scholarly journals Experiencing fear during the pandemic: validation of the fear of COVID-19 scale in Polish

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11263
Author(s):  
Irena Pilch ◽  
Zofia Kurasz ◽  
Agnieszka Turska-Kawa
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Protective Behavior ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One

Background The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a brief self-report measure developed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The scale evaluates the emotional responses to COVID-19. To date, the FCV-19S has been translated and validated in about 20 languages and has been used in many published research. The current study aimed to validate the Polish version of the FCV-19S. Method The FCV-19S was translated into Polish using forward- and back-translation. From May 15th to June 15th 2020, a total of 708 community members (Sample 1: 383 persons, 209 females, Sample 2: 325 persons, 198 females) participated in the online study. The participants were recruited using online advertisements in social media. Participation was anonymous, voluntary, and without compensation. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed to test the one-factor structure of the FCV-19S. Then, measurement invariance was analyzed across samples, gender and age groups. To assess the validity of the scale, correlations between the FCV-19S and the remaining scales were computed. Results Internal consistency of the FCV-19S was good in both samples (Cronbach’s alpha 0.89 and 0.85). The CFA showed that the one-factor model fits the data well (RMSEA = 0.067, 90% CI [0.059–0.094], CFI = 0.977, TLI = 0.965, GFI = 0.986). The criteria for configural, metric, scalar and strict invariance were met for all models tested. The FCV-19S scores correlated significantly with age, subjective vulnerability to the disease, neuroticism, self-reported compliance with the pandemic measures, and three kinds of preventive behavior (i.e., social distancing, hand hygiene, and disinfecting things). Conclusion The Polish version of the FCV-19S had a unidimensional structure, good reliability, and correlated as predicted with other variables. With the FCV-19S and the obtained results, healthcare professionals, researchers, and the government can gain more valuable information about people who may be at risk for negative psychological outcomes during the pandemic or who are not implementing protective behavior. The tool can be used in hospitals to quickly screen the level of fear in patients and minimize its severe adverse consequences.

scholarly journals Experiencing fear during the pandemic. The Polish version of the Fear of Covid-19 Scale.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Pilch ◽  
Zofia Kurasz ◽  
Agnieszka Turska-Kawa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Polish Language ◽  
The One

Background. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a brief self-report measure developed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic (Ahorsu et al., 2020). The scale evaluates the emotional responses to COVID-19. To date, the FCV-19S has been translated and validated in about 20 languages and has been used in many published research. The current study aimed to validate the Polish version of the FCV-19S.Method. The FCV-19S was translated into Polish using forward- and back-translation. A total of 708 community members (Sample 1: 383 persons, 209 females, Sample 2: 325 persons, 198 females) participated in the study. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed to test the one-factor structure of the FCV-19S. Then, measurement invariance was analyzed across samples, gender, and age groups. To assess the validity of the scale, correlations between the FCV-19S and the remaining scales were computed.Results. Internal consistency of the FCV-19S was good in both samples (Cronbach's alpha .89 and .85). The CFA showed that the one-factor model fits the data well (RMSEA=0.067, 90% CI [0.059, 0.094], CFI= 0.977, TLI=0.965, GFI=0.986). The criteria for configural, metric, scalar, and strict invariance were met for all models tested. The FCV-19S scores correlated significantly with age, subjective vulnerability to the disease, neuroticism, self-reported compliance with the pandemic measures, and three kinds of preventive behavior (i.e., social distancing, hand hygiene, and disinfecting things).Conclusion. The current study contributes to the validation of the FCV-19S in the Polish language. The Polish version of the FCV-19S had a unidimensional structure, good reliability, and correlated as predicted with other variables. The scale can be useful not only for scientists but also for practitioners to identify individuals at higher risk of mental health problems related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) among Brazilian athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-136
Author(s):  
Karlla Emanuelle Ferreira Lima ◽  
Gabriel Lucas Morais Freire ◽  
Vinicius da Cruz Sousa ◽  
Andressa Ribeiro Contreira ◽  
José Fernando Vila Nova de Moraes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Self ◽  
Intelligence Test ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
The One

