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This article is the result of an instrumental research project aimed at obtaining a questionnaire with good internal and external validity to measure educational management in Peruvian Regular Basic Education. A varied sample was used in the research. The questionnaire was subjected to various statistical processes that made it possible to achieve good internal validity of content, construct and reliability, as well as good external validity of stability and criterion. The results obtained allow us to conclude that the design and validation of the questionnaire on educational management presents good internal and external validity, which will allow measuring educational management in Regular Basic Education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The positive online behavior effects of digital citizenship have increasingly attracted the attention of scholars. This study designed and tested the psychometric properties of an Adolescent Digital Citizenship Scale (DCS-A) in two independent samples of Mexican secondary students (Sample 1, M age = 13.2 years, SD = 1.5 and Sample 2, M age = 13.4 years, SD = 1.4; N1 = 750, N2 = 750). We examined content, factorial, discriminant, concurrent validity, and reliability. We also tested the cross - sample and gender invariance. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) demonstrated goodness-of-fit on a second-order factorial model that displays three first-order factors (online ethic, online civic engagement, and online diversity acceptance). Crossvalidation confirmed the factorial structure stability of the DCS-A across the independent sample. The result demonstrated the equivalence of the measurement model in both genders (configural, metric, and scalar invariance). The latent means comparison indicates that females held greater online ethics, online civic engagement, and online inclusive behaviors than males. Finally, the concurrent validity of the scale was supported by finding a positive relationship between DCS-A dimensions and defender behavior and a negative association with passive and reinforces interventions in cyberbullying events. These results suggest that the DCS-A is a theoretically and psychometrically grounded measure of digital citizenship in adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background/aim: Literature has systematically established that forgiveness has therapeutic effects. As for this, measures of forgiveness are a scientific and practice need. A study was designed to validate in Spanish setting the gold standard for the measure of forgiveness, the Enright Forgiveness Inventory-30 (EFI-30). Method: The EFI-30 was translated to Spanish from the original English version (back translation). The EFI-30, a measure of forgiveness and a measure of social desirability were administered to a Spanish sample of 623 participants (66.8 % female, 32.4% male, 0.8% did not report) with a mean age of 29 years (SD = 14.65). Results: A confirmatory factorial analysis showed the best fit indexes (construct validity) for the seminal 6-factor structure (positive affect, negative affect, positive behavior, negative behavior, positive cognition, negative cognition) of the EFI-30 (factorial invariance), a positive correlation with the measure of forgiveness (convergent validity), and a non-significant correlation with social desirability (discriminant validity). Likewise, through the mean variance extracted, convergent validity was also found for the factors and discriminant validity between the factors. The reliability of the composite was α = .96. Conclusions: The results of the validation of the EFI-30 in Spanish are discussed, as well as the validity of its use in scientific studies (α > .80) and in applied settings (e.g., clinician) involving important decision making (α > .95). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the most widely used and studied instruments worldwide to assess the reasons for consuming alcohol is the Drinking Motives Questionnaire (DMQ) based on the Cox & Klinger (1988) model, of which different versions have been made and have shown different factorial structures. However, in Mexico the psychometric properties of the DMQ and its versions have not been studied. Objetive. Due to the need for an instrument to assess the reasons for alcohol consumption, this study set out to adapt and study some psychometric properties of the DMQ-R and its different versions in the Mexican adolescent population. Method. The longest version of the questionnaire (28 items) was administered to 464 adolescents between 13 and 18 years old (M = 16.20; SD = 1.24), in this sample n=179 were female (55.1%). Results. Five different versions of the test were fitted. The only model that obtained an adequate fit was that of the short version of 12 questions, which also showed adequate internal consistency indexes (α = .88 y ω = .94). Conclusion. The short version of the DMQ-R-12 is an instrument that has shown adequate construct validity and reliability to evaluate the reasons for alcohol consumption in Mexican adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The study of job satisfaction is currently approached from an integrative perspective, incorporating various classical and contemporary theories. In Peru, the post-pandemic period has brought about new labour needs, which highlight the importance of having reliable and valid measurement instruments to assess job satisfaction. The Generic Job Satisfaction Scale has demonstrated these quality characteristics. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Generic Job Satisfaction Scale created by MacDonald and MacIntyre in 1997 and adapted by Salessi and Omar in 2016 for use in a company in Lima. Method: The study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive, non-experimental, and instrumental design, with a prospective and cross-sectional methodology, and psychometric analysis. The sampling technique employed was non-probabilistic with a total of 300 employees participating in the study. Results: Content validity evidence was obtained through representativeness, and Exploratory Factor Analysis identified a single factor that explained most of the variability (54.57%) of the items with factorial loads between .54 and .94. The model was tested using Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and optimal results were obtained in the re-specified model (CMIN/DF = 2.24; GFI = .98; RMSEA = .64; CFI = .98; TLI / NNFI = .97; SRMR = .03). Reliability indices were high (a = .86; p = .86), identifying evidence of convergent validity with Engagement, with a positive and moderate correlation (p < .01, rho = .498; CR = .88; AVE = .52). Conclusions: Adequate evidence of psychometric properties was found, and general normative data were established for the study sample. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. Adverse childhood experiences refer to a group of potentially traumatic events that a person can experience during the early years of life, for which the individual has no coping skills. Such experiences are usually later related to health disorders, including heart disease, heart attacks, diabetes, and obesity, as well as mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. Currently, there are no valid instruments to retrospectively evaluate these experiences in Mexico. Objective. To adapt the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire to an adult population cared for in primary medical services in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. Method. The questionnaire evaluated child abuse and family dysfunction in a sample of 672 adults. Results. The content validity index ranged from good to very good. Alpha values of internal consistency were moderate (.62 to .68) so eliability was acceptable. Two factors explained 40.17% of the total variance, and an internal structure of two first-order factors was confirmed. Discussion. The questionnaire showed acceptable validity and reliability to retrospectively detect childhood adversity. The discussion also addresses the possibility to evaluate the cumulative effect of these experiences and the possible addition of other types of psychosocial adversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study shows the design and validation of the set of questionnaires called IKasGral, the aim of which is to explore students' perceptions of the development of crossskills deployed in the Final Degree Project (Bachelor Thesis) in Education degrees (Pedagogy, Social Education, Early Childhood Education and Primary Education). The article describes (i) the validation process, which was carried out with five experts in the field and a doctoral student related to the subject; and (ii) the reliability of the instrument by 48 students from four Education degrees of the University of the Basque Country at its three campuses. Results were positive with respect to the index of content validity (0.81) and an internal consistency of over 0.6, according to Cronbach's alpha coefficient of reliability. This study concludes by pointing out that these questionnaires can be transferred to other contexts that share the same or similar aims and open up the possibility of monitoring cross-skills in the Final Degree Project subject for the Degrees in Education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the validation of an instrument for the measurement of trait emotional intelligence. More specifically, the instrument validated is the CDE-A35, an adult emotional development questionnaire elaborated from the pentagonal model of emotional competence. Various studies have been carried out to demonstrate the reliability and validity of the instrument. These include the calculation of the questionnaire’s internal consistency coefficient, factor studies (AFC and AFE), correlation studies with other measures of emotional intelligence, social skills and personality, and a regression study. The present validation suggested the suppression and relocation of some elements, leading to a definitive instrument consisting of 35 items organized within five factors: emotional awareness, regulation, social skills, emotional autonomy and life and well-being skills. These five factors coincide with the dimensions of emotional competence in the theoretical model. The remarkable correlations with other emotional intelligence tests (TEIque and CTI), as well as with the dimensions of the personality test NEO-FFI and with the Inventory of Social Skills (EHS), confirmed its convergent validity. Furthermore, the regression analysis performed confirmed the incremental validity of the CDE-A35 over other tests already established. The CDE-A35 is a sound theoretically-based questionnaire with rigorous psychometric characteristics, and is therefore considered optimal for evaluating trait emotional intelligence in adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study shows an exploratory experience of validation of an instrument for measuring the level of financial culture in the Millennial Generation. The instrument was developed based on 25 items in accordance with the