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Indian J Med Sci ; 2022 Dec; 74(3): 152-154
Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-222862

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India is facing a diabetes epidemic and it urgently needs to address the health literacy needs of diabetes patients to reduce the catastrophic impact of the disease. Since a valid and reliable tool for assessing diabetes literacy assessment was lacking, this study was carried out to conduct a psychometric analysis of the Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy Diabetes (SKILLD) Scale among Indian Type 2 diabetes patients. The study participants belonged mostly to the lower socioeconomic strata with low literacy. The results of the Kannada version of the SKILLD scale administered to 100 Type-2 diabetes patients visiting a tertiary care center in South India are presented here

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Actual. psicol. (Impr.) ; 36(133)dic. 2022.
Article in Spanish | SaludCR, LILACS | ID: biblio-1419978

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Objetivo. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Experiencias Espirituales Diarias (DSES). Se analiza específicamente la consistencia interna, la discriminación de los ítems, la estructura factorial exploratoria y confirmatoria, y la validez constructiva. Método. Se conformó una muestra de 692 adolescentes y jóvenes entre los 12 y los 28 años. Se aplicó además la Escala de Experiencias Espirituales Diarias y la dimensión bienestar emocional de la Escala Multidimensional de Flourishing. Resultados. Se evidenciaron ítems discriminativos y buena consistencia interna. Se comprobó la estructura unifactorial, y se halló correlación entre la espiritualidad y el bienestar emocional, lo cual respalda la validez constructiva. Se concluye que la DSES presenta adecuadas propiedades psicométricas que apoyan su uso para la evaluación de la espiritualidad en adolescentes y jóvenes argentinos.


Objective. The present work aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES), specifically analyzing the internal consistency, the discrimination of the items, the exploratory and confirmatory factorial structure, and the constructive validity. Method. A sample of 692 adolescents and young adults aged between 12 and 28 years old was collected. In addition, the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale and the emotional well-being dimension of the Multidimensional Flourishing Scale were applied. Results. Discriminatory items and good internal consistency were evidenced. The unifactorial structure was verified, and a correlation between spirituality and emotional well-being was found, which supports the construct's validity. It is concluded that the DSES has adequate psychometric properties that support its use for the evaluation of spirituality in Argentine adolescents and young adults.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Psychometrics , Spirituality , Emotional Regulation , Argentina
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Acta colomb. psicol ; 25(2): 142-157, July-Dec. 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1393774

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Resumen El presente estudio busca obtener evidencias de validez y confiabilidad de la Escala de Involucramiento Parental: Actividades de cuidado y socialización en una muestra de padres peruanos de niños y niñas preescolares. Para ello, se realizó una traducción y armonización del lenguaje del instrumento a partir de su versión en inglés al español, para luego aplicar la nueva versión a un grupo de 420 padres y 420 madres de niños y niñas de cinco ciudades. La evidencia de la estructura interna se evaluó a través de un análisis factorial confirmatorio multigrupo, utilizando el método de máxima verosimilitud para examinar la estructura de los 26 ítems originales. Durante el análisis, se procedió a la eliminación progresiva de los ítems con bajas cargas factoriales hasta encontrar un modelo con adecuados indicadores de ajuste [x 2(531) = 822.82; p < .001; x 2/gl = 1.550; GFI = .90; CFI = .95; TLI = .94; RMSEA = .036, IC 90 % = (.031-.041), p close = 1.000, SRMR = .05]. El resultado fue una escala de 18 ítems distribuidos en las cinco dimensiones originales, cada una con confiabilidad por consistencia interna alfa de Cronbach entre .66 y .78 y coeficientes omega entre .70 y .75. La confiabilidad entre evaluadores estuvo entre .67 y .88. Los alcances y limitaciones del estudio son discutidos teniendo en cuenta la importancia de contar con instrumentos de medición del involucramiento paterno, relativo al materno, que consideren las perspectivas de padres y madres en el contexto peruano.


Abstract The present study seeks to obtain validity and reliability evidence of the Parental Involvement Scale: Care and socialization activities in a sample of Peruvian parents of preschool children. For this purpose, the instrument was translated and linguistically harmonized from its English version into Spanish and then applied to a group of 420 fathers and 420 mothers of children from five cities. Evidence of the internal structure was evaluated through a multigroup confirmatory factor analysis, using the maximum likelihood method to examine the structure of the original 26 items. Items with low factor loadings were progressively eliminated until a model with adequate fit indicators was found [x 2 (531) = 822.82; p <0,001; x 2 /gl = 1.550; GFI = .90; CFI = .95; TLI = .94; RMSEA = .036, IC del 90% (.031 - .041), p close = 1.000, SRMR = .05]. The result was a18-items scale distributed in the five original dimensions, each with Cronbach's alpha internal consistency reliability between .66 and .78 and Omega coefficients between .70 and .75. Inter-rater reliability was between .67 and .88. The scope and limitations of the study are discussed considering the relevance of having instruments to measure paternal involvement relative to maternal involvement, that consider the perspectives of fathers and mothers in the Peruvian context.

