Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Pregnancy Related Anxiety Questionnaire (PRAQ)

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Belén Vázquez ◽  
Beatriz Pereira ◽  
M. Carmen Míguez
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Spanish Population ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Percentile Score ◽  
Specific Assessment ◽  
Anxiety Questionnaire

AbstractAlthough pregnancy increases the vulnerability to anxiety, no specific assessment instruments are usually used to detect it. The objective of this study was to adapt the Pregnancy Related Anxiety Questionnaire (PRAQ) to Spanish population, as well as analyze its validity and reliability. A sample of 367 nulliparous pregnant women with a normal risk status filled in a socio-demographic and obstetric-gynaecological questionnaire, the PRAQ, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). After performing a factorial analysis, a five-factor model that explains 53.1% of the variance was obtained. Estimates of internal consistency reliability were adequate (range = .78 to .93) for the five factors included in the final confirmatory factor analysis, and for the total scale (.97). Significant correlation among PRAQ, EPDS, and STAI was found (p < .001). The 85th percentile (score 234 or more) was used as a cut-off point to identify those women with high pregnancy-specific anxiety. In accordance with the results obtained, the PRAQ can be considered a useful screening tool to evaluate pregnancy-related anxiety among the Spanish population.

Adaptation of a Self-Regulated Practice Behaviour Scale for Portuguese music students

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 795-812
Author(s):  
Lígia Raquel B. Madeira ◽  
Marcos V. Araújo ◽  
Christopher F. Hein ◽  
Helena Marinho
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
The Self ◽  
Music Students ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Original Scale

The aim of this study was to analyse the validity and reliability of the Self-Regulated Practice Behaviour Scale (SRPB) developed by Miksza (2012) for music students in Portugal. Tasks involved in this study included: (1) translating the original scale and creating a viable Portuguese adaptation for Portuguese musical performance students; (2) analysing the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the scale. The translation and adaptation of the original scale resulted in a 52-item Portuguese Self-Regulated Practice Behaviour measure (Portuguese SRPB). Students enrolled in music education programmes from eight conservatoires answered the Portuguese SRPB ( n = 1,200). The results of confirmatory factor analysis show that a five-factor model presenting the five correspondent theoretical dimensions of self-regulation (motive, method, behaviour, time management, and social influence) achieved the best fit to the data collected. All Portuguese SRPB dimensions were predictive of students’ reports of average practice efficiency, grades, and practice time, highlighting preliminary evidence of predictive validity. The internal consistency reliability coefficients ranged from good to excellent (α = .71 to .84). The findings suggest that the Portuguese SRPB produced a valid and reliable measure of the self-regulatory practice behaviour of Portuguese conservatoire students.

scholarly journals Factor structure and measurement invariance of the Chinese version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) scale among undergraduates and clinical patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lishui Niu ◽  
Jiayue He ◽  
Chang Cheng ◽  
Jinyao Yi ◽  
Xiang Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Hunan Province

Abstract Background The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CESD) was widely used for screening of depressive symptoms. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the factor structure and measurement invariance of the CESD across genders and groups in a sample of Chinese undergraduates and clinical patients. Methods Participants included 3093 undergraduates from the Hunan province and 336 patients from psychological clinics. The structure of the CESD scale was analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Multiple sets of CFAs were used to test measurement invariance across genders among undergraduates and clinical patients. Internal consistency reliability was also evaluated. Results The five-factor model achieved satisfactory fit (in the undergraduate sample: WLSMVχ2 = 1662.385, df = 160, CFI = 0.973, TLI = 0.968, RMSEA = 0.055; in the clinical patients: WLSMVχ2 = 502.089, df = 160, CFI = 0.962, TLI = 0.955, RMSEA = 0.072). The measurement invariance of the five-factor model across genders was supported fully assuming different degrees of invariance. The CESD also showed acceptable internal consistency. Conclusion Due to its sound structure and measurement invariance, the five-factor model of the CESD is best suited for testing in Chinese mainland college students and clinical patients.

scholarly journals The Five-Factor Personality Inventory for ICD-11: A Facet-Level Assessment of the ICD-11 Trait Model

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua R. Oltmanns ◽  
Thomas A. Widiger
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Theoretical Structure ◽  
Specific Assessment ◽  
Data Collections ◽  
Domain Level ◽  
Report Measure

The ICD-11 includes a dimensional model of personality disorder assessing five domains of maladaptive personality. To avoid unnecessary complexity, the ICD-11 model includes assessment of personality traits only at the domain level. A measure exists to assess the domains of the ICD-11 model (the Personality Inventory for ICD-11; PiCD), yet a more rich and useful assessment of personality is provided at the facet level. We used items from the scales assessing the five-factor model of personality disorder (FFMPD) to develop the Five-Factor Personality Inventory for ICD-11 (FFiCD), a new 121-item, 20-facet, self-report measure of the ICD-11 maladaptive personality domains at the facet level. Further, the FFiCD includes 47 short scales organized beneath the facets—at the “nuance” level. Items were selected and evaluated empirically across two independent data collections, and the resulting scales were further validated in a third data collection. Correlational and factor analytic results comparing the scales of the FFiCD to the five-factor model, PiCD, and Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) supported the validity of the theoretical structure of the FFiCD and the ICD-11 model. The FFiCD may be a useful instrument for clinicians and researchers interested in a more specific assessment of maladaptive personality according to the dimensional ICD-11 personality disorder model.

