scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Pornography Craving Questionnaire (PCQ) in Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nader Molavi ◽  
Shahrzad Khosravifar ◽  
Masumeh Ghazanfanpour ◽  
Mohammad Reza Najarzadegan ◽  
Abdolhadi Saeidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Psychological Reactions ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Age Range

Objectives: Addiction to pornography is one of the most important behavioral addictions among Iranian youth. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a measurement scale of “cravings for pornography” Iran. Methods: This Psychometric study was conducted on a 234 general Iranian population sample in 2017 with a random sampling method. In this study, the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Pornography Craving Questionnaire were evaluated. Data were analyzed by exploratory factor analysis using SPSS version 23. The questionnaire was administered online (Telegram application and email). Results: The age range of 234 study participants was 13 to 51 years (mean = 29.7); 97 females (41.5%) and 135 males (57.7%). To determine this questionnaire’s cut-off value, we divided into three categories of low or no craving (12 - 36), average (36 - 60), and high (60 - 84). The result of exploratory factor analysis for these questions identified two factors (Psychological reactions and Desire). Cronbach’s alpha was 0.8. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, the Persian version of the “the pornography craving questionnaire” has sufficient reliability and validity in Iranian society.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the 11-Item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale in Iranian Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 016327872110157
Author(s):  
Reza Hosseinabadi ◽  
Mahshid Foroughan ◽  
Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni ◽  
Mohammad-Sajjad Lotfi ◽  
Yadollah Pournia
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
The Face

Loneliness is usually a chronic condition which may lead to physical and psychological undesirable consequences, and requires measurement and intervention. This study was conducted with the aim of preparing a Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale and evaluating its psychometric properties among the Iranian older adults. After applying the translation-back translation method, the prepared script was subjected to the face and content validity evaluations and a Persian version of the scale was prepared. Factor analysis, concurrent validity, internal consistency, and test-retest methods were used to validate the scale. The Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale showed acceptable content validity. The negative and significant correlations between the loneliness scores and the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale indicated that the questionnaire had acceptable concurrent validity. The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed two factors for the scale. Also, the results of the intra-class correlation coefficient and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient demonstrated that the scale had acceptable reliability. The Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale is an appropriate tool for measuring loneliness in the Iranian older adults.

Psychometric Properties of the “ICU Nurses” Perceptions Questionnaire of Self-Performance with Families of Critically Ill Patients (Persian Version)

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-20-00069
Author(s):  
Reza Norouzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Reza Heidari ◽  
Fardin Rahimi ◽  
Anoshirvan Kazemnejad
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

Background and PurposeNurses' self-perception of their performance toward family members of patients is one of the most important issues in predicting family adaptive behaviors. This study analyze the psychometric properties of the Persian version of ICU nurses' perceptions questionnaire of self-performance with families of critically ill patients.MethodsAmong 135 intensive care nurses, to determine face validity, 10 nurses were asked to comment on, comprehensibility, grammar, and writing of items. Exploratory factor analysis was used to assess construct validity.ResultsThe intra-cluster correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.82 and Cronbach's alpha was 0.74. Exploratory factor analysis showed the first nine related factors have 65.22% variance.ConclusionPersian version of “ICU nurses' perceptions of self-performance with families of critically ill patients” had good reliability and validity.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Pregnancy Symptoms Inventory (PSI)

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110673
Author(s):  
Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie ◽  
Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi ◽  
Sonia Hasani ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of pregnancy symptoms inventory. A methodological study. This study was conducted on 220 pregnant women. Construct validity was measured by exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability was measured by intra-class correlation coefficient and internal consistency. Since the items 12 (snoring) and 16 (thrush) failed to obtain the minimum principal axis factoring in exploratory factor analysis, they were removed from the Persian version. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit for the extracted model. Cronbach’s alpha was .94 for the frequency items and .95 for the limitation items. Intra-class correlation coefficient was between .58 and 1 for frequency items and between .73 and 1 for limitation items. The Persian version of pregnancy symptoms inventory was a valid and reliable scale to be used for Iranian pregnant women.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Among the Iranian Public People During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
Pardis Rahmatpour ◽  
Erika Sivarajan Froelicher ◽  
Saeed Pahlevan Sharif ◽  
Omolhoda Kaveh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Two Factors

Background: Several studies indicate a high prevalence of depression around the world during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a valid instrument to capture the depression of an individual in this situation is both important and timely. The present study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) among the public during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran.Method: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in the Iranian population (n = 600) from April to July 2020. A two-part online form was used: sociodemographic characteristics and depression items (CES-D). The construct validity and internal consistency reliability of the scale were evaluated.Result: The results of the exploratory factor analysis illustrated two factors with 43.35% of the total variance of the depression were explained. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that this model fits well. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated, and it was acceptable.Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that, in the Iranian sample, this depression scale yielded two factors (somatic and positive affects) solutions with suitable psychometric properties.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale for Children (IUSC): Findings From Clinical and Community Samples in Iran

