Adaptación cultural y validación del Job Contents Questionnaire (JCQ) para trabajadores argentinos

El objetivo de este trabajo consiste en realizar la adaptación cultural y el estudio psicométrico de la versión española del Job Contents Questionnaire en trabajadores de Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y de Gran Buenos Aires. La muestra se conformó de 331 (70% es de género femenino y 30% es de género masculino, media de edad de 33,15, DS=11,84). Primero se realizó una adaptación cultural mediante la evaluación de jueces expertos y una prueba piloto. La versión adaptada se conformó de 29 ítems. Para evaluar el comportamiento de los ítems se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio bajo la modalidad de correlaciones policóricas aplicando el método de mínimos cuadrados no ponderados (ULS) con un método de rotación Varimax. El instrumento quedó constituido por 21 ítems que se adecúan al modelo propuesto por Karasek. Los ítems que componen el factor Demandas (5), Control (6) y Apoyo Social (10). Los resultados evidencian criterios de validez aparente, de contenido y de constructo, con excelentes índices de fiabilidad (alfas ordinales mayores a .86). Además, se evidenció validez externa tomando como medida de criterio la escala de Ansiedad Estado del STAI. El instrumento presentó propiedades psicométricas satisfactorias para su aplicación en el contexto local.

This article aims to present the cultural adaptation and the psychometric study of the Spanish version of the Job Contents Questionnaire (JCQ, originally built by Karasek) for workers from the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires and Gran Buenos Aires. The sample consisted on 331 workers (70% are female and 30% are male, mean age of 33.15, SD=11,84). In the first instance, a cultural adaptation was carried out based on the evaluation of expert judges and a pilot test. The adapted version was made up of 29 items. To evaluate the behavior of the items, an exploratory factor analysis was performed under the polychoric correlation modality, applying the unweighted least squares (ULS) method with a Varimax rotation method. The instrument was made up of 21 items that fit the model proposed by Karasek. In summary, the items that make up the factor Demands (5), Control (6) and Social Support (10). The results show face, content and construct validity criteria, with excellent reliability indices (ordinal alphas greater than .86). In addition, external validity was evidenced by taking the STAI State Anxiety scale as a criterion measure. The instrument presented satisfactory psychometric properties for its application in the local context.

O objetivo deste trabalho é realizar a adaptação cultural e o estudo psicométrico da versão em espanhol do Job Contents Questionnaire em trabalhadores da Cidade Autônoma de Buenos Aires e Grande Buenos Aires. A amostra foi composta por 331 (70% do sexo feminino e 30% do sexo masculino, média de idade de 33,15, DP=11,84). Primeiramente, foi realizada uma adaptação cultural por meio da avaliação de juízes especialistas e um teste piloto. A versão adaptada foi composta por 29 itens. Para avaliar o comportamento dos itens, foi realizada uma análise fatorial exploratória sob a modalidade de correlação policórica, aplicando-se o método dos mínimos quadrados não ponderados (ULS) com um método de rotação Varimax. O instrumento foi composto por 21 itens que se enquadram no modelo proposto por Karasek. Os itens que compõem o fator Demandas (5), Controle (6) e Apoio Social (10). Os resultados mostram critérios de validade de face, conteúdo e construto, com excelentes índices de confiabilidade (alfas ordinais maiores que 0,86). Além disso, a validade externa foi evidenciada tomando-se a escala STAI State Anxiety como medida de critério. O instrumento apresentou propriedades psicométricas satisfatórias para sua aplicação no contexto local.

Adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese and Latin-American Spanish and psychometric properties of the Mental Illness Clinicians' Attitudes Scale (MICA v4)

