Acceptance Scale Research Articles

Investigation of food cravings in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A hierarchical regression analysis.

The aim was to determine food cravings and associated variables in patients with type 2 diabetes. 204 type 2 diabetes patients were enrolled in the cross-sectional study between February 16, 2024 and June 16, 2024. Data were collected face-to-face using personal information form, Food Cravings Scale and Diabetes Awareness and Acceptance Scale. Number, percentage, mean, standard deviation and minimum-maximum values, hierarchical regression analysis and pearson correlation test were used to analyze the data. The statistical significance level was assumed to be p < 0.05. The mean score on the food cravings scale was found to be 23.52 ± 19.44. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that living alone, increased body mass index, alcohol consumption and hospitalization increased the food cravings in patients with type 2 diabetes. It was also found that the use of a diabetes-specific diet by participants, regular check-ups and high diabetes awareness and acceptance reduced the food cravings. It has been shown that managing type 2 diabetes is a dynamic and multidimensional process that is influenced by the desire to eat, awareness of diabetes, knowledge and practices related to diabetes.

Design and Psychometric Evaluation of the Artificial Intelligence Acceptance and Usage in Research Creativity Scale Among Faculty Members: Insights From the Network Analysis Perspective

ABSTRACTThe acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic settings, particularly in the context of research creativity, is a growing area of interest. This study aimed to design and validate the AI Acceptance and Research Creativity Scale (AIA&amp;RCS) among faculty members. This exploratory mixed‐method was conducted among 720 faculty members. A literature review and participant interviews were conducted in the qualitative phase to generate and develop items. In the quantitative phase, face validity, content validity, construct validity, convergent validity and reliability (internal consistency and stability) were used. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) indicated a 4‐factor model of the scale with ‘perceived usefulness and effectiveness of AI in research creativity’, ‘ethical issues in research’, ‘trusted in AI capabilities’ and ‘willingness to use AI’ accounting for 51.6% of the variance. This arrangement was verified by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), with fit indices that were at suitable levels. Then, the network analysis took into account the four‐factor structure of AIA&amp;RCS further. Similarly, the exploratory graph analysis (EGA) indicated the four‐factor configuration of the AIA&amp;RCS. The 25‐item scale is well‐suited for measuring AI acceptance and research innovation among faculty because of its psychometrics.

Social media's impact on rape myth acceptance and negative affect: Moderating roles of political affiliation and gender?

Media portrayals of sexual violence have been associated with greater rape myth acceptance (RMA). The present study examined how social media posts rejecting or endorsing rape myths affected RMA and negative affect (NA), and moderating roles of gender and political affiliation. Participants were randomized into one of three simulated Facebook newsfeed conditions that were supportive of sexual trauma survivors (#MeToo), supportive of men falsely accused of rape (#HimToo), or unrelated to sexual violence (control). Participants completed the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule before and after the social media induction and the Updated Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale following the induction. We found significant effects of condition on total RMA, F(2, 510) = 3.33, p = .037, and three of four RMA subscales, Fs > 2.8, ps ≤ .05. Follow-up tests indicated that #MeToo did not significantly differ from control, but that #HimToo reported significantly higher RMA than control for total RMA, β = 4.45, p = .01, and the three significant subscales, βs > .08, ps ≤ .02. Further, NA significantly decreased for control and #MeToo, but not #HimToo. Effects of condition were not moderated by gender or political affiliation for either RMA or NA. Our findings suggest that limited exposure to #MeToo posts does not affect RMA, but that #HimToo posts consistent with rape myths may increase RMA and sustain NA for both men and women and for Democrat- and Republican-identifying participants. Further research should focus on how best to counter these harmful social media effects and extend our findings to nonstudent diverse samples. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Family functioning in adolescents and young adults with differences of sex development.

