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Moshfegh, Nicole. "The multidimensional wellbeing assessment| Preliminary validation in an Iranian sample." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3629335.
Full textAlthough nations with a dominant worldview of individualism are a minority in the world as a whole, most psychological models are generated based on research conducted in these countries. Existing models and measures of well-being tend to have an individualistic, Western cultural bias, making it difficult to assess the well-being of those whose dominant worldview is more consistent with collectivism. Due to the absence of an existing cross-culturally relevant measure of well-being, the Multidimensional Well-Being Assessment (MWA) was developed. As attention to Middle Eastern populations has not typically received much consideration in psychological literature, this study aimed to inform researchers and clinicians of critical issues relevant to the well-being of those with ancestry and identity in Iran in addition to examining the validity of the MWA in an Iranian sample. This study used a non-random sampling method for data collection and utilized a cross-sectional correlational design to examine both the validity of the MWA and the relationship of dimensions of well-being to several demographic variables. A total of 62 participants were included in this study. The MWA showed good to excellent reliability on most MWA contexts and dimensions, in addition to showing significant positive correlations with two additional measures of well-being and significant negative correlations with a measure of distress and dysfunction. Significant correlations between several demographic variables (including age, length of time in the United States, and relationship status) and several dimensions on the MWA were also found. This study has implications for future research within the fields of culture and well-being with particular attention to unique findings within the Iranian population.
Stilson, Frederick R. B. "Psychometrics of OSCE Standardized Patient Measurements." Scholar Commons, 2008. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/36.
Full textWoldoff, Sarah Beth Herbert James D. "Reliability of the global assessment of functioning scale /." Philadelphia, Pa. : Drexel University, 2004. http://dspace.library.drexel.edu/handle/1860/364.
Full textSaldana, Lisa. "Children's reactions to participation in assessment procedures : the reactions to procedures measure (RPM) /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 2003. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p3102328.
Full textBrennan, Caitlin W. "Patient Acuity: Concept Clarification and Psychometric Assessment." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1277406093.
Full textGendron, Sylvie. "Development and reliability assessment of a questionnaire." Thesis, McGill University, 1992. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=61345.
Full textWalker, Bridget Anne. "The initial psychometric assessment of the BEACONS positive behavior support individual and team self-assessment and program review /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/7605.
Full textMason, Haley Alissa. "Determining Reliability Of The PEAK Assessment Tool Using Split Half Reliability." OpenSIUC, 2015. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/1789.
Full textLangenbrunner, Mary R., Mary Ellen Cox, and Donna Cherry. "Psychometrics of LOCA: Level of Conflict Assessment of Divorcing or Separating Couples." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2013. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/3459.
Full textIdani, Arman. "Assessment of individual differences in online social networks using machine learning." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2017. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/270109.
Full textMcDonald, Lorraine. "Intellectual change in older adults : an assessment of cognitive status using Piagetian-style tasks." Thesis, Coventry University, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.360222.
Full textFriedhoff, Lesley Ann. "Question development by individuals in therapeutic assessment| Does it result in more positive outcomes?" Thesis, Kent State University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3618892.
Full textIn Therapeutic Assessment individuals are given feedback based on questions developed prior to administration of psychological testing. It is hypothesized that feedback delivered in this manner results in greater therapeutic outcomes than standard feedback administration. This study compared the therapeutic outcomes of individuals who received Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Second Edition – Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF; Ben-Porath & Tellegen, 2008) feedback based on personally-developed questions to the outcomes of individuals who received standard MMPI-2-RF feedback. The study utilized a two (group) by three (time) design; the sample consisted of 39 undergraduate university students (17 men, 22 women). Nineteen participants received feedback based on their questions, while 20 participants received standard feedback. Symptoms of distress and self-esteem were assessed prior to MMPI-2-RF administration, immediately after MMPI-2-RF feedback, and two weeks after feedback. Participants also rated their perceptions of the assessment process at the final two time points. Results indicated that all participants, regardless of feedback style, experienced statistically significant decreases in anxiety and depressive symptoms two weeks after feedback. There were no differences in self-esteem or perceptions about the assessment process between groups or across time. This study provides further evidence of the therapeutic utility of feedback, but does not suggest that basing feedback on client-developed questions results in a greater magnitude of therapeutic benefits than standard feedback. An additional finding was that all participants were engaged in the assessment process as evidenced by a 100 percent valid MMPI-2-RF profile rate, which speaks to the importance of making individuals aware they will receive feedback prior to testing as it may lead to increased engagement in the assessment process.