Abstract Objective To describe translation to Spanish and Portuguese and adaptation of the Mental Illness Clinicians' Attitudes Scale version 4 (MICA v4). Methods The questionnaire was administered to primary care physicians (PCPs) from four Latin-American countries, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and Cuba. The validation process included four phases: 1) translation of the questionnaire to Spanish and Portuguese; 2) assessment of face validity; 3) assessment of reliability; and 4) evaluation of construct validity with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results The study sample comprised 427 PCPs. The mean age of the Spanish-speaking sample (n = 252) was 40.1 (S.D = 9.7) years and the mean age of the Portuguese-speaking sample (n = 150) was 40.2 (S.D = 10.9) years. Both models demonstrated "appropriate" internal reliability. Total omega was 0.91 for the Spanish-speaking sample and 0.89 for the Portuguese-speaking sample. The CFA of both questionnaires showed an appropriate fit for a three-factor model (Portuguese: CFI = 0.927; TLI = 0.913; RMSEA = 0.066; Spanish: CFI = 0.945; TLI = 0.935; RMSEA = 0.068). Conclusion The Latin-American versions of the MICA v4 in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese have appropriate psychometric properties, good internal consistency, and are applicable to and acceptable in the Latin-American context. The instrument proved its validity for collecting data on stigmatizing attitudes among health professionals in different contexts and cultures.

Adaptación y validación argentina de una versión breve de la Escala de Parentalidad Positiva (E2p) / Argentine Adaptation and Validation of a Short Version of the Positive Parenting Scale (E2p)

Resumen Antecedentes la parentalidad positiva se caracteriza por promover relaciones saludables en la familia basadas en el ejercicio de la responsabilidad parental, garantizar los derechos de los hijos y optimizar su potencial desarrollo y bienestar. Dada la importancia de esta temática para el buen desarrollo de los niños, es fundamental contar con instrumentos adecuados para su evaluación. Objetivo: adaptar y validar a la Argentina una versión breve de la Escala de Parentalidad Positiva (E2p) de Gómez y Muñoz (2014). Método: la escala fue administrada a una muestra de 546 padres y madres (edad: M = 38.54; DE = 6.37). Se estudió el funcionamiento de los ítems, se realizaron análisis factoriales confirmatorios para establecer si la estructura factorial de la forma breve permanecía estable con respecto a la de la forma completa y se calculó la consistencia interna de la escala. Resultados: el modelo factorial propuesto fue puesto a prueba a través de un AFC con el método ULS que indicó un ajuste muy satisfactorio del modelo abreviado. La consistencia interna de la prueba fue adecuada para la escala total y por dimensiones. Conclusiones: Finalmente, se discuten los hallazgos, limitaciones y futuras líneas de investigación

Abstract Background Positive parenting is characterized by promoting healthy relationships in the family based on parental responsibility to ensure children's rights and optimize their potential development and well-being. Given the importance of this topic for the good development of children, it is essential to have adequate instruments for its evaluation. Objective: to adapt to and validate in the Argentine population a short version of the Positive Parenting Scale (E2p) by Gómez and Muñoz (2014). Method: the scale was administered to a sample of 546 fathers and mothers (age: M = 38.54; SD = 6.37). The functioning of the items was studied, confirmatory factor analyses were carried out to establish whether the factor structure of the short form remained stable with respect to the complete form, and the internal consistency of the test was analized. Results: the proposed factorial model was tested through a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with the unweighted least squares (ULS) method, which indicated a very satisfactory fit of the abbreviated model. The internal consistency of the test was adequate for the full scale and dimensions. Conclusions: finally, the findings, limitations and future lines of research are discussed.

Validación psicométrica de la versión breve del Inventario de Características Institucionales Estresoras / Psychometric validation of the short version of the Inventory of Stressor-related Institutional Characteristics

Resumen Objetivo: Realizar la validación psicométrica del Inventario de Características Institucionales Estresoras. Método: Estudio instrumental desarrollado a través de la aplicación del Inventario de Características Institucionales Estresoras a 300 alumnos de la Universidad Pedagógica de Durango, en Durango, México; de estos alumnos el 32% son del sexo masculino y el 68% del sexo femenino, la edad mínima es de 19 años y la máxima de 67 años, siendo el promedio 29 años de edad, y el 75% cursaba en ese momento la licenciatura y el 25% restante la maestría o doctorado. Resultados: Se construyó una versión breve del inventario, la cual obtuvo un nivel de confiabilidad de .71 en alfa de Cronbach; en el análisis de consistencia interna todos los ítems correlacionaron positivamente (con un nivel de significación de p< .001) con el puntaje global obtenido por cada encuestado; el análisis factorial exploratorio reporta dos componentes que explican 40% de la varianza total y el análisis factorial confirmatorio muestra un buen ajuste a dos factores (χ2 = 16,70; RMSEA = 0,000; χ2 / df = 0,49). Conclusión: Las características institucionales generadoras del estrés, en las instituciones escolares, es una de las áreas del campo de estudio del estrés menos investigada; una de las razones centrales es la falta de instrumentos que permitan medir cómo diversas variables situacionales influyen en la valoración que el sujeto hace de las demandas para considerarlas estresores. En ese sentido, esta versión breve del ICIE se vuelve una opción válida para este tipo de estudios.