Initial Validation of a Math Progress Monitoring Measure for Prekindergarten Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 1014-1032
Author(s):  
Mike A. Assel ◽  
Janelle J. Montroy ◽  
Jeffrey M. Williams ◽  
Matt Foster ◽  
Susan H. Landry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Progress Monitoring ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Development Evaluation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Prekindergarten Students

Given the importance of math in today’s society, it is critical that children who are at risk for math difficulty are identified early. We developed and validated a prekindergarten math subtest (i.e., CIRCLE Progress Monitoring [CPM] Math Subtest). This teacher-completed measure evaluates domains considered important for later math development. Evaluation of validity was undertaken in a longitudinal sample of 383 children ( Mage = 4.9 years), and a follow-up sample of 3,691 children ( Mage = 4.4 years). The measure demonstrated adequate psychometric properties, including strong internal consistency reliability (α = .94) and test–retest reliability ( r = .78). Evaluation of concurrent and predictive validity demonstrated scores on the CPM Math Subtest were correlated with scores on other assessments at high levels ( rs from .55–.65). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed that the subtest conforms to a well-defined five-factor model that parallels areas considered to be important in the math literature.

Study on Dimensional Facets of Personality as Putative Mediating Factors for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Women who Gave Birth in Timis County

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S143-S143
Author(s):  
V.R. Enatescu ◽  
M. Craina ◽  
I. Papava ◽  
R.S. Romosan ◽  
O. Balazs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Perinatal Depression ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Antepartum Depression ◽  
Perinatal Anxiety ◽  
Trait And State Anxiety

IntroductionAntepartum depression has garnered wide recognition from the scientific community in recent years. This has led to the replacement of the term postpartum with perinatal in the 5th edition of the DSM with regards to pregnancy associated depression. Personality may play a significant role in the susceptibility for developing perinatal depression.ObjectivesThe current research aimed to analyze the role of different facets of personality in mediating the occurrence of both, perinatal depression and perinatal anxiety, in women who gave birth in our region.MethodsA prospective survey was conducted at “Bega” Clinic Timisoara in 118 women being monitored during their antepartum period. Of these, 80 women attended to the second assessment between 6 to 8 weeks of their postpartum period. Postnatal depression was assessed by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale using a cut-off > 13. Personality was assessed by using the NEO-FFI Inventory that is five-factor model based.ResultsThe presence of antepartum depression was identified in 28 (23.7%) of pregnant women while postpartum depression was detected in 7 new mothers (8.8%). Among the NEO-FFI Inventory factors only Neuroticism had significant higher mean scores in both antepartum and postpartum depressive women (P = 0.003 and P = 0.016 respectively). There were also significant correlations between Neuroticism and antepartum and postpartum levels of both trait and state anxiety.ConclusionsIn the psychological management and approach of delivering women Neuroticism should be taken into account as a possible mediating factor for both depression and anxiety during their perinatal period.

scholarly journals Psychometric Evaluation of the Malay Version of the Multidimensional Beck Youth Inventories-2 (BYI-2 Malay): Measuring Self-Concept, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Disruptive Behaviour among Adolescents in Sheltered Homes

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wai-Eng Ding ◽  
Kit-Aun Tan ◽  
Jia-Yuin Fam ◽  
Firdaus Mukhtar ◽  
Munn-Sann Lye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Automatic Thoughts ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
Beck Youth Inventories ◽  
Sheltered Homes ◽  
Anxiety Depression

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the Beck Youth Inventories-Second Edition (BYI-2 Malay) in a sample of adolescents living in the nongovernment-run sheltered homes. In this study, 300 adolescents completed the BYI-2 Malay, the Beck Depression Inventory-Malay (BDI-Malay), the Beck Anxiety Inventory-Malay (BAI-Malay), the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire-Malay (ATQ-Malay), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale-Malay (RSES-Malay). The internal consistency estimates for the BYI-2 Malay scales, as measured by Cronbach’s alpha, were excellent: .86 for self-concept, .89 for anxiety, .92 for depression, .92 for anger, and .92 for disruptive behaviours. The five-factor model of the BYI-2 Malay (i.e., Self-Concept, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Disruptive Behaviour) showed a good fit to the data. Evidence for concurrent validity was established between the BYI-2 Malay Self-Concept scale and the RSES-Malay (r = .41), between the BYI-2 Malay Anxiety scale and the BAI-Malay (r = .60), and between the BYI-2 Malay Depression scale and the BDI-Malay (r = .69). The evidence for convergent validity was established between the BYI-2 Malay Anger scale and the ATQ-Malay (r = .71), and between BYI- 2 Malay Disruptive Behaviour scale and the ATQ Malay (r =.52). The present findings shed light on the utility of the BYI-2 Malay in aiding clinicians as well as therapists for identifying multiple symptoms of social and emotional problems in adolescents.

