scholarly journals Development of new psychometric instruments to measure appearance distress during adolescence: the Adolescent Appearance Distress Scales

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy P Moss ◽  
Chantelle Bailey ◽  
Catrin Griffiths ◽  
Victoria Lawson ◽  
Heidi Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
General Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychometric Instruments ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
Appearance Comparison ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Measures of adolescent appearance distress have focused on weight and body shape, excluding other aspects of appearance. The absence of a psychometrically sound, general measure of appearance distress has limited evaluation of interventions and curtailed investigation of psychological processes in adolescent appearance adjustment. This paper describes the development of scales assessing adolescent appearance distress to address this dearth of appropriate measures, validated through cross-sectional design involving 617 adolescents. Two scales were developed, comprising 13 items for younger adolescents and 17 items for older adolescents. Two similar factors were generated for each scale, “fear of negative appearance evaluation” and “salience and investment in appearance.” A third factor was identified for older adolescents, “social appearance comparison.” Sound psychometric properties were demonstrated.

scholarly journals Development of new psychometric instruments to measure appearance distress during adolescence: the Adolescent Appearance Distress Scales

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy P Moss ◽  
Chantelle Bailey ◽  
Catrin Griffiths ◽  
Victoria Lawson ◽  
Heidi Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
General Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychometric Instruments ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
Appearance Comparison ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Measures of adolescent appearance distress have focused on weight and body shape, excluding other aspects of appearance. The absence of a psychometrically sound, general measure of appearance distress has limited evaluation of interventions and curtailed investigation of psychological processes in adolescent appearance adjustment. This paper describes the development of scales assessing adolescent appearance distress to address this dearth of appropriate measures, validated through cross-sectional design involving 617 adolescents. Two scales were developed, comprising 13 items for younger adolescents and 17 items for older adolescents. Two similar factors were generated for each scale, “fear of negative appearance evaluation” and “salience and investment in appearance.” A third factor was identified for older adolescents, “social appearance comparison.” Sound psychometric properties were demonstrated.

scholarly journals The psychometric properties of the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale

2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara S. Jonker ◽  
Christel Vosloo
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Emotional Management ◽  
Language Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

the objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEiS). the psychometric soundness of the SEiS was tested. A cross-sectional survey design was used for this study. A sample (n = 341) was taken from Economical Science students from a higher-education institution. The results obtained using the cross-sectional design supported a six- dimensional factor structure of the SEiS. the six factors are Positive Affect, Emotion-Others, happy Emotions, Emotions-Own, Non-verbal Emotions and Emotional Management. A multi-analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to determine differences in terms of biographical data. the results indicated signifcant differences between gender and language groups.

Psychometric Properties of the Patient’s Perception of Life on Hemodialysis Scale

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Creina Twomey ◽  
Brendan J. Barrett ◽  
Christine Y. Way ◽  
David N. Churchill ◽  
Patrick S. Parfrey
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Patient’S Perception ◽  
End Stage

Background and Purpose: Hemodialysis (HD) is the main form of renal replacement therapy for many patients with end-stage renal disease. The purpose of this research is to assess reliability and validity of the Patient’s Perception of Hemodialysis Scale. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design and a convenient sample (n = 236), psychometric properties of the PPHS were examined. Validity was assessed using factor analysis and Pearson’s correlation. Reliability was determined using Cronbach’s alpha and test–retest stability (n = 30). Results: Validity and reliability was supported. Conclusion: Examination of the PPHS provides evidence that it is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring disease-specific concerns with the HD patients, assessing how people experience life, and identifying ways in which people interpret the meaning of their physical and psychosocial health and adaptation to life on HD.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Maternal and Paternal Parenting Styles Scale in Chilean Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6229
Author(s):  
José Luis Gálvez-Nieto ◽  
Karina Polanco-Levicán ◽  
Braulio Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Population ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Paternal Parenting ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Best Fit

Parenting style has been related to a series of positive outcomes that extend into adulthood. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the maternal and paternal parenting styles scale (PSS-MP) in a sample of adolescents. A cross-sectional design was used, with a probability sample of 2683 adolescents (48.8% women) from 32 public, private, and subsidized schools in Chile. In total, four confirmatory factor models were contrasted, which was the best fit to support the originally proposed six-correlated factor structure. The factor invariance analysis reflected that the metric equivalence according to sex is present at the level of scale invariance. It is concluded that the abbreviated version of the PSS-MP provides sufficient evidence for use in the Chilean adolescent population.

scholarly journals Hubungan kepercayaan diri dengan obesitas pada siswa SMA Negeri 9 Binsus Manado