Hinz, Andreas, Anja Mehnert, Rüya-Daniela Kocalevent, Elmar Brähler, Thomas Forkmann, Susanne Singer, and Thomas Schulte. "Assessment of depression severity with the PHQ-9 in cancer patients and in the general population." Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig, 2016. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:15-qucosa-205520.
Full textHope, Judith Dorothy 1969. "Aspects of psychometric assessment of outcomes measurement in mental health." Monash University, Dept. of Psychological Medicine, 2002. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/hdl/1959.1/8119.
Full textLiu, Lili 1962. "Assessment of spatial orientation in Alzheimer's disease : theoretical and clinical implications." Thesis, McGill University, 1993. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=41176.
Full textMoscoso, Manolete S. "Nature of positive emotions in the assessment of depression: A new view in psychometrics." Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2014. http://repositorio.pucp.edu.pe/index/handle/123456789/101494.
Full textLos estudios científicos de las emociones han demostrado concluyentemente una robusta relación causal entre eventos estresantes de la vida diaria y la depresión clínica. El marco conceptual del presente estudio toma en consideración los marcos teóricos de Alex Zautra y de Susan Folkman acerca de la coexistencia de emociones positivas y negativas en el proceso de estrés y depresión. El propósito de este estudio es reportar el análisis de ítems y la validez convergente del Inventario Multicultural de la Depresión, Estado-Rasgo (IMUDER). En base a una muestra multicultural, se realizó los análisis psicométricos en base al coeficiente de correlación de Pearson, a fin de determinar la validez convergente. Los resultados de dichos análisis realizados en forma separada para la escala estado y para la escala rasgo, nos indican un elevado nivel de asociación y validez convergente entre las escalas estado y rasgo del IMUDER, dimensiones de distres y eustres, y las pruebas de depresión utilizadas en este estudio. Estos datos indican que el IMUDER es un instrumento psicométrico que presentauna sólida validez convergente y propiedades psicométricas adecuadas.
Egan, Shannon S. "Psychometric Assessment of Self-Report Measures of Psychopathy in a College Sample." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2014. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/286009.
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The personality disorder known as psychopathy describes a group of individuals that have tended to be persistently antisocial and more prone to violence, and demonstrate deficits in affective and interpersonal functioning. Further, the diagnosis of psychopathy (as defined by the PCL-R) reliably predicts recidivism, treatment nonresponse, and other socially important outcomes. Although a well-validated assessment methodology exits for adult correctional populations, more recent research has focused on assessment among adolescents (forensic and nonforensic) and community-based adult populations. The current study examined the psychometric properties of the most promising self-report measures, including their factor structures. Also explored were the unclear relationship between psychopathy and anxiety and related constructs, and the relatively low reliability of scale factors and subscales assessing callousness, a key component of the psychopathy construct, in the research to date.
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Ivey-Soto, Mona C. "Examining the utility of a new caregiver-completed social emotional assessment, the Social Emotional Assessment Measure, with diverse low-income parent-toddler dyads /." Connect to title online (Scholars' Bank) Connect to title online (ProQuest), 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/9218.
Full textTypescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 184 - 200). Also available online in Scholars' Bank; and in ProQuest, free to University of Oregon users.
Craigen, Kristie A. "Predicting Job Performance of Financial Representatives Based on the Harrison Assessment Talent Management System (HATS)." Thesis, Alliant International University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3608158.
Full textObjective: The goal of this research was to empirically evaluate the predictive utility of Harrison Assessment Talent Management System (HATS) for use as a selection instrument within organizational settings. Method: This was done by investigating the strength of the relationship between the job fit percentages generated by HATS and the performance ratings (i.e., number of life insurance policies sold within the first 6 months of employment ) of 238 employees (201 men and 37 women) working for a large American insurance company. Results: The correlation between HATS prediction scores and performance ratings yielded significant findings, r(236) = .599, p> .0001, indicating HATS is a useful instrument for predicting employee performance. Ancillary analysis revealed only 7 of 156 predictor variables significantly correlated with performance ratings. Further statistical procedures aimed at exploring the contribution of all 7 variables to performance ratings were conducted using multiple regression techniques. A significant but modest relationship was found between the vector of predictor traits and job performance, R = .395, F(7, 230) = 6.083, p > .001. In addition, the HATS attributes of Systematic (β = .275), Teaching (β = 184), and Planning (β = -.156) were found to be significant predictors of performance, p > .04. Conclusions: HATS was shown to be a significant predictor of job performance. The strength of the correlation coefficient along with its innovative methodology makes it somewhat unique among psychological tests used in organizational settings.