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a psychological skill that aids athletes in the control of emotions and optimization of sports performance. The present study investigated the psychometric properties of the Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) in 508 Brazilian youth and adult athletes (mean age 18.55±4.68 years). Data analysis was conducted through Exploratory (EFA) and Confirmatory (CFA) Factor Analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability and Pearson’s Correlation (p <.05). EFA revealed the one-factor model with 26 items with the best adjustment. CFA confirmed the one-factor model with 26 items with best greater fit. No evidence of invariance was found, suggesting that the SSEIT must be used with caution when comparing gender and age groups. The external validity was found in the correlation of EI and cognitive anxiety and self-confidence. It is concluded that the Brazilian version of SSEIT for the sports context presented acceptable psychometric properties, however, showed limitations that should be explored in the future.

The Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory: Development and Validation

1998 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 783-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augustine Osman ◽  
Peter M. Gutierrez ◽  
Beverly A. Kopper ◽  
Francisco X. Barrios ◽  
Christine E. Chiros
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Principal Axis Factor Analysis ◽  
The One ◽  
Report Measure

We conducted two studies to develop and validate a brief self-report measure for assessing the frequency of positive and negative thoughts related to suicidal behavior Items on this new measure, the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation inventory, were generated by undergraduates. In Study 1, we administered a 20-item version of the inventory to 150 male and 300 female undergraduates and conducted an exploratory principal axis factor analysis with varimax rotation. Two factors, Positive Ideation and Negative Ideation, were retained. In Study 2, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis to validate the fit of the one-factor and the oblique two-factor models to data from another sample of 84 men and 202 women. The oblique two-factor model provided an excellent fit to the sample data. We also examined preliminary evidence of concurrent and predictive validity. Over-all, these findings suggested that the inventory is a well-developed self-report measure for assessing the frequency of positive and negative thoughts related to suicidal behavior.

scholarly journals Measuring Self-Serving Cognitive Distortions: An analysis of the Psychometric Properties of the How I think Questionnaire (HIT-16-Q)

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eshrat Ara
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Cognitive Distortions ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The One ◽  
Report Measure

The How I Think Questionnaire (HIT-Q; Barriga et al., 2001) is a self-report measure of self-serving cognitive distortions. This study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the validated version HIT-16-Q (Ara & Shah, 2015) scores in large sample adolescents. Results showed good reliability of the total HIT-16-Q scores: alpha .83. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed a single factor. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), revealed the better fit for the one-dimensional structural model. Moreover, the HIT-16-Q has good convergent validity.

Psychometric validation of the Polish version of the Emotional Style Questionnaire

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Gasiorowska ◽  
Kaja Glomb ◽  
Pelin Kesebir
Keyword(s):  
Self Report ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Emotional Life ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Life Study ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Emotional Style ◽  
Report Measure

In four studies, we document the validity of the Polish version of the Emotional Style Questionnaire (ESQ)—a 24-item self-report measure that captures how people vary across six dimensions that make up a healthy emotional life. Study 1 provides support for the proposed factorial structure of the Polish version of the scale. Study 2 demonstrates the equivalence of the Polish and English versions of the scale. Study 3 confirms the adequacy of the factorial structure in a second sample and demonstrates that for each of the six subscales construct validity is similar to that of the original scale. Study 4 investigates the test-retest reliability of the scale, and demonstrates very good reliability across an interval of two months. We conclude that the Polish version of ESQ is a psychometrically solid and easily implementable instrument that can be used to measure healthy emotionality and its components in both clinical and research settings.

