The Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale, a Brief Version: Psychometric Data

2003 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard M. Suinn ◽  
Elizabeth H. Winston
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Anxiety ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Psychometric Data ◽  
Major Scale ◽  
Administration Time ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Item Scale

As a measure of mathematics anxiety, the Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale (MARS) has been a major scale used for research and clinical studies since 1972. Despite the usefulness of the original scale, researchers have sought a shorter version of the scale partly to reduce the administration time of the original 98-item scale. This study created a shorter version of the MARS and provides reliability and validity information for the new version. The Cronbach alpha of .96 indicated high internal consistency, while the test-retest reliability for the MARS 30-item was .90 ( p < .001). The validity data confirm that the MARS 30-item test is comparable to the original MARS 98-irem scale.

Reliability and Validity of the Wender Utah Rating Scale for College Students

2005 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 833-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Wierzbicki
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Wender Utah Rating Scale ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Retrospective Account ◽  
Students With Adhd ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The Wender Utah Rating Scale was developed to assess adults' retrospective account of the childhood occurrence of symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As little work has focused on psychometric properties of the scale for college students, it was administered to 111 college students. Because college students with ADHD experience more symptoms of depression than other students, three measures of mood-related symptoms were also administered. One month later, the Wender scale and the Beck Depression Inventory were readministered to 67 participants. On both occasions, the Wender scale had high internal consistency ( r > .87) and was modestly but significantly correlated with measures of mood disorder symptoms ( rs ranging from .33 to .47). The scale had high test-retest reliability ( r = .68). These results support its use as a component of assessment of ADHD in college students.

scholarly journals Validation and Factor Analysis of the Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale (OCDS) in the Chinese Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongxuan Wang ◽  
Lihuan Lan ◽  
Xiaochang Lan ◽  
Peiyun Chen ◽  
Gaoxin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Chinese Population ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Good Test ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale (OCDS) was established and introduced to measure the craving for alcohol and the severity of alcohol dependence. However, the Chinese version of OCDS is still unavailable and has not been validated in the Chinese population. We tended to translate and validate the OCDS in Chinese. We translated original OCDS into Chinese through bi-direction translations and tested the reliability and validity. We found that Chinese OCDS had high internal consistency and good test-retest reliability. The Chinese OCDS also presented good internal structure to reflect the severity of alcohol dependence. The Chinese OCDS could be used in clinical studies and research among the Chinese population.

scholarly journals A study of the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 1112-1121
Author(s):  
Jing Wang ◽  
Haibo Di ◽  
Wen Hua ◽  
Liwen Cheng ◽  
Zhigang Xia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Disorders Of Consciousness ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Coma Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: The aim of the study was to check on the reliability and validity of the translated version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised. Design: Prospective psychometric study. Setting: Rehabilitation and neurology unit in hospital. Subjects: Patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. Interventions: None. Main measures: The original English version of the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised was translated into Chinese. The reliability and validity were undertaken by trained raters. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to assess inter-rater reliability and test–retest reliability. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to investigate internal consistency. Spearman’s correlation was used to calculate concurrent validity. The Coma Recovery Scale–revised was used to assess the consciousness of patients. Results: Eighty-four patients were enrolled in the study. Inter-rater reliability of the Chinese version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised was high for total scores and motor and verbal subscores and good for facial subscores. Test–retest reliability was high for total score and for all subscores. Analysis revealed a moderate internal consistency for subscores. For the concurrent validity, a strong correlation was found between the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised and the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability behavioral scale for all patients. A moderate correlation was found between the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised and the Coma Recovery Scale–revised scores for all patients. Conclusion: The Chinese version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised has good reliability and validity data for assessing responses to pain in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness.