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clinton N. Polii ◽  
Cicilia Pali ◽  
Lydia David
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Development ◽  
Normal Condition ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Correlational Method ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Obesity is a condition where there isan accumulation of excess in body fat, so the weight of a person is far above the normal condition and it is dangerous for health. Obesity or also called as overweight is a problem that is troubling among adolescents. In the group of adolescents, obesity will affect the psychosocial development including self-confidence. Appearance or ideal body shape will foster self-confidence of a person. Self-confidence is a belief of a person that he or she is able to behave as needed to obtain the expected results. This study aims to look at the relationship level of confidence with obesity of the students at SMA Negeri 9 Binsus Manado. This study is using correlational method with cross sectional design. The results showed the level of self confidence for adolescent who has obesity in the highest category are 31 people (47.6%). Results on the result r = -0.224 and p = 0.080. Conclusion: This study shows the significant value 0.383, since the sig value is more than 0.05, then H0 is accepted. It means that there is no significant relationship between obesity and self confidence in SMAN 9 Binsus ManadoKeywords: obesity, confidence. Abstrak: Obesitas adalah suatu keadaan dimana terjadi penumpukan lemak tubuh yang berlebih, sehingga berat badan seseorang jauh di atas normal dan dapat membahayakan kesehatan. Obesitas atau disebut juga kegemukan, merupakan suatu masalah yang cukup merisaukan dikalangan remaja. Pada kelompok remaja, obesitas akan berpengaruh pada perkembangan psikososial termasuk kepercayaan diri. Penampilan atau bentuk tubuh yang ideal akan menumbuhkan rasa percaya diri seseorang. Kepercayaan diri merupakan suatu keyakinan yang dimiliki seseorang bahwa dirinya mampu berperilaku seperti yang dibutuhkan untuk memperoleh hasil seperti yang diharapkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan tingkat kepercayaan diri dengan obesitas pada siswa di SMA Negeri 9 Binsus Manado. Penelitian ini bersifat korelasional dengan rancangan potong lintang. hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat kerpecayaan diri pada remaja yang obesitas berada pada kategori tinggi sebanyak 31 orang (47,6%). Hasil analisis data diperoleh hasil r= -0,224 dan p= 0,080. Simpulan: Penelitian ini menunjukkan nilai signifikasi 0,383, dimana nilai sig lebih dari 0,05 maka H0 diterima. Hal ini berarti tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara obesitas dan kepercayaan diri di SMAN 9 Binsus Manado. Kata kunci: obesitas, kepercayaan diri.

scholarly journals Exploratory dimensions of the attitude toward occupational health

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cruz García Lirios
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Public University ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Los Grupos

In the context of health policies, the psychological processes of identity and stigma are a team that tries to explain assessment processes lifestyles related to vulnerable groups. Indeed, the aim of this study is to establish the validity and reliability of an instrument that measured four dimensions on a scale of attitudes. A cross - sectional and correlational study was conducted to establish the psychometric properties of the instrument with a non - probabilistic intentional sample of 258 students from a public university. The results show both dimensions as preponderant factors of attitude, but their inclusion in the construct was taken as part of a process of spontaneous activation; actions and risks that only carriers close to group can perform.RESUMENEn el contexto de las políticas de salud, los procesos psicológicos de identidad y estigma son un conjunto que trata de explicar los procesos de evaluación de los estilos de vida relacionados con los grupos vulnerables. De hecho, el objetivo de este estudio es establecer la validez y confiabilidad de un instrumento que mide cuatro dimensiones en una escala de actitudes. Se realizó un estudio transversal y correlacional para establecer las propiedades psicométricas del instrumento con una muestra intencional no probabilística de 258 estudiantes de una universidad pública. Los resultados muestran ambas dimensiones como factores preponderantes de la actitud, pero su inclusión en el constructo se tomó como parte de un proceso de activación espontánea; Acciones y riesgos que solo las operadoras cercanas al grupo pueden realizar.RESUMONo contexto das políticas de saúde, os processos psicológicos de identidade e estigma são uma equipe que tenta explicar os processos de avaliação de estilos de vida relacionados aos grupos vulneráveis. De fato, o objetivo deste estudo é estabelecer a validade e a confiabilidade de um instrumento que mede quatro dimensões em uma escala de atitudes. Foi realizado um estudo transversal e correlacional para estabelecer as propriedades psicométricas do instrumento com uma amostra intencional não probabilística de 258 estudantes de uma universidade pública. Os resultados mostram ambas as dimensões como fatores preponderantes de atitude, mas sua inclusão no construto foi tomada como parte de um processo de ativação espontânea; ações e riscos que somente as operadoras próximas ao grupo podem executar.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Chinese-Language Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale: A Confirmatory Study on Chinese Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9253
Author(s):  
Yanli Zhou ◽  
Sensen He ◽  
Ke Zhou ◽  
Garry Kuan ◽  
Ming-Kai Chin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Language Attitude ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Background: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale (APAS) using a cross-sectional design. Methods: The sample consisted of 692 primary students in China (boy 52.6%, girl 47.4%). The mean age of the participants was 9.4 years (SD = 0.92). Psychometric properties of the 57-item APAS was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The hypothesized seven factors model was supported by CFA (CFI = 0.912, TLI = 0.901, SRMR = 0.041, RMSEA = 0.029) after 22 items were removed and the inclusion of seven residual covariance for items loaded on the same factor. Cronbach’s alphas of the scales ranged between 0.50 and 0.76. The composite reliability (CR) was between 0.50 and 0.75. All inter-factor correlation coefficient was less than 0.85. Conclusions: Findings provided empirical evidence that the Chinese version of the APAS has adequate psychometric properties for assessing attitudes of primary school children in China toward physical activity.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Wayfinding Effectiveness Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 276-276
Author(s):  
Yi-Chen Chiu ◽  
Donna Algase
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Conceptual Structure ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Sense Of Direction ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Global Strategies ◽  
Northern Taiwan