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Rev. CES psicol ; 15(2): 44-60, mayo-ago. 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1387205

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Abstract The Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting (IM-P) scale is one of the first measures that specifically assesses mindful parenting, a specific application of mindfulness, that has been defined as paying attention to your child and parenting in a particular way, intentionally, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Psychometric properties of a Spanish-language version of the IM-P scale were examined in a sample of 111 mothers of preschool-age children living in Santiago, Chile. The original IM-P model with five factors and 31 items showed indicators of goodness of fit within acceptable ranges, however two items presented extremely low factor loadings that suggest a lack of fit to the model. Also, there was a high correlation between two factors which were theoretical and conceptually very related: Compassion for the self and child and Non-judgmental Acceptance of the self and child. Therefore, it was considered appropriate to test a new four-factor model in which these two factors were merged into one, and items loading low in the previous model were eliminated. This new model showed a slightly better fit than the five-factor model. The resultant four-factor version and its subscales showed good internal consistencies. Construct validity of the IM-P scale was investigated by calculating correlations with general mindfulness (Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, FFMQ). As expected, a significant positive correlation was found between the two measures (r=0.73, p<0.01), and among almost all subscales. In general, the results present sound psychometric properties of the Spanish translation of the IM-P in Chilean mothers of preschool children.


Resumen Las propiedades psicométricas de la versión en español de la escala de Atención Plena (Mindfulness) Interpersonal en la Parentalidad (IM-P) fueron examinadas en una muestra de 111 madres de niños y niñas de edad preescolar en Santiago de Chile. La estructura de cinco factores de la escala IM-P original no fue completamente respaldada mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio. Por lo tanto, se testeó una estructura de cuatro factores. Dos de los factores encontrados fueron coherentes con aquellos originalmente hipotetizados. Los otros consistieron en una re-agrupación de items de las subescalas Consciencia Emocional de si misma y del hijo(a), Aceptación sin juicio de si misma y del hijo(a) y Compasión hacia si misma y hacia su hijo(a), en dos factores: uno que da cuenta de compasión y no-juicio de la madre hacia si misma y, el otro que da cuenta de la compasión, no-juicio y consciencia emocional de la madre hacia su hijio. La versión resultante de cuatro factores y sus sub-escalas presentaron buena consistencia interna. Se analizó la validez de constructo mediante cálculo de correlaciones con mindfulness general (Cuestionario de cinco dimensiones de Mindfulness, FFMQ). Como se esperaba, se encontró una correlación positiva significativa entre las dos medidas (r=0.71, p<0.01), y entre la mayor parte de las subescalas. En general, los resultados dan cuenta de buenas propiedades psicométricas de la versión en español de la escala IM-P en madres de niños y niñas preescolares en Chile.

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Acta colomb. psicol ; 25(1): 203-217, ene.-jun. 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1364265

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Resumen La Escala de Bienestar Subjetivo (EBS-20) y su versión corta (EBS-8) fueron desarrolladas y validadas para medir en población hispanohablante la satisfacción con la vida y el afecto positivo. El objetivo del presente estudio fue obtener evidencias adicionales de validez para la EBS-8. Para ello, se aplicó la escala en tres estudios sucesivos a un total de 2259 mexicanos de 12 a 81 años. Los resultados del primer estudio permitieron confirmar la estructura unifactorial (CMIN/DF = 2.336; CFI = .996; RMSEA = .047) y la adecuada confiabilidad de la escala (a = .958, co = .957); en el segundo se probó su invarianza de medición por sexo, grupo social y edad (A%2 p > .05, ACFI < .004, ARMSEA < .014); y en el tercer estudio se encontró, mediante la calibración de sus reactivos bajo la TRI, que la escala estima satisfactoriamente el constructo evaluado (a > 1.69; P1 entre -2.78 y -2.35). A partir de los índices psicométricos obtenidos, se concluye que la EBS-8 es un excelente instrumento breve construido en español para evaluar el bienestar subjetivo en adolescentes, jóvenes, adultos y adultos mayores.


Abstract The Subjective Well-Being Scale (EBS-20) and its short version (EBS-8) were developed and validated to measure life satisfaction and positive affect in a Spanish-speaking population. The aim of the present study was to obtain additional evidence of validity for the EBS-8. To this end, the scale was applied in three successive studies to a total of 2259 Mexicans aged 12 to 81 years. The results of the first study allowed us to confirm its unifactorial structure (CMIN/DF = 2.336; CFI = .996; RMSEA = .047) and its adequate reliability (a = .958, co = .957); in the second its measurement invariance by sex, social group and age was tested (A%2 p >. 05, ACFI < .004, ARMSEA < .014); and in the third study it was found, by calibrating its items under IRT, that the scale satisfactorily estimates the construct assessed (a > 1.69; b1 between -2.78 and -2.35). From the psychometric indices obtained, it is concluded that the EBS-8 is an excellent brief instrument constructed in Spanish to assess subjective well-being in adolescents, young people, adults and older adults.

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Rev. CES psicol ; 14(2): 71-88, mayo-ago. 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1365371

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Abstract Emotion regulation refers to all the processes involved in adapting to relatively strong emotional episodes, and specifically to identifying, differentiating and monitoring intense emotional states in order to cope with stressful situations. Difficulties in regulating emotions are associated with problems such as depression, anxiety and maladaptive behaviors. The DERS (Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale) is the most complete tool for measuring difficulties with emotion regulation. Several brief versions of this scale in English are described in the literature, but no a brief Spanish version has been found. The purpose of this study is to validate a brief version of the DERS in Spanish. The DERS tool was used with a Spanish speaking population (n=351, inhabitants of Cartagena, Colombia, 56% were woman, Mage 39 years, SD = 14.98) who responded the 5-point Likert scale. The brief version (18 items) was validated using confirmatory factor analysis (X2 / df = 1.19, CFI= .99, TLI = .99, RMSEA=.02). However, neither the reliability nor the stability of the awareness dimension was confirmed. This point and other results are examined on the light of extant literature.


