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The aim of this study was to psychometrically test the Volleyball Self-Efficacy Scale for Brazilian athletes from youth categories. The study was conducted in four stages, with four different sample groups. For content-based evidence analysis, a group of 20 athletes participated, with a mean age of 14.30 ± 1.17 years and practice time of 4.60 ± 2.10 years, for semantic analysis, after a group of four students, with a mean age of 35.75 ± 12.23 years and experience time 25.0 ± 11.02 years, to verify the semantic analysis and another group of 20 athletes, with a mean age of 14.45 ± 1.30 years and practice time 5.50 ± 2.20 years for the pilot study. To test the evidence based on the internal structure and the evidence based on other variables, a group of 454 base athletes, of both sexes, with a mean age of 14.33 ± 1.18 years and practice time 3.79 ± 2.13 years was verified. The results pointed to evidence based on content, evidence based on internal structure and evidence based on other variables, through convergent validity (collective efficacy and results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis) and discriminant (Average Variance Extracted and correlation between the dimensions of the VSES-B). The validation process of the Volleyball Self-Efficacy Scale for Base Athletes allows us to conclude that the instrument has good psychometric properties to measure self-efficacy, considering technical, tactical, conditioning and psychological skills of emotional cognitive self-control that are part of the sport context of the modality. In addition, it provides relevant information for the development of future psychometric research based on contemporary validity references.
El objetivo de este estudio fue probar psicométricamente la Escala de Autoeficacia del Voleibol para deportistas brasileños de categorías juveniles. El estudio se llevó a cabo en cuatro etapas, con cuatro grupos de muestra diferentes. Para el análisis de evidencia basada en contenido, participó un grupo de 20 deportistas, con una edad media de 14.30 ± 1.17 años y tiempo de práctica de 4.60 ± 2.10 años, para el análisis semántico, después de un grupo de cuatro académicos, con una edad media de 35.75 ± 12.23 años y tiempo de experiencia 25.0 ± 11.02 años, para verificar el análisis semántico y otro grupo de 20 deportistas, con una edad media de 14.45 ± 1.30 años y tiempo de práctica 5.50 ± 2.20 años para el estudio piloto. Para probar la evidencia basada en la estructura interna y la evidencia basada en otras variables, se verificó un grupo de 454 atletas de base, de ambos sexos, con una edad media de 14.33 ± 1.18 años y tiempo de práctica 3.79 ± 2.13 años. Los resultados apuntaron a evidencia basada en contenido, evidencia basada en estructura interna y evidencia basada en otras variables, mediante validez convergente (eficacia colectiva y resultados del Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio) y discriminante (Varianza Media Extraída y correlación entre las dimensiones del VSES-B). El proceso de validación de la Escala de Autoeficacia de Voleibol para Atletas de Base nos permite concluir que el instrumento tiene buenas propiedades psicométricas para medir la autoeficacia, considerando las habilidades técnicas, tácticas, condicionantes y psicológicas de autocontrol cognitivo emocional que forman parte del contexto deportivo de la modalidad. Además, proporciona información relevante para el desarrollo de futuras investigaciones psicométricas basadas en referencias de validez contemporáneas.
