scholarly journals The Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Preschool Activity Card Sort

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somaya H. Malkawi ◽  
Sana M. N. Abu-Dahab ◽  
Ahmad F. Amro ◽  
Nihad A. Almasri
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Card Sort ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background. The Preschool Activity Card Sort (PACS) is an interview-based assessment tool to measure participation of preschool children with age range from 3 to 6 years. Objective of Study. The purpose of this study was to establish the psychometric properties of the recently translated Arabic PACS (A-PACS). Methods. One hundred fifty-one Jordanian parents participated in the study representing different geographical areas. Children were almost equally distributed between males and females and into three age groups. Construct and concurrent validity were examined as well as the internal consistency of the scale and the test-retest reliability. Findings. The A-PACS was able to differentiate between the participation level of young and old children in the domains of education, community mobility, and low demand leisure of the A-PACS giving evidence to its construct validity and it significantly correlated with some aspects of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (VABS) giving evidence to its concurrent validity. The A-PACS showed excellent overall internal consistency (α=.859) for all domains and good test-retest reliability (r=.976, p<.001). Conclusion. The A-PACS can be considered as a valid and reliable tool to measure participation of preschool children with normal development from Arabic cultures. Future studies should focus on the validity of the A-PACS for use with children with disabilities.

scholarly journals The Persian Version of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI): Translation and Evaluation of Its Psychometric Properties

2019 ◽  
pp. 174-180
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Sadat Bateni ◽  
Maryam Rahmatian ◽  
Ahmad Kaviani ◽  
Sebastian Simard ◽  
Mehdi Soleimani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Fear Of Cancer ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: This study aimed to translate and validate the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI) questionnaire into Persian and to investigate its psychometric properties. Methods: The FCRI was translated to Persian using a linguistic methodology according to WHO guidelines. A total of 450 breast cancer survivors who had the following inclusion criteria were included: time elapse of more than six months after the treatment prior to the study; absence ofobjective markers of recurrence, fluency in the Persian language, and signing the informed consent. Internal consistency was estimated with Cronbach's α coefficient and test-retest reliability with Interclass correlation.  Concurrent validity was estimated through Pearson’s correlation between the FCRI and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Principal component analysis (PCA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were employed to evaluate dimensionality. Results: The Persian version was acceptable for patients. The content validity index (CVI) was 0.80.  The instrument had good test-retest reliability (ICC= 0.96) and internal consistency (Cronbach’s α=0.86).  PCA and CFA indicated that the factor structure of the Persian version was similar to the original questionnaire and had acceptable goodness of fit.  Correlations between the FCRI and HADS was remarkable (r= 0.252 – 0.639), indicating acceptable concurrent validity. Conclusions: The Persian version of FCRI could be considered a good cross-cultural equivalent for the original English version. The questionnaire was a reliable and valid instrument in terms of internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and dimensionality.

scholarly journals Validation of the Japanese Version of the Patterns of Activity Measure-Pain in Individuals with Chronic Pain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyoka Enomoto ◽  
Tomonori Adachi ◽  
Akira Mibu ◽  
Katsuyoshi Tanaka ◽  
Sei Fukui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Measure

Abstract Background The Patterns of Activity Measure-Pain (POAM-P) is a self-report questionnaire that measures avoidance, overdoing, and pacing in individuals with chronic pain. We aimed to develop and confirm the psychometric properties of the Japanese version of the POAM-P(POAM-P-J) in Japanese individuals with chronic pain. Methods We recruited 147 Japanese individuals with chronic pain (106 women; mean age 64.89 ± 12.13 years). The individuals completed the POAM-P-J, the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The following psychometric properties of the POAM-P-J were confirmed: structural validity, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and concurrent validity. Results We tested factor structure via confirmatory factor analyses (CFA). We chose the 3-factor model with six covariances. The POAM-P-J’s internal consistency and test-retest reliability were acceptable to good (α = 0.79–0.86; ICC = 0.72–0.87). The avoidance and overdoing scales were positively associated with pain severity, pain interference, and anxiety measures (all p < 0.05), but the pacing scale was not significantly associated with these pain-related measures. Conclusions Although the structural validity of the POAM-P-J remains questionable, its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and concurrent validity were confirmed. The POAM-P-J is useful in both research and clinical practice for evaluating the activity patterns of Japanese patients with chronic pain.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Vietnamese Hemodialysis Stressor Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 364-385
Author(s):  
Thi Loan Dang ◽  
Fu-Chih Lai ◽  
Yen-Kuang Lin ◽  
Kuei-Ru Chou ◽  
Nae-Fang Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Instrument Translation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Stressor Scale