Abstract Objective: Perform the psychometric validation of the Inventory of Stressor Institutional Characteristics. Method: Instrumental study developed through the application of the Inventory of Stressor Institutional Characteristics to 300 students of the Pedagogical University of Durango, Durango, Mexico; of these students 32% are male and 68% female, the minimum age is 19 years and the maximum of 67, with the average being 29 years of age, and 75% were studying at the time the degree and the remaining 25% the masters or doctorate. Results: A short version of the inventory was built, which obtained a reliability level of .71 in Cronbach's alpha; in the analysis of internal consistency, all the items correlated positively (with a level of significance of p <.001) with the overall score obtained by each respondent; exploratory factor analysis reports two components that explain 40% of the total variance and the confirmatory factor analysis shows a good adjustment to two factors (χ2 = 16.70, RMSEA = 0.000, χ2 / df = 0.49). Conclusion: Institutional characteristics that generate stress, in school institutions, is one of the least researched areas ; one of the main reasons is the lack of instruments that allow us to measure how various situational variables influence the assessment that the subject makes of the demands to consider them stressors. In this sense, this short version of the ICIE becomes a valid option for this type of studies.

Psychometric properties of the SV-RES Resilience Scale in Mexican women with breast cancer / Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Resiliencia SV-RES en mujeres mexicanas con cáncer de mama

Abstract Introduction Resilience is an adaptation resource for coping with adversity or high risk, in this case, breast cancer diagnosis. The SV-RES Resilience Scale, created in Chile, is a valid, reliable measure for evaluating healthy behaviors in adversity and could be useful for evaluating resources available to women with breast cancer diagnosis in Mexico. Objective To obtain the psychometric properties of the SV-RES Resilience Scale in Mexican women with breast cancer. Method 114 women with breast cancer attending a cancer care center were included. They answered the self-administered SV-RES Resilience Scale comprising three resources: "I am," "I have," and "I can." The dimensions of the scale were identified through an exploratory factor analysis. Results The scale presented overall internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of .974), with seven dimensions (identity, satisfaction, links, networks, internal strength, self-efficacy, and affectivity/reciprocity) that accounted for 72.75% of the variance. Discussion and conclusion The SV-RES scale is a valid, reliable measure for assessing resilience in Mexican women with breast cancer. Since it is a short, self-administered, and reliable instrument, it is useful for clinical practice and research in similar populations to identify the resources people have for coping with their medical conditions.

Resumen Introducción La resiliencia es un recurso con que cuentan las personas para afrontar situaciones de adversidad o de alto riesgo en su salud, en este caso, el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. La Escala de Resiliencia SV-RES fue creada en Chile y constituye una medición válida y confiable para evaluar las conductas saludables en condiciones de adversidad y podría ser útil para evaluar los recursos con que cuentan las mujeres mexicanas con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Objetivo Obtener las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Resiliencia SV-RES en mujeres mexicanas con cáncer de mama. Método Participaron 114 mujeres con cáncer de mama que acudieron a un centro especializado en atención oncológica, quienes respondieron la Escala Autoaplicable de Resiliencia SV-RES, que consta de tres recursos "Yo soy / Yo estoy"; "Yo tengo" y "Yo puedo". Las dimensiones de la escala fueron identificadas por medio de un análisis factorial exploratorio. Resultados La escala presentó una consistencia global interna (alpha de Cronbach de .974), cuyas siete dimensiones (identidad, satisfacción, vínculos, redes, fortaleza interna, autoeficacia y afectividad/reciprocidad) explicaron en conjunto el 72.75% de la varianza. Discusión y conclusión La escala SV-RES es una medida válida y confiable para evaluar la resiliencia en mujeres con cáncer de mama. Al ser un instrumento breve, autoaplicable y confiable, constituye un instrumento útil para su aplicación en la práctica clínica y en la investigación en poblaciones similares, con el fin de identificar los recursos con que cuenta la población para enfrentar sus padecimientos.