Family functioning influences various psychosocial outcomes for individuals with pediatric chronic health conditions (e.g., Leeman, J., Crandell, J. L., Lee, A., Bai, J., Sandelowski, M., & Knafl, K. (2016). Family Functioning and the Well-Being of Children With Chronic Conditions: a Meta-Analysis. Research in Nursing & Health, 39, 229-243), but this has not been examined among families of youth with differences of sex development (DSD). The objective of this study was to examine (a) differences in family functioning based on DSD-related and demographic characteristics, (b) the associations between family functioning and psychosocial outcomes, and (c) the moderating effects of current age. Participants were 57 adolescents and 40 young adults (AYA) ages 12-25 years (M = 16.97) with DSD resulting in atypical genital appearance and/or discordance between phenotypic and chromosomal sex who participated in a cross-sectional study examining psychosocial outcomes. Participants completed the Family Environment Scale, the McMaster Family Assessment Device, the Perceived Acceptance Scale, and outcome measures including the Youth Self-Report/Adult Self-Report and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Analyses included t-tests and linear regressions with moderation effects. AYA reported better family functioning if they were diagnosed at a younger age, learned about their diagnosis at a younger age, had 46, XY karyotype, and identified as male. General family functioning, family conflict, and family acceptance had the strongest associations with psychosocial outcomes. Greater family acceptance was associated with fewer total problems, and this association was stronger for adolescents (ps < .05). AYA with certain DSD-related characteristics may demonstrate more adaptive family functioning. Family functioning is strongly associated with psychosocial outcomes for AYA with DSD. Results highlight the importance of developing family-focused interventions to promote psychosocial functioning in AYA with DSD.

Development of Public Health Center-Based Culturally Tailored Hypertension Self-Care Intervention Among Adults in Rural Ghana.

Develop a primary health care-based nurse-led culturally tailored hypertension self-care intervention for rural residents. The culturally tailored hypertension self-care intervention was developed using a six-step intervention mapping approach that involved: needs assessment using literature review and interviews; setting program goals using integrated thematic synthesis method; selecting intervention modules through the process dimension of the self-care theory of chronic illness; producing program components and materials by developing intervention modules using the motivational interviewing and behavior change techniques; planning program adoption by encouraging sustainable behavior; and evaluation using the education content validity index in health and the intervention acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility scale. Education content validity index in health and the intervention acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility scale. The culturally tailored hypertension self-care intervention modules included health literacy, adherence to therapy, continuous monitoring, reduction of the modifiable risk factors of hypertension; self-care management strategies, and strategies for sustaining behavior. The culturally tailored hypertension self-care intervention addresses community-based facilitators and barriers to self-care behavior and ultimately blood pressure control as described in the process dimension of the self-care theory of chronic illness. This culturally tailored hypertension self-care intervention is to be implemented by nurses working in primary health care settings in Ghana where they have direct access to and daily interaction with patients with uncontrolled hypertension.

Antidopaminergic medications in Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by motor, cognitive, and behavioral impairments. Antidopaminergic medications (ADMs), such as VMAT2 inhibitors and antipsychotics, are commonly used to manage HD motor disturbances and behavioral disorders. For patients and caregivers, ADMs are an important tool for managing symptoms that negatively affect daily life. However, the impact of ADM use in HD is not firmly understood due to a lack of robust, systematic studies that assessed their overall effect on HD disease. A mounting body of evidence suggests these medications may be associated with worse clinical measures of cognitive function and functional impairment. While regulatory guidelines highlight adverse effects like sedation, cognitive dysfunction, and extrapyramidal symptoms, it is unclear whether ADMs directly impact disease progression or if the side effects mimic or exacerbate measures of HD symptoms in clinical trials. Given ADM effects on the central nervous system and biological uncertainty within HD outcomes, clinical trial designs should recognize the impact of ADMs on key outcomes, as measured by acceptable scales including Total Functional Capacity, Stoop Word Reading, Symbol Digit Modality Test, and the composite Unified Huntington's Disease Rating Scale. The development of novel HD interventions requires consideration of concomitant ADM use that may influence measures of disease presentation. In this review, we highlight the role of ADMs in HD management, their symptomatic benefits and potential risks, especially with high dose associated side effects, interactions with CYP2D6 inhibitors, and the individualized need for careful dose monitoring for clinical care and trial design.

Developing and Validating a Scale for Gamification Acceptance: Insights from E-Learning Environments

Developing and Validating a Scale for Gamification Acceptance: Insights from E-Learning Environments

Turkish Adaptation of the Patient Version of the Tele-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Acceptance Scale

Turkish Adaptation of the Patient Version of the Tele-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Acceptance Scale

Health-promoting lifestyle mediates the relationship between mHealth technology acceptance and cognitive function in older adults with chronic diseases.

This study used a cross-sectional design to investigate the mediating role of a health-promoting lifestyle on mobile health technology acceptance and cognitive function. A total of 219 older adults, age 65 years or older, with diagnosed chronic diseases, were recruited from a northern Taiwan community. Participants completed questionnaires including demographic characteristics, the Senior Technology Acceptance Scale, the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile Scale, and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Mediation analysis was conducted using the PROCESS macro. After controlling for demographic factors, health-promoting lifestyle proved to be a full mediator of mobile health technology acceptance and cognitive function. The results indicate that interventions to maintain or improve cognitive function in older adults with chronic diseases who are living in the community should also encourage the acceptance of mobile health technology and adoption of health-promoting lifestyle.