O objetivo deste estudo foi testar psicometricamente a Escala de Autoeficácia no Voleibol para atletas brasileiros de categorias de base. O estudo foi conduzido em quatro etapas, com quatro diferentes grupos amostrais. Para análise das evidências baseadas no conteúdo, participaram um grupo de 20 atletas, com média de idade 14.30 ± 1.17 anos e tempo de prática 4.60 ± 2.10 anos, para análise semântica, logo após um grupo de quatro acadêmicos, com média de idade 35.75 ± 12.23 anos e tempo de experiência 25.0 ± 11.02 anos, para verificação da análise semântica e outro grupo de 20 atletas, com média de idade 14.45 ± 1.30 anos e tempo de prática 5.50 ± 2.20 anos para o estudo piloto. Para testar as evidências baseadas na estrutura interna e as evidências baseadas em outras variáveis, um grupo de 454 atletas de base, de ambos os sexos, com média de idade 14.33 ± 1.18 anos e tempo de prática 3.79 ± 2.13 anos foi verificado. Os resultados apontaram para evidências baseadas no conteúdo, evidências baseadas na estrutura interna e evidências baseadas em outras variáveis, por meio da validade convergente (eficácia coletiva e resultados da Análise Fatorial Confirmatória) e discriminante (Variância Média Extraída e correlação entre as dimensões da VSES-B). O processo de validação da Escala de Autoeficácia no Voleibol para Atletas de Base permite concluir que o instrumento possui boas propriedades psicométricas para mensurar a autoeficácia, considerando aspectos técnicos, táticos, condicionantes e habilidades psicológicas de autocontrole cognitivo emocional que fazem parte do contexto esportivo da modalidade. Além disso, fornece informações relevantes para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas psicométricas futuras baseadas em referências contemporâneas de validade.
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Humans , Male , Female , Self Efficacy , Volleyball , Athletes , Growth and DevelopmentABSTRACT
Objective:To assess the reliability, constructive validity and item characteristics of the general self-efficacy scale (GSES) among Chinese medical postgraduates using classical test theory and item response theory.Methods:A questionnaire survey was conducted among 1 021 medical postgraduates from 6 comprehensive level Ⅲ A hospitals in Beijing. Demographic characteristics and general self-efficacy were investigated. SPSS 24.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Internal consistency of the GSES was evaluated using Cronbach’s α coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient. Factor analyses were implemented to test the structure of the scale. An item response theory (IRT) framework with a graded response model was performed to estimate the parameters of each item. Results:The overall Cronbach’s α coefficient of the GSES was 0.92. Parallel analysis and confirmatory factor analysis supported the unidimensional structure of the GSES. The discrimination parameter of the 10 items ranged from 1.82 to 3.65, and the difficulty parameter ranged from -3.51 to 1.66, with a monotonically increasing trend. The maximum test information of the scale among medical postgraduates was 19.16. Conclusion:The GSES has good reliability, validity and measurement precision, showing a good applicability in the survey of medical postgraduates. However, the difficulty of specific items is relatively low, and the scale may be further optimized and improved.
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Este estudo analisou evidências de validade da Escala de Autoeficácia da Bateria de Avaliação de Indicadores da Depressão Infatojuvenil, avaliou a validade divergente da escala em relação à depressão e examinou a distribuição social da autoeficácia segundo as variáveis sexo, idade e ano escolar. A amostra consistiu de 388 adolescentes, com idades entre 14 e 19 anos que responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico e à Escala de Autoeficácia. A Análise Fatorial Exploratória foi conduzida por meio do software Factor. Os resultados indicaram a unidimensionalidade da medida, explicando 56,3% de variância. Os índices de ajuste do modelo e o índice de confiabilidade foram satisfatórios. A avaliação da distribuição social mostrou que houve relações estatisticamente significativas quanto ao sexo e a idade. Constatou-se que a Escala de Autoeficácia apresentou boas propriedades psicométricas, o que recomenda seu uso por parte da comunidade científica e profissional para futuras pesquisas, intervenções e avaliações da autoeficácia em adolescentes. (AU)