Resumen La regulación de las emociones se refiere a todos los procesos involucrados en la adaptación a episodios emocionales relativamente fuertes y, específicamente, en la identificación, diferenciación y seguimiento de estados emocionales intensos para hacer frente a situaciones estresantes. Las dificultades para regular las emociones están asociadas con problemas como la depresión, la ansiedad y los comportamientos desadaptativos. La Escala de Dificultades en la Regulación de las Emociones (DERS) es la herramienta más completa para medir las dificultades con la regulación de las emociones. En la literatura se describen varias versiones breves de esta escala en inglés, pero no se ha encontrado una versión breve en español. El propósito de este estudio es validar una versión breve del DERS en español. Se utilizó la herramienta DERS con una población hispanohablante (n = 351, habitantes de Cartagena, Colombia, 56% eran mujeres, Medad 39 años, DE = 14,98) que respondió la escala Likert de 5 puntos. La versión breve (18 ítems) se validó mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio (X2 / df = 1.19, CFI= .99, TLI = .99, RMSEA=.02). Sin embargo, no se confirmó ni la fiabilidad ni la estabilidad de la dimensión de conciencia. Este punto y otros resultados se examinan a la luz de la literatura existente.

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Acta colomb. psicol ; 23(1): 320-332, Jan.-June 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1098015

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Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the process of psychometric analysis of the Teacher Observation of Classroom Adaptation- Revised Scale (TOCA-R) for its use in Brazilian schools and to evaluate its validity and reliability. To evaluate the "Elos Program", which is the Brazilian culturally adapted version of the North American Program "Good Behavior Game", the TOCA-R was used. The researchers adapted the instrument in 2014, consisting of 33 items in a three-point ordinal response scale. A longitudinal quasi-experimental design with a single group was used. Participants were children aged 6 to 10 years evaluated by their teachers, before (n = 1448) and after (n = 673) the implementation of the Elos Program in 2014. The study involved initially four schools, 68 classes and their respective teachers. The analytical procedures were exploratory factorial analysis, confirmatory factorial analysis, longitudinal invariance analysis and reliability analysis by precision coefficients. The results of the exploratory factorial analysis showed an acceptable adjustment of five factors with 25 items, with a total explained variance of 60% and mean residual error of 0.02. The confirmatory factorial analysis expressed a satisfactory fit of the model (χ2 = 961, df = 265, RMSEA = .078, 95% IC [.07, .08], and CFI = 0.9). A configurational, metric and scalar invariance of latent structure was identified, which, together with the amplitude of variation of the precision coefficients between the instrument dimensions (α = .78, .92; ω = .76, .92), demonstrate evidence of validity and reliability for using the TOCA-R in evaluating the Elos Program in Brazilian schools.


Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar el análisis psicométrico de la escala Teacher Observation of Classroom Adaptation-Revised (TOCA-R) para su uso en escuelas brasileñas, y evaluar su validez y confiabilidad. Esta escala ha sido utilizada para evaluar el "Programa Elos", que es la versión brasileña culturalmente adaptada del programa norteamericano "Good Behavior Game". El instrumento fue adaptado por los investigadores en 2014 y está compuesto por 33 ítems con una escala de respuesta ordinal de tres puntos. En este estudio, se utilizó un diseño longitudinal cuasiexperimental de grupo único con los niños de 6 a 10 años, evaluados por sus maestros antes (n = 1448) y después (n = 673) de la implementación del Programa Elos en 2014. Se incluyeron cuatro ciudades brasileñas, 19 escuelas, 68 cursos y sus respectivos maestros, y los procedimientos analíticos fueron el análisis factorial exploratorio, el análisis factorial confirmatorio, el análisis de invariancia longitudinal y el análisis de confiabilidad por coeficientes de precisión. Los resultados del análisis factorial exploratorio mostraron un ajuste aceptable de cinco factores con 25 ítems, con una varianza total explicada del 60 % y un error residual medio de 0.02; el análisis factorial confirmatorio mostró un ajuste satisfactorio del modelo (χ2 = 961, df = 265, RMSEA = .078, IC 95 % = .07-.08, y CFI = 0.9); y se identificó la invariancia configuracional, métrica y escalar de la estructura latente, la cual, junto con la amplitud de variación de los coeficientes de precisión entre las dimensiones del instrumento (α = .78, .92; ω = .76, .92), da cuenta de evidencias de validez y confiabilidad que permiten utilizar la escala en la evaluación del Programa Elos en las escuelas brasileñas.