The lack of a suitable assessment tool may limit optimal stress management and impair the health-related quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis. The purpose of the study was to examine latent constructs and psychometric properties of the Vietnamese Hemodialysis Stressor Scale (HSS-V). In total, 180 patients receiving hemodialysis were recruited. Psychometric properties of the HSS-V, including the construct validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability, were tested after the instrument translation. The exploratory factor analysis resulted in a 24-item HSS-V with four extracted factors, which explained 58.32% of the total variance. The construct validity was confirmed by significant negative correlations between scores on the HSS-V and Vietnamese-version Short Form-36. The internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .82-.91) and test–retest reliability (intra-class correlations coefficient = .91-.94) of the 24-item HSS-V were satisfactory. A simple structure and preliminary acceptable psychometric properties of the HSS-V were established and can serve as a basis for further studies.

scholarly journals A 2-Study Psychometric Evaluation of the Modified Dementia Worry Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 153331752199532
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Roberts ◽  
Molly Maxfield
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Dementia Worry ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

A modified version of the Dementia Worry Scale (DWS) used the terminology “Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias” (versus the DWS’ use of “dementia”). Two studies investigated psychometric properties of the modified DWS (MDWS). Study 1 compared the psychometric properties of the DWS and MDWS; both versions had single factor structures and exhibited excellent internal consistency (αs ≥ .95). The MDWS exhibited greater test-retest reliability after a 4-week interval (DWS r = .68; MDWS r = .90). In Study 2, the MDWS again displayed a single factor structure, excellent internal consistency (α = .95), and good test-retest reliability after an 8-week interval (r = .78). Additionally, results support convergent validity between the MDWS and fear of dementia, subjective memory, general anxiety, health anxiety, and neuroticism. The MDWS is psychometrically consistent with the DWS, maintains strong test-retest reliability, and is appropriate for use in cross-sectional and longitudinal research.

scholarly journals A Short Version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale: Development and Psychometric Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11035
Author(s):  
Cheng Chen ◽  
Susanne Weyland ◽  
Julian Fritsch ◽  
Alexander Woll ◽  
Claudia Niessner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Enjoyment

Objective: The purposes of this paper were to (a) develop a new short, theory-driven, version of the physical activity enjoyment scale (PACES-S) using content analysis; and (b) subsequently to measure the psychometric properties (construct validity, internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and concurrent validity) of the PACES-S for adolescents. Methods: Six experts used a four-point Likert scale to assess the content validity of each of the 16 items of the physical activity enjoyment scale according to a provided definition of physical activity enjoyment. Based on the results, exploratory factor analysis was used to analyze survey data from a longitudinal study of 182 individuals (Measure 1 of Study 1: 15.75 ± 3.39 yrs; 56.6% boys, 43.4% girls), and confirmatory factor analysis (Measure 2 of Study 1: 15.69 ± 3.44 yrs; 56.3% boys, 43.7% girls) was used to analyze the survey data from a cross-sectional study of 3219 individuals (Study 2; 15.99 ± 3.10 yrs; 47.8% boys, 52.2% girls) to assess the construct validity of the new measure. To assess the reliability, test–retest reliability was assessed in Study 1 and internal consistency in Study 1 and 2. For the concurrent validity, correlations with self-reported and device-based physical activity behavior were assessed in both studies. Results: Four out of sixteen items were selected for PACES-S. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analyses identified and supported its factorial validity (χ2 = 53.62, df = 2, p < 0.001; RMSEA = 0.073; CFI = 0.99; RFI = 0.96; NFI = 0.99; TLI = 0.96; IFI = 0.99). Results showed good test–retest reliability (r = 0.76) and internal consistency (a = 0.82 to 0.88). Regarding concurrent validity, the results showed positive correlations with a physical activity questionnaire (Study 1: r = 0.36), with a physical activity diary (Study 1: r = 0.44), and with accelerometer-recorded data (Study 1: r = 0.32; Study 2: r = 0.21). Conclusions: The results indicate that PACES-S is a reliable and valid instrument that may be particularly useful to measure physical activity enjoyment in large-scale studies. It shows comparable measurement properties as the long version of PACES.

