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The scientific literature has reported important results on the role of psychological capital as antecedent, consequent, mediator or moderator of organizational behavior variables. Based on the need for adequate measurements for each population, the objective of this research is to present an analysis of the psychometric properties of IPSICAP-24. Three samples of Colombian workers from organizations in various sectors of the economy and varied sociodemographic characterization participated in the study. With data from the first sample (N = 1517), randomly divided into two parts, Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were performed, thus the original IPSICAP of 36 items gave rise to IPSICAP-24, consisting of four scales: hope (7 items) , optimism (7 items), resilience (6 items) and self-efficacy (4 items). In order to obtain evidence of convergent and divergent validity of IPSICAP-24, respectively, the second sample (N = 428) answered the Utrecht Work Engagement Questionnaire (UWES); and the third sample (N = 105), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). The results obtained provide evidence of internal consistency and construct validity for IPSICAP-24. This new tool allows the valid and reliable evaluation of psychological capital in Colombian workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties of the questionnaire AF-5 (García & Musitu, 1999) by exploratory techniques in a population of judokas of Chile. The sample consists of 148 judokas from 18 to 40 years, with 86 were men and the remaining 62 women. Exploratory factor analysis was performed using Factor Analysis program. The results indicate that the AF5 questionnaire provides higher reliability indexes α = 0.7. Referring to factorialidad exploratory analysis does not conform to the original fivefactor model eliminating the family factor. By applying the Pearson correlation coefficient, it shows that almost all significant correlation factors present in 99% (p < 0.01), the highest value established to relate the emotional dimension with the physical dimension (0.521). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper analyses the psychometric properties of the My-School (MS) 3D simulation program, which was designed to detect students at risk of drug abuse and bullying. In particular, two empirical studies have been carried out to evaluate, on the one hand, the content validity of the scenes, and on the other, the validity criterion (predictive) of the software. Specifically, in terms of the evaluation of content validity, the results showed the existence of a substantial agreement among the expert judges regarding the relevance, coherence, clarity and low bias of situations. In relation to the criterion validity, there were no differences between the answers given in the program and the interviews. The MS software thus has adequate validity properties for detecting students at risk of substance use and bullying. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study of depression assessment aims to demonstrate the process of joint calibration and transfer standards between the internationally recognized BDI and EBADEP-A, a new instrument recently validated in Brazil. In addition to the illustration of methodological procedures, our study is intended to contribute to the elaboration of normative references for the latter instrument as an assessment of depression symptoms. We included 1666 participants divided into subgroups of patients and nonpatients. The respondents answered the EBADEP-A and the Brazilian version of BDI. Data were analyzed using the Rasch-Andrich Rating Scale Model. We performed concurrent calibration of items of both instruments. Next, for each instrument we performed calibration with item parameters fixed based on prior analysis. Based on that, norms of the BDI were transfered to EBADEP-A. This procedure can be applied to any test that measures the same construct. This procedure produces a scale on the same metric. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Several instruments assess constructs related to mental health literacy and to the stigma associated with mental health problems. However, most of them have conceptualisations that may limit the assessment of the mental health literacy concept in a more up-to-date and comprehensive perspective. Furthermore, some of the instruments' structure may limit their use in large scale samples, in a short period of time and with repeated measures. This article presents the development of the Mental Health Literacy questionnaire (MHLq) and the studies to assess its psychometric properties. Methods: After item-pool generation, content validity was assessed by experts and a think aloud procedure. The MHLq was tested in two samples of students (study 1 n=239,aged between 12 and 15 years old,study 2 n=737,aged between 11 and 17 years old) to determine its psychometric properties. Results: Factor analysis procedures favoured a three-factor solution (with 33 items) of the MHLq. The questionnaire showed good internal consistency (total score α=0.84,Factor 1 first aid skills and help seeking - α=0.79,Factor 2 knowledge/stereotypes - α=0.78,Factor 3 self-help strategies - α=0.72),and excellent test-retest reliability, the ICC for the total score of MHLq was 0.88 and for the three dimensions of MHLq was 0.80 (Factor 1), 0.90 (Factor 2) and 0.86 (Factor 3). Conclusions: The MHLq is a practical, valid and reliable tool for identifying gaps in knowledge, beliefs and