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rev. psicogente ; 21(39): 12-24, ene.-jun. 2018. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-963572

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Resumen Objetivo: El fin de este trabajo es presentar un análisis preliminar de la escala de autoeficacia profesional (AU-10) inistrativos de una empresa retail de la ciudad de Lima Metropolitana. Método: La muestra estuvo conformada por 100 trabajadores (55 % varones) con edades entre 21 y 58 años (M = 31,20; DE = 7,02) con ocupaciones de asistentes (38 %) analistas (42 %) y jefes (20 %), siendo sus años de experiencia desde los 6 hasta los 219 meses (M = 43,05; DE = 34,59; Mdn = 36,00). Se exploró la representatividad de los ítems respecto al constructo a través del método de jueces aplicando la V de Aiken y sus respectivos intervalos de confianza, se analizó la estructura interna mediante el análisis factorial exploratorio y la confiabilidad. Resul tados: Indican representatividad de los ítems frente al constructo a un nivel liberal (Vo = 0,50, Cicchetti, 1994), se encontró un factor unidimensional aunque con errores correlacionados en uno de los ítems que al ser retirado ajustó el modelo y reguló la estimación de la confiabilidad en contrándose este último a un nivel elevado (>.80). Conclusiones: Las implicancias de la utilidad del AU-10, la importancia de estudios de la autoeficacia en el contexto del trabajo peruano y las limitaciones del estudio. Por otra parte el presente estudio constituye un aporte meritorio para los profesionales e investigadores relacionados al mundo de las organizaciones quienes pueden dirigir su atención en seleccionar a la autoeficacia como una medida priorizable en el campo laboral peruano.


Abstract Objective: This paper aims to show a preliminary analysis of the job self-efficacy scale (AU-10) in administrative workers in a retail company in Lima Metropolitan. Method: 100 workers (55 % males) between 21 and 58 years old (M = 31.20; DE = 7.02) who were assistants (38 %), analysts (42 %) and bosses (20 %) with an experience from 6 to 219 months (M = 43.05, DE = 34.59; Mdn = 36.00) were sampled. Representativeness of items regarding construct through judge's method was explored by employing the coefficient V of Aiken and their respective confidence intervals. The internal structure was analyzed using exploratory factor analysis and reliability. Results: Show representativeness of items against construct in a liberal level (Vo = 0.50, Cicchetti, 1994). A one-dimensional factor was found but with correlated errors in one of the items which when removed, the model was adjusted and reliability estimation was regulated, this latter was at a high level (> 0.80). Conclusion: The implications of the utility of AU-10, the importance of studies of self-efficacy in the Peruvian context related to work and limitations of this study. On the other hand, the present study constitutes a meritorious contribution for the professionals and researchers related to the world of the organizations that can direct their attention in selecting to the self-efficacy like a prioritized measure in the Peruvian labor field.

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Univ. psychol ; 17(1): 80-89, ene.-mar. 2018. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-979475

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Resumen La presente investigación pretende evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del cuestionario STAI en población drogodependiente y comparar sus resultados con población no clínica. Se realizó un muestreo por conglomerados en 28 centros de tratamiento para las adicciones, repartidos en 27 provincias españolas. La muestra final estuvo compuesta por 1054 personas consumidoras de sustancias y 211 no consumidoras. El análisis de la fiabilidad mostró adecuada validez interna. El análisis de los ítems indica la necesidad de revisar dos de los ítems cuando se utiliza en población con historial de consumo de sustancias adictivas. Los resultados muestran que las personas con un historial de drogodependencia obtuvieron una puntuación media superior a las personas no drogodependientes, que las mujeres consiguieron una puntuación media superior a los hombres y que las personas que habían consumido sustancias depresoras lograron una puntuación superior a las que habían consumido sustancias estimulantes. Las diferencias fueron estadísticamente significativas.


Abstract This investigation intends to assess the psychometric properties of the questionnaire STAI in a sample of drug abusers versus a non-clinic sample. It was carried out a sampling for conglomerates in 28 treatment centers for addiction, distributed in 27 Spanish provinces. The sample was composed by 1054 subjects who had a history of substance use and 211 with no history of substance abuse. The analysis of reliability showed an internal appropriate validity. The items analysis shows the necessity to revise two items when the questionnaire is used with drug abusers population. The results show that people with a history of consumption obtained a higher mean score than those who had not used substances, women obtained a higher mean score than males, and that people who had used depressants obtained a score higher than those who had consumed stimulants. The differences were statistically significant.


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Cluster Analysis , Drug Users/psychology
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Univ. psychol ; 16(3): 210-222, jul.-set. 2017. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-963289

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Resumen Las emociones positivas son aquellas experiencias emocionales en las que predomina el placer o bienestar, con una interpretación personal positiva del suceso, por lo que traen consigo una cascada de cambios subjetivos a nivel fisiológico, psicológico, conductual e incluso social. Estas amplían nuestro repertorio de pensamientos y acciones, y potencian la construcción de recursos personales de manera perdurable. El Cuestionario de Emociones Positivas (CEP) para adolescentes mide las emociones de alegría, sentido del humor, optimismo, tranquilidad, gratitud, interés-entusiasmo y satisfacción con la vida. El propósito del Estudio 1 fue evaluar la validez factorial del Cuestionario de Emociones Positivas, Cuestionario de Schmidt (2008) y obtener una versión breve de este; en el Estudio 2 su propuso probar, mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio, la estructura factorial de la versión breve y evaluar la validez de criterio con el comportamiento prosocial. Los resultados muestran una buena validez factorial para el modelo original de 65 elementos con 6 dimensiones. El modelo de 65 ítems se redujo en una versión abreviada de 31 ítems, y se obtuvo un buen ajuste del modelo (χ2 / gl = 1.87 CFI = 0.92 GFI = 0.91). En cuanto a la validez de criterio de la versión breve, se encontró que el comportamiento prosocial estuvo asociado con la alegría y el humor (0.34), la gratitud (0.32) y el interés entusiasmo (0.39) dimensiones que componen el Cuestionario de Emociones Positivas. Los resultados se discuten a la luz de las teorías actuales.


