Measuring Workplace Bullying on Romanian Employees: Convergent Validity, Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Instruments NAQ-R and EAPA-T

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chirila Teodora
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Workplace Bullying

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory in a sample of Brazilian university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-299
Author(s):  
Thiago Loreto Garcia da Silva ◽  
Victoria Guimarães Ramos ◽  
Julia Candia Donat ◽  
Fernando Rainho de Oliveira ◽  
Gustavo Gauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Big Five Model ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth Inventory

Abstract Objective: To examine psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Method: A total of 300 university students were evaluated though instruments that investigated trauma history, depression and posttraumatic symptoms, and personality traits through the Big Five model. Pearson's correlation was used to assess internal consistency, inter-item reliability and construct validity. Principal component analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to investigate the factor structure of the PTGI. Results: Results confirmed the original five-factor structure. The results showed good internal consistency for the total scale (α = 0.91) and its subscales, ranging from α = 0.85 to α = 0.70. Also, evidence of construct and convergent validity was observed through correlations with posttraumatic and depression symptoms and personality measures. Conclusions: These preliminary results suggest that the Brazilian PTGI is reliable and showed adequate evidence of validity.

Factor–structure of the Italian version of the Scale Of Prodromal Symptoms (SOPS): a comparison with the English version

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Comparelli ◽  
V. Savoja ◽  
G. D. Kotzalidis ◽  
S. W. Woods ◽  
S. Mosticoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Prodromal Symptoms ◽  
Early Intervention Services ◽  
Psychiatric Rating ◽  
Psychiatric Rating Scale

Aims.The 19-item ‘Scale Of Prodromal Symptoms’ (SOPS) and its semi-structured interview, the Structured Interview for Prodromal Symptoms (SIPS), have been developed to assess prodromes of psychosis. We assessed psychometric properties of the Italian version of the instrument.Methods.We collected socio-demographic and clinical data of 128 people seeking first-time psychiatric help in a large Roman area, either as outpatients at community facilities or as inpatients in psychiatric wards of two general hospitals. Participants were administered the Italian version of the SOPS and the 24-item Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS). Data were analysed through Pearson's correlation and factorial analysis.Results.The English and Italian SOPS versions showed similar psychometric properties and factorial structure. The best-fit model was trifactorial, explaining 90% of total variance, and roughly corresponding to the positive, negative, and general dimensions, with disorganisation spreading over the other dimensions. Compared with the BPRS, the Italian version of the SOPS showed construct validity and convergent validity.Conclusions.The factor–structure of the Italian version of the SOPS is similar to those of the English and Spanish versions, in that the factors emerged are the same (positive, negative, and general symptoms). The scale could be used to assess at-risk people in early intervention services.

Perfectionism and Academic Performance in Italian College Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 911-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yura Loscalzo ◽  
Sean P. M. Rice ◽  
Marco Giannini ◽  
Kenneth G. Rice
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Italian Translation ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Academic Implications

This study analyzed the psychometric properties of the Italian translation of both the Short Almost Perfect Scale (SAPS) and the Short Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (SMPS), and the academic implications of perfectionism on 414 Italian college students aged between 18 and 58 years. Results revealed some limitations with the SAPS factor structure that, once addressed, yielded scores with good internal consistency and convergent validity. The SMPS had adequate psychometric properties. Higher perfectionistic strivings scores were associated with better academic performance and with higher rates of studying. This study provides support for the usefulness of both the SAPS and the SMPS in understanding relationships between different perfectionism dimensions and academic outcomes for Italian students.

scholarly journals Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Croatian Short Version of the Empathy Quotient

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Anja Wertag ◽  
◽  
Ivana Hanzec ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Emotional Reactivity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Cognitive Empathy ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Reactivity Index ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Empathy Quotient