Keywords: Harrison Assessments, Harrison Assessments Talent Management Systems, Psychometric Testing, Predicting Performance, Measuring Performance, Personality, Interests, Intelligence, Person-Environment Fit, Motivation, Mood, and Uncertainty Factors.
Kyngdon, Andrew Stuart, University of Western Sydney, and School of Psychology. "Three theories of psychological measurement in the assessment of subjective control in gambling behaviour." THESIS_XXX_PSY_Kyngdon_A.xml, 2002. http://handle.uws.edu.au:8081/1959.7/655.
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Tadlock, Rebecca Lynn. "One School, Many Differences: An Assessment Tool for School Counselors and Multicultural Counseling." Available to subscribers only, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1796120841&sid=4&Fmt=2&clientId=1509&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
Full text"Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education." Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-168). Also available online.
Rocha-Decker, Mariana Sandra. "The development and validation of the Proactive assessment of social skills for preschool children /." view abstract or download file of text, 2004. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/uoregon/fullcit?p3147833.
Full textTypescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 158-172). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.
Dockendorff, Sally A. "Intuitive Eating Scale: An Examination Among Adolescents." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2011. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103309/.
Full textPalamara, Joseph D. "An investigation of the psychometric properties of the Global Assessment of School Functioning." Thesis, Alfred University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3701020.
Full textSchools are increasingly held accountable for student academic and behavioral performance, and showing efficacy of these treatment efforts. The primary metric for reporting academic progress, state endorsed standardized tests, does not take into account or effectively measure discrete skills or behavioral improvement. This necessitates the development of tools efficient in quantifying students’ school-based behaviors. Mental health practitioners achieve this metric utilizing the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF). The Global Assessment of School Functioning (GASF) is being developed to be an efficient scale used by teachers for similar means. The aim of the present study is to examine the utility of the GASF in capturing overall school functioning. This study was broken into two phases. Teacher consultants assessed content validity and validated vignettes that would be used to assess inter-rater reliability. School personnel then rated five vignettes using the GASF and responded to questions regarding their perceptions of the instrument. Correlational statistics suggested that school personnel were able to rate vignettes with substantial reliability (.877). Responses to questions relating to the raters competency and training and the raters overall impressions of the technical quality of the GASF were positive. The culminating analysis from the data presented in this study suggest that the GASF warrants further study to determine its technical properties and utility as a rating scale that school personnel can use to benchmark and progress monitor student behavior.
Ferrara, Nadia. "The role of pictorial representations in the assessment of psychological mindedness : a cross-cultural perspective." Thesis, McGill University, 1996. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=23887.
Full textThe present study examined cultural differences in styles of emotional expression and psychological mindedness by comparing two groups: Euro-Canadians and Cree Amerindians--a group that has been characterized as less verbally expressive or taciturn.
In this study, 36 Cree and 36 Euro-Canadian subjects were given a verbal measure of alexithymia, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS) and a pictorial measure, the Scored Archetypal Test-9 (SAT9), and measures of depressive and somatic symptomatology (the CES-D and SCL-90 Somatization Scale). Twelve subjects also received a standardized, qualitative art therapy measure, the Ulman Personality Assessment Procedure (UPAP). (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
Williams, Bonita Elise. "Development and initial validation of the Williams-Proctor Cultural Competence Scale assessment for youth development professionals and paraprofessionals /." Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/4834.
Full textThe entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on December 17, 2007) Vita. Includes bibliographical references.
McIntyre, Maria C. (Maria Christine). "Criterion-related and construct validation of the disability assessment for Dementia scale." Thesis, McGill University, 1994. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=22773.
