Psychometric properties of the problem solving inventory in a group of Turkish university students

1993 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nail Sahin ◽  
Nesrin H. Sahin ◽  
P. Paul Heppner
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Turkish University Students

Occupational engagement scale-student: Psychometric properties in Turkish university students

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Gözde Şensoy ◽  
Diğdem M. Siyez ◽  
Serhat Kalen
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Parental Influences ◽  
Occupational Engagement ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Turkish University Students ◽  
The Face ◽  
Engagement Scale

Young adults pursue a career path in the face of many barriers, such as financial worries and parental influences. Engaging in occupational behaviours enables them to know themselves and the world better, and also provides them with opportunities to have experiences that help them decide on a career. This study adapts the Occupational Engagement Scale-Student (OES-S) into Turkish and examines its psychometric properties in a university sample. Participants consisted of 304 university students (149 females and 155 males). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original unidimensional factor structure of the OES-S. For discriminant and concurrent validity, significant relationships were found between the OES-S and subscales of the Career Decision Scale. The internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach’s alpha) was .80. The results indicated that the OES-S could be considered as a valid and reliable tool to measure the occupational engagement of young adults.

Psychometric Properties of the Positive Mental Health Scale (PMH-Scale) Among Turkish University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Ayşe R. Çeçen ◽  
Senem E. Vatandaşlar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Positive Mental Health ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Mental Health Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Turkish University Students

Abstract. Background: The PMH-scale is a person-centered, brief and psychometrically sound scale measuring positive mental health. Considering the practicality of the scale and the good psychometric properties reported previously, the adaptation of the PMH-scale to Turkish may provide professionals and researchers a beneficial tool to assess well-being. Aims: This study was designed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Positive Mental Health Scale among Turkish university students by utilizing a cross-sectional correlational survey model. Method: For the adaptation of the scale, different validity and reliability tests were performed. Confirmatory factor analysis was run for construct validity. Convergent validity was assessed by examining relations of the scale with Life Orientation Test, Short Depression-Happiness Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and General Self-Efficacy Scale. Reliability was assessed with internal consistency and composite reliability. Measurement invariance across genders was tested through Structural Equation Modelling. Results: Validity and reliability analyses provided satisfactory results. Results of confirmatory factor analysis revealed that current data fit the original unidimensional model. Besides, measurement invariance analysis provided validity evidence in terms of gender invariance. Limitations: Findings of the present study were limited to university students, most of whom were female. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Turkish Positive Mental Health Scale was found to be valid and reliable in the sample of university students.

scholarly journals Scale of remembered relationship with parents: Evaluation of psychometric properties on university students

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zihniye Okray ◽  
Enil Afsaroglu Eren
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Turkish University Students ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Coefficient Method

<p>The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Remembered Relationships with Parents (RRP10) for Turkish university students. 373 students studying at Lefke European University participated in this research. The gender distribution of the subjects is 52.8% (n=197) for female and 47.2% (n=176) for male students. The reliability of RRP10 was assessed by internal consistency and test-retest reliability statistics. The validity of the scale was assessed by confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis and correlations between subscales and item analyses were examined. In addition, the correlation between RRP and Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI) was assessed by Pearson correlation coefficient method in order to see the criterion based validity. The internal consistency, Cronbach alpha and test-retest reliability coefficient of the scale were calculated. In order to assess the distinctive validity of the scale, a discriminant analysis was performed to determine whether the RRP10 scores of the participants who received under the cut-off score (≥10) is different than the RRP10 scores of the participants who received over the cut-off score according to the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). As a result of the factor analysis, a two-factor structure similar to the original RRP10 study was found out. No correlation was observed between RRP10 Alienation and PBI Care subscales while highly significant criterion-relationship validity was observed between RRP10 Control and PBI Control subscales and a distinctive validity was observed in the statistical assessment of RRP10 and BDI. RRP10 test-retest coefficients and internal consistency coefficients show findings on the reliability of the scale. The psychometric properties of RRP10 are found to be satisfactory and could be used to assess remembered relationships with parents. RRP10 will be valuable in establishing initiatives or psycho-educative programs in order to regulate the mother-father and child relationships.</p><p> </p><p>Keywords: mother-father, alienation, control, reliability, validity, relationship</p>

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