scholarly journals An Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of an Advising Survey for Medical and Professional Program Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth D. Royal ◽  
Liara M. Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Professional Programs ◽  
Rasch Rating Scale Model ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Rating Scale Model

<p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a newly developed instrument intended to measure faculty competence as it pertains to their role as advisors, particularly in medical and professional programs. A total of 166 students completed the Faculty Advisor’s Skills and Behaviors Inventory (FASBI). The psychometric properties of the FASBI were evaluated using the Rasch Rating Scale Model. Results indicate the FASBI is a psychometrically-sound instrument capable of producing valid and reproducible measures.</p>

An Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Behavior Change Strategies for Healthy Eating Scale

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 411-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth D. Royal ◽  
Rachael A. Royal
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Validity Evidence ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Allied Health Professions ◽  
Rasch Rating Scale Model ◽  
Rating Scale Model

Background and Purpose: The Behavior Change Strategies for Healthy Eating Scale (BCSHES) has potentially broad implications for use by researchers, practitioners, and educators across various medical and allied health professions. To date, however, the psychometric properties of the BCSHES have not been rigorously evaluated, potentially limiting its use. The purpose of this study was to thoroughly evaluate the psychometric properties of the BCSHES. Methods: The Rasch Rating Scale Model was used to analyze BCSHES data on a sample of 191 graduate/professional program students. Results: Messick’s framework for construct validity was used to discern validity evidence, which noted the BCSHES possessed very strong psychometric properties and is capable of yielding valid and reliable scores. Conclusions: Use of the scale is encouraged, where appropriate.

scholarly journals Students Perspective On The Impact Of The Title III Program On Doctoral And Professional Programs At Minority Serving Institutions: An Analysis Using A Multilevel Rasch Rating Scale Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
Aloyce R. Kaliba ◽  
Kimberly K. Powell ◽  
Walter L. Crockett
Keyword(s):  
Historically Black ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Professional Programs ◽  
Rasch Rating Scale Model ◽  
Title Iii ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Rating Scale Model

We assessed the impact of Part B, section 326 of the Title III program using data from three historically Black Universities.The Title III program aims at strengthening the resource capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with eligible doctoral and professional programs. The lack of documented quantitative impact contributes to skepticism regarding program efficacy. A web-based survey instrument was used to collect data from students across five domains: research and instruction; technology development; facilities improvement; student financial assistance; and student services. A multilevel Rasch Rating Scale Model (ARSM) was utilized for data analysis. The students indicated that the program has intermediate to high impact on research and instruction and low impact on tutorial and counseling services and outreach programs.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Kessler Distress Scale (K10): an application of the rating scale model

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Evandro Morais Peixoto ◽  
Daniela Sacramento Zanini ◽  
Josemberg Moura de Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Clinical Population ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
Rating Scale Model

Abstract Background The Kessler Distress Scale (K10) is a self-report scale for the assessment of non-specific psychological distress in the general and clinical population. Because of its ease of application and good psychometric properties, the K10 has been adapted to several cultures. The present study seeks to adapt the K10 to Brazilian Portuguese and estimate its validity evidence and reliability. Methods A total of 1914 individuals from the general population participated in the study (age = 34.88, SD = 13.61, 77.7% female). The adjustment indices were compared among three different measurement models proposed for the K10 through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The items’ properties were analyzed by Andrich’s Rating Scale Model (RSM). Furthermore, evidence based on relations to other variables (depression, stress, anxiety, positive and negative affects, and satisfaction with life) was estimated. Results CFA indicated the adequacy of the bifactor model (CFI= 0.985; TLI= 0.973; SMR= 0.019; RMSEA= 0.050), composed of two specific factors (depression and anxiety) and one general factor (psychological distress), corresponding to the theoretical hypothesis. Additionally, it was observed multiple-group invariance by gender and age range. The RSM provided an understanding of the organization of the continuum represented by the psychological distress construct (items difficulty), which varied from −0.89 to 1.00; good adjustment indexes; infit between 0.67 and 1.32; outfit between 0.68 and 1.34; and desirable reliability, α= 0.87. Lastly, theoretically coherent associations with the external variables were observed. Conclusions It is concluded that the Brazilian version of the K10 is a suitable measure of psychological distress for the Brazilian population.

scholarly journals Defining statistical measurement levels of Intuitive Eating with the Rasch Rating Scale Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanis Gani ◽  
Peter Ho ◽  
Caroline Orfila
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Intuitive Eating ◽  
Rasch Rating Scale Model ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Rating Scale Model

AbstractIntuitive eating is an intrinsic ability to moderate the amount and type of food, promoting a healthy diet and self-regulation of one's own weight. Different instruments (IES-H, IES-T, IES-2) have been developed to assess intuitive eating between different population groups from different countries. The construct validity and invariance of the 23-item Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2) has been widely validated by Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Exploratory Factor Analysis. However, these Classical Test Theory (CTT) methods have not always confirmed the same 4-factor structure.Rasch analysis, a Modern Test Theory method (MTT), has been used as an alternative approach to examine the psychometric properties of various health and medical instrument (HADS, KIDSCREEN-52, LANSS, MHRM). One significant difference between CTT and MT is the method of calculating a composite score. A CTT total sore is based on the summation of raw categorical scores, whereas these raw categorical scores are converted to interval-scaled measures into a Rasch composite score.Data was collected from 625 respondents was fitted to the Rasch Rating Scale Model. The data fitted the model adequately, as less than 5% and 1% of absolute standardised residuals were found to be ≥ 2 and ≥ 3, respectively. A Principle Component Analysis of Rasch residuals (PCAR) was used to determine the unidimensionality of the IES-2 and its subscales, after checking and adjusting for lack of item fit and proper rating scale functioning. PCAR indicated that all 23 items could not function as a single total unidimensional Rasch measure. However, the same item structure for the 4 subscales, originally proposed by Tylka and Kroon Van Diest, was confirmed by PCAR. The relationship between the respondents and the IES-2 items in each subscale could be explained using a Wright map, allowing both to be represented on the same logit scale.Statistical different levels of intuitive eating were determined for each subscale from a table representing the relationship between the lowest and highest possible raw scores and their Rasch measures. Wright maps showed the position of respondents between cut-off lines indicating different statistical levels along each unidimensional subscale of intuitive eating. The majority of respondents were classified into 2 out of 4 levels in the subscale Unconditional Permission to Eat, 3 out of 5 levels in Eating for Physical Rather Than Emotional Reasons, 3 out of 5 levels in Reliance on Internal Hunger and Satiety Cues and 2 out of 4 levels in Body-Food Choice Congruence.

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