Psychometric validation of the Columbia-Suicide Severity rating scale in Spanish-speaking adolescents / Validación psicométrica de la escala de Columbia de severidad de suicidio en adolescentes hispano-hablantes

Abstract Introduction: Adolescent suicide is a major public health issue, and early and accurate detection is of great concern. There are many reliable instruments for this purpose, such as the Columbia-Suicide severity rating scale (C-SSRS), but no validation exists for Spanish speaking Latin American adolescents. Objetive: To assess psychometric properties and cut-off scores of the C-SSRS in Spanish speaking adolescents. Methods: Exploratory assessment with principal component analysis (PCA) and Varimax rotation, and confirmatory analysis (CFA) were performed on two groups with 782 and 834 participants respectively (N=1616). Mean age was 24.8 years. A Receiver operator analysis was applied to distinguish between control and suicide-risk subgroups adolescents. Results: Promax rotation yielded two 10-items factors, for suicide ideation and behavior respectively. C-SSRS was positively correlated with other suicide risk scales, such as Beck Depression Inventory-II, Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised, or PHQ-9. Confirmatory factor analysis yielded a two-factor solution as the best goodness of fit model. C-SSRS showed adequate ability to detect suicide risk group with positive predictive value of 68.3%. ROC analyses showed cutoff scores of ≥ 6 and ≥ 4 for suicide ideation and behavior scales respectively Conclusion: This research offers data supporting psychometric validity and reliability of C-SSRS in nonclinical Spanish-speaking students. Added benefits are flexible scoring and management easiness. This questionnaire yields data on distinct aspects of suicidality, being more parsimonious than separate administration of a bunch of questionnaires.

Resumen Introducción: Suicidio adolescente es un problema de salud pública y su detección temprana es de gran interés. Hay numerosos instrumentos confiables para este objetivo, como la escala Columbia para la detección del riesgo de suicidio, pero no ha sido validada para población adolescente de habla hispana en Latinoamérica. Objetivo: Validar psicométricamente y explorar los puntos de corte para la escala Columbia en adolescentes de habla hispana. Métodos: Analisis exploratorio con extracción de componentes principales y rotación Varimax así como análisis confirmatorio fueron llevados a cabo sobre 782 y 834 participantes respectivamente (N=1616). La edad media fue de 24.8 años. El análisis ROC distinguió entre controles y adolescentes en riesgo de suicidio. Resultados: La rotación Promax arrojó dos factores de 10 ítems, para ideación y comportamiento suicida respectivamente. La C-SSRS correlaciono positivamente con otras escalas de detección de riesgo de suicidio como Beck Depression Inventory-II, Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised, o el PHQ-9. El análisis factorial confirmatorio ofreció una solución de 2 factores como el modelo con mejor ajuste. El análisis ROC tuvo puntos de corte ≥ 6 y ≥ 4 para las escalas de ideación y comportamiento suicida respectivamente Conclusión: Esta investigación ofrece datos que apoyan la validez psicométrica y confiabilidad de la C-SSRS en población de estudiantes adolescentes hispano-hablantes latinoamericanos. Beneficios adicionales son un sistema de puntaje flexible y facilidad de administración. Este cuestionario ofrece datos sobre distintos aspectos de suicidalidad siendo más robusto que la administración separada de varios cuestionarios diferentes.