This study analyzed validity evidences of the Evaluation Battery for Childhood Depression Indicators Self-efficacy Scale, assessed the divergent validity of the scale in relation to depression and examined the social distribution of self-efficacy according to gender, age, and school grade. The sample consisted of 388 adolescents, aged between 14 and 19 years old. It was administered a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Self-efficacy Scale. Exploratory Factor Analysis was conducted using the Factor software. The results indicated the unidimensionality of the scale, explained 56.3% of the total variance. The fit indices of the model and the reliability index were satisfactory. The evaluation of the social distribution showed statistically significant relationships between self-efficacy, sex and age. Finally, the Self-efficacy Scale showed satisfactory psychometric properties, which recommend its use by the scientific and professional community for future research, interventions, and evaluations of the self-efficacy in adolescents. (AU)
Este estudio analizó evidencias de validez de la Escala de Autoeficacia de la Batería de Evaluación de Indicadores de la Depresión Infantojuvenil, evaluó la validez divergente de la escala en relación a la depresión y examinó la distribución social de la autoeficacia según las variables sexo, edad y grado escolar. La muestra consistió de 388 adolescentes entre 14 y 19 años. Fueron empleados un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la Escala de Autoeficacia. El Análisis Factorial Exploratorio fue conducido por medio del software Factor. Los resultados revelaron la unidimensionalidad de la medida, explicando 56,3% de la varianza. Los índices de ajuste del modelo y de confiabilidad fueron satisfactorios. La evaluación de la distribución social mostró que hubo relaciones estadísticamente significativas entre autoeficacia, sexo y edad. Finalmente, se constató que la Escala de Autoeficacia presentó buenas propiedades psicométricas, lo que recomienda su uso por parte de la comunidad científica y profesional para futuras investigaciones y evaluaciones de la autoeficacia de adolescentes. (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Self Efficacy , Depression , PsychometricsABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction: The passage from adolescence to young adulthood introduces many challenges and chances aimed at promoting independence, financial self-sufficiency, assumption of responsibilities and separation from parents. Literature shows that in the continuum between these two phases of life, many factors intervene, producing significant differentiations. Methods: This study considered three dimensions - well-being, measured through the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Outcome Measure (CORE-OM); spontaneity, measured through the Spontaneity Assessment Inventory-Revised (SAI-R); and self-efficacy, measured through the General Self-Efficacy scale (GSE). The study involved two groups of Italian participants: 495 adolescents, aged between 13 and 19 years, selected at a high school; and 368 young adults, aged between 18 and 30 years, recruited by snowball sampling. Results: Results of confirmatory factor analysis for each instrument in each group indicate the validity of the three instruments for both age groups. No significant differences were found between adolescents and young adults on total or subtotal scores of the CORE-OM, except for the risk factor. Conversely, the mean scores obtained with SAI-R and GSE were very different between adolescents and young adults. Conclusions: The results of path analysis show a significant mediation of spontaneity in the link between self-efficacy and all specific psychological distress domains for adolescents. Instead, there is a significant mediation of spontaneity between self-efficacy and all specific psychological distress domains except the risk domain for young adults.
Resumo Introdução: A transição da adolescência para a idade adulta envolve muitos desafios e oportunidades de promover independência, autossuficiência financeira, assunção de responsabilidades e a saída da casa dos pais. A literatura mostra que, na passagem entre essas duas fases do ciclo vital, muitos fatores podem intervir, gerando mudanças significativas. Métodos: Este estudo considerou três dimensões psíquicas: bem-estar, investigado através do Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Outcome Measure (CORE-OM); espontaneidade, investigada através do Spontaneity Assessment Inventory-Revised (SAI-R); e autoeficácia, investigada por meio da escala General Self-Efficacy (GSE). O estudo envolveu dois grupos de participantes italianos: 495 adolescentes com idade entre 13 e 19 anos, selecionados em uma escola de ensino médio; e 368 jovens adultos com idade entre 18 e 30 anos, recrutados por meio de amostragem em bola de neve. Resultados: Os resultados da análise fatorial confirmatória para cada instrumento em cada grupo indicaram a validade dos três instrumentos para as duas faixas etárias. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre adolescentes e jovens adultos nos resultados total e subtotal do CORE-OM, exceto pelo fator risco. Por outro lado, os resultados médios obtidos nos instrumentos SAI-R e GSE foram muitos diferentes entre adolescentes e jovens adultos. Conclusões: Os resultados da análise fatorial mostram uma mediação significativa da espontaneidade entre a autoeficácia e todos os domínios das dificuldades psicológicas específicas dos adolescentes. Em contraste, há uma mediação significativa da espontaneidade entre a autoeficácia e todos os domínios específicos das dificuldades psicológicas dos jovens adultos, exceto para o domínio risco.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Stress, Psychological , Self Efficacy , Models, Psychological , Personality , Psychological Tests , Sex Factors , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Psychology, Adolescent , Impulsive BehaviorABSTRACT