Abstract Positive emotions are those emotional experiences predominating pleasure or well-being, with a positive personal interpretation of the event, bringing a cascade of subjective physiological, psychological, behavioral changes and even social level. They expand our repertoire of thoughts and actions, and strengthen the construction of personal resources in a lasting way. Positive Emotions Questionnaire (CEP) for adolescents measuring the emotions of joy and humor sense, optimism, peace, gratitude, interest-excitement and satisfaction with life. The purpose the study was, in Study 1, to assess the factorial validity of the Positive Emotions Questionnaire by Schmidt (2008) and get a brief version; the purpose of Studio 2 is to test the factor structure of the brief version by confirmatory factor analysis and evaluate the criterion validity with prosocial behavior. A good factorial validity for the original model of 65 items with 6 dimensions was obtained. The model of 65 items was reduced into a brief version of 31 items, obtaining a good fit model (χ2 / gl = 1.87 CFI = 0.92 GFI = 0.91). Regarding the criterion validity of brief version we found that the prosocial behavior was associate with joy and humor (0.34), gratitude (0.32) and interest enthusiasm (0.39) dimensions of Positive Emotions Questionnaire. The results are discussed in light of current theories.


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Adolescent , Psychometrics , Emotions
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Ter. psicol ; 35(2): 141-152, jul. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-904186

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The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) in a community sample of chilean adults. The sample comprised 627 participants who completed a battery of questionnaires. The mean age of the sample was 36.07 years (SD =12.49), and 66.2% of them were women. Mean body mass index (BMI) was 25.61 kg/m2 (SD =4.20). Item analysis suggested that one item yielded very low corrected item-total correlation. The internal structure analysis revealed that the three-factor model showed a good fit. Internal structure was adequate. A gender effect was found in DEBQ scores, and there was a positive significant association between BMI and DEBQ scores. The correlation analysis supported the adequate convergent validity of the scale. The present study provides evidence to support the adequate reliability and validity of the DEBQ when applied in a chilean population.


El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) en una muestra comunitaria de adultos chilenos. La muestra se compuso por 627 participantes que completaron una batería de cuestionarios. La media de edad fue de 36.07 años (DT=12.49), y el 66.2% fueron mujeres. El índice de masa corporal (IMC) medio fue 25.61 kg/m2 (DT=4.20). Uno de los ítems presentó una inadecuada correlación ítem-total corregida. El análisis de la estructura interna mostró un buen ajuste al modelo de tres factores. La consistencia interna fue adecuada. Se detectó un efecto de género en las puntuaciones del DEBQ y hubo una asociación positiva significativa entre el IMC y las puntuaciones del DEBQ. El análisis de correlaciones puso de manifiesto la adecuada validez convergente de la escala. El presente estudio proporciona evidencia para apoyar la adecuada fiabilidad y validez del DEBQ cuando se aplica a población chilena.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Surveys and Questionnaires , Feeding Behavior/psychology , Psychometrics , Chile , Reproducibility of Results , Principal Component Analysis
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Rev. chil. neuropsicol. (En línea) ; 11(1): 24-29, jul. 2016. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-869786

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El objetivo de la presente investigación fue estudiar las propiedades psicométricas en términos de confiabilidad y validez del Inventario de Sintomatología Prefrontal (ISP) en una muestra de pacientes adictos y no adictos venezolanos. Para ello, se aplicaron el ISP y la Escala de comportamiento de sistemas frontales (FrSBe-Sp) en una muestra de 689 personas, de las cuales 338 eran adictas y 351 no adictas, con edades comprendidas entre 17 y 70 añosde edad. Se realizó una adaptación lingüística a los ítems que conforman el test que resultó adecuada. En cuanto a la confiabilidad utilizando el coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach se obtuvo un alfa=0.93 para el Totalde la prueba y para cada una de las dimensiones. En lo que respecta a la validez de constructo,por medio de un Análisis Factorial con-firmatorio se obtuvo una estructuratrifactorial que explica el 33.5 por ciento de la varianza total. En referencia a la diferenciación de grupos, se encontró una diferencia significativa entre el grupo de adictos y el grupo de no adictos para el total del test (t(337)11.70; p=0.000)y cada una de sus dimensiones, resultando medias mayores para el primero. Asimismo, en lo que respecta a la validez de criterio se encontraron amplias correlaciones entre el ISP y el FrSBe-Sp (r=0.204 -0,484). Los datos obtenidos sugieren que el ISP, es una herramienta útil y con adecuadas propiedades psicométricas para evaluar la sintomatología prefrontal en indivi-duos adictos a distintas sustancias psicotrópicas.


