scholarly journals Academic Expectations of Stress Inventory: A Psychometric Evaluation of Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1208
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Habibi Asgarabad ◽  
Morteza Charkhabi ◽  
Zahra Fadaei ◽  
Julien S. Baker ◽  
Frederic Dutheil
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Academic Expectations ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Stress Inventory

This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Academic Expectations of Stress Inventory (AESI) in terms of validity and reliability measurements among Persian students. A total sample of 620 high-school students (nfemale = 328, nmale = 292) was recruited to complete scales on academic expectations of stress, self-efficacy, and depression. The AESI was translated from English to Persian and its translation was further checked by three experts. We used a cross-sectional research design to collect data. The results approved the internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent, and construct validity of the ASEI. Additionally, confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure of the AESI, including the expectation of self and the expectations of parents/teachers. AESI was related to depression and self-efficacy in an empirically and theoretically expected direction. Moreover, configural and metric invariance were supported by gifted vs. non-gifted groups, but not scalar. No invariance was supported by gender groups. In conclusion, the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the AESI were confirmed to be used for educational, clinical, and research purposes in Iran.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version Emotional Self-efficacy Scale for Young Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Zahra Mohammadi ◽  
◽  
Zohreh Meshkati ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Persian Version

Background: The present research aimed at determining the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Emotional Self-Efficiency Scale (ESES) for adolescents of Isfahan city. This study was conducted using a developmental research method. The statistical population consisted of all the first-grade high school students of Isfahan city in 2018 (n=59396). Methods: A total number of 280 students (160 girls and 120 boys, mean±SD age of 12.98±1.14) were selected using a stratified random sampling method, and completed ESES for adolescents (2015), as well as Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (2001). Results: An Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed the four-factor structure of ESES. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) also confirmed the fit of the four-factor structure of the scale. The results of the within-group correlation coefficient were obtained to investigate the acceptable test-retest reliability. The results of the correlation between the above-mentioned scale and SEQ-C instrument was also significant (P<0.05). Moreover, ESES and its dimensions had proper reliability over time. The reliability obtained by Cronbach’s alpha for all four dimensions of the questionnaire, given the number of items, was higher than 0.5 for each dimension and higher than 0.7 for the whole scale, which was acceptable. Conclusion: These findings indicate the acceptable validity and reliability of ESES for Isfahan’s adolescents, and its validity and reliability should be investigated in broader research on Iranian children and adolescents.

Development of a self-efficacy model in junior and senior high school students based on religiosity and family determinants: a cross sectional approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Anjaswarni ◽  
Nursalam Nursalam ◽  
Sri Widati ◽  
Ah. Yusuf ◽  
Rr Dian Tristiana
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Senior High School Students

Abstract Objectives Self-efficacy is the belief a person has regarding his success in completing a task. A high level of self-efficacy can affect one’s thoughts and motivation to complete tasks well. Conversely, someone with low self-efficacy has a tendency to avoid difficult tasks. Self-efficacy can play a role in success in the future. This study aimed to develop a self-efficacy model for junior and senior high school students based on religious and family determinants. Method This study used a cross-sectional design and simple sampling technique. The calculation result involved 158 samples. The independent variables were religious and family determinants. The dependent variable was self-efficacy. The data were collected using a questionnaire that was tested for validity and reliability. The analysis used a multiple linear regression test with a significance level of α ≤ 0.05. Results The results showed self-efficacy was effectively determined by religion, communication, bonding and parenting factors. Overall, religion had the greatest role in influencing self-efficacy. Bonding and communication had an indirect effect on self-efficacy through parenting factors mediators. Conclusion Parenting factors influence self-efficacy indirectly through bonding and communication; however, parenting factors cannot be ignored. Religion was the biggest determinant of self-efficacy and capital of good self-control and strong conviction in completing tasks and achieving goals.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Adaptation of Mini-Cog Test in Iranian Older Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rezaei ◽  
Vahid Rashedi ◽  
Gohar Lotfi ◽  
Peymaneh Shirinbayan ◽  
Mahshid Foroughan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Roc Curve Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Test Score ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
People With Dementia