Propiedades psicométricas del Work Preference Inventory (WPI) en una muestra de adultos jóvenes mexicanos / Psychometric properties of the Work Preference Inventory (WPI) in a sample of young Mexican adults

Resumen El presente trabajo analiza las propiedades psicométricas del Work Preference Inventory (WPI; Amabile, Hill, Hennessey & Tighe, 1994) traducido al español, en una muestra de 762 participantes mexicanos de entre 17 y 27 años. La consistencia interna del instrumento indica un alfa de Cronbach general de 0.72, así como de 0.71 para la escala de motivación intrínseca y de 0.69 para la de motivación extrínseca. Se realizaron análisis factoriales para agrupar los reactivos en dos escalas primarias y cuatro secundarias. Además, se hizo la baremación a partir de la muestra estudiada. Los resultados indican que el WPI es un instrumento válido y confiable para medir la motivación en poblaciones universitarias.

Abstract In the present study was analyzed the psychometric properties of the Work Preference Inventory (WPI; Amabile, Hill, Hennessey & Tighe, 1994) translated into Spanish, in a sample of 762 Mexican participants between 17 and 27 years old. The internal consistency of the instrument indicates a general Cronbach alpha of 0.72, as well as 0.71 and 0.69 for intrinsic and extrinsic motivation scales, respectively. Factor analyzes were performed to pool the items in two primary and four secondary scales. In addition, the norms were developed ​​from the study sample. The results indicate that the WPI is a valid and reliable instrument to measure motivation in college populations.

Adaptación y validación de la escala de impacto de fatiga / Adaptation and validation of the fatigue impact scale

Resumen: La fatiga es una sensación de cansancio físico con consecuencias adversas en la calidad de vida de las personas, por consiguiente, es importante contar con instrumentos confiables y válidos para medirla. Una de las escalas más utilizadas es la Escala de Impacto de Fatiga, sin embargo, hay versiones con una y tres dimensiones en diversas culturas. Por lo que el propósito de este trabajo fue traducir, adaptar de manera culturalmente relevante y comparar las estructuras de una y tres dimensiones de la Escala de Impacto de Fatiga, para identificar la más adecuada en población general de la Ciudad de México. Se trabajó con tres grupos diferentes de participantes; el primero para la traducción y adaptación conformado por siete jueces expertos en el idioma, el segundo para la validación psicométrica con 205 participantes de población general y, el tercero, para el análisis factorial confirmatorio con 406 habitantes de la Ciudad de México. Se probó la distribución, discriminación, confiabilidad y estructura de la escala, en un análisis exploratorio y confirmatorio, quedando una escala final de 10 reactivos con tres factores: física, mental y psicosocial que explican el 59% de varianza con buen ajuste (X2[21.7] =20,762, p = 0.522; CFI = 1; RMSEA = 0), con una confiabilidad α=0.93.

Abstract: Fatigue is a sensation of physical weariness with adverse consequences on the quality of life of people, therefore, it is important to have reliable and valid instruments to measure it. One of the most widely used is the Fatigue Impact Scale, however, there are one-and three-dimensional versions in several cultures. Therefore, the aim of this work was to translate, culturally relevant and compare the one and three-dimensional structures of the Fatigue Impact Scale to identify the most appropriate in the general population of Mexico City, with three different groups of participants. The first one for translation and adaptation made up with seven expert judges in the language; the second for psychometric validation with 205 participants from the general population, and the third, for confirmatory factor analysis with 406 inhabitants of Mexico City. The distribution, discrimination, reliability and structure of the scale were tested in an exploratory and confirmatory analysis, with a final scale of 10 items with three factors: physical, mental and psychosocial explaining the 59% variance with goodness of fit (X2[21.7] = 20.762, p = 0.522; CFI = 1; RMSEA = 0), with reliability α = 0.93.

Sentido de comunidad en el barrio: una propuesta para su medición / Sense of community: A proposal for its assessment

