Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient Research Articles

Pediatrics ACES and related life event screener (PEARLS): translation, transcultural adaptation, and validation to Brazilian Portuguese

ObjectiveAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been associated with negative health outcomes. Screening for ACEs is crucial for improving health results, however, there is a shortage of standardized tools designed for children in Brazilian Portuguese. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Pediatrics ACES and Related Life Event Screener (PEARLS) for use in Brazil. MethodThe study followed a methodological design for cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation. The PEARLS was translated and culturally adapted following a methodology that includes translation, synthesis, expert committee evaluation, target audience evaluation, and back-translation. After adaptation, a pilot cross-sectional study was conducted at a Multidisciplinary Health Care Clinical Center and a General Hospital-Reference Center for Child and Adolescent Care to assess the instrument's internal consistency, convergent validity, content validity and test-retest reliability. ResultsThe PEARLS-Br versions for Children, Teens, and Teen Self-Report were developed and subjected to pilot testing with 202 subjects. Participants demonstrated excellent comprehension, with Verbal Rating Scale median scores of 4 (IQR 4–5). Internal consistency was high, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranging from 0.78 to 0.81. Content validity, assessed by Kappa, indicated slight to almost perfect agreement across constructs. Test-retest reliability, assessed by Spearman's correlation coefficient, ranged from 0.89 to 0.94. ConclusionsPEARLS-BR (Child, teen, and teen self-report versions) were successfully translated, culturally adapted, and validated for assessing ACEs in Brazilian children and adolescents. This tool fills a crucial gap in ACE assessment in the Brazilian context, aligning with global recommendations for screening ACEs to improve overall health outcomes.

Factors Affecting Lecturers’ Digital Competence: A Study at some Universities in the North of Vietnam

In recent years, the decrease in swamp land has been observed in both urban and rural areas. This phenomenon is land hoarding to the deliberate Digital transformation has been deeply penetrating all areas of life, contributing to increasing global labor productivity. The process of digital transformation of education and training in the context of the strong industrial revolution is inevitable. This study aims to show the factors affecting the digital competencies of economics lecturers at universities. The author used SPSS 25.0 software to process and analyze data through a survey of 311 lecturers in economics majors, testing the reliability of the scale using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and exploratory factor analysis. of 5 independent variables with 20 observed variables, and the author also uses regression analysis to test the compatibility between independent factors affecting the dependent factor as well as determine the level of impact of factors and model fit. Research results have shown that it is necessary to build a team of lecturers with digital capabilities that meet standards, which is a key condition to achieve the goal of improving the quality of training and education of Vietnam’s universities.

Cross cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Indonesian version of the depression anxiety stress scales for youth (IDASS-Y)

Depression and anxiety represent significant global health concerns, with a particularly high prevalence observed in economically disadvantaged developing countries. The availability of reliable and culturally relevant assessment instruments is crucial for the effective diagnosis and intervention of mental health issues, particularly among adolescents. The objective of this study was to adapt the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales for Youth (DASS-Y) into an Indonesian version (IDASS-Y) and to evaluate its psychometric properties among Indonesian adolescents. A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in West Sumatra Province and Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. The study entailed a cross-cultural adaptation of the DASS-Y into the IDASS-Y through a five-step process and a psychometric evaluation. The study sample consisted of 255 adolescents between the ages of 16 and 18, recruited from two public senior high schools. The psychometric assessment comprised content validity testing, construct validity testing through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and reliability testing. The IDASS-Y has demonstrated robust psychometric properties. The content validity was found to be high, with an overall S-CVI/Ave of 0.95. The EFA demonstrated a consistent three-factor structure corresponding to depression, anxiety, and stress, with no alterations to the item dimensions. The CFA results yielded a good model fit, as indicated by the following values: χ2/df ratio = 2.553; RMSEA = 0.022; CFI = 1.000; SRMR = 0.083. The internal consistency of the scale was satisfactory, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.897 for depression, 0.893 for anxiety, and 0.884 for stress, and an overall alpha of 0.948. Additionally, McDonald's omega coefficients were notably high, at 0.897 for depression, 0.894 for anxiety, and 0.874 for stress, with an overall omega of 0.949. The Indonesian version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales for Youth (IDASS-Y) is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing depression, anxiety, and stress among Indonesian adolescents. It retains the original conceptual framework of the DASS-Y and demonstrates strong psychometric properties, making it suitable for both research and clinical use.

