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The process of evaluating the effectiveness of Social Technology for Professional Qualification requires reliable and compact instruments. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate evidence of the validity of an impairment scale to the Application of Social Technology. The sample consisted of 299 professionals working in public institutions attending people under conditions of social vulnerability in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The exploratory analysis of graph data suggested a structure with three factors: interpersonal relationship, infrastructure, and perceptions of work with vulnerable populations. The confirmatory factor analysis presented low residue indexes and excellent fit indices. The results demonstrate the adequacy of the scale to investigate factors that impair the application of the contents of professional training.
O processo de avaliação da efetividade de uma Tecnologia Social para Capacitação Profissional necessita de instrumentos fidedignos e breves. Com base nisso, o presente estudo objetiva avaliar evidências de validade de uma Escala de Impedimentos à Aplicação da Tecnologia Social. A amostra foi composta por 299 profissionais que trabalham em instituições públicas de atendimento às populações em vulnerabilidade social no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. A análise exploratória de grafos sugeriu uma estrutura com três fatores: relacionamento interpessoal, infraestrutura e percepções do trabalho com populações vulneráveis. A análise fatorial confirmatória apresentou baixos índices de resíduos e excelentes índices de ajuste. Os resultados demonstram a adequação da escala para investigar fatores impeditivos à aplicação dos conteúdos trabalhados em capacitações profissionais
El proceso de evaluación de la efectividad de una Tecnología Social de Capacitación Profesional necesita instrumentos fidedignos y breves. Con base en ello, el presente estudio objetiva evaluar evidencias de validez de una Escala de Impedimentos a la Aplicación de la Tecnología Social. La muestra fue compuesta por 299 profesionales que trabajan en instituciones públicas de atención a las poblaciones en vulnerabilidad social en el estado de Rio Grande do Sul. El análisis exploratorio de grafos sugirió una estructura con tres factores: relación interpersonal, infraestructura y percepciones del trabajo con poblaciones vulnerables. El análisis factorial confirmatorio presentó bajos índices de residuos y excelentes índices de ajuste. Los resultados demuestran la adecuación de la escala para investigar factores impeditivos a la aplicación de los contenidos trabajados en capacitaciones profesionales.
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Humans , Male , Female , Professional Training , Culturally Appropriate Technology , Social Vulnerability , Interpersonal RelationsABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of this study was to develop ‘Koreans Gut Quotient Measurement Scales (GQ)’, in which Koreans respond to questionnaires about the subjective feelings and symptoms of their intestinal health status.METHODS: Among 66 items pooled from previous studies and 4 items that were added following a focus group interview, 15 items were chosen using the Delphi survey. The content validity was evaluated using the content validity ratio. Data collected from 1,120 people from the general public in Korea were analyzed to verify the reliability and validity of GQ.RESULTS: The finalized GQ consisted of 17 items (including two exploratory measurement items) that were classified into three independent factors based on exploratory factor analysis (EFA): ‘perceived intestine discomfort’, ‘bowel movement discomfort’, and ‘bowel movement control discomfort’. The discriminant and convergent validity of GQ were identified using EFA, reliability test, and confirmatory factor analysis. In addition, the criterion-related validity of GQ was identified using correlation and multiple regression analysis.CONCLUSIONS: The GQ, which is a simplified intestinal health index developed based on an easy questionnaire for the public to understand, can be used as a tool for the public to evaluate their own intestinal health and determine when to visit clinics.
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Focus Groups , Intestines , Korea , Reproducibility of Results , Weights and MeasuresABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of this study was to develop ‘Koreans Gut Quotient Measurement Scales (GQ)’, in which Koreans respond to questionnaires about the subjective feelings and symptoms of their intestinal health status. METHODS: Among 66 items pooled from previous studies and 4 items that were added following a focus group interview, 15 items were chosen using the Delphi survey. The content validity was evaluated using the content validity ratio. Data collected from 1,120 people from the general public in Korea were analyzed to verify the reliability and validity of GQ. RESULTS: The finalized GQ consisted of 17 items (including two exploratory measurement items) that were classified into three independent factors based on exploratory factor analysis (EFA): ‘perceived intestine discomfort’, ‘bowel movement discomfort’, and ‘bowel movement control discomfort’. The discriminant and convergent validity of GQ were identified using EFA, reliability test, and confirmatory factor analysis. In addition, the criterion-related validity of GQ was identified using correlation and multiple regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS: The GQ, which is a simplified intestinal health index developed based on an easy questionnaire for the public to understand, can be used as a tool for the public to evaluate their own intestinal health and determine when to visit clinics.