behavioural intentions, in large samples, allowing the development and evaluation of interventions aimed at promoting mental health in young people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to validate in the Primary Education context the Motivational Questionnaire in Physical Education (CMEF), originally developed in Secondary Education. The sample size was formed by 333 primary school students, both male (n = 183) and female (n = 150), ranging in age from 10 to 12 years (M = 10.92, SD = 0.77) from six public schools of the autonomous community of Murcia. Results showed that the scale had an adequate factorial validity through the fit index obtained in confirmatory factorial analysis, as well as acceptable internal consistency values (a > 0.70). Likewise, instruments' factors were correlated with perception of positive behaviors in physical education, obtaining an adequate nomological validity. Therefore, this study provides evidence that the Motivation in Physical Education Questionnaire also allows analysing the types of students' motivational regulation of Physical Education classes in Primary Education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this research was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Gratitude Questionnaire 6 (McCullough, Emmons & Tsang, 2002) in Chilean population. In the study 307 men and 295 women of different age groups participated. We first estimated the reliability and construct validity of the scale. Secondly we analyzed the indicators convergent and divergent validity with these instruments: Big Five Questionnaire, Life Satisfaction Scale, Positive and Negative Affects Scale and Revised Life Orientation Test. The results indicate adequacy of the questionnaire for use in the evaluation of gratitude in Chilean population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The few studies that have been conducted into the psychometric properties of the EATQ-R, even fewer for the longer version, highlight the fact that its structure differs from that of the original. The aim of this study is to translate and adapt the long version of the EATQ-R to Catalan, study its internal consistency and convergent and factorial validity, and compare differences in the EATQ-R by age and gender. The EATQ-R was administered to a sample of 1481 secondary school students ranging in age from 11 to 17 years. After eliminating 40 items from the 86 comprising the EATQR, an adjusted model was obtained with acceptable fit indices comprising 8 of the original 11 factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzes the psychometric properties of the Brief Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale -BMSLSS (Seligson, Huebner and Valois, 2003) in Chilean children. 1,163 Chilean students of 10, 11 and 12 years-old participated in the study. Reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and item correlation with total score were performed. Results show acceptable internal reliability of the scale (α = 0.7), a single factor structure of the scale and appropriate item correlation with total score (between 0.55 and 0.73) This study supports the use of the BMSLSS in children in Chile in the school context, and also provides measurement tools for social indicators for children in spanishspeaking developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of the Brazilian version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) using Rasch-based person and item analysis. For this purpose, 271 participants were recruited, between 18 and 51 years of age (M=23.61; SD=6.12), 187 (69%) female and 84 men, all Brazilian college students. Participants responded to the BDI on the assessment of depressive symptoms. Results suggest the adequacy of the psychometric properties of the instrument and demonstrate the Rasch model's applicability for clinical practices. Among the important tools offered by the Rasch model, we explore the use of the person-item map, which visually presents the intuitively understandable psychological construct along the dimensional scale of the instrument. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to validate the Spanish version of the Physical Activity Class Questionnaire (PACSQ) into the physical education (PE) context. The sample consisted of 858 students, aged between 15 to 21 years, and the psychometric properties of the PACSQ were examined through different analyses. The results supported both the first-order nine-factor model and the higher-order model. The structure of both models was invariant across gender. Correlations among the subscales indicated a related factor model supporting construct validity of the scale. Alpha values over 0.7 andsuitable levels of temporal stability were obtained. The findings of this study provided validity evidences for using the PACSQ in a Spanish context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was focused on the calibration of the Spanish version of the 10-item Conners Hyperactivity Index or Conners 3-AI using the Rasch model. The participants in this study were 482 children aged 5 and 6 years old. Results showed that the IHC has good psychometric properties. The fit of both items and persons data to Rasch model was good, and the response categories were functioning properly. Boys scored significantly higher than girls. Three of the items were at risk of gender-specific DIF. The Conners 3-AI has an obvious floor effect, which prevents the evaluation of children with low levels of hyperactivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]