Digital Health Literacy Predictors and COVID-19 Online Information-Seeking Behaviors Among University Students from Romania

In addition to the infectious disease, the COVID-19 pandemic was accompanied by an infodemic that worsened the outbreak. Increased digital health literacy (DHL) skills and information-seeking behaviors are crucial for accessing, understanding, and evaluating online health information, especially during a pandemic, where misinformation imposes immediate health consequences. This study explores the predictors of DHL among Romanian students and their information-seeking behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected through a cross-sectional study design over 3 months (December 2020–February 2021) and a self-reported web-based questionnaire from 1,381 university students from Romania assessing DHL and information-seeking behaviors. We used descriptive statistics, Cronbach Alpha coefficients, and univariate and multivariate binary logistic regressions to explore DHL’s predictors in the Romanian sample. Results showed that overall, the study sample had high levels of DHL. However, almost half of the respondents reported having problems assessing whether the information searched related to coronavirus is reliable or not, and 95% shared someone else’s private information online. Age, subjective social status, gender, and chronic diseases were identified as predictors for DHL. Students’ DHL skills need to be strengthened using tailored educational programs and interventions emphasizing the quality, accuracy, and timely provision of online information on official public health platforms. Additional actions include fostering collaborations between educational institutions and public health authorities, alongside developing smartphone applications for real-time guidance on health topics. It is of the utmost importance to address the spread of the infodemic through different strategies, to combat misinformation among university students.

Development and Preliminary Psychometric Testing of a Brief Tool to Measure Medication Adherence in Older Populations.

Chronic diseases in older age are major sources of burden for healthcare systems. Compliance with medications is the key to treatment success for these patients, especially for frail individuals living in community settings. However, adherence to long-term medications in this population is not optimal, which leads to the need for frequent screening of compliance within large-scale public health surveys. In this context, a brief, simple and valid measure capturing medication adherence is not yet available. This study aims to develop and psychometrically test the Therapeutic Adherence Scale, a brief four-item tool that measures medication adherence in community-dwelling older adults affected by chronic diseases. We conducted a three-phase process of instrument development, content validity assessment and psychometric testing. Of the candidate nine items derived from a review of the literature, only four were deemed essential to capture intentional and nonintentional nonadherence. These items underwent structural validity, convergent and known-groups validity, and internal consistency on a sample of 269 participants (mean age = 7.91 years, SD = 7.26). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed satisfactory fit indices (RMSEA = 0.000, CFI = 1.00, TLI = 1.00). Scores of the TAS were higher for those perceiving loneliness (ρ = 0.33, p < 0.001), those declaring memory loss in the last year (ρ = 0.29, p < 0.001), and those exhibiting worse mental quality of life (ρ = -0.15, p = 0.03) compared with the other groups. Cronbach's alpha and split-half reliability coefficients were acceptable, with values of 0.68 and 0.77, respectively. The Therapeutic Adherence Scale is a brief, valid and reliable self-report measure of medication adherence that can be used in practice and research to screen patients living in community settings. This tool is also free to use, which contributes to advancing knowledge on the field of medication adherence of older adults affected by chronic diseases.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Thai Version of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Patellofemoral Pain and Osteoarthritis (KOOS-PF).

The Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for patellofemoral pain and osteoarthritis (KOOS-PF) is a condition-specific patient-reported outcome measure that is used to evaluate patients with patellofemoral pain. To translate the KOOS-PF into the Thai language, to make necessary adaptations to a Thai cultural context, and to assess the measurement properties of the Thai version of the KOOS-PF (TH-KOOS-PF) using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist. Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 3. This study was conducted between December 2021 and May 2023. Language translation of the KOOS-PF was performed according to guidelines for the cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures. Eligible participants aged 18 to 50 years were asked to complete various patient-reported outcome measures including the TH-KOOS-PF at 3 time points: baseline, 2 weeks after baseline for test-retest reliability analysis, and 2 months after baseline for responsiveness assessment. The KOOS-PF was successfully translated and culturally adapted to create the TH-KOOS-PF. A total of 86 participants (mean age, 37.0 ± 8.1 years; 59.3% female) with patellofemoral pain participated in the validation process. Construct validity of the TH-KOOS-PF was demonstrated by confirmation of all a priori hypotheses. The standardized Cronbach alpha coefficient was 0.88 (95% CI, 0.83-0.91), which indicated good internal consistency. Test-retest reliability was high, with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.87 (95% CI, 0.77-0.92). The TH-KOOS-PF demonstrated good responsiveness, as evidenced by all predefined hypotheses' being confirmed, and there were no floor or ceiling effects. Using an anchor-based approach, the minimal clinically important difference was 11.6 points. The results of this study revealed the TH-KOOS-PF to be a valid, reliable, and responsive tool for assessing Thai patients with patellofemoral pain. The TH-KOOS-PF will be useful in both clinical and research settings.