Translation, Adaptation, and Validation in Portuguese of an Acceptance Scale for Human–Robot Interaction in an Industrial Context

Translation, Adaptation, and Validation in Portuguese of an Acceptance Scale for Human–Robot Interaction in an Industrial Context

PREDICTING USE OF ADVANCED DRIVER-ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS IN OLDER DRIVERS THROUGH STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING

Abstract Older drivers are an at-risk population when on-road. Normal ageing processes, such as declines in visual, sensorimotor and cognitive processes, impact driving skills and contribute to the increasing crash rate. Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) may provide a solution to keep older drivers safe on the road. This study investigated what technology acceptance and trust factors predict use of ADAS between older drivers who have ADAS in their car and a) use it (n=790) or b) do not use it (n=32). We conducted an online survey to 1330 Australian drivers aged 65 years or older (M=72, SD=6.9, 23% women) in partnership with National Seniors Australia. ADAS acceptance was measured by the Partial Automation Acceptance Scale, measured by the latent factors attitudes towards ADAS, attitudes towards technology, perceived risk and trust. Structural equation modeling examined the structural relationships between use of ADAS, the acceptance scale, locus of control and driver self-efficacy. The results indicated positive attitudes towards ADAS had a significant positive direct effect on use (y =.06, S.E =.02, p =.002 (β =.26)) and trust in ADAS had a significant negative direct effect on use (y = -.03, S.E =.01, p =.024 (β = -.15)). The model tested accounted for 93.4% of the variance in use of ADAS. These findings highlight the importance of older drivers to hold positive attitudes and trust in ADAS in order for them to use it, highlighting potential factors that could be targeted in behavioural change interventions seeing to improve usage rates.

The Impact of Narrative Nursing on Body Image, Disability Acceptance, and Psychological Hope Level in Young and Middle-aged Breast Cancer Patients After Surgery

Objective: To investigate the effects of narrative nursing on body image, disability acceptance and psychological hope level of young and middle-aged breast cancer patients after radical surgery. Methods: A non-randomized quasi-experimental study was used to divide 80 patients in the Department of Breast Surgery of a tertiary cancer hospital in Yunnan Province from October 2023 to September 2024 as the study subjects and the study subjects were divided into the intervention group and control group with 40 cases in each group. The intervention was performed within 1 month after surgery, and a total of 5 interventions were performed. The two groups of patients were evaluated by the breast cancer patients’ body image self-rating questionnaire, the revised version of the Disability Acceptance Scale, and the Herth Hope Assessment Scale. Results: There were no significant differences in BISQ-BC, ADS-R, and HHI between the intervention group and the control group before intervention (P &gt; 0.05). After the intervention, the BISQ-BC score of the intervention group was lower than that of the control group, and the ADS-R score and HHI score were higher than those of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P &lt; 0.05). Conclusion: Narrative nursing can effectively improve the physical image level of young and middle-aged breast cancer patients, improve the disability acceptance and psychological hope level of young and middle-aged breast cancer patients, and help them vent their negative emotions, gain confidence in life, and improve their quality of life.

She Asked for It? Descriptions of Victims' Behaviors Are Associated With Sentencing in Norwegian Rape Trials.

Feminist theorists have long argued that rape myths contribute to normalizing sexual assault, through belittling and denying rape victims' claims. This study examines whether descriptions of victims' behaviors are associated with sentencing in rape trials. A total of 2054 Norwegian court decisions from 2013 to 2023 in judicial records were screened. Fifty-one of these included descriptions of the victims' behavior as operationalized by a subscale of the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale called "She Asked For It" (IRMAS-SAFI; type of clothing, going to a room alone with a guy at a party, previous sexual behavior, saying no unclearly, and kissing). Matching cases without such descriptions were then selected, resulting in a total sample of 102 court decisions. In addition, a randomly selected comparison group (n = 51) was included for robustness analysis. Results revealed that defendants who had attacked a victim in the IRMAS-SAFI group were sentenced to fewer months in prison (M = 25.3, SD = 20.9) than defendants from the comparison group (M = 41.7, SD = 13.3). This type of description of victims' behavior was significantly associated with shorter prison sentences when controlling for medical evidence, age of the defendant, and use of violence. The results indicate that implementing measures to reduce the influence of rape myths on judges' evaluations in rape trials could lead to fairer court decisions.

