviors and nurses' responses to prescribers' behaviors. Conclusions: The SWI demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity.

Development and Evaluation of the Individuals With Learning Disabilities and/or Difficulties Perceived Discrimination Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 708-737
Author(s):  
Elizabeth F. Geiger ◽  
Melanie E. Brewster
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
The Stability

The present two studies describe the development and psychometric evaluation of the Learning Disability/Difficulty Perceived Discrimination Scale used to assess the self-reported discrimination experiences of people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. In Study 1 ( N = 202) an exploratory factor analysis yielded two factors, Inferior and Cheating the System. In Study 2 ( N = 216) a confirmatory factor analysis supported the stability of this two-factor correlated model and a bifactor model. Across studies, subscale and full-scale items offered evidence of good reliability, convergent validity, and concurrent validity. Preliminary support for a minority stress framework is explored. Limitations, research, and clinical work with learning difficulties and/or disabilities populations are discussed.

scholarly journals TRANSLATION AND VALIDATION OF VANDERBILT ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER DIAGNOSTIC PARENT RATING SCALE (VADPRS)IN TAMIL LANGUAGE AND DETERMINATION OF ITS PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES

2020 ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
S. Neelakandan ◽  
V.Vimal Doshi ◽  
Shanthi Nambi ◽  
T. Valarmathi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Original Version ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Likert Scales ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Translation And Validation

BACKGROUND: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neuro-developmental disorder with a prevalence range of 5-12% worldwide. The available diagnostic criteria are only qualitative measures to diagnose ADHD and not useful for quantifying the various dimensions and severity. The Vanderbilt Assessment scale (VADPRS) is designed for assessment of severity in individual symptom dimensions. As the majority of the population attending the tertiary care hospitals is Tamil speaking with lower educational background, there is need for a standardized Tamil version, so as to have uniformity in the assessment and follow up of ADHD children, simultaneously ensuring its comparability internationally. Thus the Tamil version is important for both clinical diagnosis, management and for research purposes. AIMS: To translate and standardize the Tamil Language version of the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS) and determine its psychometric properties. METHODS: The study design was of a cross sectional translation and validation study done in a setting of both community (n=100) and clinical (n=102) samples. The methodology involved 1. Translation process of five step: two forward translations->a composite prefinal version and pilot testing and a final translated version->two back translations->comparison of back translation with original version using Likert scales. 2. Adaptation in the whole sample for determination of psychometric properties:- 1. Intra and intercorrelations (using Pearson correlations) 2. Convergent validity with K-SADS PL ADHD Supplement scores and DSM-IV criteria 3. Internal consistency (using Cronbach’s alpha) 4. Split-Half Analyses and 5.comparison of back translation and original version (using Likert scales). RESULTS: In descriptive analysis, in clinical sample, age distribution was almost 80% in the 5-10 years; male preponderance ; age of onset of ADHD 47% at 5 years and; duration of symptoms mostly 2 years(35.5%) to 3 years (28.4%); common type of ADHD was combined type (87.3%). In analysis of psychometric properties both school and hospital samples had significant Pearson’s correlation coefficients in intra and inter correlations between the original English and translated Tamil versions. In convergent validity analysis, the correlations between the K-SADS-ADHD Supplement scores and the Tamil version scores revealed high correlations. Split-half analyses of the two domains of VADPRS (Inattention vs Hyperactivity/Impulsivity) showed ‘r’ values of upto 0.798. In Reliability statistics (Internal consistency) the values of Cronbach’s alpha- 0.925. In Likert Scale analysis of the Expert reviews of the back translation vs original version showed scores mostly in the “extremely comparable/similar” range. CONCLUSION: This study was done to translate VADPRS original English version to native Tamil language using internationally accepted guidelines and validated to have highly significant psychometric properties. This empowered us to conclude that this translated Tamil version is a valid and reliable instrument to screen, diagnose and assess severity of ADHD in Tamil population to aid effective clinical management and for research purposes.

scholarly journals Detecting Authoritarianism Efficiently: Psychometric Properties of the Screening Instrument Authoritarianism – Ultra Short (A-US) in a German Representative Sample

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayline Heller ◽  
Oliver Decker ◽  
Bjarne Schmalbach ◽  
Manfred Beutel ◽  
Jörg M. Fegert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Screening Instrument ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Consistency Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Different Dimensions

With right-wing-extremist and -populist parties and movements on the rise throughout the world, the concept of authoritarianism has proven to be particularly valuable to explain the psychological underpinnings of these tendencies. Even though many scales to measure the different dimensions of authoritarianism exist, no short screening instrument has been tested and validated on a large scale so far. The present study examines the psychometric properties of the screening instrument Authoritarianism – Ultrashort (A-US) in three representative German samples (n = 2,524, n = 2,478, and n = 2,495). Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, the A-US demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. Model fit was good and correlations with related constructs indicated convergent validity in both samples. Construct validity was demonstrated using the original version of the scale. The instrument proved to be invariant across sex, employment status, and education, but not across different age groups. Finally, the analyses showed that differences in the A-US are associated with sociodemographic variables. Potential causes and effects of these findings are discussed. Based on these results, the A-US proved to be a valuable and highly efficient tool to screen for authoritarian tendencies.

Psychometric Properties of the French Adaptation of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire–Appearance Scales

2009 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 461-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurélie Untas ◽  
Michèle Koleck ◽  
Nicole Rascle ◽  
Xavier Borteyrou
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Questionnaire Validity ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Body Self

The present study investigated the psychometric properties of the French adaptation of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire–Appearance Scales, a widely used instrument in body image research. The questionnaire is composed of five subscales: Appearance Orientation, Appearance Evaluation, Overweight Preoccupation, Self-classified Weight, and the Body Areas Satisfaction Scale. Exploratory factor analyses were conducted on a sample of 765 subjects for the first two subscales. As expected, the analyses yielded two factors: Appearance Orientation and Appearance Evaluation. Internal consistencies ranged between .66 and .88 and test-retest reliabilities ranged between .78 and .85 for the five subscales. Appearance evaluation and the Body Areas Satisfaction Scale showed good convergent validity with the Body Image Questionnaire. Validity was supported by comparing scores for sex, for groups according to body mass index (underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese), and by exploring the influence of social desirability.

Psychometric Properties of the “Sport Satisfaction Instrument (SSI)” in Female Athletes: Predictive Model of Sport Commitment

2014 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Granero-Gallegos ◽  
A. Baena-Extremera ◽  
M. Gómez-López ◽  
J. A. Abraldes
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Sport Commitment ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
Positive Correlations

The objective of this research was to assess the psychometric properties of the Sport Satisfaction Instrument (SSI) in a Spanish sample of female athletes in team sports federations, to decide whether it constitutes a valid and reliable instrument to be used in the context of female competitive sport in future research. The SSI was administered to a total of 615 athletes from 12 to 38 yr. of age. Confirmatory procedures and psychometric analysis supported the hypothesized theoretical model of two factors (Satisfaction/fun and Boredom). For female athletes, the 7-item model showed better goodness-of-fit indexes upon eliminating Item 2 from the Boredom subscale. Concurrent validity was explored through the correlations with the Perception of Success Questionnaire and Sport Commitment, obtaining positive correlations between Satisfaction/fun and Task Orientation and Sport Commitment, whereas Boredom correlated positively but less closely with Ego Orientation. The importance of Satisfaction/fun in the prediction of Sport Commitment, starting from task orientation, is emphasized.

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