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Focus Groups , Intestines , Korea , Reproducibility of Results , Weights and MeasuresABSTRACT
Este artigo teve por objetivo reunir evidências de validade e precisão da Escala Unifatorial de Autoeficácia Acadêmica (EUAA). Dividida em dois momentos (validação cruzada), esta pesquisa engloba Análise Fatorial Exploratória e Confirmatória. No Estudo 1 participaram 299 estudantes de diversos estados do Brasil, com idade média de 22,24 (DP =3,75), predominância do sexo feminino (69,6%) e estudantes de instituições públicas (88,3%). Os resultados deste estudo indicaram apenas 1 fator com α = 0,93. No Estudo 2 participaram 315 estudantes distribuídos entre os estados brasileiros, com idade média de 23,21 (DP=5,25), em sua maioria mulheres (60%) e oriundos de instituições públicas (95,2%). Os resultados confirmam a unidimensionalidade da escala, com CC = 0,95 e α = 0,91. Todos os indicadores de ajuste foram satisfatórios e dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela literatura. Sugere-se que esta escala seja aplicada em estudos posteriores que queiram investigar os efeitos da autoeficácia acadêmica nos processos de aprendizagem e sucesso acadêmico.
This article aimed to gather evidence of the validity and accuracy of the Unifactorial Scale of Academic Self-Efficacy (EUAA). It was divided into two stages (cross-validation) and encompasses the Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, as well as adjustment indexes. 299 students from various states of Brazil participated in study 1, with an average age of 22.24 (SD = 3.75), predominantly female (69.6%) and students from public institutions (88.3%). The results of this study indicate 1 factor with α = 0.93. 315 students participated in study 2, which were distributed over a number of Brazilian states, with an average age of 23.21 (SD = 5.25), most of whom were female (60%) and from public institutions (95.2%). The results confirm the scale's one-dimensionality, with CC = 0.95 and α = 0.91. All adjustment indices were satisfactory and within the limits established by the literature. The suggestion is to apply this scale in future studies to investigate the effects of academic self-efficacy on learning processes and academic success. Keywords: academic self-efficacy, college student, measuring scale, validity test, cognitive process.
Este artículo tuvo como objetivo reunir pruebas de validez y precisión de la escala unifactorial de autoeficacia académica (EUAA). Dividida en dos etapas (validación cruzada), esta investigación abarca Análisis Factorial Exploratorio y confirmatorio. En el Estudio 1, participaron 299 estudiantes de diversos estados de Brasil, con edad media de 22,24 (SD = 3,75), predominantemente mujeres (69,6%) y de las instituciones públicas (88,3%). Los resultados de este estudio indicaron solamente 1 factor con α = 0,93. En el estudio 2, participaron 315 estudiantes distribuídos entre los estados brasileños, con una edad media de 23,21 (SD = 5,25), en su mayoría mujeres (60%) y oriundos de las instituciones públicas (95,2%). Los resultados confirmaron la unidimensionalidad de la escala, con CC = 0,95 y α = 0,91. Todos los indicadores de ajuste fueron satisfactorios y dentro de los límites establecidos en la literatura. Se sugiere que esta escala sea aplicada en estudios posteriores que quieran investigar los efectos de la autoeficacia académica en los procesos de aprendizaje y éxito académico.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Universities , Universities , Educational Measurement/methodsABSTRACT
Scales 21-item (DASS-21) has been widely used ever since the establishment of its validity. To consolidate the evidence of the BM DASS-21 validity by examining its concurrent validity. Methods: The BM DASS was administered together with the Hospital Anxiety and Depressive Scale (HADS) to a total of 246 patients at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Infertility Centre. Results: The anxiety domain of BM DASS-21 had good correlation with anxiety domain in HADS (0.61) but for DASS depressive domain, it had modest correlation with its respective domain in HADS (0.49). Conclusions: The results of this study further ensconced the evidence that the BM DASS-21 had relatively satisfactory psychometric properties for clinical subjects in Malaysia.