scholarly journals Turkish Version of the Cognitive Distortions Questionnaire: Psychometric Properties

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sedat Batmaz ◽  
Sibel Kocbiyik ◽  
Ozgur Ahmet Yuncu
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Cognitive Distortions ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Oblique Rotation ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Cognitive distortions are interrelated with all layers of cognitions, and they may be part of the treatment once they are accessed, identified, labeled, and changed. From both a research and a clinical perspective, it is of utmost importance to disentangle cognitive distortions from similar constructs. Recently, the Cognitive Distortions Questionnaire (CD-Quest), a brief and comprehensive measure, was developed to assess both the frequency and the intensity of cognitive distortions. The aim of the present study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the CD-Quest in a psychiatric outpatient sample. Demographic and clinical data of the participants were analyzed by descriptive statistics. For group comparisons, Student’st-test was applied. An exploratory principal components factor analysis was performed, followed by an oblique rotation. To assess the internal consistency of the scale Cronbach’sαwas computed. The correlation coefficient was calculated for test-retest reliability over a 4-week period. For concurrent validity, bivariate Pearson correlation analyses were conducted with the measures of mood severity and negatively biased cognitions. The results revealed that the scale had excellent internal consistency, good test-retest reliability, unidimensional factor structure, and evidence of concurrent and discriminant validity.

scholarly journals Validation of the Japanese version of the Patterns of Activity Measure-Pain in Individuals with Chronic Pain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyoka Enomoto ◽  
Tomonori Adachi ◽  
Akira Mibu ◽  
Katsuyoshi Tanaka ◽  
Sei Fukui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Measure

Abstract BackgroundThe Patterns of Activity Measure-Pain (POAM-P) is a self-report questionnaire that measures avoidance, overdoing, and pacing in individuals with chronic pain. We aimed to develop and confirm the psychometric properties of the Japanese version of the POAM-P(POAM-P-J) in Japanese individuals with chronic pain.MethodsWe recruited 147 Japanese individuals with chronic pain (106 women; mean age 64.89±12.13 years). The individuals completed the POAM-P-J, the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The following psychometric properties of the POAM-P-J were confirmed: structural validity, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and concurrent validity. ResultsWe tested factor structure via confirmatory factor analyses (CFA). We chose the 3-factor model with six covariances. The POAM-P-J’s internal consistency and test-retest reliability were acceptable to good (α = 0.79–0.86; ICC = 0.72–0.87). The avoidance and overdoing scales were positively associated with pain severity, pain interference, and anxiety measures (all p < 0.05), but the pacing scale was not significantly associated with these pain-related measures.ConclusionsAlthough the structural validity of the POAM-P-J remains questionable, its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and concurrent validity were confirmed. The POAM-P-J is useful in both research and clinical practice for evaluating the activity patterns of Japanese patients with chronic pain.

