Preliminary Study of the Bilingual Version of Creative Motivation Inventory

A bilingual version of Shostrom's Self-actualization Value subscale of the Personal Orientation Inventory was administered to 62 Malaysian students. For the 26-item paired-opposite inventory, test-retest reliability over 6 mo. was .39 (for boys .42, for girls .37) and criterion validity was .57. Replication with other groups is recommended.

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Preliminary Study of the Bilingual Version of the Khatena-Torrance Creative Perception Inventory

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1993.77.3.948 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 77 (3) ◽

pp. 948-950 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ananda Kumar Palaniappan

Keyword(s):

Criterion Validity ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Validity Indices ◽

Preliminary Study ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Malaysian Students ◽

Two Alternatives

A bilingual version of the Khatena-Torrance Creative Perception Inventory was given to 70 Malaysian students. The two 50-item subscales, ‘Something About Myself’ and ‘What Kind of Person Are You?’, require the respondent to choose one of two alternatives. Test-retest reliability and criterion validity indices for this version suggest the bilingual form is suitable to assess the creative perception of these students. Replication with other groups is recommended.

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A Preliminary Study of the Bilingual Version of Khatena-Morse Multitalent Perception Inventory

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.1177/003151259407800320 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 78 (3) ◽

pp. 784-786 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ananda Kumar Palaniappan

Keyword(s):

Criterion Validity ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Preliminary Study ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Malaysian Students ◽

Two Alternatives

A bilingual version of the Khatena-Morse Multitalent Perception Inventory was designed to measure multitalent perception among Malaysian students. Forms A and B, each of 50 items, require the respondents to choose one of two alternatives. Test-retest reliability and criterion validity indexes for the Malaysian bilingual version suggested that it is suitable for assessing the multitalent perception as well as giftedness in various areas of talent. Replication with other groups is recommended.

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Assessing the Reliability and Validity of Television and Game Violence Exposure Measures

Communication Research ◽

10.1177/0093650215573863 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

pp. 117-143 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Karin M. Fikkers ◽

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski ◽

Patti M. Valkenburg

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Violence Exposure ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Media Violence ◽

Self Report ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Television Violence ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Game Violence ◽

Valid Criterion

This study evaluated whether common self-report measures of television and game violence exposure represent reliable and valid measurement tools. Three self-report measures—direct estimates, user-rated favorites, and agency-rated favorites—were assessed in terms of test-retest reliability, criterion validity (their relationship with coded media diaries), and construct validity (their relationship with aggression and gender). A total of 238 adolescents participated in a two-wave survey and completed two media diaries. For game violence, the three self-report measures were reliable and valid. For television violence, only direct estimates achieved test-retest reliability and construct validity. Criterion validity could not be established for the television violence measures because the media diary was not a valid criterion for television violence. Our findings indicate that both direct estimates and favorites are valid measures for game violence, whereas for television violence, only direct estimates are valid. We conclude with a discussion about ways to further improve upon and reconceptualize media violence exposure measurement.

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Development and cross-cultural testing of the International Depression Symptom Scale (IDSS): a measurement instrument designed to represent global presentations of depression

Global Mental Health ◽

10.1017/gmh.2017.16 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

E. E. Haroz ◽

J. Bass ◽

C. Lee ◽

S. S. Oo ◽

K. Lin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Self Report ◽

Depression Symptom ◽

Symptom Scale ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

BackgroundSelf-report measurement instruments are commonly used to screen for mental health disorders in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC). The Western origins of most depression instruments may constitute a bias when used globally. Western measures based on the DSM, do not fully capture the expression of depression globally. We developed a self-report scale design to address this limitation, the International Depression Symptom Scale-General version (IDSS-G), based on empirical evidence of the signs and symptoms of depression reported across cultures. This paper describes the rationale and process of its development and the results of an initial test among a non-Western population.MethodsWe evaluated internal consistency reliability, test–retest reliability and inter-rater reliability of the IDSS-G in a sample N = 147 male and female attendees of primary health clinics in Yangon, Myanmar. For criterion validity, IDSS-G scores were compared with diagnosis by local psychiatrists using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM (SCID). Construct validity was evaluated by investigating associations between the IDSS-G and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), impaired function, and suicidal ideation.ResultsThe IDSS-G showed high internal consistency reliability (α = 0.92), test–retest reliability (r = 0.87), and inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.90). Strong correlations between the IDSS-G and PHQ-9, functioning, and suicidal ideation supported construct validity. Criterion validity was supported for use of the IDSS-G to identify people with a SCID diagnosed depressive disorder (major depression/dysthymia). The IDSS-G also demonstrated incremental validity by predicting functional impairment beyond that predicted by the PHQ-9. Results suggest that the IDSS-G accurately assesses depression in this population. Future testing in other populations will follow.