The Empathy Quotient (EQ, Baron-Cohen & Wheelwright, 2004) measures empathy as an ability to identify what someone else is thinking and feeling, and to respond to their thoughts and feelings with an appropriate emotion. Although the questionnaire was developed in order to be sensitive to empathy deficits as a part of psychopathology, it is often used in other areas of psychological research as well. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the short version of the translated Empathy Quotient (EQ-28) that has psychometric superiority over the original version (Lawrence et al., 2004). Data was collected on-line on a convenient sample (N = 115; 81 female and 34 male) with a mean age of 31.30 (SD = 7.49), within a larger study. The results of the principal component analysis showed a clear three-factor solution consistent with the structure proposed by Lawrence et al. (2004). Cronbach’s alpha coefficients indicated high internal consistency of the Cognitive Empathy and the Emotional Reactivity subscales, unlike the Social Skills subscale. The correlations of the EQ-28 subscales and the relevant subscales of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (Davis, 1983) provided information about the convergent validity of the Cognitive Empathy and the Emotional Reactivity subscales, while the correlations with measures of altruism (measured by HEXACOPI-R, Lee & Ashton, 2004) and the Dark Triad (Jones & Paulhus, 2014) showed the theoretically expected relationships between the given constructs. On the basis of the results of this preliminary study it can be concluded that the Croatian version of the EQ-28 has satisfactory metric characteristics and represents a good measure of cognitive and affective empathy, but these results should be replicated on a larger and more gender balanced sample. Keywords: Empathy Quotient, psychometric properties, Croatian version

Psychometric Properties of the Modified Personal Diabetes Questionnaire Among Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Cheng ◽  
Doris Y. P. Leung ◽  
Yu-Ning Wu ◽  
Janet W. H. Sit ◽  
Miao-Yan Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Convenience Sample

This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Personal Diabetes Questionnaire (C-PDQ). The PDQ was translated into Chinese using a forward and backward translation approach. After being reviewed by an expert panel, the C-PDQ was administered to a convenience sample of 346 adults with Type 2 diabetes. The Chinese version of the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (C-SDSCA) was also administered. The results of the exploratory factor analysis revealed a one-factor structure for the Diet Knowledge, Decision-Making, and Eating Problems subscales and a two-factor structure for the barriers-related subscales. The criterion and convergent validity were supported by significant correlations of the subscales of the C-PDQ with the glycated hemoglobin values and the parallel subscales in the C-SDSCA, respectively. The C-PDQ subscales also showed acceptable internal consistency (α = .61–.89) and excellent test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients: .73–.96). The results provide preliminary support for the reliability and validity of the C-PDQ. This comprehensive, patient-centered instrument could be useful to identify the needs, concerns, and priorities of Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey in Colombia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5118
Author(s):  
Diana M. Bravo ◽  
Juan C. Suárez-Falcón ◽  
Javier M. Bianchi ◽  
Miguel A. Segura-Vargas ◽  
Francisco J. Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
General Survey ◽  
Fit Index

The Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey (MBI-GS) is a widely used scale that measures burnout in the general professions. Debate persists regarding the factor structure of the MBI-GS, and there is scarce empirical evidence about the reliability, validity, and measurement invariance of the MBI-GS in Spanish-speaking samples. Moreover, the psychometric properties of the MBI-GS have not been analyzed in Colombia. This study aimed to analyze the internal consistency, factor structure, measurement invariance, and convergent validity of the MBI-GS in a large sample of Colombian workers. The MBI-GS was administered to a total sample of 978 workers from three private companies in Bogotá (66.9% males, 32.7% females, 0.4% other). All subscales showed adequate internal consistency (alphas ranging from 0.72 to 0.86). The three-factor model demonstrated a very good fit to the data (root mean square error of approximation − RMSEA = 0.05, comparative fit index − CFI = 0.99, non-normed fit index − NNFI = 0.98, and standardized root mean square residual − SRMR = 0.06). The measurement invariance both at a metric and scalar level was supported across gender, age group, and socioeconomic status. The MBI-GS subscales showed the expected correlations with job satisfaction, work engagement, psychological distress, and psychological inflexibility. In conclusion, the Spanish version of the MBI-GS demonstrated good psychometric properties in a Colombian sample.

scholarly journals Attachment Style Classification Questionnaire for latency age: Psychometrics properties of Argentine Sample