Psychometric Properties of the Infant Toddler Activity Card Sort

2021 ◽  
pp. 153944922110126
Author(s):  
Catherine R. Hoyt ◽  
Ashley C. Chuck ◽  
Taniya E. Varughese ◽  
Laura C. Fisher ◽  
Hannah E. Manis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Card Sort ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Computer Adaptive Test ◽  
Goal Development ◽  
Engagement Interventions ◽  
Adequate Test ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Repeat Assessment

The Infant Toddler Activity Card Sort (ITACS) is a new measure that engages caregivers in goal development by measuring participation in early childhood. Initial evaluation of the ITACS is required to assess its psychometric properties. To evaluate test–retest reliability, concurrent validity, and between-group differences of the ITACS. Caregivers ( N = 208) of children 0–3 years, who were typically developing (TD) or had a developmental delay (DD), completed the ITACS and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory–Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT) with repeat assessment after 2 weeks later ( n = 117). The ITACS demonstrated moderate concurrent validity with the PEDI-CAT. Children with DD had significantly more activity concerns on the ITACS than TD. Adequate test–retest reliability was not achieved. The ITACS is a useful tool for identifying caregiver concerns in activity engagement; interventions can be tailored to address concerns and increase participation in childhood routines.

scholarly journals Psychometrics of HRQoL questionnaires in bronchiectasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 2100025
Author(s):  
Rebecca H. McLeese ◽  
Arietta Spinou ◽  
Zina Alfahl ◽  
Michail Tsagris ◽  
J. Stuart Elborn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

IntroductionUnderstanding the psychometric properties of health related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaires can help inform selection in clinical trials.ObjectiveTo assess the psychometric properties of HRQoL questionnaires in bronchiectasis.MethodsA literature search was conducted. HRQoL questionnaires were assessed for psychometric properties (reliability, validity, minimal clinically important difference (MCID), floor/ceiling effects). Meta-analyses assessed the associations of HRQoL with clinical measures and responsiveness of HRQoL in clinical trials.Results166 studies and 12 HRQoL questionnaires were included. The BHQ, LCQ, CAT and SF-36 had good internal consistency in all domains reported (Cronbach's α≥0.7) across all studies and the QoL-B, SGRQ, CRDQ and SOLQ had good internal consistency in all domains in the majority of (but not all) studies. The BHQ, SGRQ, LCQ and CAT had good test-retest reliability in all domains reported ((intraclass correlation coefficient) ICC ≥0.7) across all studies and the QoL-B, CRDQ and SOLQ had good test-retest reliability in all domains in the majority of (but not all) studies. HRQoL questionnaires were able to discriminate between demographics, important markers of clinical status, disease severity, exacerbations and bacteriology. For HRQoL responsiveness, there was a difference between the treatment and placebo effect.ConclusionSGRQ was the most widely used HRQoL questionnaire in bronchiectasis studies and it had good psychometric properties, however good psychometric data are growing on bronchiectasis specific HRQoL questionnaires, QoL-B and BHQ. Future studies should focus on the medium-long term test-retest reliability, responsiveness and MCID in these HRQoL questionnaires which show potential in bronchiectasis.

scholarly journals Further Support for the Psychometric Properties of the Farsi Version of Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezou Lashkari ◽  
Mohsen Dehghani ◽  
Vahid Sadeghi-Firoozabadi ◽  
Mahmood Heidari ◽  
Ali Khatibi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Farsi Version

Alexithymia is defined as the lack of words to describe emotions and is associated with different psychopathologies. Various tools have been developed for measuring alexithymia; each has its limitations. A new questionnaire, Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire (PAQ), was developed to simultaneously assess positive and negative dimensions. Validation of such a tool in different cultures allows cross-cultural health psychology studies and facilitates knowledge transfer in the field. We aimed to examine the psychometric features of the PAQ in the Farsi-speaking population in Iran. Four-hundred-twenty-nine university students were asked to complete the PAQ, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and emotion regulation questionnaire (ERQ). Concurrent validity, discriminant validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability and factor structure were investigated. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a five-factor model identical to the original questionnaire. The questionnaire indicated good internal consistency (0.82 &lt; α &lt; 0.94). Test-retest reliability was acceptable for all subscales. The correlations between PAQ and its subscales with BDI-II, BAI, and TAS, and expression suppression subscale of ERQ were strong for concurrent validity. Concerning the discriminant validity, PAQ and its subscales were not correlated with reappraisal subscales of ERQ. The present findings suggest that the Farsi version of PAQ has strong psychometric properties and is appropriate for use in the Farsi-speaking population.

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