Resumo A amamentação é uma prática diretamente relacionada com a saúde da mãe e, principalmente, do bebê. Apesar de ser um processo natural, muitas mães relatam dificuldades. Este estudo objetivou buscar evidências científicas sobre a questão: "Mãe com mais confiança consegue amamentar exclusivamente por 6 meses?". Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática com busca em 5 bancos de dados eletrônicos, que resultou na inclusão de 4 estudos de coorte para avaliação. Realizou-se uma análise qualitativa dos resultados, porém não foi possível fazer a meta-análise. Autoconfiança em amamentar foi avaliada pela escala "Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale". Os estudos analisados mostraram que há associação estatística significante entre aleitamento materno exclusivo e autoconfiança em amamentar. A utilização da escala parece ser uma ferramenta confiável para identificar mães em risco para desmame precoce, facilitando o planejamento de ações pelos profissionais em saúde. As evidências obtidas mostraram a associação entre mães com maior confiança em amamentar e a amamentação exclusiva por 6 meses, porém estes resultados não podem ser generalizados devido à heterogeneidade das populações.
Abstract Breastfeeding is a practice directly related to the health of the mother and especially the baby. Despite being a natural process, many mothers report difficulties with breastfeeding. This study aimed to seek scientific evidence on the issue: "Can a mother with more confidence in breastfeeding exclusively breastfeed her baby for 06 months?". We conducted a systematic review with a search in five electronic databases, and included four cohort studies for evaluation. We conducted a qualitative analysis of the results, considering the methodological differences and lack of data, and were unable to perform meta-analysis. Confidence in breastfeeding was evaluated by using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. The studies analyzed showed statistically significant association between the practice of breastfeed and confidence in breastfeeding. The application of a scale to evaluate trust and identify mothers at risk for early weaning appeared to be a reliable measurement tool, capable of facilitating action planning by health professionals. The evidence showed association between mothers with higher levels of confidence in breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, but these results could not be generalized because of the heterogeneity of the population.
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Humans , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Self Concept , Breast Feeding/psychology , Mothers/psychology , Time Factors , Self EfficacyABSTRACT
Objective To understand the current situation of neurology nurses′self-efficacy and quality of nursing services in Lanzhou area, and explore the relationship between self-efficacy and the quality of nursing services. Methods Using the method of questionnaire, one hundred and the neurology nurses and hospitalized patients in 5 Grade 3 Level hospitals of Lanzhou city were investigated by using self-efficacy scales and Servqual scales. Results Neurology nurses′ self-efficacy in Lanzhou area was lower than the general population ( U=-9.875,P=0.042);the scores of quality of care from high to low were at reliability, tangibles, assurance, responsiveness, cost acceptability and empathy, which were-(0.12 ± 0.05) points,-(0.23 ± 0.03) points,-(0.24 ± 0.06) points,-(0.25 ± 0.02) points,-(0.26 ± 0.05) points,-(0.66 ± 0.03)points.Satisfaction arranged from high to low were assurance (89.98%), reliability (89.69%), responsiveness (89.12%), tangibles (87.66%), cost acceptability (87.08%), empathy (86.67%).There were positive correlations between satisfaction and expectations and perceived service quality, and the correlation between satisfaction and perceived qualities of service was higher. Moreover, there might exist positive correlation between self-efficacy score and quality of nursing services (reliability, assurance, responsiveness, empathy) (P values were 0.002, 0.001,0.012 and 0.005). Conclusions Neurology nurses in Lanzhou area have lower self-efficacy, and the perceived qualities of care from patients never exceed their expectations. As results, hospital managers should take measures to improve general self-efficacy of nurses, and thus enhance the quality of care.