The objective of this research was studying the psychometric properties in terms of reliability and validity of the Prefrontal Symptoms Inventory(PSI)in a sample of addicted and non-addicted Venezuelan patients. For this, the PSI and the frontal systems behavior scale (FrSBe-Sp) were applied to a sample of 689 people, 338 of which were addicted and 351 non-addicted, with ages between 17 and 70 years old. A linguistic adaptation was realized to the items that form the test that resulted adequate. As for the reliability using the Cronbach Alpha factor, it was obtained an alpha= 0.93 for the total of the test and for each of its dimen-sions. Regarding the construct validity, by a confirmatory factorial analysis it was obtained one three-factor structure that explains 33.5 percent of the total variance. Referring to the group differentiation, it was found a significant difference between the addicted group and the non-addicted group for the total of the test (t 11.70; p = 0.000) and each of its dimensions, resulting in larger averages for the first one. Also, regarding the criterion validity, broad correlations between the PSI and FrSBe-Sp (-0.484 r = 0.204) were found. The data obtained suggest that the PSI is a useful tool and it has adequate psychometric properties to assess the prefrontal symptoms in addicted individuals to various psychoactive substances.


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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Young Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Behavior, Addictive/psychology , Prefrontal Cortex/physiopathology , Symptom Assessment/methods , Substance-Related Disorders/psychology , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Personality Inventory , Psychometrics , Reproducibility of Results , Venezuela
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Estud. psicol. (Campinas) ; 33(2): 271-282, abr.-jun. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-779874

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Este artigo objetivou reunir evidências de validade e precisão da Connectedness to Nature Scale no contexto brasileiro. Dois estudos foram realizados. No Estudo 1, participaram 204 pessoas com idade média de 33 anos (Desvio Padrão = 13,83), as quais responderam a referida escala e perguntas demográficas. Os resultados de uma análise de componentes principais indicaram uma estrutura unifatorial (a = 0,81). No Estudo 2, participaram 220 estudantes universitários com idade média de 23 anos (Desvio Padrão = 5,82), os quais responderam a escala adaptada e perguntas demográficas. Uma análise fatorial confirmatória (estimador ML) confirmou a adequação da estrutura unifatorial (e.g., Comparative Fit Index = 0,91, Root-Mean-Square Error of Approximation = 0,064), obtendo consistência interna satisfatória (a = 0,83). Concluindo, a Connectedness to Nature Scale mostrou ser uma medida psicometricamente adequada para avaliar um fator geral de conexão com a natureza, podendo ser empregada em estudos futuros.


This article aimed to gather evidence of validity and reliability of the Connectedness to Nature Scale in Brazil. Two studies were conducted. A total of 204 people of mean age 33 years (Standard Deviation = 13.83) participated in Study 1 and responded to the demographic questions and Connectedness to Nature Scale items. The results of the principal component analysis showed a one-factor structure (a = 0.81). Two hundred and twenty undergraduate students of mean age 23 years (Standard Deviation = 5.82) participated in Study 2 and responded to demographic questions; an adapted version of the Connectedness to Nature Scale was used. Confirmatory factor analysis (ML estimation) confirmed the adequacy of the one-factor structure (Comparative Fit Index = 0.91, Root-Mean-Square Error of Approximation = 0.064), indicating satisfactory internal consistency (a = 0.83). In conclusion, the Connectedness to Nature Scale proved to be a psychometrically appropriate measure to assess general connectedness to nature, and it can therefore be used in future studies.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Nature , Test Taking Skills
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Ter. psicol ; 33(3): 181-193, Dec. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-772370

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La sociedad española de Reumatología (SER) (rivera et al., 2006) recomienda la escala de ansiedad y Depresión Hospitalaria (Hospital anxiety and Depression Scale - HADS, Zigmond y Snaith, 1983) para la evaluación clínica de ansiedad y depresión en Fibromialgia (FM). sin embargo, no constan índices de sensibilidad/especificidad ni puntos de corte en FM. Con el objetivo de comprobar aplicabilidad, propiedades psicométricas y sensibilidad/especificidad del HAD en FM, se evaluó a 131 pacientes ambulatorios del Hospital de san Vicente (alicante, España), utilizando como criterios externos BDI y STAI-E. se analizaron ítems, consistencia interna y estructura factorial mediante análisis confirmatorio y puntos de corte con curvas ROC. Se replicó la estructura de dos factores. La fiabilidad es adecuada (HADA=.80, HADD=.85). Se muestran diferentes puntos de corte con sensibilidad/especificidad superior al 70 por ciento para cada subescala. El Had presenta propiedades psicométricas óptimas en población FM, mostrándose útil como instrumento de "screening" de sintomatología ansioso-depresiva en esta población.


Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER) (Rivera et al., 2006) suggests the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS, Zigmond y Snaith, 1983) for clinical assessment of anxiety and depression in fibromyalgia (FM). However, there is no HAD-FM cut-off yet. Aiming to assess applicability, psychometric properties and sensitivity/specificity of HADS in FM, 131 outpatients were assessed at San Vicente Hospital (Fibromyalgia service, Alicante, Spain), using like external criteria BDI and STAI-E. Item analysis was performed, calculating the internal consistency and factor structure study by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The cut-off points were found by ROC curves. Two-factor structure was replicated. Reliability is adequate (HADA=.80, HADD=.85). Several cut-off points are showed with sensitivity and specificity levels >70 percent for both subscales. HADS has optimal psychometric properties in FM and its useful as a screening tool to assess anxious-depressive symptoms in FM patients.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Anxiety/diagnosis , Depression/diagnosis , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , Fibromyalgia/psychology , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Ambulatory Care , ROC Curve , Surveys and Questionnaires , Cross-Sectional Studies , Psychometrics , Sensitivity and Specificity
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Suma psicol ; 22(2): 129-136, jul.-dic. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-779706