Resumen El sentido de comunidad es un constructo en torno al cual existen importantes discusiones en la actualidad. Los estilos de vida, prácticas de consumo y cambios culturales en las ciudades globales cuestionan las nociones tradicionales de comunidad y plantean el reto de una restructuración teórica. Las nociones tradicionales del sentido de comunidad no parecen ser consonantes con las percepciones de la gente y sus maneras de relacionarse con los demás en las ciudades. Es importante hacer una revisión del marco teórico, realizar estudios exploratorios y proponer instrumentos de medición para comprender y explicar la naturaleza de las comunidades en las ciudades contemporáneas. Hiernaux (2001) y Krause (2001) proponen reconsiderar las nociones de comunidad y sentido de comunidad y redefinir dichos constructos de forma operacional y útil. Krause (2001) propuso una estrutura mínima del sentido de comunidad que incluye como componentes la pertenencia, la interrelación y la cultura común. El propósito de este estudio es contribuir desde la psicometría al abordaje del sentido de comunidad en la Ciudad de México. Se diseñó y validó psicométricamente una escala de 39 reactivos con opciones de respuesta tipo Likert. Se llevaron a cabo análisis para conocer el poder discriminativo de los reactivos, se calculó el índice de confiabilidad y la estructura factorial válida para la población de la Ciudad de México. Se trabajó con 2 muestras, una para el análisis factorial exploratorio (N = 202) y otra para el análisis factorial confirmatorio (N = 218). Se concluyó con una escala culturalmente relevante, con validez de constructo, constituida por 9 reactivos organizados unifactorialmente, con un índice de confiabilidad α = 0.95 y una varianza explicada del 46.11%.

Abstract Sense of community is a subject rounded by a lot of discussions about. Nowadays, lifestyles, consumption practices and cultural changes in global cities make difficult to define sense of community. Traditional notions seem not to agree with people's perceptions and ways of connect with each other in the city. It is necessary to review theoretical framework, to conduct exploratory studies and to propose assessment scales in order to understand and explain the nature of the communities in contemporary cities. Hiernaux (2001) and Krause (2001) propose to reconsider community and sense of community notions and redefine it in an operational and useful way. A minimal structure for sense of community has been defined by Krause (2001) which includes belonging, interconnection and common culture. Considering Krause's proposal and results of a previous exploratory study in Mexico City a Likert scale was developed. The main purpose is to contribute to evaluation of sense of community in the city. The original 39 items scale was applied to a sample of 202 Mexico City's in habitants to obtain its psychometrical validation, 50% were woman and 50% were men from 143 different neighborhoods. A proper analysis took place to learn about items discriminative power, reliability and valid factorial structure. Subsequently a Confirmatory Factor Analysis was conducted to verify if the structure obtained from the Principal Component Analysis was correct, and a good fit was achieved (df = 26, x2 = 37.57, p = .066; CFI = .981; RMSEA = .045), the sample for the confirmatory factor analysis was of 218 Mexico City's inhabitants, 50% were woman and 50% were men from 90 different neighborhoods. Final scale is constitute for 9 items structured in a single factor with a reliability index of α= .85. Neighborhood's sense of community scale is a brief, with criteria validity and culturally outstanding scale.

Validation of the Korean Version of the DN4 Diagnostic Questionnaire for Neuropathic Pain in Patients with Lumbar or Lumbar-Radicular Pain

PURPOSE: To evaluate the diagnostic value of the Korean version of the Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) questionnaire and to validate this questionnaire in terms of psychometric properties in patients with chronic pain due to degenerative spinal disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Korean version of the DN4 questionnaire, which was translated and linguistically validated by the MAPI Research Group, was tested on 83 patients with lumbar or lumbar-radicular pain. Test-retest reliability was evaluated in a subsample of 40 patients who completed two assessments with an interval of 2 weeks. Nociceptive pain and neuropathic component pain were diagnosed in 40 and 43 patients, respectively. RESULTS: The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of internal consistency was 0.819, and the test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient (3, 1) (95% confidence interval) was 0.813 (0.776-0.847) (n=40). The area under the receiver-operator characteristics curve was 0.953 (p<0.001), with 95% confidence interval between 0.869 and 0.990. The Korean version of the DN4 questionnaire showed a sensitivity of 100% and 87.1%, and a specificity of 88.2% and 94.1% at the cutoff value of 3/10 and 4/10, respectively, for discriminating neuropathic component pain. CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrated the good discriminatory power of DN4 between nociceptive pain and neuropathic component pain in patients with lumbar or lumbar-radicular pain.

