Validation of the Mirror Image Comfort and Avoidance Scale in a General Population.

Mirror viewing is a central concept in body image, as many feelings and thoughts about one's body originate in the mirror. The Mirror Image Comfort and Avoidance Scale (MICAS) is a self-reported instrument to assess the experiential aspects of mirror viewing. The development of this instrument is grounded in the nursing mid-range Neurocognitive Mirror Comfort and Avoidance theory.

Stress among Pediatric Occupational Therapists: A Study of Prevalence, Work and Demographic Factors.

This study aimed to evaluate the self-reported stress levels of pediatric occupational therapists, examine specific work factors and determine if demographic factors predict occupational stress. A cross-sectional survey design study, using voluntary response sampling, was conducted. The survey included demographics, the Workplace Stress Scale, and the Stress Index.

The Baby Bites Text Messaging Project with randomized controlled trial: texting to improve infant feeding practices.

Background: Rapid weight gain and overweight in infancy are associated with childhood obesity. Thus, effective, accessible interventions to promote healthy infant feeding practices to prevent early obesity are essential.

Methods: This mixed-methods study involved diverse parents of infants in an urban, low-income pediatric clinic.

Development and Evaluation of the Atheist Identity Concealment Scale (AICS).

The Atheist Identity Concealment Scale (AICS) was developed as a tool to assess the degree to which atheists conceal their atheist identity from others. Drawing on concealable stigmatized identity (CSI) theory, the aim of this study was to provide researchers with a valid means to effectively assess atheist identity concealment. Using three separate samples of more than 500 adults in the USA, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted which ultimately resulted in a short, robust measure comprised of eight items.

Development and validation of the mirror image comfort and avoidance scale (MICAS).

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to measure the experience of viewing one's reflection in the mirror for use in rehabilitation, nursing, psychology, and in research studies designed to improve the mirror-viewing experience for those who have suffered psychological or bodily trauma. A secondary purpose was to explore demographic differences in each subscale of the instrument.

Methods: The developed items went through content expert validation, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and internal consistency reliability testing.