Construct validity
View article: Urdu Translation and Psychometric Properties of Spinal Cord Injury Spasticity Evaluation Tool
Urdu Translation and Psychometric Properties of Spinal Cord Injury Spasticity Evaluation Tool Open
Objectives: To translate the spinal cord injury spasticity evaluation tool (SCI-SET) into Urdu and evaluate its psychometric properties. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted over ten months at General Hospital, Lahore City, Pa…
View article: A Japan-origin Motivational Framework for Diversive and Specific Curiosity: Development of the English Version of the Japanese Epistemic Curiosity Scale
A Japan-origin Motivational Framework for Diversive and Specific Curiosity: Development of the English Version of the Japanese Epistemic Curiosity Scale Open
Curiosity is a fundamental human drive to explore, the desire to know. In particular, epistemic curiosity is the central construct in individual differences in curiosity. Epistemic curiosity is intellectual and cognitive curiosity. Japanes…
View article: Design and Validation of The Female Expanded Sexual Response Scale
Design and Validation of The Female Expanded Sexual Response Scale Open
This study aimed to develop and validate a novel Female Expanded Sexual Response Scale (FESRS). Additionaly, it explores the relationship between sexual response and mindfulness. Development of the scale consisted of three phases: (1) item…
View article: Exploring multimodal, non-invasive stress assessment through audio-visual and textual cues integrated with psychometric survey data
Exploring multimodal, non-invasive stress assessment through audio-visual and textual cues integrated with psychometric survey data Open
View article: Geriatric Pain Measure: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Geriatric Pain Measure (P-GPM) among Elderly Adults
Geriatric Pain Measure: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Geriatric Pain Measure (P-GPM) among Elderly Adults Open
Background: Chronic pain is a common issue among older adults that affects not only their physical health but also their psychological well-being and functional abilities. Accurate pain assessment is essential, requiring multidimensional t…
View article: Adaptation and Validation of Ethics in Health Care Questionnaire Version 2 (EHCQ-2) to European Portuguese
Adaptation and Validation of Ethics in Health Care Questionnaire Version 2 (EHCQ-2) to European Portuguese Open
Introduction: Even though ethical decision-making is a cornerstone of medical practice there is a lack of validated tools to assess ethical sensitivity among medical students, junior, and senior doctors. The aim of this study was to adapt …
View article: Psychometric Properties and Standardization of the Shortened Latvian Personality Inventory (LPI-v3s) in Athlete Sample: Implications for Evidence-Based Assessment
Psychometric Properties and Standardization of the Shortened Latvian Personality Inventory (LPI-v3s) in Athlete Sample: Implications for Evidence-Based Assessment Open
Background Personality traits play an important role in athletic performance, yet existing sport-specific measures often lack psychometric refinement and predictive validation. This research comprised two interlinked studies aimed to creat…
View article: Validity and reliability of a fall risk scale in older adults with chronic diseases in a high-altitude region of Peru
Validity and reliability of a fall risk scale in older adults with chronic diseases in a high-altitude region of Peru Open
Introduction: One of the serious health problems for older adults (OAs) is falls. These can lead to significant disability, loss of functional independence, and premature death. To determine the validity and reliability of a self-report sc…
View article: Development and Validation of a Disease‐Specific, Patient‐Reported Outcome Measure: The Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 Health Index
Development and Validation of a Disease‐Specific, Patient‐Reported Outcome Measure: The Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 Health Index Open
Introduction/Aims To optimize therapeutic trials involving individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2), it is useful to have a fully validated, regulatory‐grade, disease‐specific patient‐reported outcome (PRO) measure that is capable …
View article: Conceptualizing Student Problem Dynamics Using Idiographic and Data-Driven Networks: A Feasibility Trial
Conceptualizing Student Problem Dynamics Using Idiographic and Data-Driven Networks: A Feasibility Trial Open
Purpose Nomothetic models of mood disorders often neglect individual heterogeneity. Idiographic network models could offer an alternative, but it is unclear whether subjective prior networks, data-driven networks, or networks that integrat…
View article: Design and Validation of The Female Expanded Sexual Response Scale