Psychological Skills Among Postgraduate Students

The current research aims to identify Psychological skills among postgraduate students, Statistically significant differences in psychological skills according to the variable (gender/males - females).Statistically significant differences in psychological skills according to the variable of specialization/scientific-humanities). To achieve the objectives of the research, the researcher built a measure of psychological skills. It may be in the final form of (30) items, and each item has four alternatives: It applies to me always - It applies to me sometimes - It applies to me rarely - It applies to me at all. To achieve the objectives of the research, the researcher prepared a scale (skills The psychological questionnaire, in its form, consists of (30) items, and each item has (5) alternatives, which are (always applies to me, often applies to me, sometimes applies to me, rarely applies to me, never applies to me). The researcher extracted the psychometric characteristics of discrimination and validity of its logical, phenomenological, and structural types. As for reliability, it was extracted using the test-retest method and Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The researcher applied the tool to a randomly selected research sample consisting of (300) male and female postgraduate students, with (150) male and (150) female students from the colleges and departments of Tikrit University. The statistical methods used in the research are (Chi-square test, t-test for one sample, t-test for two independent samples, Pearson correlation coefficient, and Cronbach’s alpha equation). The results showed the following: Graduate students have a high level of psychological skills. There are no statistically significant differences on the psychological skills scale according to the variable (gender, specialization). In light of the research results, several recommendations and proposals were crystallized.

A Study of the Effect of Beauty Consumer Sentiment after Covid-19 on Hair Salon Revisit Intention

Purpose: As social distancing continues due to the pandemic, research results show that psychologically exhausted people are willing to increase consumption despite their perception of safety due to compensation psychology. Following research results showing that the safety of beauty must be ensured due to Covid-19, it is being argued that the beauty industry, which was greatly affected by the economic downturn, should be revitalized as Covid-19 enters a phase of calming down again. Therefore, there is a need to verify what factors influence customers who visited hair salons before Covid-19 to revisit the salon. The purpose of this study is to present a positive impact as a way to stimulate the intention to revisit hair salons.&#x0D; Method: The data of this study was an online survey targeting men and women who had experience of using hair salons. we aim to analyze the effect of Beauty Consumer Sentiment after Covid-19 and its sub-factors on Hair salon Revisit Intention. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 25.0, and first exploratory factor analysis was performed to analyze the validity of the measurement tool. Reliability was analyzed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Frequency analysis and descriptive statistical analysis were performed. Independent t-test, Pearson’s correlation analysis and regression analysis were performed.&#x0D; Results: Beauty Consumer Sentiment after Covid-19 had a significant positive effect on Hair salon Revisit Intention. Among the subfactors of Beauty Consumer Sentiment after Covid-19, Safety Expectations and Psychological Compensation did not have a significant positive influence on Hair Salon Revisit Intention. Among the subfactors of Beauty Consumer Sentiment after Covid-19, service expectation had a significant positive effect on Hair salon revisit intention.&#x0D; Conclusion: As Beauty consumer sentiment improves, repeat visits increase. Among consumer psychology, it was found that service expectation had a positive influence. This can be said to be a similar result to how service quality affects repeat visits. The reason why safety expectations have not had an impact after Covid-19 is because safety is fully recognized, so safety cannot be seen as leading to repeat visits. It can be said to be a differentiated study in that it yielded different results from existing studies on safety and compensation psychology. In future research, we hope to overcome the limitations of this study and to achieve objective and clear research results by diversifying the study in more detail by region and age.