Full textThe Disability Assessment for Dementia Scale (DAD) is a proxy-respondent scale measuring disability in daily living tasks in terms of executive functions. The objectives of this study were to measure the criterion-related (concurrent) validity and the construct validity of this scale. Total score correlational analyses between the Rapid Disability Rating Scale-2 and the Disability Assessment for Dementia Scale were used to estimate criterion-related (concurrent) validity. In addition, the known-groups procedure was used to estimate criterion-related (concurrent) validity. Stage of dementia served as the known-group variable against which total DAD Scale scores were compared. Construct validity was estimated using total score correlational analyses between the Burden of Care Scale and the Disability Assessment for Dementia Scale (DAD). Likewise, construct validity was estimated using total score correlational analyses between the standardized Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) and the DAD Scale. Correlations proved highly significant for criterion-related (concurrent) validity measures r = $-$0.84, and for known-groups procedure estimates r = $-$0.73. Results for construct validity measures were r = $-$0.29 for Burden of Care scores and r = 0.55 for MMSE scores. Interpretations for these findings were offered in the discussion of this project. Findings indicated that the Disability Assessment for Dementia Scale is a valid disability measurement for community-dwelling Alzheimer's subjects, and support its use in this type of DAT population.
Brady, Christine E. L. "Development and Preliminary Psychometric Properties of the Social Functioning Rating Scale for Adolescents: Parent Form." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1415108398.
Full textShang, Tsu-Ching. "Development and testing an instrument of hope: The Hope Indicator Questionnaire." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/187011.
Full textLundqvist, Carolina. "Competing Under Pressure : State Anxiety, Sports Performance and Assessment." Doctoral thesis, Stockholm : Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, 2006. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-984.
Full textEdebol, Hanna. "Global Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : Examining Objective Measures of Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Inattention in Adults." Doctoral thesis, Karlstads universitet, Avdelningen för psykologi, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-15186.
Full textSlack, Tom Gavin Hume. "Insight in psychosis : a systematic review : the constructs of insight in psychosis and their measurement, &, An exploration of current practices in the assessment and intervention of insight in psychosis within Scotland's Forensic Mental Health Services : clinical psychologists' perspective." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/26006.
Full textAit, Taouit Holly Danielle. "The Psychometrics of a Systematic Inventory of Motives for Converting to Islam." Xavier University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1460369945.
Full textKyngdon, Andrew Stuart. "Three theories of psychological measurement in the assessment of subjective control in gambling behaviour /." View thesis, 2002. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20031219.165037/index.html.
Full textA thesis presented to the University of Western Sydney in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), December, 2002. Bibliography : p. 246-260.
Perry, Brittney Dawhn. "Ineffective Psychometric Testing: GRE Test Administration." TopSCHOLAR®, 2012. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1202.
Full textIurino, Kathryn. "Comparative and Cross-Cultural Validity of the Moral Actions Questionnaire, a Measure for Ethical Virtue." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/23911.
Full textHelfand, Benjamin K. I. "Measurement in Health: Advancing Assessment of Delirium." eScholarship@UMMS, 2021. https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsbs_diss/1122.
Full textJacobs, Sheri R. "Validation of the functional assessment of cancer therapy cognitive scale with bone marrow transplant patients." [Tampa, Fla.] : University of South Florida, 2004. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/SFE0001078.
Full textSims, Caroline E. "New graduate nurse transition into practice : psychometric testing of Sims Factor H Assessment Scale." Thesis, Indiana University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3601305.
Full textFactor H is a newly identified phenomenon which describes a constellation of attributes of the new graduate nurse reflecting personality traits, intellectual abilities, and clinical judgment. In a previous pilot study conducted by this researcher nurse managers and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) preceptors described characteristics demonstrated by new graduate nurses demonstrating Factor H and the new graduate nurse's ability to transition quickly and successfully into the RN role in the acute care environment. There is currently no instrument available to measure this phenomenon. The specific aim of this research was to develop and psychometrically test a scale designed to identify the presence of attributes of Factor H in the new graduate nurse. The Sims Factor H Assessment Scale (SFHAS) was developed and piloted with a sample of one hundred one new graduate nurses within three months of completing the their nursing program at one of three nursing schools in central and south central Indiana. Evidence of content validity was demonstrated through the use of the Content Validity Index conducted with a panel of four experts. Evidence of face validity was demonstrated through interviews with a group of new graduate nurses, nurse managers, and experienced RN preceptors. Principle Axis Factoring with Varimax rotation was used to demonstrate evidence of construct validity and the scale was found to have a single component which was identified as nursing personality. Evidence of criterion-related validity was demonstrated utilizing analysis of the SFHAS and the criterion scale for personality traits (NEO-FFI). Evidence of internal consistency reliability was demonstrated through analysis of inter-item correlations, Cronbach's coefficient correlations, and item-total correlations. Test re-test reliability using interclass correlation was also conducted to demonstrate stability of the scale. The SFHAS was found to be reflective of nursing personality and not general mental ability or clinical judgment. Use of the SFHAS will allow organizations to evaluate the nursing personality of the new graduate nurse for fit into the work environment. Further study is recommended to gain clarity around the attributes which support successful transition of the new graduate nurse into practice in the acute care environment, also known as Factor H.