scholarly journals Unidimensionality and construct validity of the Self-Regulating Capacity in Vocabulary Learning (SRCvoc) in Iranian EFL context: item-level responses versus item parcels

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-38
Author(s):  
Amir Hossein Sarkeshikian ◽  
Abdol-Majid Tabatabaee ◽  
Maryam Taleb Doaee
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
The Self ◽  
School Students ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
Item Level

Abstract This study investigated the psychometric properties of self-regulating capacity in vocabulary learning scale (Tseng, Dornyei, & Schmitt, 2006) in the Iranian EFL context. For this purpose, a sample of 1167 high school students completed the Persian SRCvoc in the main phase. The internal consistency reliability of the scale was examined using Cronbach’s alpha. It showed acceptable reliability in both piloting and main phases. The results of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) showed that the SRCvoc is composed of three factors. However, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the three-factor model of the SRCvoc and Tseng et al.’s (2006) five-factor model of the SRCvoc with item-level indicators showed that both models did not fit the data. The findings of this study imply that the item-parcels in Tseng et al. (2006) may have masked the nature of the factor structure of the self-regulating capacity in vocabulary learning scale. It should therefore be re-theorized.

Psychometric Analysis of the Arabic Translation of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-20-00029
Author(s):  
Dalia Khalil ◽  
Thomas Templin ◽  
Carmen Giurgescu ◽  
Dawn P. Misra
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Arab American ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
American Immigrant ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

BackgroundSocial support has been related to postpartum depression (PPD) among immigrant women. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) has been translated to Arabic (MSPSS-AW) but not validated among postpartum women.PurposeTo further replicate and refine the already existing MSPSS-AW to determine: (a) reliability and construct validity of the MSPSS-AW in immigrant Arab American postpartum women, and (b) relationship of dimensions of social support and PPD.MethodsUsing a cross-sectional design, 115 Arab American immigrant postpartum women completed demographic questionnaire, MSPSS-AW, and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.ResultsConfirmatory factor analysis replicated three- factor model for social support (Family, Friends, and Husband). Internal consistency reliability coefficients for the three subscales ranged from .65 to .79. The MSPSS-AW subscales were related to PPD symptoms controlling for years of education, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy.ConclusionThe MSPSS-AW is reliable and valid for use with immigrant Arab American postpartum women.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the PHQ-9 and CESD-R Depression Measures with Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 882-882
Author(s):  
Emma Katz ◽  
Rachael Spalding ◽  
Barry Edelstein
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Age Related

Abstract Our understanding of older adult depression has been impeded by the paucity of assessment instruments with validity evidence for older adults. Therefore, measures of depression that were initially developed for use with younger adults are commonly used with older adults as well, such as the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale-Revised (CESD-R; Eaton et al., 2004) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9; Kroenke, Spitzer, & Williams, 2001). The CESD-R (Jiang et al., 2019; Van Dam & Earleywine, 2011) and PHQ-9 (Indu et al., 2018; Levis, Benedetti, & Thombs, 2019) have strong psychometric support for their use with young adults, and are two frequently used depression measures. In light of age-related differences in the experience and presentation of depression (e.g., Balsamo, et al., 2015; Fiske, Wetherell, & Gatz, 2009; Hybels, Laderman, & Blazer, 2012; Wuthrich, Johnco & Wetherell, 2015), the present study examined the psychometric properties of these instruments with older adults. Two-hundred-and-seventy-seven older adults (ages 65 and older) completed an online survey including the PHQ-9, CESD-R, and instruments measuring several other constructs with anticipated relations to depression (anxiety, general depression, positive and negative affect, self-esteem, personality traits, and satisfaction with life). The relation between the two depression scales and measures of the other constructs were examined. Both the PHQ-9 and CESD-R evidenced good internal consistency reliability (a = .82 and .83, respectively) and strong correlations in anticipated directions with many of the related constructs. These results support the use of the CESD-R and PHQ-9 with community-dwelling older adults.

Development of Teacher Academic Optimism Scale: The validity and reliability study

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-90
Author(s):  
Yusuf Ergen ◽  
Cevat Elma
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Academic Optimism ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Explanatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The study aims to develop a valid and reliable academic optimism scale that can be used to determine teachers’ academic optimism levels. The study was conducted through a total number of 404 primary school teachers who worked in the central districts of Malatya Province during 2014-2015 academic year. The content validity and face validity of the scale were determined via expert recommendations. An explanatory factor analysis and a confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to determine the construct validity of the scale. After the expert opinions, 80 items reduced to 64 and the data was collected by the use of these 64 items. An exploratory factor analysis revealed 5 factors reducing 64 items in to 33 and explaining 58.56% of the total variation in the data. The five-factor model obtained through an explanatory factor analysis after removal of one item as a result of the confirmatory factor analysis was observed to be highly consistent. Different from previous related research, the result showed that a new dimension as “Maneger Trust” emerged as a part of “Teacher Academic Optimism Scale”. And finally this scale could be used as a valid and reliable instrument in the future studies.

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