Psychometric and diagnostic properties of the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST): Comparing the DAST-20 vs. the DAST-10

Salud Mental ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Villalobos-Gallegos ◽  
◽  
Alejandro Pérez ◽  
Rebeca Mendoza ◽  
Javier Graue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Drug Use Disorders ◽  
Drug Abuse Screening Test ◽  
The One ◽  
Diagnostic Properties

Abstract Background. The use of reliable and valid self-report questionnaires to identify drug use disorders (DUD) is a strategy that has shown usefulness for screening. One of the instruments more used for detection is the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST). The psychometric properties in the 20- and 10-item versions have been evaluated in other countries but in Mexico the psychometric and diagnostic properties of both versions are yet to be evaluated. Objective. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric and diagnostic properties of DAST-20 and -10. Method. The sample included 565 participants receiving care in addiction residential centers. The DAST-20 was used as a measure to screen for DUD, and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview 5.0 was used as “gold standard” for the DUD diagnosis. Cronbach’s α and CFA were estimated in order to evaluate the psychometric properties. The Receiver Operator Characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to examine the diagnostic properties of each version. Results. Both versions obtained a Cronbach’s α ≥ .80, an optimal goodness of fit for the one factor model and Areas Under the Curve ≥ .90 (95% CI 87-93) for both versions. Discussion and conclusion. DAST-20 and -10 versions are reliable and valid tools for DUD assessment and screening.

A demographic and psychometric assessment of the Connor-Davidson resilience scale 10 (CD-RISC 10) with a US public accounting sample

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 513-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth J. Smith ◽  
David J. Emerson ◽  
Michael A. Schuldt
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity ◽  
The Government

Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the efficacy of the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale 10 (CD-RISC 10) (Campbell-Sills and Stein, 2007) for use in public accounting settings. Design/methodology/approach The analyses include an examination of possible demographic differences in overall score, the scale’s factor structure, the invariance of its factor structure across gender and age groups, the scale’s reliability and its convergent and divergent validity. Findings There are significant gender and age group difference in scores, but a common univariate factor structure for the scale. The authors further find that a two-factor solution provides a superior fit to the data compared to the single factor structure used in the most prior research. Spearman–Brown reliability coefficients, item-total correlations and coefficient alphas each support the reliability of the items loading on the scale for the full sample, as well as for each of the above-referenced demographic subsamples. Research limitations/implications Limitations are acknowledged related to the use of self-report measures, absence of test-retest score comparisons and convergent and divergent assessments limited to the heterotrait–homomethod approach. Practical implications The CD-RISC 10 is an expedient resilience measure, as it can be completed and scored in just a few minutes. Human resource administrators at public accounting firms can use it as an initial screening measure to identify staff who might benefit from resilience training. The paper adds to the appreciation of what not to do in the face of crisis by the government and those in charge of large accounting organizations. Social implications The CD-RISC 10 can be used in research and clinical efforts to reduce voluntary turnover of audit staff and enhance the well-being of auditors in the workplace. Originality/value This study provides empirical evidence that the CD-RISC 10 is a valid and reliable measure for future assessments of auditor resilience levels.

Validation of the Italian Version of the Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (BEIS-10)

2020 ◽  
pp. 003329412095977
Author(s):  
Ilaria Durosini ◽  
Stefano Triberti ◽  
Giulia Ongaro ◽  
Gabriella Pravettoni
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Italian Context

Based on Salovey and Mayer’s conceptualization of emotional intelligence, Davies and colleagues developed the BEIS-10 scale, a 10-items self-report questionnaire that explores individual dispositions that people have about exploring one’s own and others’ emotions. To date, no studies assess the validity of the BEIS-10 scale in the Italian context. This article aims to fill this gap, exploring the validity, reliability, and construct validity of the Italian version of this scale. 244 Italian adults participated in the study and 67 respondents completed a second administration of the scale after two-weeks. The recommended statistical procedures were followed to validate the Italian version of the BEIS-10 scale and, after a back-translation process and a pilot testing, the five-factor structure of the scale was tested through a confirmatory factor analysis. Results highlighted that the five-factor model of emotional intelligence proposed by Davies and colleagues (2010) is confirmed in the Italian population. Data showed good reliability, good stability over time, and evidence of construct validity of the BEIS-10 scale. The BEIS-10 scale could be completed in a couple of minutes and it is particularly useful for collecting data in contexts in which time is an issue.