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Objective To translate the English version of the Medication Adherence Self-efficacy Scale (MASES) into Chinese and to test the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of MASES in patients with hypertension.Methods Totally 285 patients with hypertension were recruited and were investigated by the Chinese version of MASES.The results underwent analysis for reliability and validity.Results The retest reliability of MASES was 0.843.The Cronbach α of the Chinese version of MASES was 0.876.The Cronbach α of the four dimensions ranged from 0.794 to 0.905.The average content vality index (CVI) of the scale was 0.946.Factor analysis got four factors,which explained 68.683％ of the total variance.The factor loading of each item on its common factor was ＞0.4.Conclusions The Chinese version of MASES has been proved to be reliable and valid.It can be used as a valid tool for the measurement of the patient compliance in patients with hypertension.
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Objective To understand the current status of students' self-efficacy and sense of life meaning in medical college students, and explore the relationship between them, then give advice to improve the students' general self-efficacy and the sense of life meaning.Methods A random sampling method was used to select 386 undergraduates in a medical college from freshman to senior.The purpose in life test (PIL) revised by He Jiying (1994) and general self efficacy scale (GSES) revised by Wang Caikang (2001) were used in this research.Data were analyzed by SPSS 18.0 software, and the data were analyzed by t test, x2 test, Spearman correlation analysis.Inspection level of alpha=0.01 (double side).Results The score of GSES was (2.62 ± 0.40), and the score of PIL was (74.06 ± 11.09);t test showed that the PIL score of students with higher GSES score was higher than the PIL score of students with lower GSES score (t=5.054, P=0.000);The correlation analysis showed that GSES score was positively correlated with PIL score (r=0.283, P=0.000).Conclusion The general self-efficacy and sense of life meaning of medical college students are in the medium level, and the positive correlation exists between the two.A series of measures should be adopted to strengthen the students' general efficacy, so as to improve their sense of life.
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Medical interviewing skills were assessed with the objective structured clinical examination using simulated/standardized patients (SP) in 36 5th-year medical students. ultaneously, assessment of cognitive-behavioral characteristics was performed using 7 kinds of scales (locus of control, social skills, self-esteem, general self-efficacy, medical interviewing-specific self-efficacy, person perception of self, and person perception of the patient) on the same students to clarify correlations with medical interviewing skills. Students who had attended a small-group mini-workshop session for medical interviewing skills showed only a significantly better ability to summarize. Personal familiarity with the patient was the only factor among the cognitive-behavioral factors studied which was a significantly correlated with medical interviewing skills. Among the six medical interviewing skills, only summarization and confirmation skills were positively correlated with the students' self-efficacy and the objective assessment with the objective structured clinical examination. We conclude that 1) medical interviewing skills can be taught regardless of the cognitive-behavioral abilities of each student; 2) teaching summarization and confirmation skills are especially valuable and important in teaching medical interviewing to medical students.
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Stress urinary incontinence is most common type in urinary incontinence. Most women had been suffering with stress urinary incontinence for more than a year in the community without seeking medical help. Under the assumption that stress urinary incontinence will be treated or improved by keeping PFM exercise with his/her continence confidence, this study was conducted. This study examined Continence self-efficacy effect on PFM exercise adherence. Subject were in 48 women aged 20 to 75 years with stress urinary incontinence and were recommended by their doctor to attempt PFM exercise as one treatment method.. Data were collected by self-administered report using Continence Self-Efficacy Scale, PFM exercise adherence check sheet. Telephone support was used as a method of CEIP to increase Continence self-efficacy. Continence self-efficacy score was higher in the intervention group than in control group (T=-3.23, P<.01), PFM exercise adherence was better in the intervention group than in control group (T=-4.03, P<.001). Through this research, it was also found that there were three types in attitude toward treatment; those who want to be treated completely, those who want to be relieved, and those who think urine loss is no problem. It can be concluded that to increase Continence self-efficacy was useful to the PFM exercise adherence of women with stress urinary incontinence.