Development of functional panela cheese enriched with prebiotics and probiotics

Food trends show interest in functional foods, which provide health and nutrition. This research is focused on developing a functional Mexican-style panela cheese that incorporates the probiotics Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus NCFB 2772, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG and 4% inulin as a prebiotic. Yield, and content of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and CFU of total coliforms were evaluated. Scanning Electron Microscopy was performed to evaluate the incorporation of the bacteria in the matrix. Furthermore, shelf life was established. The cheese yielded 26.6% (w/v), and its microbial content reached 7.12 × 10⁸ CFU/g, exceeding the Mexican Norm NOM 181. Inulin enhanced probiotic growth, and electron microscopy confirmed the successful integration of bacteria within the cheese matrix. Shelf-life studies demonstrated sustained LAB growth above 10⁸ CFU/g for 22 days, though the shelf life was determined to be 13 days under refrigeration at 4 °C due to coliform bacteria detection. Sensory evaluation revealed through just about right within the 60% range where dairy flavor, mouthfeel moisture, creaminess, and adhesiveness; showing that no reformulation should take place. Furthermore, CATA analysis showed that attributes that better described the product were dairy flavor, mouth moisture, fresh milk smell, white color, and smooth texture. The cheese scored 5.03 ± 1.23 on a 7-point acceptance scale and achieved a 69% purchase intention rate. Therefore, a functional cheese product was obtained with LAB and inulin with adequate sensory characteristics.

The Forced-To-Penetrate Myth Acceptance Scale (FTP-MAS): A New Attitudinal Tool for Assessing Myths That Surround Female Perpetrated Sexual Violence Against Men.

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a new measurement tool designed to capture endorsement of myths surrounding female perpetrated sexual violence against men, specifically in 'forced-to-penetrate' cases. Data were collected among a sample of 4152 UK adults aged 18-55+ (52% female). Dimensionality and construct validity of the Forced-to-Penetrate Myth Acceptance Scale (FTP-MAS) was investigated using traditional Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) techniques separately for the complete sample, males only, and females only. CFA results indicated that FTP-MAS scores are best captured by a three-factor model (1. Distorted Sex and Gender Roles; 2. Harm Minimisation; 3. Offence Denial) across all samples tested. Excellent composite reliability and differential predictive validity were observed for all three subscales. The validated 22-item FTP-MAS constitutes the first measurement tool which allows for the assessment and evaluation of public attitudes towards female perpetrators who force men to penetrate them without consent. As such, this tool enables researchers to better understand the multi-faceted nature of these myths, assess prevalence in different contexts, and can also be used as an outcome measure in research seeking to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions that aim to debunk endorsement of such myths and stereotypes.

Psychometric properties of the Motors of Mpox Vaccination Acceptance Scale among men who have sex with men

ABSTRACT An outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) appeared suddenly and rapidly spread worldwide during 2022. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at a high risk of contracting Mpox compared to other cohorts. The present study examined the psychometric properties of a newly developed scale among MSM: the Motors of Mpox Vaccination Acceptance Scale (MoMVA) assessing cognitive components of the motivation to receive an Mpox vaccination. In total, 389 MSM participated in an online survey study. The factor structures of the MoMVA were first examined using exploratory factor analysis. After determining the factor structures, the MoMVA was further examined for: (i) internal consistency using Cronbach’s α; (ii) concurrent validity using correlations with risk perception of contracting Mpox and intention to receive an Mpox vaccination; and (iii) known-group validity by comparing the scores of the MoMVA between MSM who vaccinated and those who did not. The results indicated that the MoMVA had a two-factor structure (positive and negative motors). The MoMVA had acceptable internal consistency (α = 0.793 to 0.914), concurrent validity (associated with intention to receive an Mpox vaccination), and known-group validity (participants who vaccinated had higher MoMVA scores than those who did not). The results of the present study indicated that the psychometric properties of the MoMVA were good and that they can be used for assessing cognitive components of the motivation to receive an Mpox vaccination among MSM.

Tumor-Promoted Changes in Pediatric Brain Histology Can Be Distinguished from Normal Parenchyma by Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging.

