scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of Iranian Man Spousal Abuse Questionnaire

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Shahrbanoo Ghahari ◽  
Maryam Yeke Fallah ◽  
Mehran Zarghami ◽  
Fatemeh Viesy ◽  
Raoofeh Ghayoomi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Spouse Abuse ◽  
Spousal Abuse ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Passive Aggression

Aim: This study was conducted to examine psychometric properties of   Iranian Man spousal Abuse Questionnaire. Methodology: This descriptive study was carried out within two steps using combined method including qualitative steps. Authors performed deep interview and determined the focused group of men’s spouse abuse concept then designed the questionnaire using phenomenology method. At second step, psychometric properties of questionnaire were addressed using exploratory factor analysis, validity of instrument and internal consistency. Statistical population consisted of married men living in Alborz and Tehran in Iran in 2017 who had referred to couple therapy clinics complaining about marital problems; 7 psychologists working in these centers also participated in this study.  400 married men living in Alborz were selected using convenient sampling method; these members filled the man abuse questionnaire out. Results: According to the results obtained from the 50-item questionnaire that measures 5 dimensions of men’s domestic violence including active aggression and sexual abuse, verbal abuse and negligence, emotional and verbal abuse, passive aggression and domination, these 5 factors could explain 67.05% of total variance. Moreover, the obtained Cronbach’s alpha (0.98) for all questions indicated high internal consistency of questions. Conclusion: Findings show that the questionnaire of domestic violence against men made it possible to evaluate various dimensions of domestic violence against men using 5 factors and it is a suitable instrument to assess men’ domestic violence in Iranian community considering results obtained from validity and reliability calculation.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability testing of the Spanish version of the BESTest and mini-BESTest in healthy community-dwelling elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Dominguez-Olivan ◽  
Angel Gasch-Gallen ◽  
Esmeralda Aguas-Garcia ◽  
Ana Bengoetxea
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Convenience Sample

Abstract Background The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and its abbreviated version, the Mini-BESTest are clinical examination of balance impairment, but its psychometric properties have not yet been tested in European Spanish. We aimed to assess the psychometric properties of BESTest and Mini-BESTest in Spanish in community-dwelling elderly people. Methods We designed a cross-sectional transcultural adaptation and validation study. Convenience sample of thirty (N-30) adults aged 65 to 89 years old without balance problems were recruited. Two physiotherapists assessed participants at the same time. Internal consistency of Spanish BESTest and Mini-BESTest was carried out by obtaining the Cronbach Alpha. The reproducibility between raters was studied with the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. The Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated by comparing the relationship between the BESTest, mini-BESTest, Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Results BESTest and Mini-BESTest showed good internal consistency. BESTest and Mini-BESTest total scores showed an excellent inter-rater agreement. There was a significant correlation between total score of the BESTest and the Mini-BESTest (r = 0.65; p < 0.001). BESTest had a moderate association with BBS and a strong association with FES-I. Mini-BESTest had a fair correlation with BBS and FES-I. Total scores obtained by women at BESTest and at Mini-BESTest were significantly lower than those reached by men. The differences observed in all the test when disaggregating data by sex require further research. Conclusions Spanish versions of BESTest and Mini-BESTest are comprehensible for new raters. They are reliable tools to provide information on which particular balance systems show impairment in community dwelling older adults. Elderly women had a worse quality of balance and a greater perception of their risk of falling. Trial registration This study was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov with NCT 03403218 on 2018/01/17.

Construct validity and reliability of the Test of Perceived Motor Competence for children with visual impairments

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Brian ◽  
Laura Bostick ◽  
Sally Taunton ◽  
Adam Pennell
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Children With Visual Impairments

The Test of Perceived Motor Competence for children with visual impairments (TPMC-VI) is currently content validated. Further validation and reliability were needed to report the psychometric properties of the TPMC-VI; therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the construct validity and the internal consistency for the TPMC-VI. Children aged 3–8 years with visual impairments completed the TPMC-VI with assistance from their parents or members of the research team. Results indicated that the TPMC-VI is a valid and reliable (α = .68) assessment. Researchers and practitioners can confidently use the TPMC-VI to evaluate children’s perceived motor competence.

scholarly journals Development and psychometric properties of the Japanese Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS)

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0250843
Author(s):  
Takuya Aoki ◽  
Kuichiro Taguchi ◽  
Eiichi Hama
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Ambulatory Care ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Consumer Assessment