Validity and reliability of the Sustainable HEalthy Diet (SHED) index by comparison with EAT-Lancet diet, Mediterranean diet in Turkish adults.

Food consumption and diet are strongly associated with sustainability. The Sustainable HEalthy Diet index was developed to measure the nutritional, environmental, and sociocultural components of sustainable diets and healthy eating patterns. However, a methodological approach has yet to be proposed for Turkish adults. This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the SHED index in Turkish adults. Data were collected from 558 healthy adults using a web-based questionnaire. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and repeatability was evaluated using the test-retest method. Construct validity was investigated using the EAT-Lancet diet and the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), and the adapted SHED index structures' accordance was evaluated with confirmatory factor analysis. Good reliability and repeatability were found (r = 0.758 and 0.795, respectively). A higher SHED index score was related to a greater intake of grains, fruits, and vegetables and a lower intake of meat, eggs, and dairy compared to EAT-Lancet diet food groups. A higher SHED index score was associated with a lower saturated fat and added sugar intake. While the SHED index was associated with greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet (r = 0.334, p < 0.001), it was negatively associated with non-alcoholic and diet non-alcoholic beverage consumption (r = -0.257 and -0.264, respectively; p < 0.001). The SHED index showed good validity and reliability in Turkish adults. Our results suggest that the SHED index can be used in epidemiological and intervention studies because it allows the measurement of diets in terms of health and sustainability to propose adaptations accordingly.

Adaptation of Well-being Literacy Scale to Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study

The view that well-being cannot be taught directly to individuals, but rather individuals can be taught to use language to improve their well-being, has led to the concept of "well-being literacy". Recent studies in the field of positive educational practices emphasize the importance of well-being literacy, which is defined as the ability to improve the well-being of oneself and others, in the social field as well as in the field of education. This study aimed to adapt the Well-being Literacy Scale to Turkish and test its validity and reliability in adults. Also, the relationship between well-being literacy, socioeconomic status, perceived general success, and health was investigated. The study group consists of 307 adults, 210 women and 96 men. Personal Information Form, Well-being Literacy Scale, General Well-being Scale Short Form, and Subjective Socio-economic Scale were used as data collection tools. It was found that the Well-being Literacy Scale had good levels of fit index in the confirmatory factor analysis results. Within the scope of criterion validity studies, a positive and moderate relationship was found between the Well-being Literacy Scale and the General Well-being Scale Short Form (r=.413, p=.000). Within the scope of reliability analysis, a .75 test-retest coefficient and a .88 Cronbach Alpha coefficient were determined. The second stage of the study found that the socioeconomic level predicted well-being literacy, though it is very low. Also, it was found that well-being literacy predicted individuals' perceived success at a low level but did not have a significant predictive effect on perceived general health levels. It is suggested that studies to investigate the sources and outputs of well-being literacy, which has started to become an essential focus in positive education practices and social health policies, will contribute to the field. In addition, adapting measurement tools in lower age groups may be necessary to focus on these skills in educational institutions.

UNLOCKING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY: A HOLISTIC INVESTIGATION

In the course of the research, a total of 173 employees were questioned through the application of a random selection process. Surveys were utilized in order to accomplish the goal of gathering information for the specific study. For the purpose of determining the level of internal consistency that the instruments possessed, the researchers made use of the Cronbach alpha coefficient test. In order to accomplish the goals of this study, descriptive statistics were utilized. These data included percentages, frequencies, standard deviations, and averages. Additionally, inferential statistical approaches such as multiple regressions and correlation were utilized within the scope of the study. The outcomes of the research indicated that the degree of courtesy and politeness exhibited by workers had a positive and significant impact on the level of work performance they achieved. The results of the research indicate that there is a significant connection between higher levels of corporate citizenship and increased levels of productivity in the workplace. The findings of the survey indicate that employees working in the sport industry should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities, should be willing to provide assistance to new employees, should have a positive attitude, and should be able to accept workplace inconveniences. This is necessary in order to keep up with the advancements that have occurred in their own field and to improve the overall performance of the company. It is important for employees to have a conversation with their coworkers before taking any activities that could potentially have an impact on their fellow employees. They should also make every effort to avoid clashes with their teammates, as this is an extra factor that should be taken into consideration. It is of utmost significance that they refrain from making public their grievances and refrain from criticizing their coworkers. This is a matter of great importance. For the purpose of determining the precise nature and extent to which demographic determinants influence organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) components in connection to business outcomes, it is required to do additional study