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Self-report Pain Scale Reliability in Veterans and Service Members With Traumatic Brain Injuries Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation

Military Medicine ◽

10.1093/milmed/usz272 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 185 (3-4) ◽

pp. 370-376 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michelle R Hoot ◽

Bilal Khokhar ◽

William C Walker

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Pain Assessment ◽

Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽

Pain Scale ◽

Self Report ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Scale Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Very High ◽

High Test

Abstract Introduction Pain in trauma patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) may heighten cognitive-behavioral impairment and impede rehabilitation efforts. Multiple self-report pain assessment tools have been shown reliable in cognitively intact adults and children but are understudied in the cognitively impaired, particularly in persons with TBI. The objective of this study was to assess the utility and reliability of four pain assessment instruments among TBI patients during inpatient rehabilitation and the influence of cognitive impairment. Methods Participants self-completed four pain intensity measures, the Verbal Descriptor Scale, Faces Pain Scale (Faces), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), and Color-Enhanced Visual Analog Scale (CAS), during five study visits over a 2-week period. Data were collected on time to completion and most preferred pain measure. To assess scale reliability, participants re-rated their current pain. To assess scale responsiveness, standard mean response was measured across time and a worst past pain experience was rated. Cognitive impairment was assessed with the Memory, Orientation, and Amnesia Test. Results The NRS was the most preferred measure by participants at every time point in the study. Mean pain measure completion time for all measures was under 11 seconds and did not significantly change during the study period. All scales showed very high test-retest reliability, with very strong correlations. Standard mean response from day 0 to 14 ranged from 0.387 to 0.532 across the scales. When stratified by cognitive impairment, the mean scores were consistently nominally higher for impaired participants, reaching statistical significance only for the CAS and Faces at baseline. In the cognitive impaired group, reliability for the Faces showed some weakening, as did the VAS to a milder degree. Conclusions All four pain measures demonstrated good utility, very high test-retest reliability, and satisfactory responsiveness. Greater cognitive impairment was associated with elevated pain ratings, especially in the Faces and CAS. The NRS was the most preferred by patients, regardless of cognitive impairment level.

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The Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities: Test-Retest Reliability and Comparison With an Accelerometer

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.4.1.96 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 96-100 ◽

Cited By ~ 67

Author(s):

Hidde P. van der Ploeg ◽

Kitty R.M. Streppel ◽

Allard J. van der Beek ◽

Luc H.V. van der Woude ◽

Miriam Vollenbroek-Hutten ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Disabilities ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Self Report ◽

Spearman Correlation ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Activity Scale ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Scale

Background:The objective was to determine the test-retest reliability and criterion validity of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities (PASIPD).Methods:Forty-five non-wheelchair dependent subjects were recruited from three Dutch rehabilitation centers. Subjects’ diagnoses were: stroke, spinal cord injury, whiplash, and neurological-, orthopedic- or back disorders. The PASIPD is a 7-d recall physical activity questionnaire that was completed twice, 1 wk apart. During this week, physical activity was also measured with an Actigraph accelerometer.Results:The test-retest reliability Spearman correlation of the PASIPD was 0.77. The criterion validity Spearman correlation was 0.30 when compared to the accelerometer.Conclusions:The PASIPD had test-retest reliability and criterion validity that is comparable to well established self-report physical activity questionnaires from the general population.