Assessment ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107319112199876
Author(s):  
Mehdi Zemestani ◽  
Reza Didehban ◽  
Jonathan S. Comer ◽  
Philip C. Kendall
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internalizing Problems ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Intolerance Of Uncertainty ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Objective: The present study examined the psychometric properties of a Persian version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale for Children (IUSC; Comer et al, 2009). Method: Participating youth ( n = 346) 8 to 18 years of age were nonreferred community youth ( n = 279) or youth who met diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder ( n = 67) and their parents. Results: Across child- and parent-report data, confirmatory factor analysis supported a shortened 12-item version of the IUSC, and the confirmatory factor analysis also confirmed a theory-driven correlated two-factor structure of the IUSC-12. (i.e., prospective/inhibitory IU). Results further supported reliability and validity of parent- and child-reports of the Persian IUSC-12 via evidence of internal consistency, 4-week retest, significant associations with established measures of internalizing problems, and the ability of the measure to reliably distinguish the clinical sample from the community sample. Conclusion: Findings demonstrate sound psychometric properties of the Persian version of the IUSC-12 and provide additional support for the reliability and validity of the measure and its use in non-Western cultures. Findings are discussed in terms of implications for assessment, treatment, and study of anxiety and related internalizing problems in Iranian youth.

scholarly journals The Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire (CECA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1663
Author(s):  
Peymaneh Shirinbayan ◽  
Mahyar Salavati ◽  
Farin Soleimani ◽  
Ahmad Saeedi ◽  
Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Maternal Behavior ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Childhood Experience ◽  
Paternal Behavior ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Experience Of Care ◽  
Father’S Role ◽  
Behavior Scale

Background: The present study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire (CECA.Q), a tool based on a retrospective interview with the child. Materials and Methods: To this aim, 251 adolescents from four regions of Tehran megacity completed the questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was examined, along with the face and content validity. In addition, the construct validity was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: EFA and CFA supported a 4-factor solution including mother’s role scale items, father’s role scale items, maternal behavior scale items, and paternal behavior scale items.  The total variance extracted in EFA ranged from 33.9 to 60.7. The internal consistency for mother’s role, father’s role, maternal behavior, and paternal behavior was 0.61, 0.65, 0.86, and 0.9 respectively. Thus, the questionnaire had a suitable fit, as well as reasonable reliability and validity. Conclusion:  The Persian version of the CECA.Q had adequate reliability and validity as a self-report measurement for childhood experience of care and abuse. [GMJ.2020;9:e1663]

Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Indonesian Version of the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision, and Nurse Teacher Scale (CLES + T)

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-19-00067
Author(s):  
Christine L. Sommers ◽  
Ian Ruddy Mambu ◽  
Lisa McKenna ◽  
Sonia Reisenhofer ◽  
Julie McCaughan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Background and PurposeThe purpose of this article is to describe an evaluation of psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision, and Nurse Teacher (CLES + T) scale, a scale that measures nursing students' perceptions of their clinical learning environment.MethodsThe CLES + T was completed by 292 nursing students. Inter-item correlations, exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, and evidence of validity were used to examine reliability and validity.ResultsFour factors were extracted that explained 58% of the variance. Cronbach alphas ranged from .86–.95. Wording to describe different titles of supervisors was unclear to some of the participants.ConclusionThe Indonesian version of the CLES + T is a reliable version. More research is needed to clarify some of the wording.

scholarly journals Hospital Accreditation Questionnaire: Benefits of the Healthcare Professionals and the Organization

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5288-5292
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
Total Variance ◽  
Sampling Unit ◽  
Hospital Accreditation ◽  
Two Factors

The aim of this paper is to explore the psychometric properties of the freshly developed questionnaire on Hospital Accreditation. The items were outlined with the support of the previously existing scales and interface with the sampling unit. The questionnaire consisted of sixteen items and this questionnaire was distributed to the participants to take their responses. The sample consisted 110 healthcare professionals of Delhi-NCR hospitals. The results of reliability analysis of scale show that Cronbach’s alpha value is 0.956. The reliability statistics match the optimal level of Nunnally’s criteria and statistically acceptable for freshly developed scale. The exploratory factor analysis show that these sixteen items are loaded on two factors (benefits of the organization and benefits of healthcare professionals) and these two factors explain 70.813% total variance in hospital accreditation. The items of this questionnaire are outlined in such way that this questionnaire can be also valuable tool for assessment of benefits by organization and healthcare professionals from Hospital accreditation.

PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE PERSIAN VERSION OF PERMA-PROFILER: A TOOL TO ASSESS FLOURISHING IN IRANIAN OLDER ADULTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 576-584
Author(s):  
M. Payoun ◽  
R. Fadayevatan ◽  
M.-S. Lotfi ◽  
M. Foroughan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Standard Error ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Smallest Detectable Change

Процветание имеет большое значение во всех возрастных группах, но оно становится еще более важным в период старения. Целью данного исследования была оценка психометрических свойств персидской версии PERMA-Profiler для использования его в качестве инструмента оценки успешности в жизни у пожилых иранцев. Это перекрестное исследование выполнено в три этапа. На первом этапе опросник был переведен на персидский язык с использованием метода прямого-обратного перевода; на втором этапе оценивали количественную и качественную достоверность лица, валидность контента и индекс валидности контента; на третьем этапе - анализ подтверждающего и поискового факторов, одновременная достоверность, сходящаяся и расходящаяся достоверность и надежность. Надежность опросника оценивали по α-коэффициенту Кронбаха, коэффициенту половины деления и стабильности по методу «тест-повторный тест». Наименьшее обнаруживаемое изменение и стандартная погрешность измерения были также рассчитаны. Персидская версия PERMA-Profiler с 14 элементами имела хороший коэффициент корреляции шкалы гериатрической депрессии и CASP-19 (0/545 GDS и 0,303 CASP-19). В исследовательском факторном анализе было выделено три фактора, которые объяснили 52 % дисперсию оценки PERMA-Profi ler. Факторный анализ подтвердил наличие трех факторов. Опросник показал хорошую стабильность и надежность ( р <0,0001, α=0,896, коэффициент корреляции Спирмена 0,745 и ICC=0,693). Стандартный размер ошибки был небольшим и приемлемым. Персидская версия PERMA-Profiler является подходящим инструментом для оценки качества жизни пожилых иранцев и выявления их успешности. Статья публикуется в авторской редакции. Flourishing is of great importance in all age groups, but it becomes even more important in the aging period. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Persian version of PERMA-Profiler for using it as a flourishing assessment tool in Iranian older adults. This cross-sectional study implemented in 3 phases. In phase 1 - the questionnaire was translated into Persian using the forward-backward translation method; in phase 2 - quantitative and qualitative face validity, content validity, and content validity index were evaluated; in phase3 - confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis, concurrent validity, convergent and divergent validity, and reliability were evaluated. The reliability of the instrument was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha coeffi cient, split-half coefficient, and stability by the test-retest method. Smallest detectable change and Standard error of measurement were calculated, too. Persian version of the PERMA-Profiler with 14 items had a good correlation coefficient between with Geriatric Depression Scale and CASP-19 (0/545 GDS and 0,303 CASP-19). In exploratory factor analysis, three factors were extracted and explained 52 % of the variance of the PERMA-Profiler score. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the existence of three factors. The instrument showed good stability, repeatedly and reliability ( p <0,0001, α=0,896, Spearman correlation coefficient =0,745 and ICC=0,693). The standard error size was small and acceptable. The Persian version of the PERMA-Profi ler is an appropriate tool to measure the fl ourishing among the Iranian elderly and to identify successful older individuals.

Psychometric properties of Persian version of Cognitive Behavioural Avoidance Scale: results from student, general population and clinical samples in Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 705-716
Author(s):  
Reza Moloodi ◽  
Keith Dobson ◽  
Ladan Fata ◽  
Abbas Pourshahbaz ◽  
Parvaneh Mohammadkhani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
General Population ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
General Population Sample ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Persian Version

AbstractBackground:There is no published evidence about the psychometric properties of the Cognitive Behavioral Avoidance Scale (CBAS) in Eastern cultures.Aims:The current research evaluated the psychometric properties of a Persian version of the CBAS.Method:The research consisted of two studies. In Study 1, a university student sample (n = 702) completed the CBAS, the Beck Depression Inventory-II, the Thought Control Questionnaire and the Anxious Thoughts Inventory. In Study 2, a general population sample (n = 384) and a clinical sample (n = 152) completed the CBAS, the Young Compensation Inventory and the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21.Results:Exploratory factor analysis of the data from Study 1 suggested a four-factor solution for CBAS. The CBAS had acceptable internal consistency and test–re-test reliability, and showed significant correlations with depression symptoms and anxious thoughts. Confirmatory factor analysis of the data from Study 2 indicated good fit between the four-factor model and data. The CBAS had a significant relationship with depression, anxiety and stress symptoms, but no associations with schema compensatory behaviour strategy. Finally, the CBAS and its subscales successfully distinguished a clinical sample from a general population sample.Conclusions:The findings provide preliminary evidence for reliability and validity of the CBAS among Iranian student, general population and clinical samples.

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