Strategies for mitigating challenges facing the effective collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition in motor vehicle mechanic works in Edo state, Nigeria

This study investigated the strategies for mitigating challenges facing collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition in motor vehicle mechanic works in Edo State. Three research questions and one hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance were used. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with a population of 80 respondents, which comprised technical teachers and managers of automobile industries in Edo State. The entire population was adopted as the sample because it is of manageable size. A structured questionnaire with 17 items arranged in clusters was used as instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach alpha coefficient formula was used test the reliability of the instrument and it yielded an overall coefficient of 0.85. The findings of the study revealed that collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition is facing a lot of challenges, such as industry’s unwillingness to support students’ industrial work experience scheme, amongst others. Based on the findings, it was recommended, amongst others, that industries should establish school-based workshop as a strategies for improving collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skills acquisition.

Checking the Validity and Reliability of the Delirium-O-Meter Questionnaire in the Persian Language

Objective: Compiling and designing short and practical psychometric tools are among the benefits and strengths of a good standard test. The Delirium-O-Meter questionnaire measures patients' delirium status. Accordingly, the main aim of this research was to check the reliability and validity of the Persian version of this questionnaire. Method: This exploratory psychometric study was conducted from 2021 to 2022 at the therapeutic research training centers of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. The study population included patients diagnosed with delirium. Content and construct validity were assessed using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Exploratory factor analysis was performed using SPSS 18, which helped identify the underlying factor structure, while confirmatory factor analysis in Smart PLS was employed to confirm the structure's fit. Pearson correlation was used to evaluate the consistency between different raters, and Cronbach's alpha was calculated to assess internal consistency. These methods were selected for their robustness in evaluating the instrument's psychometric properties, ensuring the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Delirium-O-Meter questionnaire. Results: The Persian version of the Delirium-O-Meter questionnaire, consisting of 11 items, demonstrated strong psychometric properties. The average impact factor was 3.24, indicating a high relevance of the items. The content validity ratio was 0.78, and the content validity index was 0.87, both above the acceptable thresholds, confirming the content validity of the questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the entire questionnaire was 0.77, reflecting good internal consistency. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin index was 0.88, and Bartlett's sphericity test was significant (χ² = 278.45, P &lt; 0.001), indicating the appropriateness of the data for factor analysis. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors that explained 76.09% of the total variance, supporting the questionnaire's construct validity. Additionally, Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the assessments of two nurses was 0.91, signifying inter-rater solid reliability. Conclusion: The Persian version of the Delirium-O-Meter questionnaire demonstrates acceptable reliability and validity, as confirmed by the comprehensive psychometric evaluation conducted in this study. The strong internal consistency, significant content and construct validity, and high inter-rater reliability underscore its effectiveness in assessing delirium in Persian-speaking patients. These findings highlight the questionnaire's suitability for clinical use, providing a reliable and valid instrument for accurately diagnosing and managing delirium in diverse healthcare settings.

Psychometric Properties of Post-Critical Belief Scale and Centrality of Religiosity Scale: Portuguese Versions.

The primary objective of this research is to confirm the four-dimensional structure of the Post-Critical Belief Scale (PCBS) and the five-dimensional structure of the Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS), specifically for the Portuguese population. Additionally, the study aims to investigate the relationship between these religious scales. The research employed both exploratory factorial analysis with a polychoric matrix (suitable for ordinal data) and confirmatory factorial analysis with maximum likelihood estimation. The reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the scales were evaluated using measures such as Cronbach's alpha coefficient, composite reliability (CR), average variance extracted (AVE), and AVE squared roots. Pearson correlations were calculated to explore the associations between the two instruments. The Portuguese adaptations of both the PCBS and CRS exhibited strong model fits. Significant correlations were observed among the instruments and with religious identity. The study identified variations in dimensions of PCBS and CRS concerning sociodemographic variables. This research contributes validated instruments for assessing religiosity within the Portuguese population.

Turkish validity and reliability study of the Attitudes Toward Face Mask Use Scale.