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Este estudio examinó la validez estructural y confiabilidad de la Escala de Aprendizaje Auto-dirigido en una muestra representativa de estudiantes de pedagogía de una universidad chilena. Adicionalmente, este estudio estableció niveles de desempeño en la escala y exploró su variación según sexo y antigüedad en la carrera. Usando el análisis factorial exploratorio se retuvo una solución de 3 factores oblicuos (autocontrol, autogestión y deseos de aprender) muy semejante a, y teóricamente coherente con, la estructura original de la escala. Estos 3 factores y la escala total presentaron una adecuada consistencia interna. Las mujeres exhibieron niveles de desempeño significativamente mayores que los hombres en autogestión, sin diferencias en los otros factores. Las 3 dimensiones correlacionaron de modo directo y significativo con la antigüedad en la carrera. Se discuten estos resultados como evidencia inicial que respalda la validez y confiabilidad de la escala en esta población de estudiantes de pedagogía.


This study examined the structural validity and reliability of the Self-Directed Learning Scale, in a representative sample of student teachers enrolled at a Chilean university. Additionally, this study established performance levels within the scale and explored its variation in accordance to gender and the number of years spent in the program. Using exploratory factor analyses, an oblique 3-factor solution (self-control, self-management, and desire for learning) was retained, being very similar to-and theoretically coherent with- the original structure of the scale. Both the factors’ scores and the total scale score showed adequate indices of internal consistency. Women outperformed men in self-management, and no differences were observed in the other 2 factors. The 3 dimensions correlated directly and significantly with the number of years spent in the program. These results are discussed as initial evidence to support the validity and reliability of the scale in this population of student teachers.

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Ter. psicol ; 32(1): 19-29, abr. 2014. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-706562

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El objetivo de esta investigación fue examinar la confiabilidad y validez de la versión adaptada al español de la Escala de Dificultades de Regulación Emocional (DERS-E), en población chilena. Este es un instrumento de auto-reporte que evalúa las dificultades en el proceso de regulación emocional en adultos. El estudio se realizó a partir de dos muestras: la primera compuesta por 1018 estudiantes universitarios y la segunda por 1161 adultos de población general. Los participantes completaron el DERS-E y una medida de ajuste socioemocional a través del Outcome Questionnaire OQ-45.2. Los índices de confiabilidad fueron adecuados en ambas muestras y la estructura factorial congruente con la versión adaptada al español. Además, hubo diferencias en las dificultades de regulación emocional en función del ajuste socioemocional. Los resultados confirmaron que el DERS-E es un instrumento confiable y válido en la evaluación de las dificultades de regulación emocional en adultos.


This study sought to examine the validity and reliability of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Spanish version (DERS-S) in chilean population. This is a self-report instrument that measures difficulties in emotion regulation in adults. Two samples were evaluated: one composed of 1018 university students and the second one composed of 1161 participants from general population. Individuals completed the DERSE and Outcome Questionnaire OQ-45.2. Reliability indices were adequate in both samples and the factor structure consistent with the spanish version adaptation. In addition, there were differences in emotional regulation difficulties according to socio-emotional adjustment. The results confirmed that the psychometric properties of the DERS-E make it a reliable and valid instrument to assess difficulties in emotion regulation.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Young Adult , Surveys and Questionnaires , Emotions , Affective Symptoms/diagnosis , Psychometrics , Reproducibility of Results
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Psicol. reflex. crit ; 27(2): 209-218, 2014. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-713611

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Esta pesquisa objetivou construir uma escala de autorrelato para avaliar o planejamento cognitivo em adultos e levantar evidências iniciais de validade. O planejamento foi considerado como um subdomínio das Funções Executivas e entendido como a habilidade de definir e estruturar ações e recursos intencionalmente a fim de atingir um objetivo de maneira eficiente. As etapas envolvidas na construção foram as recomendadas na literatura. Participaram 279 pessoas de ambos os sexos, com diferentes níveis de escolaridade e socioeconômico, residentes em diversos estados brasileiros, com idade entre 18 a 63 anos. A coleta de dados se deu principalmente por meio eletrônico. Os resultados indicam que a Escala de Planejamento Cognitivo (EPC) possui propriedades psicométricas bastante satisfatórias.


This research aimed to construct a self-report scale in order to assess the cognitive planning in adults and to gather initial evidence of its validity. Planning was considered a subdomain of the Executive Functions and it was understood as the ability to intentionally define and structure actions and resources with the purpose of achieving an objective efficiently. The steps of the scale development process were those recommended in the literature. A total of 279 people of both sexes, with different educational and socioeconomic levels, living in several Brazilian states, with ages varying from 18 to 63 years participated in the study. Data collection was performed mainly electronically. Results indicate that the Cognitive Planning Scale (CPS) holds quite satisfactory psychometric properties.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Psychometrics , Surveys and Questionnaires , Reproducibility of Results , Cognition
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Summa psicol. UST ; 10(2): 5-20, 2013. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-723441