The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS) is one of the most widely studied and endorsed patient experience measures for ambulatory care. This study aimed to develop a Japanese CG-CAHPS and examine its psychometric properties. We evaluated the structural validity, criterion-related validity, internal consistency reliability, and site-level reliability of the scale. Data were analyzed for 674 outpatients aged 18 years or older in 11 internal medicine clinics. The confirmatory factor analysis supported the scale’s structural validity and the same composites (Access, Provider Communication, Care Coordination, and Office Staff) as that of the original CG-CAHPS. All site-level Pearson correlation coefficients between the Japanese CG-CAHPS composites and overall provider rating exceeded the criteria. Results of item-total correlations and Cronbach’s alpha indicated adequate internal consistency reliability. We developed the Japanese CG-CAHPS and examined its validity and reliability to measure the quality of ambulatory care based on patient experience. The results of the Japanese CG-CAHPS survey will provide useful information to providers, organizations, and policy makers for achieving a patient-centered healthcare system in Japan.

scholarly journals The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Youseflu ◽  
Shane W. Kraus ◽  
Fatemeh Razavinia ◽  
Majid Yousefi Afrashteh ◽  
soudabeh niroomand
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Sex Addiction ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Panel Review

Abstract Background: The assessment of sex addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing sex addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

scholarly journals Validation of depressive symptoms, social support, and minority stress scales among Gay, Bisexual, and other men who have with men (GBMSM) in Nigeria, Africa: A Mixed Methods Approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedotun Ogunbajo ◽  
Stella Iwuagwu ◽  
Rashidi Williams ◽  
Katie B Biello ◽  
Christopher W Kahler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Stress Measure

Abstract Background: Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Nigeria experience social marginalization, discrimination and violence due to their sexual identity, which may negatively impact physical, mental, and sexual health outcomes. Studies on GBMSM in Africa utilize measurement scales developed largely for populations in the Global North. The validity and reliability of these instruments—to our knowledge—have never been thoroughly investigated among GBMSM in Nigeria. The aim of the current study was to determine the validity and reliability of the English versions of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD-R), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and LGBT Minority Stress Measure among a large multi-state sample of GBMSM Nigeria.Methods: Between January and June 2019, we conducted cognitive interviews (N=30) and quantitative assessments (N=406) with GBMSM in Nigeria. The cognitive interviews assessed comprehension of scale items and elicited suggestions for scale modifications. The quantitative assessment was used to gather psychosocial health data and to evaluate psychometric properties and construct validity of the modified scales. We utilized confirmatory factor analysis to assess factor structure, correlation coefficients, and Cronbach’s alpha to examine scale validity and internal consistency. Results: Based on participant feedback from the cognitive interviews, we made slight modifications (i.e., culturally appropriate word substitutions) to all three scales. Results of quantitative analyses indicated good psychometric properties including high factor loadings, internal consistency and construct validity among the CESD-R, MSPSS, and LGBT Minority Stress Measure among GBMSM in Nigeria. Conclusion: These results suggests that modifying research scales to be more culturally relevant likely do not jeopardize their validity and reliability. We found that modified scales measuring depressive symptoms, perceived social support, and minority stress among GBMSM in Nigeria remained valid. More research is needed to explore whether the psychometric properties remain if the scales are translated into broken English (Pidgin) and other traditional Nigerian languages (Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa).

Standardization and Study of Some Psychometric Properties of the Washington University Sentence Completion Test (Long-form) among the Iranian Students

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Sentence Completion ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Completion Test ◽  
Iranian Students ◽  
Washington University

Introduction and Objectives: The Washington University Sentence Completion Test (WUSCT) is one of the tools used to assess personality. Personality assessment helps to make decisions, diagnose, and choose the right treatments. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the standardization of some psychometric properties of the WUSCT among Iranian students. Materials and Methods: The statistical population of this descriptive survey study included 287 medical students who were studying in Tehran, Iran, in the academic year 2015. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and inter-rater agreement were used to assess the reliability; moreover, the convergent validity was utilized to evaluate the construct validity of the WUSCT. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 21). Results: The results of the present study indicated that the acceptable internal consistency of the WUSCT (P<0.001). Furthermore, the test re-test reliability of the WUSCT was determined at 0.86 (P<0.001). The correlation between the total scores of the two examiners was obtained at 0.88 (P <0.001). Moreover, the results of the convergent validity indicated the strongest correlation between ego development and ego strength (P<0.001). Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated that the WUSCT had the appropriate and acceptable validity and reliability in Iranian society. Accordingly, this test can be an appropriate tool for measuring persona

Anxiety and Coping Strategies in Sport Contexts: A Look at the Psychometric Properties of Portuguese Instruments for their Assessment

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 338-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cláudia Dias ◽  
José Fernando Cruz ◽  
António Manuel Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
Sport Competition ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
And Coping

The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Portuguese versions of the Sport Anxiety Scale and of the Brief COPE, as well as of the Cognitive Appraisal Scale in Sport Competition– Threat Perception, namely regarding their factor structure validity and internal consistency. Participants were 550 male and female athletes of several sports, aged 15 to 35 years old (M=19.8; SD=4.5). Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that the instruments demonstrated good psychometric properties. In general, the measurement models provided a good fit to the empirical data and with the exception of some scales of the Brief COPE, the calculated Cronbach's a coefficient of reliability indicated adequate internal consistency for the three instruments. Overall, the results of the present study provided evidence for these instruments' validity and reliability, ultimately supporting their importance for research and psychological intervention in sport contexts.