This study validates the Turkish version of the Attitudes Toward Face Mask Use Scale (ATFMUS). This scale is crucial for understanding public attitudes toward mask usage in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. The research was conducted between September 2023 and February 2024 with 530 students from a foundation university's health sciences faculty. The study assessed the scale's language equivalence, content validity, and factor structure through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Reliability was examined via item-total correlations, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and test-retest reliability, indicating satisfactory internal consistency and stability over time. The results confirm the Turkish ATFMUS's validity and reliability in measuring attitudes toward mask usage. This offers essential insights for formulating preventive initiatives within Turkish communities.

Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version of the Professional Self Identity Questionnaire (PSIQ) in Iranian Students in Shiraz

Background: Professional identity is a vital component of medical education that influences the future practice of medical students. Currently, there is a lack of a reliable and valid Persian scale for measuring students' readiness for professional identity. Objectives: This study aims to determine whether the Professional Self-identity Questionnaire (PSIQ) can be adapted for Persian healthcare professions. Methods: A descriptive-correlation study was conducted among medical students (years 4 - 7) at Shiraz Medical School. A total of 175 students completed the Persian version of the PSIQ using stratified sampling. The PSIQ consists of nine items. Categorical Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CCFA) and Cronbach's alpha coefficient were used to assess the questionnaire's validity and reliability. The questionnaire was translated into Persian by two independent translators whose first language was Persian, and an agreement was reached. Data analysis and the path diagram were conducted using R.3.6.2 software with the lavaan and semPlot packages. Results: An eight-person expert panel approved the face, content, and structural validity of the questionnaire. The items' Content Validity Index (CVI) exceeded 0.79, and the questionnaire's overall Content Validity Ratio (CVR) exceeded 0.75, according to the Lawshe table. The goodness-of-fit indices for the professional self-identity model included the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI), and Comparative Fit Index (CFI) (RMSEA = 0.055, CFI = 0.996, and TLI = 0.994). The Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the three subscales—"profession-specific tasks," "generic attributes," and "inter-personal tasks"—were 0.762, 0.622, and 0.747, respectively (P-value &lt; 0.05). The internal consistency of the entire questionnaire, measured by Cronbach's alpha, was 0.873. These statistical results indicate that the hypothesized three-factor model fit the sample data well. Consequently, all nine items were significantly loaded on the three domains. Conclusions: The Persian-translated version of the PSIQ appears to be an appropriate, valid, and reliable tool for assessing the professional self-identity attitudes of medical students in Iran.

Comparison of the EQ-5D-Y and the CHU-9D instruments in a general child population based on self-reports and proxy-reports.

This study utilized the EQ-5D-Y and the Child Health Utility 9D (CHU-9D) instruments to empirically investigate a general child population aged 7-8 years in China, with the aim of assessing and comparing the performance, correlation, and agreement between these two instruments. Both self-reported and proxy-reported versions of the instruments were considered in the analysis. Data were collected from 7-8-year-old students in the second grade from four schools in Guangxi and Guiyang provinces, China. Children and their proxies independently completed their respective versions of the questionnaires, including the EQ-5D-Y, the CHU-9D, and other socio-demographic information. The psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-Y and the CHU-9D were assessed, including ceiling effects, internal consistency, and known-group validity. Spearman's correlation coefficient, Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), and Bland-Altman plots were calculated and plotted to assess the correlation and agreement between the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D. A total of 369 pairs of valid questionnaires were collected from both children and proxies. Due to the study's focus on a general child population, both EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D yielded high utility values, with a significant ceiling effect observed, particularly in the EQ-5D-Y proxy-reported results. Compared to the EQ-5D-Y, the CHU-9D demonstrated a higher Cronbach's alpha coefficient and better internal consistency. Both instruments also demonstrated known-group validity, distinguishing different health status groups, except for EQ-5D-Y proxy-reported results. Spearman's correlation coefficient indicated some correlations in similar dimensions and utility values between the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D. The ICC of the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D utility values was 0.290 for self-reports and 0.383 for proxy-reports, indicating poor agreement between the two instruments. The Bland-Altman plots showed that the mean utility values obtained from EQ-5D-Y were significantly higher than those from CHU-9D. The EQ-5D-Y and the CHU-9D demonstrated acceptable performance within the general child population aged 7-8 years in China, except for the EQ-5D-Y proxy-reported version. It suffered from a notable ceiling effect, poor internal consistency, as well as weak known-group validity and discriminative ability. Moreover, although there existed a certain degree of correlation between the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D, their utility values exhibited significant differences. Therefore, these instruments are not interchangeable in practice.

