scholarly journals Positive functioning inventory: initial validation of a 12-item self-report measure of well-being

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Joseph ◽  
John Maltby
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positive Functioning ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Functioning Inventory ◽  
Report Measure

A Cross-National Self-Report Measure of Depressive Symptomatology

1993 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Gatz ◽  
Boo Johansson ◽  
Nancy Pedersen ◽  
Stig Berg ◽  
Chandra Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Psychomotor Retardation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Representative Samples ◽  
Report Measure ◽  
Cross National

The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale (CES-D) was administered in Swedish to two representative samples, one aged 84 to 90 (mean = 87), the second aged 29 to 95 (mean = 61). There were both linear and quadratic differences with age: the oldest individuals were highest on depressive symptoms, but younger adults were higher than middle-aged. Dimensions or subscales identified by previous studies were generally replicated, including a sadness and depressed mood factor, a psychomotor retardation and loss of energy factor, and a well-being factor (on which items are reverse-scored to indicate depression). The findings support cross-national use of the CES-D to assess self-reported symptoms of depression in adults and older adults.

Processes of Emotion Communication and Control

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Crowe ◽  
Vaishali V. Raval ◽  
Shwetang S. Trivedi ◽  
Suchi S. Daga ◽  
Pratiksha H. Raval
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Emotional Expression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Self And Other ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
And Control ◽  
Report Measure

Emotional expression and experience are dynamic processes that vary within and between individuals of different cultural groups ( Kitayama, Mesquita, & Karasawa, 2006 ). The present study sought to compare self-reports of processes related to emotion communication and control in India and the United States. A total of 268 participants (United States: n = 160 and India: n = 108) completed a self-report measure depicting hypothetical vignettes and a series of questions assessing likely emotions elicited, likelihood of expression, motives guiding expression and control, and method of expression. Results showed that US participants primarily reported more self-focused emotions (i.e., happiness) and self- and other-focused motives for expressing or controlling felt emotion, while Indian participants primarily reported emotions that focused on others’ well-being as well as other- and relationship-focused motives. US participants more commonly reported direct verbal communication of the emotion, while Indian participants more frequently reported implicit and contextual methods of communication.

Development and Initial Validation of a Scale Assessing Suicide-Specific Rumination: The Suicide Rumination Scale

Assessment ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107319112110338
Author(s):  
Megan L. Rogers ◽  
Keyne C. Law ◽  
Claire Houtsma ◽  
Raymond P. Tucker ◽  
Michael D. Anestis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Independent Measurement ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Report Measure

Suicide-specific rumination, a repetitive mental fixation on one’s suicidal thoughts and intentions, may influence the transition from suicidal thoughts to behaviors. Research on suicide-specific rumination has been hindered by the lack of an independent measurement tool. This article presents the development and validation of a self-report measure of suicide-specific rumination across several samples with lifetime suicidal ideation (Sample 1: N = 494 students; Sample 2: N = 219 community members; Sample 3: N = 128 adults at high risk for suicide). The Suicide Rumination Scale (SRS) item pool was reduced from a pool of 41 items to 8 items that are highly discriminant and of varying levels of difficulty. The SRS demonstrated measurement invariance, convergent validity, and nonredundancy with related measures. Importantly, the SRS differentiated suicide attempters from ideators, suggesting its potential clinical relevance. Overall, these findings suggest that the SRS is a valid and incrementally useful measure of suicide-specific rumination.

Proprietŕ psicometriche della scala di orientamento positivo nel contesto lavorativo

RISORSA UOMO ◽  
2009 ◽  
pp. 323-336
Author(s):  
Guido Alessandri ◽  
Ramona Di Domenicantonio ◽  
Sherilyn Boccianti
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Citizenship Behaviors ◽  
Positive Orientation ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
Orientation Scale ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
Report Measure

- The aim of the study is to investigate the psychometric properties of the positive orientation scale, in an organizational setting. This study involves 360 individuals working for a national organization. Results from confirmative factor analysis demonstrated the structural stability of the scale, composed by three first order factors (orientation toward self, the others and the future) and one second-order factor (positive orientation). Criterion validity was further corroborated with regard to self-report measure (such as perceived work self-efficacy and job satisfaction) as well as with regard to other evaluated (colleagues) organizational citizenship behaviors.Keywords: positive orientation, organizational citizenship behaviours, optimal functioning, well-being.Parole chiave: orientamento positivo, comportamenti di cittadinanza organizzativa, funzionamento ottimale, benessere.

scholarly journals Initial Validation of a Self-Report Measure of the Extent of and Reasons for Medication Nonadherence

Medical Care ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (12) ◽  
pp. 1013-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corrine I. Voils ◽  
Matthew L. Maciejewski ◽  
Rick H. Hoyle ◽  
Bryce B. Reeve ◽  
Patrick Gallagher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Report ◽  
Medication Nonadherence ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Report Measure

Validating a Self-report Measure of Global Subjective Well-being to Predict Adverse Clinical Outcomes

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 675-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Douglas Ried ◽  
Michael J. Tueth ◽  
Eileen Handberg ◽  
Harry Nyanteh
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Report Measure

Initial validation of a self-report measure of perceptions of interpersonal attraction

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 292-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi R. Riggio ◽  
P. Priscilla Lui ◽  
Amber L. Garcia ◽  
Brigitte K. Matthies ◽  
Gar Culbert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Attraction ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Report Measure

Development and Psychometric Properties of the Student Worry Questionnaire–30

2001 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 277-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augustine Osman ◽  
Peter M. Gutierrez ◽  
William R. Downs ◽  
Beverly A. Kopper ◽  
Francisco X. Barrios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Oblimin Rotation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Report Measure

Described are the development and initial psychometric properties (Ns = 50 and 188) of a self-report measure, the Student Worry Questionnaire–30, for use with college undergraduates Exploratory principal components analyses (Ns = 388, 350, and 396) with oblimin rotation indicated six domains of worrisome thinking, financial-related concerns, significant others' well-being, social adequacy concerns, academic concerns, and general anxiety symptoms. The total score and scale scores showed internal consistency of .80 to .94. Also, test-retest reliability analyses (.75 to .80) support consistency of responses over 4 wk. Strong evidence for convergent validity was indicated. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the fit of the 6-factor oblique model. Limitations of the present studies, and directions for research are discussed.

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