Shim, Hi Shin. "An irt model to estimate differential latent change trajectories in a multi-stage, longitudinal assessment." Thesis, Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28266.
Full textBeck, Robert Drew. "The Speaking Cognitions and Attention Scale: An Empirically-Derived Measure of Public Speaking Anxiety." OpenSIUC, 2010. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissertations/221.
Full textThalmayer, Amber Gayle. "Personality Attributes in Clinical Presentation, Measurement, and Treatment." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/13411.
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Frierson, Georita Marie. "The Breast Impact of Treatment Scale: The Assessment of Body Image Distress for Breast Cancer Patients." Connect to this title online, 2003. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1053430619.
Full textTitle from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains x, 122 p. : ill. Advisor: Barbara Andersen, Dept. of Psychology. Includes bibliographical references (p. 114-122).
Klaus, Nicole. "A psychometric evaluation of two measures of expressed emotion in caregivers of children with mood disorders." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1145913694.
Full textHoward, Amanda Roberta. "An evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Beech Brook Attachment Disorder Checklist." [Fort Worth, Tex.] : Texas Christian University, 2009. http://etd.tcu.edu/etdfiles/available/etd-10152009-085718/unrestricted/Howard.pdf.
Full textDeSousa, Diogo Araújo. "Instruments to assess anxiety symptoms in brazilian population and the case of the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS) : cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/79939.
Full textThis Master Thesis encompasses four studies about instruments to the assessment of anxiety symptoms. The aim of the Study 1 was to conduct a systematic review of the instruments available to assess anxiety symptoms and anxiety disorders (AD) in Brazilian population. The aim of the Study 2 was to perform the cross-cultural adaptation process of the Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale (SCAS) to Brazil. The aim of the Study 3 was to examine the sensitivity and specificity of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) to the diagnosis of AD in a community sample of Brazilian children and adolescents. The aim of the Study 4 was to investigate the psychometric properties of the SCAS in a community and a clinical sample of Brazilian children and adolescents. Results from Study 1 provide an overview of the characteristics and the adequacy evidences of the instruments available to assess anxiety symptoms and AD in Brazilian population. Results from Studies 2, 3, and 4, altogether, present the Brazilian version of the SCAS as an instrument suitable to assess pediatric anxiety symptoms in Brazilian community and clinical settings. Implications for the psychological and psychiatric assessment and treatment of AD are discussed.
Vilagut, Saiz Gemma 1975. "Assessment of depression in the adult general population using self-reported measures : Psychometric approaches for screening and severity appraisal." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/565927.
Full textAquesta tesi proporciona evidencia sobre la validesa i la capacitat diagnòstica de mesures genèriques i específiques auto-reportades, construïdes des de diferents aproximacions psicomètriques per avaluar depressió en la població general. Primerament, es compara la fiabilitat i capacitat diagnòstica del qüestionari Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) utilitzant el càlcul de puntuació habitual, amb la puntuació obtinguda segons Teoria de Resposta a l’Ítem Multidimensional (TRIM). Posteriorment, s’avalua la capacitat diagnòstica del Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) per al cribratge de depressió major mitjançant una revisió sistemàtica amb meta-anàlisi. Finalment, s’avaluen les propietats psicomètriques de les mesures de depressió del Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS), basades en Teoria de Resposta a l’Ítem (TRI). Els resultats indiquen que: a) la puntuació basada en el model TRIM del SF-12 és més fiable però presenta capacitat diagnòstica similar als altres mètodes de puntuació; b) les mesures genèriques i especifiques avaluades proporcionen una bona capacitat diagnòstica per al cribratge de depressió en població general; c) el qüestionari PROMIS de Depressió compleix totes les assumpcions de TRI, elevada fiabilitat i bona validesa de constructe i sensibilitat al canvi, i els resultats donen suport a la invariància de les mesures pel que fa al país (Espanya i US). Es conclou que les mesures auto-reportades estudiades són adequades per avaluar depressió en la població general, i proporcionen una informació valuosa que va més enllà la detecció dicotòmica d’individus amb patologia o sense. L’aproximació psicomètrica basada en TRI proporciona major flexibilitat en l’administració i puntuació dels qüestionaris i precisió més elevada, i facilita comparacions directes entre poblacions.