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Educational Leadership Scale for Faculty Members: Insights From the Network Analysis Perspective

ABSTRACTThis study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Educational Leadership Scale for Faculty Members (ELSF) in Arabic. The scale was rigorously tested using both traditional methods—exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)—as well as advanced network techniques, including exploratory graph analysis (EGA) and centrality measures. The study sample consisted of 350 faculty members (56% male, 44% female) from various universities, with a mean age of 42.3 years (SD = 7.8). Participants represented a range of academic disciplines, and all were involved in educational leadership roles within their respective institutions. EFA revealed a five‐factor structure that explained 68.4% of the total variance. CFA further confirmed the model's adequacy, with fit indices showing a good model fit (CFI = 0.95, TLI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.06). The ELSF, comprising 22 items across these five dimensions, demonstrated strong internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.89. Additionally, EGA supported the factor structure identified by traditional methods, reinforcing the stability and consistency of the scale. Centrality measures highlighted Item 18 as the most influential, with betweenness, closeness and strength centrality scores of 0.45, 0.78 and 0.62, respectively, within the ‘Research‐Ethical Leadership’ subscale. These findings affirm the ELSF's credibility as a robust tool for assessing educational leadership among faculty members. The scale's strong psychometric properties suggest it is well‐suited for application in diverse academic settings, including potential use across Arabic‐speaking countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman and Kuwait.

The psychometric properties of the Persian version of the innovation support inventory (ISI-12) in clinical nurses: a methodological cross-sectional study

BackgroundInnovation in nursing involves applying new knowledge to create novel ideas, methods, or technologies, resulting in higher-quality care and improved patient outcomes. Adequate support for innovation is crucial for progress in nursing. This study aimed to translate the Innovation Support Inventory (ISI-12) into Persian and assess its psychometric properties specifically among clinical nurses.MethodsA methodological cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to July 2023 to evaluate the face, content, and construct validity of the ISI-12. Construct validity was assessed through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and convergent and discriminant validity evaluation using data obtained from 321 clinical nurses. The test–retest stability and internal consistency of the ISI-12 were also evaluated to assess its reliability.ResultsThe Persian version of the ISI-12 validation through confirmatory factor analysis has confirmed its fit with the proposed three-factor model. The ISI-12 demonstrated high reliability, as evidenced by a Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α = 0.969), McDonald's omega coefficient (ω = 0.922), coefficient H (H = 0.979), and mean inter-item correlation (ρ = 0.418). Additionally, the stability of the ISI-12 during two weeks among 40 clinical nurses was found to be excellent, with an ICC of 0.951.ConclusionThe Persian version of the ISI-12 is a valid inventory for evaluating the innovation Support of clinical nurses.

Validity and Reliability Study of the Questionnaire on Communicating Bad News for Healthcare Professionals Adapted into Turkish

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to make a validity and reliability study by adapting the questionnaire on communicating bad news to be used to evaluate the knowledge and skills of nurses and midwives in breaking bad news. Methods: The questionnaire adaptation study was carried out in a gynecology and obstetrics hospital between 15/05/2022 and 15/012/2022. The questionnaire was translated into Turkish and then expert opinion was obtained. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used for the reliability of the questionnaire. The stability of the questionnaire over time was evaluated by test-retest. For the purpose of construct validity of the questionnaire, exploratory factor analysis was used. SPSS 17.00 and AMOS programs were used for the validity and reliability analyzes of the questionnaire. Results: The Cronbach Alpha value of the 21-items final version of the questionnaire (n=262) was 0.87. Intraclass Correlation Coefficient value was 0.95 (n=21) and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.97 (P&amp;lt;.001). Five components were obtained, which explained 53.631% of the variance of the questionnaire. Total score obtained from the questionnaire was 55.10 ±5.53 (min=35, max=63). Conclusion: As a result of the evaluation of multiple the fit indices, it showed that the Communicating Bad News Questionnaire was statistically significant, valid and reliable for nurses and midwives.