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La Escala Gilliam para evaluar Transtorno Asperger (Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale, GADS) es una evaluación de calificación conductual, cuyo propósito es ayudar a que los profesionales diagnostiquen el Síndrome de Asperger (SA). Esta escala se utiliza para evaluar sujetos entre los 3 y 22 años y puede ser completada por cualquier persona que tenga contacto regular con un sujeto con SA. Los únicos estudios psicométricos queso conocen con resultados favorables son los de la muestra normativa. Es por esto que esta investigación intenta responder si la GADS conserva las propiedades psicométricas de la muestra normativa al aplicarla en la población chilena con SA. Se contó con una muestra no probabilística intencional compuesta por 36 sujetasen la fase piloto y 111 sujetos en la fase final. Las subescalas obtuvieron un alpha de Cronbach entre 0,73 y0,87, mientras que la escala global obtuvo 0,92. Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio, del cual se obtuvo una solución factorial de 8 factores en la fase final. Los resultados permiten concluir que la GADS cuenta con propiedades psicométricas adecuadas, lo que significa que es un instrumento confiable y válido para ser utilizado en la población chilena.


The Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale (GADS) is a norm-referenced assessment designed to help professionals in Asperger Syndrome (AS) diagnosis. This scale is used to evaluate subjects between 3 and 22 years old and it can be completed by anyone who has regular contact with a subject with AS. The only known psychometric studies with positive results are those of the normative sample. Thus this research attempts to explain whether GADS retains the psychometric properties of the normative sample when applied to the Chilean population with AS. To this purpose it was selected a probabilistic intentional sample compose of 36 subjects in the pilot phase and 111 subjects in the final phase. The subscales obtained a Cronbach’s alpha between 0,73 and 0,87, while the global scored 0,92. It was carried out an exploratory factor analysis, thought which it was obtained a factor solution of 8 in the final phase. The results obtained allow to conclude that GADS has adequate psychometric properties, which means GADS is a valid and reliable instrument to be applied to Chilean population.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Young Adult , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , Asperger Syndrome/diagnosis , Principal Component Analysis , Chile , Surveys and Questionnaires , Psychometrics , Reproducibility of Results , Asperger Syndrome/psychology
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Diversitas perspectiv. psicol ; 8(2): 267-284, jun.-dic. 2012. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-669131

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El objetivo del presente estudio fue proponer un instrumento para medir el clima laboral en la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana. Para ello se diseñó el cuestionario de clima laboral, se evaluaron las características psicométricas y se estableció su utilidad como instrumento de medida. El estudio fue de tipo instrumental, con la participación de 3272 de sus funcionarios, diferenciados por grupos de rango, dependencia, jefatura y bases en el ámbito nacional. Se realizó el análisis de ítems para identificar la potencia discriminativa de cada uno de los ítems, para diferenciar entre quiénes tienen alta percepción de un buen clima laboral y los que no la tienen; la homogeneidad y la consistencia interna. Todas las escalas obtuvieron un alpha mayor a 0,72 y del análisis de cada ítem, se propone una escala de 58 elementos. Se concluye que el cuestionario de clima laboral tiene buena capacidad discriminativa y de homogeneidad.


The purpose of the study was to propose an instrument in order to measure the work environment in the Colombian Air Forces. In order to do this, a questionnaire of work environment was designed; then the psychometric characteristics were evaluated and the utility as an instrument of measurement was established. This study was instrumental and 3272 military servants took part in it and were classified according to their rank, branch where they work, if they were the chief of a division and location in the national territory. In order to identify the discriminative potential of each one of the items to differentiate among the military servants who have a high perception of a good work environment and those who do not have it, each item was analyzed. Homogeneity and inner consistency were also studied. All the scales got an alpha bigger than 0,72 and according to each item, a scale of 58 items is proposed. It was concluded that the questionnaire of work environment has a good homogeneity and discriminative capacity.

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Journal of the Korean Neurological Association ; : 146-155, 2003.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-109689

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BACKGROUND: Recurrent, often unpredictable, migraine attacks significantly interfere with daily functioning and productivity of patients with migraine. Quality of life measurement represents an important tool for evaluating migraine therapy and judging the impact of headache either on individuals or on society. The objective of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the translated version of MSQoL (Migraine-Specific Quality of Life) in Korean migraine patients. METHODS: Participants, migraineurs from the Samsung Medical Center Migraine Clinic, were screened using the International Headache Society migraine criteria prior to enrollment through direct interview. This survey included the MSQoL, MIDAS (Migraine Disability assessment) and STAI (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory). RESULTS: Sixty-five migraineurs were recruited. For the MSQoL, Cronbach's alpha was 0.93. Frequency and number of accompanying symptoms were predictive of the MSQoL. The negative correlation between the MSQoL scores and the MIDAS score was seen (r=-0.585, p<0.01). Similarly a negative correlation between the MSQoL scores and duration of headache was also observed (r=-0.38, p<0.01). Although a significant negative correlation between the MSQoL and STAI scores was present (r=-0.47, p<0.01), correlation between the MIDAS and the STAI scores was not significant. CONCLUSIONS: The MSQoL is a reliable and valuable migraine-specific quantitative tool to assess the degree of quality of life in Korean migraineurs. It has a potential to provide valuable information on migraineur's disability and anxiety level. The MSQoL has acceptable psychometric properties and can be used to estimate long-term outcome of migraine therapy in Korean population.


Subject(s)
Humans , Anxiety , Efficiency , Headache , Migraine Disorders , Psychometrics , Quality of Life , Surveys and Questionnaires , Reproducibility of Results
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