Adaptación al español del cuestionario de Condiciones de Efectividad _en el Trabajo (CWEQ-II) / Translate into Spanish of the Conditions for Work Effectiveness Questionnaire (CWEQ II)

El objetivo de este estudio es adaptar al español el Cuestionario de Condiciones para la Efectividad en el Trabajo (Conditions of Work Effectiveness Questionnaire [CWEQII]) desarrollado por Laschinger, Finegan, Shamian y Wilk (2001). Se llevó a cabo un proceso de traducción y retrotraducción de los ítems que lo componen y se exploraron sus propiedades psicométricas, en una muestra de 346 empleados de una universidad pública española. Se investigó la fiabilidad de la escala y su estructura factorial (análisis factorial confirmatorio) y las relaciones entre el empowerment estructural, el empowerment general y el empowerment psicológico en el trabajo. Los resultados revelaron una estructura multidimensional de cuatro factores (acceso a las oportunidades, a la información, al apoyo y a los recursos) conforme a la escala original, y relaciones positivas entre el empowerment estructural, general y psicológico en el trabajo. Se incluyen interpretaciones y sugerencias para futuros estudios.

The objective of this study is to adapt and translate into Spanish the Conditions for Work Effectiveness Questionnaire -CWEQ II- (Laschinger, Finegan, Shamian & Wilk, 2001). A process of translation and reverse-translation was applied to the scale's items, whose psychometric properties were then examined using a sample of 346 employees from a Spanish public university. Reliability, factor structure (confirmatory factor analysis) of the scale and relationships between structural, general and psychological empowerment are investigated. Results showed a multidimensional scale of four first-order factors (access to opportunities, information, support and resources) as the original one, and positive relations between structural, general and psychological empowerment in the workplace. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed and suggestions to further research are made.

Desarrollo y validación psicométrica de la Escala de Privacidad en la Vivienda / Construction and Psychometric Validation of the Dwelling's Privacy Scale

El propósito de este estudio fue generar un instrumento que permita medir la privacidad en las viviendas urbanas de México de manera confiable y válida. Para lo cual se construyó una escala conformada por 20 reactivos con cinco opciones de respuesta; para realizar su validación psicométrica se aplicó a 200 habitantes de la Ciudad de México, de entre los 14 y 75 años de edad, 110 mujeres y 90 hombres con diferentes ocupaciones y grados de escolaridad. Se llevaron a cabo análisis para conocer el poder discriminativo de los reactivos; la confiabilidad y la estructura factorial válida para la población de la Ciudad de México. La escala final estuvo constituida por 11 reactivos, organizados en tres factores Control de Acceso a la Información, Control de Acceso a la Persona e Intimidad.

The main objective of this research was to generate a reliable and valid scale that assessed dwelling privacy in Mexico City's population. A scale was developed specifically for this purpose. The scale included 20 items with five options for answers (Never, few times, sometimes, frequently and always). The scale was applied to a sample of 200 Mexico City's inhabitants in order to obtain its psychometrical validation. The distribution of the participants was as follow: age between 14 to 75; 110 women and 90 men: diverse occupations and school levels. A proper analysis took place in order to learn about the items discriminative power, reliability and valid factorial structure. The final scale was conformed by 11 items organized by three factors as follow: 1) Information Access Control, 2) Person Access Control and 3) Intimacy it explains 68% of variance and has a reliability of Cronbach Alpha =0.89. Afterwards a Confirmatory Factor Analysis was conducted to verify if the structure obtained from the Principal Component Analysis was correct, and a good fit was achieved (df=39, x2= 48.07, p=.151; CFI= .987; RMSEA= .032).

Adaptación de la Escala de Afectividad Positiva y Negativa (PANAS) a la población de adultos de la ciudad de Córdoba: análisis psicométricos preliminares / Adaptation of Positive and Negative Affectivity Scale (PANAS) to adults in Cordoba city: Preliminary psychometric analysis

El afecto o emoción como tema de investigación científica ha despertado un gran interés en los últimos años, sin embargo, en nuestro medio no se cuenta con instrumentos psicométricos que permitan una medición válida y confiable. El presente trabajo tuvo por objetivo realizar una adaptación psicométrica de la Escala de Afectividad Positiva y Negativa ([PANAS], Watson, Clark & Tellegen, 1988) a la población de adultos de la ciudad de Córdoba, Argentina. Los estudios de estructura interna sugieren la existencia de dos dimensiones subyacentes homogéneas (α= 0.73; α= 0.82) que explican un 39 % de la variabilidad de la prueba. Asimismo, los estudios de correlación ítem-total, de discriminación de ítem y de contrastación de grupos resultaron semejantes a los reportados por trabajos antecedentes. En conjunto, los resultados obtenidos son promisorios y avalan el uso del PANAS en el contexto cordobés.