Background: Central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the second most frequent type of neoplasm in childhood and adolescence, after leukemia. Despite the incorporation of molecular classification and improvement of protocols combining chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy, CNS tumors are still the most lethal neoplasm in this age group. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful tool to map the distribution of molecular species in tissue sections. Among MSI techniques, desorption electrospray ionization (DESI-MSI) has been demonstrated to enable reliable agreement with the pathological evaluation of different adult cancer types, along with an acceptable time scale for intraoperative use. Methods: In the present work, we aimed to investigate the chemical profile obtained by DESI-MSI as an intraoperative surgical management tool by profiling 162 pediatric brain biopsies and reporting the results according to the histopathology and molecular profile of the tumors. Results: The 2D chemical images obtained by DESI-MSI allowed us to distinguish tumor-transformed tissue from non-tumor tissue with an accuracy of 96.8% in the training set and 94.3% in the validation set after statistical modeling of our data using Lasso. In addition, high-grade and low-grade tumors also displayed a distinct chemical profile when analyzed by DESI-MSI. We also provided evidence that the chemical profile of brain tumors obtained by DESI-MSI correlates with methylation-based molecular classes and specific immunophenotypes found in brain biopsies. Conclusions: The results presented herein support the incorporation of DESI-MSI analysis as an intraoperative assistive tool in prospective clinical trials for pediatric brain tumors management in the near future.

The Role of Social Acceptance as A Mediator Variable in The Influence of Environmental Awareness on Willingness to Pay for Waste to Energy

This research aims to determine the role of Social Acceptance as a mediator variable on the influence of Environmental Awareness on Willingness to Pay for Waste to Energy. Participants in this research were the general public aged over 16 years. A total of 200 respondents were obtained through convenience sampling techniques. The measuring instruments used in this research are the social acceptance scale (SAS), environmental awareness scale (EAS), and willingness to pay scale (WTPS). The analysis technique used in this research uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and path analysis tests. The results of this study show that social acceptance of waste to energy cannot play a significant role as a mediator in the relationship between environmental awareness and willingness to pay for waste to energy. Other findings in this research are that environmental awareness has a significant direct effect on social acceptance of waste to energy, environmental awareness directly affects willingness to pay for waste to energy, and social acceptance of waste to energy does not affect willingness to pay for waste to energy. Suggestions for further research could deepen further into what factors can influence the willingness to pay for waste to energy.

Validity and reliability study of the Turkish adaptation of the Food Craving Acceptance and Action Questionnaire.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Food Craving Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (FAAQ) in university students. The study included 394 undergraduate students at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. The study included individuals who volunteered to participate, were at least 18 years old, and did not have any severe psychological issues. Explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses of the scale were conducted by dividing the data set into two groups. Cronbach's α coefficient was analyzed and a test-retest was conducted with 94 students. It was determined that the Food Craving Acceptance and Action Questionnaire had 2 factors (acceptance and willingness). The fit values of the scale were found to be CMIN/df=2.26; GFI=0.92; AGFI=0.87; CFI=0.85; RMSEA=0.08. The acceptance, willingness subscales and total Cronbach α coefficients of the scale were 0.761, 0.716 and 0.761, respectively. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values were 0.84, 0.81 and 0.80 for acceptance, willingness and total scale score, respectively. Statistically significant negative correlations were found between the 'acceptance', 'willingness' subscale and total DEBQ, FCQ-T scores, subscale scores and mYFAS 2.0 symptom count (P<0.05). The FAAQ was found to have a two-factor structure and the fit values were found to be within the acceptable range. The age range for university students is considered to be that of adults, and this scale can also be applied to adults in general.

Acceptability and psychometric properties of four scales assessing the impact of Type 2 diabetes on quality of life-Results of 'YourSAY: Quality of Life'.

To assess and compare the psychometric properties and acceptability of four diabetes-specific quality of life (QoL) scales among adults with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Adults (≥18 years) with T2D living in the United Kingdom (n = 1465) or Australia (n = 248) completed a cross-sectional, online survey including the following: ADDQoL, DCP, DIDP and Diabetes QoL-Q (presented in randomised order), followed by rating scales to assess clarity, relevance, ease of completion, length and comprehensiveness of each scale. Demographic, clinical and psychosocial characteristics were collected. Acceptability (scale completeness and user ratings), response patterns, structure (exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses) and validity (convergent, confirmatory, divergent and known-groups) were examined. Data were analysed by country to assess cross-country reproducibility. High completion rates (≥89%) and positive user ratings were observed across scales indicating broad acceptability. The DIDP was the strongest performing scale: highest completion rate (97%), user ratings (≥84% positive) and most satisfactory psychometric properties (highest variance explained, consistent factor loadings >0.5 on all items and most permissible model fit parameters). Scale-level floor effects may suggest domain omissions for the brief DIDP. The current study provides novel insights into the acceptability, validity and reliability of diabetes-specific QoL measures for adults with T2D. Consistent with the published Type 1 diabetes cohort findings, the DIDP is recommended as a brief, acceptable and psychometrically sound measure. However, selection needs to be considered in the context of the specific research or clinical aims and further evidence (e.g. responsiveness) may be required before it can be recommended for use in trials or prospective studies.