The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Mini-Cog in Iranian older adults. It was a cross-sectional study; 50 older people with dementia and 50 without dementia who matched for age, gender, and education entered the study. The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders criteria for dementia were used as gold standard. A battery of scales included the abbreviated mental test score (AMTS), the Geriatric Depression Scale, and the Mini-Cog was performed. Validity and reliability of the Mini-Cog determined using the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (Pearson’s r), Cronbach’s alpha, and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. The Persian version of Mini-Cog showed a good inter-rater reliability ( K = 0.76, p < .01) and a positive concurrent validity ( r = 0.39, p < .01) with the AMTS. The sensitivity and specificity were 88% and 62.8%, respectively, using the original cutoff point of 2. The findings showed that the Persian version of Mini-Cog have an acceptable sensitivity, specificity, and substantial overall agreement with the AMTS.

A Cross-National Validation of the Academic Expectations Stress Inventory With Chinese and Korean High School Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaozhou Zhang ◽  
Virginia M. C. Tze ◽  
Erin Buhr ◽  
Robert M. Klassen ◽  
Lia M. Daniels
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Academic Expectations ◽  
School Students ◽  
Stress Inventory ◽  
Cross National

scholarly journals Pengembangan Inventori Stres Akademik Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) Negeri Kota Malang

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Imamah Yulinawati ◽  
Khairul Bariyyah ◽  
Devi Permatasari
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Stress Inventory ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

This development research aims to produce an academic stress scale to measure the stress level of students who have high validity and reliability. So that it can facilitate counselors in helping students with academic stress problems. This development research uses a method or strategy developed by Borg and Gall involving 300 students. The sample of this study were junior high school students aged 13-16 years who were selected with cluster random sampling technique, Pearson Product Moment data analysis, Cronbach Alpha, normality test and factor analysis. This development research resulted in academic stress instruments consisting of 31 valid items and 15 correlating factors. So that the final results of this academic stress inventory can be used to measure students' academic stress levels.

scholarly journals Associations between pain, self-efficacy, sleep duration, and symptoms of depression in adolescents: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Haraldstad ◽  
Tonje Holte Stea
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Short Sleep Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Short Sleep ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Daily Pain

Abstract Background Although pain has been identified as an important public health problem among adolescents, few studies have investigated possible protective and risk factors for pain. The main aim of the present study was to investigate associations between prevalence of daily pain, self-efficacy, sleep duration, and symptoms of depression in a representative sample of Norwegian adolescents. Methods A comprehensive cross-sectional survey was completed by 12,867 junior high school students and high school students (response rate: 90%) aged 14–19 years. Logistic regression models were adjusted for age, gender, and parental educational level. Results We found a high prevalence of daily pain among adolescents, especially among girls (19%) compared with boys (7%). Short sleep duration was associated with increased odds ratios (ORs) of pain in the shoulders/neck (OR 1.3; 95% CI 1.3–2.0) and stomach (1.7; 1.2–2.4). Symptoms of depression were associated with increased ORs for all measured types of daily pain, including head (3.7; 3.0–4.6), shoulders/neck (3.9; 3.1–4.8), joints/muscles (4.3; 3.3–5.6), and stomach (5.5; 4.1–7.4). By contrast, self-efficacy was not associated with any form of daily pain. Conclusion Given the burden of pain, high incidence of pain problems, and strong association between pain and depression and, to some degree, short sleep duration, co-occurring symptoms may be an important area for research in the public health field. The results highlight the importance of early identification and prevention. Longitudinal studies are needed to understand better pain problems and their underlying mechanisms with the aim of developing targeted interventions.