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Test-Retest Reliability of a Self-Report Questionnaire for DSM-IV and ICD-10 Personality Disorders

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027//1015-5759.16.1.53 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 53-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Hans Ottosson ◽

Martin Grann ◽

Gunnar Kullgren

Keyword(s):

Personality Disorder ◽

Anxiety Disorders ◽

Personality Disorders ◽

Clinical Sample ◽

Self Report ◽

Anxiety State ◽

Short Term ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Axis I ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Summary: Short-term stability or test-retest reliability of self-reported personality traits is likely to be biased if the respondent is affected by a depressive or anxiety state. However, in some studies, DSM-oriented self-reported instruments have proved to be reasonably stable in the short term, regardless of co-occurring depressive or anxiety disorders. In the present study, we examined the short-term test-retest reliability of a new self-report questionnaire for personality disorder diagnosis (DIP-Q) on a clinical sample of 30 individuals, having either a depressive, an anxiety, or no axis-I disorder. Test-retest scorings from subjects with depressive disorders were mostly unstable, with a significant change in fulfilled criteria between entry and retest for three out of ten personality disorders: borderline, avoidant and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Scorings from subjects with anxiety disorders were unstable only for cluster C and dependent personality disorder items. In the absence of co-morbid depressive or anxiety disorders, mean dimensional scores of DIP-Q showed no significant differences between entry and retest. Overall, the effect from state on trait scorings was moderate, and it is concluded that test-retest reliability for DIP-Q is acceptable.

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Healthy decisions in the cued-attribute food choice paradigm have high test-retest reliability

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-91933-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zahra Barakchian ◽

Anjali Raja Beharelle ◽

Todd A. Hare

Keyword(s):

Food Choice ◽

Food Choices ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Individual Level ◽

Food Items ◽

Intervention Efficacy ◽

The Individual ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Decision Mechanisms ◽

High Test

AbstractFood choice paradigms are commonly used to study decision mechanisms, individual differences, and intervention efficacy. Here, we measured behavior from twenty-three healthy young adults who completed five repetitions of a cued-attribute food choice paradigm over two weeks. This task includes cues prompting participants to explicitly consider the healthiness of the food items before making a selection, or to choose naturally based on whatever freely comes to mind. We found that the average patterns of food choices following both cue types and ratings about the palatability (i.e. taste) and healthiness of the food items were similar across all five repetitions. At the individual level, the test-retest reliability for choices in both conditions and healthiness ratings was excellent. However, test-retest reliability for taste ratings was only fair, suggesting that estimates about palatability may vary more from day to day for the same individual.

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Developing a measure to assess clinicians’ ability to reflect on key staff–patient dynamics in forensic settings

Journal of Forensic Practice ◽

10.1108/jfp-07-2021-0041 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Adam Polnay ◽

Helen Walker ◽

Christopher Gallacher

Keyword(s):

Reflective Practice ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Self Report ◽

Face Validity ◽

Good Test ◽

Data Set ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Content Type ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Purpose Relational dynamics between patients and staff in forensic settings can be complicated and demanding for both sides. Reflective practice groups (RPGs) bring clinicians together to reflect on these dynamics. To date, evaluation of RPGs has lacked quantitative focus and a suitable quantitative tool. Therefore, a self-report tool was designed. This paper aims to pilot The Relational Aspects of CarE (TRACE) scale with clinicians in a high-secure hospital and investigate its psychometric properties. Design/methodology/approach A multi-professional sample of 80 clinicians were recruited, completing TRACE and attitudes to personality disorder questionnaire (APDQ). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) determined factor structure and internal consistency of TRACE. A subset was selected to measure test–retest reliability. TRACE was cross-validated against the APDQ. Findings EFA found five factors underlying the 20 TRACE items: “awareness of common responses,” “discussing and normalising feelings;” “utilising feelings,” “wish to care” and “awareness of complicated affects.” This factor structure is complex, but items clustered logically to key areas originally used to generate items. Internal consistency (α = 0.66, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.55–0.76) demonstrated borderline acceptability. TRACE demonstrated good test–retest reliability (intra-class correlation = 0.94, 95% CI = 0.78–0.98) and face validity. TRACE indicated a slight negative correlation with APDQ. A larger data set is needed to substantiate these preliminary findings. Practical implications Early indications suggested TRACE was valid and reliable, suitable to measure the effectiveness of reflective practice. Originality/value The TRACE was a distinctive measure that filled a methodological gap in the literature.

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