THE REVISED COGNITIVE THERAPY SCALE (CTS-R): PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivy-Marie Blackburn ◽  
Ian A. James ◽  
Derek L. Milne ◽  
Chris Baker ◽  
Sally Standart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Emotional Expression ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Educational Model ◽  
Balanced Design ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Item Scale

The existing scale for assessing competence in cognitive therapy (CTS) dates from 1988 and only the previous version of 1980 has been validated to any extent. A revised version, the CTS-R, was devised to improve on the CTS by: eliminating overlap between items, improving on the scaling system, and defining items more clearly. Kolb's well-known educational model was used as a guideline. In the new 14-item scale, three new items measure general therapeutic flair, the facilitation of emotional expression, and therapist's non-verbal behaviours (optional). We hypothesized that the CTS-R would prove more user friendly and demonstrate satisfactory reliability and validity. Twenty-one mental health professionals undergoing training in cognitive therapy provided 102 video-tapes of therapy with 34 patients, reflecting three stages of therapy. The tapes were rated by four expert raters, in a balanced design. The CTS-R showed high internal consistency and adequate average inter-rater reliability. Reliability for individual items varied widely among pairs of raters. Validity was demonstrated by improved ratings of competence for trainees who saw patients early and later during the course of training. Although raters found the CTS-R a more useful tool than the CTS and satisfactory reliability and validity were demonstrated, more refinement is needed in item definition. The study has led to modifications in the CTS-R, which are in the process of evaluation.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Commitment to Physical Activity Scale for Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine B. Robbins ◽  
Jiying Ling ◽  
Stacey M. Wesolek ◽  
Anamaria S. Kazanis ◽  
Kelly A. Bourne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Physical Activity Scale ◽  
Item Scale

Purpose. To examine psychometric properties of a Commitment to Physical Activity Scale for Adolescents (CPASA). Design. Two test-retest studies and a prospective study, approved by a university institutional review board, were conducted in midwestern U.S. urban areas. Setting. The first test-retest study occurred in four community centers, the second test-retest study took place in a community school, and the prospective study occurred in eight middle schools. Subjects. To measure commitment at baseline and 1 week later, 51 girls in the first test-retest study completed an original 26-item scale, and 91 in the second test-retest study completed a revised 11-item scale. In the prospective study, 503 girls completed the 11-item scale. Measures. Commitment was measured via the CPASA. After completing the CPASA, girls in the prospective study wore ActiGraph GT3X-plus accelerometers that measured light, moderate, and vigorous physical activity (LMVPA) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Analysis. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were estimated. Both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to cross-validate the factor structure. Results. For the 11-item CPASA, Cronbach α ranged from .81 to .82, and test-retest reliability was .88. Both EFA and CFA indicated a single factor. The scale was significantly correlated with LMVPA (r = .10) and MVPA (r = .11). Conclusion. The 11-item CPASA demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity with girls.

Screening for Neurocognitive Impairment in Pediatric Cancer Long-Term Survivors

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (25) ◽  
pp. 4138-4143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin R. Krull ◽  
M. Fatih Okcu ◽  
Brian Potter ◽  
Neelam Jain ◽  
ZoAnn Dreyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Purpose Recent studies suggest that up to 40% of childhood cancer survivors may experience neurocognitive problems, a finding that has led the Children's Oncology Group to recommend regular evaluation. However, for a variety of reasons, including costs, time restraints, health insurance, and access to professional resources, these guidelines are often difficult to implement. We report reliability and validity data on a brief neurocognitive screening method that could be used to routinely screen patients in need of comprehensive follow-up. Patients and Methods Two hundred forty consecutive patients were screened during their annual visits to a long-term survivor clinic using standard neurocognitive measures and brief parent rating. From this total, 48 patients had a second screening, and 52 patients had a comprehensive follow-up evaluation. Test-retest reliability and predictive and discriminative validity were examined. Results Good test-retest reliability was demonstrated, with an overall r = 0.72 and all individual subtest correlations greater than r = 0.40. Although means tended to improve from first to second testing, no significant changes were detected (all P > .10). The screen accurately predicted global intellect (F6,45 = 11.81, P < .0001), reading skills (F6,45 = 4.74, P < .001), and mathematics (F6,45 = 3.35, P < .008). Parent rating was a marginal indicator of global intellect only. Conclusion The brief neurocognitive screening was a better predictor of child functioning than specific parent rating. This brief measure, which can be completed in 30 minutes, is a practical and reliable method to identify cancer survivors in need of further neurocognitive follow-up.

scholarly journals The Psychometric Properties of the Sexual Experiences Survey – Short Form Victimization (SES-SFV) and Characteristics of Sexual Victimization Experiences in College Men