Abstract Being unable to find one’s way is a terrifying experience accompanied by feelings of fear or frustration. Persons with cognitive impairment (PWCIs) are apt to get lost and show difficulty in wayfinding effectiveness. Therefore, it is important to develop an instrument to measure the wayfinding effectiveness in PWCIs in northern Taiwan. This was a cross-sectional design with 180 PWCIs to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese Wayfinding Efficient Scale (CWE) developed by Algase. An exploratory Factor Analysis with varimax rotation was computed to explore the underline conceptual structure of the CWE. The results derived 6 factors: FDPFE = Finding a destination and a path in familiar environments; FDPUFE=Finding a destination and a path in unfamiliar environments; SDAS = Sense of direction and analytic strategies; SDGS = Sense of direction and global strategies; LMD = Landmark and distance in familiar/unfamiliar environments; MAP = Using a map in familiar/unfamiliar environments. This solution explained 66.50% of variance. The internal consistency values for the total and subscales were excellent. Item 25 was single loaded, therefore, deleted. One-week test-retest reliability of the CWE total scale and subscales were estimated using a subset of data (n = 15) by calculating ICC. One subscale, Finding a distance and a path in familiar environments (FDPFE), did not have significant test-retest reliability but the rest of the subscales and total scale had excellent test-retest reliability (.81-1.00). The initial psychometric properties of the CWE were acceptable. Further research should explore the possible associate factors.

Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale: Validation of the Arabic Version Among Jordanians With Chronic Diseases

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 890-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad W. Darawad ◽  
Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour ◽  
Amani A. Khalil ◽  
Diana Arabiat ◽  
Osama A. Samarkandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Scale Validation ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Explained Variance ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Reliable Scale

This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of Exercise Self-Efficacy scale (ESE-A) among Jordanian outpatients with a variety of chronic diseases using descriptive cross-sectional design. Participants’ scores of ESE-A significantly correlated with their reported weekly exercise frequency ( r = .23, p< .001), duration ( r = .31, p< .001), and evaluation of their physical exercise ( r = .39, p< .001). The construct validity was tested using exploratory factor analysis, which retained all items, and the scree plot showed one meaningful factor with an eigenvalue of 10.38 and an explained variance of 57.7%. Furthermore, Cronbach’s alpha was .89 and split-half coefficient was .83 indicating that the ESE-A is a reliable scale. The ESE-A was found to be a robust measure to evaluate exercise self-efficacy among Arabic patients with chronic diseases. Arabic researchers interested in exercise self-efficacy are invited to utilize the ESE-A in their studies to confirm its psychometric properties.

Relationship of Self-Compassion, Hope, and Emotional Control to Perceived Burdensomeness, Thwarted Belongingness, and Suicidal Ideation

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Laura R. Umphrey ◽  
John C. Sherblom ◽  
Paulina Swiatkowski
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Emotional Control ◽  
Thwarted Belongingness ◽  
Perceived Burdensomeness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Relationship Of

Abstract. Background: Cultivating positive feelings of self in relationships with others can affect perceptions of belongingness and burdensomeness. Aims: The present study examines the relationships of self-compassion, hope, and emotional control to thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. Method: Participants were 481 college students who completed scales measuring self-compassion, hope, emotional control, thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. Results: Correlation and parallel mediation analysis results show relationships between self-compassion, hope, and emotional control with perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and suicidal ideation. Limitations: The study is limited by its cross-sectional design, sample demographics, and inability to distinguish between individuals with suicidal ideation and those who attempt suicide. Conclusion: The results show that the relationships of self-compassion, hope, and emotional control to perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and suicidal ideation are worth further investigation.

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