Teacher Stress Questionnaire: Validity and Reliability Study in Italy

2013 ◽  
Vol 113 (2) ◽  
pp. 490-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Clelia Zurlo ◽  
Daniela Pes ◽  
Roberto Capasso
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Teacher Stress ◽  
School Level ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Italian Survey ◽  
Questionnaire Validity ◽  
Determining Factors

This study analyses the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Teacher Stress Questionnaire elaborated in England by Travers and Cooper in 1996. This Italian survey was completed by 863 teachers randomly drawn from a cross-section of Italian school levels. The construct validity of the questionnaire was verified by factor analysis and by measuring the internal consistency of the single scales. All dimensions measured by the Teacher Stress Questionnaire were compared for sample subgroups of all teacher levels. Several meaningful and reliable factors emerged from the factor analysis of the scales. The internal consistency of each scale (Cronbach's α) revealed satisfactory values. Teachers' age and school level were determining factors for all dimensions of stress explored. The Italian version of the Teacher Stress Questionnaire showed satisfactory psychometric properties and constitutes a useful and reliable measure to analyse stress in Italian schools.

scholarly journals A Spanish Version of the Achievement Task Value Scale for University Students: Internal, Convergent, and Criterion Validity and Reliability in Argentinian Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 41-57
Author(s):  
Javier Sánchez-Rosas ◽  
Yu-Chiung Lou ◽  
Hsiao-Fang Lin ◽  
Silvana Larroza
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Achievement Goals ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Task Value ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
One Dimensional

Objective: An Achievement Task Value Scale Spanish Language Adjusted Version, assessing task value items corresponding to importance, utility, interest and cost, was evaluated regarding its psychometric properties, in a sample of Argentine students.Method: In order to assess internal structure, exploratory and confirmatory strategies have been used. Besides, scale convergence was assessed by relating them with a one-dimensional task value scale. Evidences of criterion validity were supported by relating scales with enjoyment, achievement goals, and attention. Finally, internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach’s Alpha and Omega coefficients.Conclusions: Results allow to state that this version of the instrument makes it possible to assess, in a reliable and valid way, three components of task value: utility, interest, and cost.

scholarly journals Propiedades psicométricas de la escala “International Fitness Scale” en adolescentes chilenos (Psychometric properties of the “International Fitness Scale” in Chilean youth)

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Pedro Rufino Olivares ◽  
Javier Garcia Rubio ◽  
Eugenio Merellano-Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Fitness Assessment

Recientemente se ha desarrollado un instrumento que permite evaluar de forma indirecta la condición física, el International Fitness Scale. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de validez y fiabilidad de la escala de condición física International Fitness Scale en una muestra de adolescentes chilenos. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 1000 jóvenes desde los 12 hasta los 18 años (48.8% mujeres) para el análisis de validez del instrumento. Una sub-muestra de 89 participantes (37.8% mujeres) se utilizó para los análisis de fiabilidad. La consistencia del instrumento se analizó mediante el coeficiente α de Cronbach, la validez de constructo a través del análisis factorial, la validez convergente mediante el método de grupos conocidos y la fiabilidad mediante el coeficiente Kappa ponderado. Los resultados mostraron la robustez de la escala utilizada, su validez y una moderada fiabilidad en esta población. El cuestionario International Fitness Scale es válido y fiable para su uso en población adolescente chilena, economizando los gastos en tiempo, material y personal para la medición de la condición física en jóvenes chilenos.Abstract. In recent years, an instrument, known as the International Fitness Scale, was developed in order to indirectly assess physical fitness. The aim of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of validity and reliability of the International Fitness Scale in a sample of Chilean adolescents. The sample selected for assessing the instrument’s validity was composed by 1,000 adolescents aged 12 to 18 (48.8% girls). With regard to reliability analysis, a sub-sample of 89 participants (37.8% girls) was employed. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach´s alpha. Exploratory factor analysis was carried out in order to measure the construct validity, while convergent validity was assessed applying the known groups method. Results showed that the scale is consistent and valid, presenting moderate reliability. The International Fitness Scale has been proved to be a valid and reliable tool for fitness assessment in Chilean adolescents. This instrument could help economizing equipment, time and personnel in the assessment of Physical Fitness in Chilean youth.

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