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
RaeAnn Elizabeth Anderson ◽  
Shawn P Cahill ◽  
Douglas L. Delahanty
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Sexual Victimization ◽  
Short Form ◽  
College Men ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sexual Experiences ◽  
Reliability Estimates ◽  
Psychometric Data ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Unwanted Sexual Contact

Estimates of the rate of sexual victimization in college men vary wildly - likely due to the lack of validated measures. This study provides psychometric data on the Sexual Experiences Survey - Short Form Victimization (SES-SFV) and basic descriptive characteristics of sexual victimization of college men via the SES-SFV. Participants (n = 405) completed a web survey containing the study measures; a subset of 69 participants completed the SES-SFV again 1-3 weeks later. Convergent validity correlations were consistent but modest in size. Two-week test retest reliability estimates varied widely by the type of sexual victimization assessed and scoring format used; dichotomous scores were the most reliable and category scores the worst. Over one in four participants (28%) reported experiencing sexual victimization at Time 1; most reported victimization frequencies greater than one (22.8% of sample). Using behaviorally specific items, one in seven reported experiencing rape (14.1%). The most common type of sexual victimization experienced was unwanted sexual contact. Rape acknowledgement among men who experienced rape (12.2%) was much lower than has been observed in women. Our results indicate mixed evidence for the reliability and validity of the SES-SFV in college men, highlight important characteristics of sexual victimization in college men, and demonstrate the need for further research on the best strategies for the assessment of sexual victimization in college men.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Dyskinesia Impairment Scale in Children and Young Adults with Inherited or Idiopathic Dystonia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2597
Author(s):  
Annika Danielsson ◽  
Inti Vanmechelen ◽  
Cecilia Lidbeck ◽  
Lena Krumlinde-Sundholm ◽  
Els Ortibus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Children And Young Adults ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Idiopathic Dystonia

Background: The Dyskinesia Impairment Scale (DIS) is a new assessment scale for dystonia and choreoathetosis in children and youth with dyskinetic cerebral palsy. Today, the Burke–Fahn–Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale (BFM) is mostly used to assess dystonia in children with inherited dystonia. The aim of this study was to assess reliability and validity of the DIS in children and youth with inherited or idiopathic dystonia. Methods: Reliability was measured by (1) the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for inter-rater and test-retest reliability, as well as (2) standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable difference (MDD). For concurrent validity of the DIS-dystonia subscale, the BFM was administered. Results: In total, 11 males and 9 females (median age 16 years and 7 months, range 6 to 24 years) were included. For inter-rater reliability, the ICCs for the DIS total score and the dystonia and choreoathetosis subscale scores were 0.83, 0.87, and 0.71, respectively. For test-retest reliability, the ICCs for the DIS total score and the dystonia and choreoathetosis subscale scores were 0.95, 0.88, and 0.93, respectively. The SEM and MDD for the total DIS were 3.98% and 11.04%, respectively. The Spearman correlation coefficient between the dystonia subscale and the BFM was 0.88 (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Good to excellent inter-rater, test-retest reliability, and validity were found for the total DIS and the dystonia subscale. The choreoathetosis subscale showed moderate inter-rater reliability and excellent test-retest reliability. The DIS may be a promising tool to assess dystonia and choreoathetosis in children and young adults with inherited or idiopathic dystonia.

scholarly journals The Reliability and Validity of the Norwegian Version of the Quality of Life in Late-Stage Dementia Scale

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 233-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Røen ◽  
Geir Selbæk ◽  
Øyvind Kirkevold ◽  
Knut Engedal ◽  
Anners Lerdal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Late Stage ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Clinical Dementia Rating ◽  
Norwegian Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Aim: To translate the Quality of Life in Late-Stage Dementia (QUALID) Scale into Norwegian, and to evaluate the test-retest reliability and validity of the scale. Method: QUALID was translated according to standardised procedures. Residents with dementia living in nursing homes were included in the study and assessed using QUALID, Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Physical Self-Maintenance Scale and Clinical Dementia Rating Scale. Results: Cronbach's α of QUALID was 0.79. In the reliability study, the intra-class correlation was 0.83. The validity study showed a strong association between depressive symptoms and QUALID, and a moderate association between QUALID and assessments of level of functioning and agitation. Conclusions: The Norwegian version of QUALID is a reliable and valid scale for assessing quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia.

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