Düring, Jenny. "Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale - Schizophrenia Version : Utveckling och psykometrisk prövning av en diagnosspecifik skattningsskala." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-213412.
Full textBackground: Self-efficacy is a factor that influences health behaviours such as physical activity. Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale is a self-rating scale designed to measure self-efficacy beliefs, but has not been evaluated for people with schizophrenia. Aim: To revise Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale for people with schizophrenia. Method: Descriptive design with psychometric evaluation of the revised Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale. The first part of the study included focus groups with patients and staff members at a psychiatric outpatient clinic for patients with psychosis. Based on the results of those, Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale – Schizophrenia Version was developed. In the second part of the study, 32 patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder completed the revised scale on two occasions separated by a two week interval. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability and correlation with self-reported physical activity were examined. Result: The focus groups gave rich information on factors such as perceived barriers to physical activity and suitable tailoring of the new rating scale. Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale – Schizophrenia Version showed a very high internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha = 0,961) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0,951, p < 0,001). Rated self-efficacy showed a correlation with self-reported physical activity (Spearman's rho = 0,531, p < 0,01). Conclusion: Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale – Schizophrenia Version has a high reliability and can be used for self-rating of exercise self-efficacy among people with schizophrenia. The instrument can be further developed by identifying potentially redundant items.
Mumbardó, Adam Cristina. "Self-determination operationalization and conceptualization in young people with and without disabilities." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Ramon Llull, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/664662.
Full textLa autodeterminación nos permite actuar como agentes causales de nuestra propia vida, así como hacer frente a las oportunidades y desafíos que van apareciendo en nuestro contexto. Dado que la instrucción en autodeterminación puede beneficiar a todos los jóvenes, con o sin discapacidad, desentrañar los efectos de las oportunidades que se dan en el contexto en la autodeterminación de estos jóvenes contribuye al conocimiento sobre el desarrollo y la enseñanza de la autodeterminación. El objetivo de esta tesis doctoral reside en explorar el impacto de las oportunidades contextuales, es decir, de la familia y los contextos educativos, en la expresión de la autodeterminación, definida bajo la Teoría de la Agencia Causal, de los jóvenes con y sin discapacidad. En primer lugar, se han adaptado dos cuestionarios para evaluar las características y esenciales de la autodeterminación y las oportunidades proporcionadas en contexto familiar y educativo para actuar de forma autodeterminada. En segundo lugar, se han analizado las propiedades psicométricas de las puntuaciones de una muestra de 620 jóvenes con y sin discapacidad recogidas con dichos instrumentos. Finalmente, la estimación de los parámetros estructurales de un modelo teórico que integra las características esenciales de la autodeterminación y las oportunidades contextuales han confirmado el impacto significativo del contexto en la expresión de la autodeterminación. El trabajo resumido ha dado lugar a los artículos presentados en esta tesis doctoral.
Self-determination has been recognized as a crucial trait to act as the causal agent of one’s life and face and navigate contextual opportunities and challenges. Given that self-determination instruction can benefit all adolescents and young adults having a disability or not, disentangling the effects of environmental opportunities in self-determination expression has the potential to inform self-determination development and instruction. The aim of this doctoral thesis is mainly to explore the impact of contextual opportunities, namely home and educational contexts, on the self-determination expression of young people with and without disabilities, through Causal Agency Theory lens. First, two questionnaires to assess self-determination essential characteristics and opportunities provided at home and in educational settings to engage in self-determined actions were adapted. Second, the scores collected with these instruments were psychometrically analyzed in a sample of 620 youth with and without disabilities. Finally, structural parameters estimation of a theoretical model tested integrating self-determination essential characteristics and contextual opportunities confirmed the significant impact of context in self-determination expression. The summarized work has led to the articles presented in this doctoral thesis.