The Validity and Reliability of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale in a Sample of Hemodialysis Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 566-578
Author(s):  
Marzieh Hatef ◽  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
Christopher Boyle ◽  
Vida Shafipour
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
The Face ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity

Background and Purpose: In order to effectively evaluate self-efficacy, a valid and reliable instrument is clearly required. This study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES) in hemodialysis patients. Methods: There were 404 patients who completed the ESES. The face, content, and construct validity were evaluated. The reliability of the scale was measured using internal consistency and construct reliability. Results: Construct validity determined one factor. The total variance was calculated at 48.13%. The confirmatory factor for the goodness-of-fit indices was χ2[(27, N = 202) = 106.70]. All the indices confirmed that the final model was a good fit. The convergent and divergent validity of the scale were regarded as being acceptable. The reliability of the scale was calculated as being over 0.7. Conclusions: Considering the established acceptability of the psychometric properties of the ESES, the Persian version of the scale can be reliably used for measuring self-efficacy in hemodialysis patients.

scholarly journals Factors affecting substance use and self-efficacy status of students in eastern Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1317-1326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulnaz Karatay ◽  
Nazan Gürarslan Baş
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Eastern Turkey ◽  
Friendship Relations ◽  
The Mean

Abstract This descriptive cross-sectional research sample was consisted of 613 high school students in Eastern Turkey. Data were collected by using the Questionnaire on Substance Use and its Causes and Self-Efficacy in the Prevention of Substance Abuse Scale (SEAPSAS). Data were analyzed with percentiles, Chi-Square, ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis, correlation and regression. Almost 40% of the students had tried smoking and 21.7% of them smoked sometimes or regularly. The mean age of students’ first cigarette use was 13.5. More than 60% of the students had tried alcohol and almost 50% of them drink alcohol sometimes or regularly. The mean score of SEAPSAS was 93.61 ± 18.99. Lower self-efficacy scores were found in males, in students who perceived themselves as unsuccessful at school, in those with negative family and friendship relations, in students who smoked, drank alcohol, who had a drug user in the family and who experienced traumatic events in a lifetime.

scholarly journals Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the diabetic foot self-care questionnaire in Iranian patients with diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Mahmoodi ◽  
Kamel Abdi ◽  
Emmanuel Navarro-Flores ◽  
Zaniar Karimi ◽  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Persian Version

Abstract Background Diabetic foot self-care refers to a group of self-management behaviors that can reduce the incidence of foot ulcers and amputations. It is necessary to have a valid and reliable standard tool to measure foot self-care in diabetic patients. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Diabetic Foot Self-Care Questionnaire of the University of Malaga, Spain (DFSQ-UMA) in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 407 diabetic patients who were selected using a convenient sampling method. Construct validity was assessed by exploratory (with 207 patients) and confirmatory (with 200 patients) factor analyses. Internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients. Results In the exploratory factor analysis, three factors with eigenvalues of 3.84, 2.41, and 2.26 were extracted that together explained 56.74% of the total variance of diabetic foot self-care. A Cronbach’s alpha of 0.865 was found for the total instrument. Conclusions The Persian version of the DFSQ-UMA has good validity and reliability, and given its good psychometric properties, it can be used in future studies.

scholarly journals Adaptation and Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of Students’ Approaches to Learning in a Sample of Mexican High School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1589-1597
Author(s):  
Luz Marina
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Diverse Learning

<p style="text-align: justify;">The reason of to be of any educational model is to ensure that its students are self-regulated, which implies the setting of objectives, the monitoring of their actions in order to reach them, the control of their cognitive processes, the use of diverse learning and motivation skills. One way to collaborate in this is to evaluate the student's current situation in order to intervene. Due to the above, the purpose of the study is to determine validity and reliability of the scale Students’ Approaches to Learning (SAL) in Mexican students. The SAL was applied to 894 high school students. Considering the results, the SAL presents good functioning and acceptable psychometric properties. In relation to the internal structure, the results support the composition of the 14 sub-factors of SAL, which is consistent with the original study. The results obtained have enough empirical support to interpret the construct of learning approaches from a multidimensional point of view.</p>

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document