scholarly journals The Polish version of the Düsseldorf Orthorexia Scale (PL-DOS) and its comparison with the English version of the DOS (E-DOS)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Brytek-Matera
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
English Version ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
The One

Abstract Purpose Although orthorexia nervosa, the fixation on health-conscious eating behaviour, was first described in the 90 s, there is no clear understanding whether existing ON measures are appropriate for its assessment. The objectives of the present study were to: (1) examine the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the DOS (PL-DOS) and to compare the PL-DOS with the English version of the DOS (E-DOS) as well as (2) evaluate the prevalence of ON among Polish university students and compare the prevalence rates of ON among Polish and U.S. students. Methods Four-hundred and twelve students (77.2% female) with a mean age of 24.62 years (SD = 6.86) participated in the present study. All participants completed the Polish version of the Düsseldorf Orthorexia Scale (PL-DOS), the Eating Habits Questionnaire (EHQ) and the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI). Results Reliability analysis for the PL-DOS showed strong internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.840 and a coefficient omega of 0.840, 95% CI [0.808, 0.866]. Significant correlation coefficients were found between the PL-DOS and all subscales of the EHQ. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the one-factor model had poor fit. Polish students had an ON prevalence rate of 6.6%, lower than that of U.S. students (8%). Conclusions Our findings validate the use of the PL-DOS as an appropriate ON measure for a Polish population. Level of evidence Level V, cross-sectional descriptive study.

scholarly journals Ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 in Iran: challenges and signs of concern

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ghafari ◽  
B. Hejazi ◽  
A. Karshenas ◽  
S. Dascalu ◽  
L. Ferretti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Recent Common Ancestor ◽  
Full Genome Sequence ◽  
Full Genome ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Most Recent Common Ancestor ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One

AbstractSince the first outbreak in China, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread around the world. Iran was one of the first countries outside of China to report infections with COVID-19. With nearly 100 exported cases to various other countries, it has since been the epicentre of the outbreak in the Middle east. By examining the age-stratified COVID-19 case fatality rates across the country and 14 university hospitals in Tehran, we find that, in younger age groups, the reported cases on 13/03/2020 only capture less than 10% of symptomatic cases in the population. This indicates significant levels of under-reporting in Iran. Using the 18 full-genome sequences from cases with a travel history or link to Iran, as well as the one full genome sequence obtained from within the country, we estimate the time to the most recent common ancestor of sequences which suggests the likely start of the outbreak on 21/01/2020 (95% HPD: 05/12/2019 - 14/02/2020) with an approximate doubling time of 3.07 (95% HPD: 1.68 - 16.27). Also, based on known exported cases to Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, and China, we estimate the outbreak size on 25 February and 6 March to be around 13,700 (95% CI: 7,600 - 33,300) and 60,500 (43,200 - 209,200), respectively. Knowing the size of the outbreak at two time points and the typical doubling times associated with the COVID-19 epidemics in countries across Europe and North America, we can independently verify that the likely start of epidemic in Iran is around 15/01/2020 (27/12/2019 - 24/01/2020). Our assessment of the fate of the epidemic based on current levels of non-pharmaceutical interventions implemented by the government suggests upward of 10 million cases (IQR: 6.7×106 - 1.8×107) and 100,000 ICU beds required (IQR: 7.7 × 104 - 1.4 × 105) during the peak of the epidemic with more than 100,000 cumulative deaths (IQR: 1.8 × 105 - 2.4 × 105). We also predict a peak in demand for ICU beds on 21/04/2020 (IQR: 06/04/2020 - 23/05/2020). The large span of the peak of the ICU demand is a result of two separate peaks, with the first occurring at around 15/4/2020 and the second in approximately a months time. The latter is also expected to last longer and is based on the relatively relaxed social distancing measures in place. The exact magnitude and timing of the peaks strictly depends on levels of interventions and can change significantly upon new information or change of policy. We caution that a lack of, or relaxed, stringent intervention measures, during a period of highly under-reported spread, would likely lead to the healthcare system becoming overwhelmed in the next few months.

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