Likert Scale, aimed at university students in the last year of the degree and recent graduates. Through the validity of content by 16 expert judges and the factor analysis, an exploratory exercise of content validity was achieved, allowing an analysis of each of the items to be established based on the level of financial culture. The degree of reliability of the instrument obtained through Cronbach's Alpha, showed a statistic of (0.681), so it is established that it has a level (0.592) of reliability, which means that the content of the instrument can be used for data collection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to adapt the Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) and the Study Process Questionnaire (SPQ) and to provide preliminary evidence of their validity in the context of university teaching developmental programs. Content validity evidence was analyzed by 6 expert raters, internal structure was checked via confirmatory factor analysis, and internal consistency and correlation between the instruments were examined via alpha and omega coefficients. The convenience sample was composed of 686 students from a university located in the Metropolitan Region of Chile. Revised and linguistically adapted versions of the instruments were obtained. A high degree of agreement among the raters was observed regarding the contents of the instruments. The evidence obtained supported the 2-factor structure of the SPQ and the 4-factor structure of the CEQ. Also, theoretically consistent correlations were found according to the 3P model. For example, students with a deep learning approach perceived good teaching and clear objectives and goals. The possibility to develop arguments for the use of the CEQ and the SPQ based on other types of evidence is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Given the importance of reflecting upon teaching praxis, assessment of teacher performance remains one of the tools used to ensure the quality of education. The aim of this study was to identify the psychometric properties of the instrument given to students from a university in Sonora to gather opinions on the core competencies of professors teaching at undergraduate level, thus contributing to decision-making in the professor assessment process. From the 30,224 questionnaires answered, a factor analysis was performed (for construct validity) using the principal component method, extracting two factors that explain the 73.1% total variance. Three items were noted for their lack of clarity. An alpha of 0.97 was calculated (internal consistency). Although the results show that the instrument is valid and reliable, a deeper analysis of the content validity is recommended, with a view to strengthening it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the third version of "Perception of Behavior Related to Humanized Nursing Care" (PCHE: Spanish acronym). Method: This is a descriptive methodological study that included psychometric texts of the PCHE as an instrument to evaluate the characteristics of nursing care provided in hospital settings. The instrument was reviewed with the participation of 320 hospitalized patients, and validity and reliability were measured through an assessment of internal consistency. Results: An agreement index of 0.92 and a content validity index of 0.98 were obtained by the group of experts. In the factor analysis, 0.956 was obtained for the KMO index and 0.0 on Bartlett's sphericity test. These indicators made it possible to calculate the factor loadings and, therefore, to determine statistically the construct of the instrument, which led to defining three dimensions hypothetically: qualities of nursing, openness to nurse-patient communication, and willingness to provide care. Conclusions: The third version of "Perception of Behavior Related to Humanized Nursing Care" is a valid and reliable instrument for use in hospital settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have demonstrated an increase in prevalence and are no longer considered a rare condition. The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G) have been gold standard instruments to diagnose ASD, but neither of these tools identifies associated comorbidity. The new Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Present and Life time version (K-SADS-PL-2009) added a supplement for assessing ASD. Objective The purpose of this study was to translate, adapt and analyze the interrater reliability of the KIDDIE SADS-PL-2009/ASD. Method The sample consisted of 40 children and adolescents, both male and female, with an age range between four and 17 years old, and presumptive ASD diagnosis. The original ASD screen and supplement interview was translated in to Spanish by two of the authors and retranslated by a certified translator blind to the study. Results Inter-rater reliability: Intraclass correlation coefficients varied from moderate to excellent for the following diagnosis both in the present and the past: Autism 0.79, 0.74; Asperger 0.85, 1.0; PDDNOS 0.72, 0.41. Kappa coefficients for expert evaluations in the present and the past were as following: Autism 0.89, 0.87; Asperger 0.77, 1.00; PDDNOS 0.69, 0.64. Diagnostic concordance between the initial clinical diagnosis and the following diagnosis through the interview was: 37.5%, with a 67.5% error margin. Conclusions In this study, the K-SADS-PL-2009/ASD showed moderate inter-rater reliability indicating that it can be used for clinical or research purposes in Mexican children and adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]