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O presente estudo teve como objetivos: (1) produzir uma versão brasileira do Personality Adjective Check List (PACL), um instrumento para avaliação da personalidade baseado nos estilos saudáveis e patológicos de personalidade propostos por Millon, (2) verificar evidências de validade do instrumento por meio da análise fatorial dos itens (estrutura interna) e por meio da relação com variáveis externas, e (3) investigar a consistência interna do instrumento. Foram participantes 203 universitários, entre 18 e 50 anos de idade, sendo 98 homens e 105 mulheres. Foram encontrados cinco fatores que corroboraram pesquisas anteriores com o PACL. Os coeficientes de fidedignidade dos fatores originais variaram de 0,66 a 0,95. Os resultados sugerem que o PACL possui propriedades psicométricas adequadas.
This paper aimed: (1) to produce a Brazilian version of the Personality Adjective Check List (PACL), a test for personality assessment based on normal version styles proposed by Millon's personality disorders theory, (2) to verify validity evidence of the instrument by means of a factorial analysis (internal structure) and of the relationship with external variables, and (3) to investigate internal consistency of the scales. Participants were 203 undergraduate students, aged from 18 to 50 years old, 98 men and 105 women. It was found five factors in accordance with previous research on PACL. The reliability coefficients of the original factors ranged from 0,66 to 0,95. The results suggest that the PACL has adequate psychometric properties.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Personality Assessment , Personality Disorders , Weights and MeasuresABSTRACT
A sobrecarga de familiares cuidadores de pacientes psiquiátricos tem sido amplamente estudada por pesquisas internacionais, usando escalas validadas, mas raramente no Brasil, talvez devido à carência de escalas validadas deste construto. OBJETIVO: Esta pesquisa avaliou a validade da versão brasileira da escala Family Burden Interview Schedule (FBIS-BR). MÉTODO: Participaram cem familiares de pacientes psiquiátricos de três instituições psiquiátricas de Minas Gerais, entrevistados com aplicação de um questionário sociodemográfico e três escalas de medida: FBIS-BR, BI e SRQ-20. RESULTADOS: A validade de critério da escala FBIS-BR foi analisada pela sua correlação com a escala BI, já validada para o Brasil e que avalia o mesmo construto, obtendo-se correlações significativas, entre 0,23 e 0,69 (p < 0,01). A validade de construto da escala FBIS-BR foi analisada pela sua correlação com a SRQ-20, que avalia um construto diferente, de transtornos psicológicos, porém teoricamente relacionado ao de sobrecarga, tendo-se obtido correlações significativas (p < 0,01) entre 0,31 e 0,49. CONCLUSÃO: A escala FBIS-BR constitui um instrumento de medida válido para avaliar a sobrecarga dos familiares cuidadores de pacientes psiquiátricos, podendo ser utilizada em serviços de saúde mental para identificar as dificuldades e as necessidades destes familiares e para direcionar novas intervenções de orientação e suporte.
Family caregivers burden has been frequently reported in international researches using validated scales, but rarely in Brazil, perhaps due to the restrict availability of burden scales. OBJECTIVE: The present study examined the validity of the Brazilian version of the Family Burden Interview Schedule (FBIS-BR). METHOD: A sample of 100 family caregivers of psychiatric patients attending three public outpatient services were interviewed with the application of three scales: FBIS-BR, BI and SRQ-20. Socio-demographic data were collected with a standardized form. RESULTS: Criterion validity of the FBIS-BR scale was investigated analyzing its correlation with the BI scale, which evaluates the same construct of family burden and the significant scores obtained varied between 0.23 e 0.69 (p<0.01). The construct validity of the FBIS-BR scale was evaluated analyzing its correlation with the SRQ-20 scale, which evaluates a different but related construct of psychological disturbance, and the significant scores obtained varied between 0.31 e 0.49. CONCLUSION: The FBIS-BR scale has good criterion and construct validity indicators to evaluate family burden of caregivers of psychiatric patients. This scale therefore can be used in mental health services, to evaluate the difficulties and needs presented by the family and to elaborated new support and orientation interventions.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Cost of Illness , Caregivers/psychology , Deinstitutionalization , Family/psychology , Health Expenditures , Mental Disorders/therapy , Workload , Brazil , Mental Status Schedule , Psychiatric Status Rating ScalesABSTRACT
@#ObjectiveTo study the validity of Motor Status Score (MSS) and Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale (FMA).MethodsThe validity of MSS and FMA was studied in 22 patients with brain injury and stroke.ResultsIt showed a strong positive correlation between MSS and FMA, and the correlation coefficient was 0.961 ( P<0.01).ConclusionMSS has a highly valid to the motor function of upper limbs after brain injury and can be used as a index for evaluation of rehabilitation of upper limbs.