The affect or emotion as a topic of scientific investigation has been of great interest in recent years, however in our environment there are no psychometric instruments which allow a valid and reliable measurement. The object of this work was to create a psychometric adaptation of the Positive and Negative Affectivity Scale ([PANAS], Watson, Clark & Tellegen, 1988) for the adult population of the city of Cordoba, Argentina. The internal structure studies suggest the existence of two subjacent homogenous dimensions (α= 0.73; α= 0.82) which explain 39% of the variability of the test. Studies of the correlation item total, of item discrimination and contrasted groups resulted similar to those reported in previous works. Altogether, the results obtained are promising and support the use of PANAS in Cordoba.

The Malay-Translated Version of The Aggression Questionnaire (AQ): The Validity And The Identification Of Types Of Aggression Among Female Prisoners

Objectives: The aim of this study is to validate the Malay version of the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) for the purpose of the future study related to aggression. Furthermore, the study seeks to identify types of aggression hold by the female inmates. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed involving 90 Malaysian female prisoners. The analyses include descriptive analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability testing. After one-week interval, a test-retest was conducted. Results: The preliminary analysis confirmed that factor analysis was appropriate for the Malay-translated version of the AQ. The four factors structure was assessed but the factor loadings are remarkable different from the original versions. The total Cronbach’s alpha coefficients is very high (α= 0.91). The Pearson’s correlation however is low (r = 0.48) but acceptable for the instrument. Reliability of the subscales and the factors were also found satisfactory. Consequently, anger and hostility were identified as the most common types of aggression among the participants, followed by verbal aggression. In contrast, physical aggression was the least scored type of aggression. Conclusion: The Malay-translated version of the AQ was found to be valid and reliable to be used in future studies.

Desenvolvimento de uma medida de comprometimento com a equipe / Development of a measure of team commitment

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi adaptar e validar psicometricamente uma escala de mensuração do comprometimento afetivo com a equipe de trabalho, considerado um indicador de efetividade. Trata-se de construto de natureza afetiva, caracterizado pelo desejo de se manter como parte da equipe, compartilhar os valores dela e se preocupar com o seu futuro. Os dados foram coletados de uma amostra de 244 participantes. O instrumento aplicado consta de 9 itens, respondidos em escala tipo Likert de 7 pontos. As análises estatísticas iniciais sustentaram a fatorabilidade da matriz de dados. A solução mais satisfatória foi a unifatorial, que explica 61,3% da variância do fenômeno. A confiabilidade interna da escala (α = 0,92; r item-total = 0,72) mostrou-se satisfatória. Os resultados revelam que a medida de comprometimento afetivo constitui uma ferramenta útil para a mensuração da intensidade desse vínculo afetivo dos membros com as suas equipes de trabalho, contribuindo, portanto, para a compreensão da efetividade dessas unidades de desempenho.

The purpose of this study was to adapt and psychometrically validate a scale for measuring affective commitment to the work team, regarded as a gauge of effectiveness. This is understood as a construct, affective in nature, characterized by the desire to remain as part of the team, share its values, and worry about its future. The data for the adapted instrument were gathered on a 7-point Likert scale. The adapted scale, consisting of 9 items, was completed by 244 respondents. Initial statistical analysis supported the factorability of the correlation matrix. Factor analysis indicated the scale was unidimensional and explained 61,3% of the total variance of the phenomenon. The internal consistency of the questionnaire proved quite satisfactory (α = 0.92; r item-total = 0.72). The results of this study indicate that the adapted instrument is a useful tool for measuring the intensity of this affective bond of members with their work teams, thus, contributing to an understanding of the effectiveness of work teams.