Design and Validation of The Female Expanded Sexual Response Scale Open
This study aimed to develop and validate a novel Female Expanded Sexual Response Scale (FESRS). Additionaly, it explores the relationship between sexual response and mindfulness. Development of the scale consisted of three phases: (1) item…
View article: Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Big Five Inventory (Bfi) to Sinhala
Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Big Five Inventory (Bfi) to Sinhala Open
Purpose: The present study aimed to adapt the Big Five Inventory (BFI) into Sinhala and evaluate its content validity and comprehension.Methods: Following WHO guidelines, the scale was forward-translated, reviewed by an expert panel (n=3),…
View article: Evaluation of the Content and Face Validity of the STEM-TPACK Teaching and Learning Practice, Professional Development, Attitude, and Self-Efficacy Instrument (STPAS-I) among Polytechnic Lecturers
Evaluation of the Content and Face Validity of the STEM-TPACK Teaching and Learning Practice, Professional Development, Attitude, and Self-Efficacy Instrument (STPAS-I) among Polytechnic Lecturers Open
This study aimed to evaluate the content and face validity of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics- Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (STEM-TPACK) Teaching and Learning Practice, Professional Development, Att…
View article: Validation of the Arabic version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) in three Arab samples
Validation of the Arabic version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) in three Arab samples Open
Mental Health Literacy (MHL) is pivotal for understanding and addressing mental disorders, often assessed using the comprehensive Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) across six dimensions and 35 items. However, research on MHL within Arab …
View article: Patient and public involvement in developing and validating an instrument for assessing the scaling potential of innovations in health and social services: A consensus study
Patient and public involvement in developing and validating an instrument for assessing the scaling potential of innovations in health and social services: A consensus study Open
Background Before proven health innovations are scaled, an assessment of their scaling potential can save resources and assure quality at scale. Involving the beneficiaries of scaling is necessary for it to be effective and relevant. We ai…
View article: Psychometric Assessment of the Grandchildren Received Affection Scale
Psychometric Assessment of the Grandchildren Received Affection Scale Open
This study aims to adapt the Grandchildren Received Affection Scale (GRAS). It is methodological research. Validity and reliability methods were used to analyze the data of this study on university students. Language and face validity for …
View article: Psychometric validation of the gender equity scale in science education
Psychometric validation of the gender equity scale in science education Open
This study aimed to validate the Gender Equity Scale (GES) within the context of science education in Pakistan. The psychometric aspects of the instrument were evaluated to gauge its usefulness and trustworthiness in education settings in …
View article: Out of Range: The Psychometric Mismatch Between Human IQ Tests and AI Evaluation
Out of Range: The Psychometric Mismatch Between Human IQ Tests and AI Evaluation Open
Recent large language models (LLMs) have been reported to achieve scores above the human average on standardized intelligence tests such as the WAIS-IV. These findings are often interpreted as evidence that AI systems possess human-like or…
View article: Barriers and facilitators affecting nurses’ ability to assess and prevent suicide in general hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Barriers and facilitators affecting nurses’ ability to assess and prevent suicide in general hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study Open
Background: Suicide is a growing public health concern in Saudi Arabia, where rates have shown a gradual increase over recent decades. Nurses working in general hospital settings often encounter patients at risk but may face barriers that …
View article: Inspecting the factors of individualizing and binding moral value orientation in the Moral Foundations Questionnaire-2 for validation—a re-analysis of data from pre-service teachers in Ghana
Inspecting the factors of individualizing and binding moral value orientation in the Moral Foundations Questionnaire-2 for validation—a re-analysis of data from pre-service teachers in Ghana Open
Introduction Moral foundation theory postulates two higher-order moral value orientations: individualizing and binding. In the measurement instrument of the Moral Foundations Questionnaire-2 (MFQ-2), 36 items cover the dimensions of author…