Pascualon, Jussara Fatima. "Escala de avaliação da metacognição infantil : elaboração dos itens e análise dos parâmetros psicométricos." Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2011. https://repositorio.ufscar.br/handle/ufscar/6018.
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Metacognition represents thoughts and knowledge that individuals have about their own thoughts and cognitive processes. Two basic elements of metacognitive functioning are metacognitive knowledge, characterized by awareness of the processes and skills required to perform a certain task, and control or cognitive self-monitoring, which includes judgments about the effectiveness of the strategies initially proposed, and if necessary, the establishment of new ones. Given the lack of brazilian instruments that measure this ability, this study focused on the development of items and the analysis of evidence with respect to the validity and reliability of a scale for assessing metacognition in children between nine and 12 years of age. The first phase involved the construction of Likert-style Metacognition Scale, using a six points rating scale for the respondent to indicate the extent to which he would using each strategy. During the second phase, three experts evaluated the instructions and the 70 items to verify the content validity of the new scale. These experts were university professors with doctoral degrees, and two were specialists in metacognition. The third judge, given her expertise in elaboration of scales, assessed the adequacy of the instructions for the task. The reliability analysis performed on the responses of the experts presented a 70.3% of agreement. The specialist in elaborating scales suggested some modifications in the instructions, which are incorporated into the scale. Two samples of each which led to further changes in the instructions and reduction in the number of items from 70 to 67. The factor analysis performed on large sample of 196 participants revealed the presence of a single factor denominated Metacognition , responsible for 16.84% of the variance in the scale. After exclusion of items that had factor loadings below 0.30 of items that indicated misunderstandings by the participants and similar items, the new version of the EMETA was composed of 40 items with an internal consistency of 0.90. There were no significant differences related to performance variables such as gender, school type and age of the participants. As such, the analysis of validity and reliability of the items indicated adequacy of the concept initially proposed and good internal consistency of the final version of the scale.
A metacognição corresponde a pensamentos e conhecimentos que os indivíduos possuem sobre seus próprios pensamentos e processos cognitivos. Dois elementos básicos para o funcionamento metacognitivo são o conhecimento metacognitivo, caracterizado pela consciência sobre os processos e competências necessárias para a realização de uma determinada tarefa; e o controle ou auto-monitoramento cognitivo, que compreende o julgamento sobre a eficácia das estratégias propostas inicialmente e, se necessário, o estabelecimento de novas. Tendo em vista a carência de instrumentos nacionais que mensurem essa capacidade, este estudo objetivou a elaboração de itens e análise das evidências de validade e precisão de uma escala destinada à avaliação da metacognição de crianças entre nove e 12 anos de idade. A primeira etapa do estudo consistiu na construção da Escala de Metacognição, EMETA, que é do tipo Likert de seis pontos, sendo que o participante, a partir da leitura de afirmações, deve escolher, dentre as seis possibilidades de resposta, aquela que mais o caracteriza. A segunda etapa iniciou-se com o encaminhamento das instruções e dos 70 itens que compuseram o instrumento a três especialistas para a investigação das evidências de validade de conteúdo. Todos os juízes eram doutores e docentes de programas de pós-graduação, sendo dois especialistas em metacognição, de forma que foram solicitados a analisar a adequação das instruções e dos itens à teoria proposta. O terceiro juiz, por ser especialista em elaboração de instrumentos, analisou a adequação das instruções à tarefa a ser realizada. A análise de concordância, realizada nas respostas dos especialistas em metacognição, apresentou um índice de concordância de 70,3%. O especialista em elaboração de instrumentos sugeriu algumas modificações nas instruções, sendo todas incorporadas à escala. A escala foi aplicada em duas amostras-piloto de 15 participantes que produziram algumas modificações nas instruções e a redução do número de itens de 70 para 67. A análise fatorial realizada na amostra ampla de 196 participantes revelou a presença de um único fator, denominado Metacognição, como responsável por 16,84% da variância da escala. Após exclusão de itens que apresentaram cargas fatoriais abaixo de 0,30, itens mal compreendidos pelos participantes e itens semelhantes, a EMETA ficou composta por 40 itens, com consistência interna de 0,90. Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas entre a média do desempenho e as variáveis gênero, tipo de escola e idade dos participantes. A análise das evidências de validade e precisão indicou adequação dos itens ao conceito proposto inicialmente e boa consistência interna da escala.