The present study used the Rasch rating scale model (RSM) to reassess the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSES) among 501 Grade 10 students in Taiwan. The reliability, dimensionality, and differential item functioning were examined. The dimensionality assumption was met after excluding item 8 ("I wish I could have more respect for myself."). The successive response categories for item 7 ("I feel that I am a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.") were not located in an expected order. After eliminating items 7 and 8 from analysis, the remaining 8-item RSES had acceptable fit statistics, good content coverage and high categorical omega, Rasch person and item reliability. The five response categories performed well; evidence for convergent validity was established through the high correlation between RSES and psychological being scores. Implications and recommendations for instrument users are discussed.
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BMC Psychiatry
January 2025
Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet, & Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden.
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric conditions. Given its high prevalence and disease burden, accurate diagnostic procedures and valid instruments are warranted to identify those in need of treatment. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is one of the most widely used self-report measures of depression, and its validity and reliability has been evaluated in several languages.
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Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, Odense M, 5230, Denmark.
Background: The Knee Outcome Survey - Activities of Daily Living Scale (KOS-ADLS) is a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) developed to assess symptoms and functional limitations in patients with various knee disorders. The aim of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the KOS-ADLS to Danish and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Danish version (KOS-ADLS-DK) in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Methods: The KOS-ADLS was translated and culturally adapted to Danish in accordance with recommended guidelines.
Neurol Ther
January 2025
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc, 215 Church Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.
Introduction: The Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale-Activities of Daily Living (FARS-ADL) is a valid, highly utilized measure for assessing ADL impacts in patients with Friedreich ataxia. We provide evidence of the psychometric validity of the FARS-ADL in two cohorts of patients with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA).
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Sci Rep
January 2025
Institute of Social Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.
The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) is a widely used instrument to assess burnout levels, which provides valuable insight into their psychological well-being. Accurate measurement of burnout is crucial for developing interventions aimed at reducing stress and promoting mental health among students. This study aims to validate the MBI-SS when applied among Thai university students and to examine whether the psychometric properties of the scale are consistent with the original conceptual framework.
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February 2025
Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Purpose: The development of the Diabetic Wound Assessment Learning Tool (DiWALT) has previously been described. However, an examination of its application to a larger, more heterogeneous group of participants is lacking. In order to allow for a more robust assessment of the psychometric properties of the DiWALT, we applied it to a broader group of participants.
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