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-70
Author(s):  
María Cristina Richaud ◽  
Belén Mesurado ◽  
María Paula Minzi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Attachment Style ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Discriminative Power ◽  
Psychometric Study ◽  
Three Factor ◽  
Latency Age

The purpose of this article was to perform a psychometric study of the Attachment Style Classification Questionnaire (ASCQ) in Spanish language. This paper included three studies. The objectives of study 1 were to analyze the discriminative power of items, to carry out an EFA to determine the structure of the questionnaire, and to calculate the internal consistency of factors. The objectives of study 2 were to test the questionnaire structure through a CFA, and to determine if the model obtained was invariant between sex and age. The objective of Study 3 was to study the convergent validity. The three studies were carried out with three different samples of 180, 200, and 425 Argentinian children, aged 9 to 12 years, respectively. The results confirm the three factor structure of the adapted questionnaire, showing good psychometric properties (satisfactory internal consistency and adequate validity).

scholarly journals A Spanish adaptation of the Quality in Psychiatric Care—Inpatient (QPC-IP) instrument: Psychometric properties and factor structure

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Sanchez-Balcells ◽  
Maria-Teresa Lluch-Canut ◽  
Marta Domínguez del Campo ◽  
A. R. Moreno-Poyato ◽  
M. Tomás-Jiménez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Satisfaction Scale

Abstract Background and aim Western countries share an interest in evaluating and improving quality of care in the healthcare field. The aim was to develop and examine the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Spanish version of the Quality in Psychiatric Care–Inpatient (QPC-IP) instrument. Methods A psychometric study was conducted, translating the QPC-IPS instrument into Spanish, revision of the instrument by a panel of experts, and assessing its psychometric properties. 150 psychiatric inpatients completed the QPC-IP. Test-retest reliability was assessed by re-administering the questionnaire to 75 of these patients. Results After conducting pilot testing and a cognitive interview with 30 inpatients, it was determined that the QPC-IPS was adequate and could be self-administered. A Cronbach’s alpha of 0.94 was obtained for the full instrument and values of 0.52–0.89 for the various dimensions of the questionnaire. Test re test reliability: The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient for the full questionnaire was 0.69, while for the individual dimensions values between 0.62 and 0.74 were obtained, indicating acceptable temporal stability. Convergent validity was analysed using 10-point numerical satisfaction scale, giving a positive correlation (0.49). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed six factors consistent with the original scale. The Spanish version yielded adequate results in terms of validity and reliability. Conclusion Our findings provide evidence of the convergent validity, reliability, temporal stability and construct validity of the Spanish QPC-IP for measuring patient quality in psychiatric care in Spanish hospitals. Hospital administrators can use this tool to assess and identify areas for improvement to enhance quality in psychiatric care.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the human system audit-transformational leadership short scale in Germany and Philippines: A cross-cultural study

Psychologica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Berger ◽  
Thalita Carla Antonioli
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Human System ◽  
Trade Relations ◽  
Short Scale

The aims of this research are to analyze the psychometric properties of the Philippine (N = 308) and German (N = 200) version of the Human System Audit transformational leadership short-scale (HSA-TFL short-scale) and to identify whether transformational profiles are similar or different in both countries. In todays’ globalized environment, the number of multinational organizations increases and trade relations between countries become straighter. This intensifies the companies’ need for short leadership instruments that are scientifically designed, reliable and quick to apply. We analyzed factor structure, convergent and criterion validity, as well as transformational profiles for Germany and the Philippines, both important economies in their regional economic blocks that experienced a considerable growth of their bilateral relations. Results indicate that the HSA-TFL short-scale is a reliable instrument (Philippines: α = .90; Germany: α = .91) with a one-factor structure for the Philippine (RMSEA = .08, CFI = .88) and the Germany version (RMSEA = .06, CFI = .89) showing convergent validity for both countries. Criterion validity was different in both countries and sensible to the cultural context. The transformational profiles, using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X), showed differences for both countries. This research provides empirical evidence for the validity and usefulness of the HSA-TFL short-scale.  

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