View article: Development and validation of the Lao Clinical Nurse Competency Scale
Development and validation of the Lao Clinical Nurse Competency Scale Open
Background: The Ministry of Health in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) has developed a national nursing competency framework comprising five domains and 43 items, aligned with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) c…
View article: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Indonesian Perceived Stress Scale-10 (IPPS-10) in Adolescents at Risk of Obesity
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Indonesian Perceived Stress Scale-10 (IPPS-10) in Adolescents at Risk of Obesity Open
Background Adolescents at risk of obesity often experience elevated stress that contributes to unhealthy behaviors and poor health outcomes. Despite the urgent need, no culturally validated tool exists to assess stress in this vulnerable g…
View article: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Spanish version of the SBAR-LA rubric for structured communication in nursing simulation
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Spanish version of the SBAR-LA rubric for structured communication in nursing simulation Open
Background Although the SBAR framework is widely used in clinical and educational settings, there is a lack of validated Spanish-language tools that objectively assess its use by students in simulation. The adaptation and validation of the…
View article: Measuring medical student wellbeing longitudinally: a psychometric systematic review of commonly used scales
Measuring medical student wellbeing longitudinally: a psychometric systematic review of commonly used scales Open
Background: Longitudinal measurements of medical student wellbeing are needed to evaluate the impacts of training and potential interventions, but the psychometric evidence underlying commonly used wellbeing scales is unclear, impairing se…
View article: The Religious Life Contentment Scale: A Reliability and Validity Study
The Religious Life Contentment Scale: A Reliability and Validity Study Open
This study focused on developing the Religious Life Contentment Scale (RLCS), a reliable instrument designed to assess individuals' contentment with their religious lives. The scale development began with formulating an operational definit…
View article: Phenomenology of Positivity: Understanding the Joint Dynamics of Self-esteem, Life Satisfaction, and Optimism
Phenomenology of Positivity: Understanding the Joint Dynamics of Self-esteem, Life Satisfaction, and Optimism Open
Positivity, defined as the tendency to view life and experiences with a positive outlook, has recently received a great deal of interest for its significance in understanding human strengths and well-being, yet the temporal interplay among…
View article: Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the depression anxiety stress scale for youth (DASS-Y) in psychiatric and non-psychiatric samples
Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the depression anxiety stress scale for youth (DASS-Y) in psychiatric and non-psychiatric samples Open
View article: Personality traits measured by the HEXACO personality inventory and the dark triad predict university students’ attitudes and misconduct behaviors related to generative artificial intelligence
Personality traits measured by the HEXACO personality inventory and the dark triad predict university students’ attitudes and misconduct behaviors related to generative artificial intelligence Open
This study investigates how personality traits, specifically those measured by the HEXACO Personality Inventory and the Dark Triad, predict university students’ attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and their engagement…
View article: Measuring the Construct Validity of Holland's Hexagonal Theory: A Comparison of Likert Scale and Paired Comparison Methods
Measuring the Construct Validity of Holland's Hexagonal Theory: A Comparison of Likert Scale and Paired Comparison Methods Open
Holland's Hexagonal Theory (RIASEC) explains the relationship between personality types and the work environment through a hexagonal pattern that reflects the interrelationships between dimensions. To ensure this theoretical structure is e…
View article: Measuring the Construct Validity of Holland's Hexagonal Theory: A Comparison of Likert Scale and Paired Comparison Methods
Measuring the Construct Validity of Holland's Hexagonal Theory: A Comparison of Likert Scale and Paired Comparison Methods Open
Holland's Hexagonal Theory (RIASEC) explains the relationship between personality types and the work environment through a hexagonal pattern that reflects the interrelationships between dimensions. To ensure this theoretical structur…