Simin Hosseinian; Sara Karimi; Faezeh Peimanpak
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The Sources of Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale, Malaysia (SCSE-M) is a self-report scale that measures self-efficacy with a focus on how counselors work with 25 items; however, this scale has not been investigated and psychometrically evaluated in Iranian society. The aim of the current study was, in ...
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The Sources of Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale, Malaysia (SCSE-M) is a self-report scale that measures self-efficacy with a focus on how counselors work with 25 items; however, this scale has not been investigated and psychometrically evaluated in Iranian society. The aim of the current study was, in the first step, to translate this scale from English to Persian and then to determine its psychometric properties in Iranian samples. The survey sample consisted of 297 of his 1400 Tehran city counselors, selected in a Convenience non-random sampling, and they responded to the research tools including Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale (2020), General Self-Efficacy Scale (1995), Deiner Flourishing Scale (2010), and Counselors Self-Efficacy Scale (2009). The data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. According to the findings, face validity, content, and structure showed the appropriate validity and reliability of this tool. We used the combined reliability and Cronbach's alpha coefficient to assess the reliability and internal consistency of the Counselor Self-Efficacy Resource Scale, and the results showed that this scale has good internal consistency and composite reliability. Finally, the analysis of the correlation matrix related to the variables of the study showed that the Counseling Self-Efficacy Resource Scale had a positive and significant correlation with the general self-efficacy scale (GSE-10), Deiner Flourishing Scale, Counselors Self-Efficacy Scale, age and activity experience (p<0.01). The results of the present study demonstrated that this scale has favorable statistical properties in Iranian samples and can be reliably used in Iranian samples to assess self-efficacy in counseling.
Fateme Asl Dehghan; Hamid Rezaeian faraji
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Values are guide for attitudes in life and are the main motivators of behavior. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Ethical Values questionnaire. In this study, 300 Iranian students participated through an online call. The instruments were ...
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Values are guide for attitudes in life and are the main motivators of behavior. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Ethical Values questionnaire. In this study, 300 Iranian students participated through an online call. The instruments were the Persian version of the Ethical Values Assessment questionnaire (Padilla & Jensen., 2016), Flourishing scale (Diner, 2010) and Professional Ethics (Cadozier, 2002). The results of face, content and structure validity analysis showed the optimal validity of the scale. Findings from factor analysis confirmed the 3D factors of the scale. The model fit indices were in good condition. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the whole scale was 0.85 and for the dimensions of autonomy, Community and divinity were 0.77, 0.65 and 0.91, respectively. The convergence of the ethical values score with the professional ethics and flourishing score was confirmed. Based on the findings, the psychometric properties of the Ethical Values Scale in Iranian society are appropriate and its use in psychometric evaluations and research is recommended.
Fateme Asl Dehghan; Seyedeh Monavar Yazdi
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Hope is one of the most important elements of psychotherapy and is essential for the effectiveness of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Therapist Hope for Clients Scale in an Iranian sample. In this study, 310 counselors and psychologists participated ...
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Hope is one of the most important elements of psychotherapy and is essential for the effectiveness of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Therapist Hope for Clients Scale in an Iranian sample. In this study, 310 counselors and psychologists participated through an online call. The instruments were the therapists' Hope for Clients Scale (THCS), State Hope Scale and Flourishing Scale. The construct validity was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis showed optimal goodness of fit indices and supported the three domains of the THCS measure in the present sample. The correlation between the THCS and its three dimensions, the flourishing Scale and the Hope Scale provides convergent validity for the three THCS scales. The Cronbach's alpha values was appropriate for the scale and its dimensions. The results of the analysis showed that the THCS has appropriate validity and reliability for assessing therapists' hope and can be used among the Iranian counselors and psychologists.
Farzaneh Fadavy; Farzad Zandi; Houshang Jadidi
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AbstractThis study aimed to develop and investigate the factor structure of the academic imposter scale among nursing students. The research method was descriptive correlational research that the statistical population consisted of all students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences who were selected ...
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AbstractThis study aimed to develop and investigate the factor structure of the academic imposter scale among nursing students. The research method was descriptive correlational research that the statistical population consisted of all students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences who were selected using a simple random sampling method. Based on G*power the software A sample size was randomly selected as 220 students of the paramedical school. To collect information, theoretical and empirical sources were used to plan the initial design of educational pretension and after a researcher-made tool based on practical and experimental foundations, which included 39 questions. SPSS and AMOS with psychometric and confirmative analysis methods were used to analyze the data. The results of analyzing theoretical and empirical basics associated with academic imposter 39 markers about an academic imposter in 5 main components of disability, external control, and family support, the expectations of others, felt deception and felt guilty. The result in statistical analysis of the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the RMSEA was confirmed by 0.068 and ultimately proved that the tool with five final components based on quantitative results. Finally, based on the results obtained in this study and the consistency of these results, with theoretical and empirical foundations, the conclusion is that educational instruments in this study can use to detect individuals with the academic imposter and relate to other variables affecting academic performance Use.
Mohammad Ali Besharat; Hojjatollah Farahani; Niloufar Farsijani
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The present study examined psychometric properties of a 20-item Spiritual/Religious Perfectionism Scale (SRPS-20) in adult students. The aim of the study was developmental-applied and the method of gathering data was field research. The statistical population of the study 1 consisted of adult students, ...
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The present study examined psychometric properties of a 20-item Spiritual/Religious Perfectionism Scale (SRPS-20) in adult students. The aim of the study was developmental-applied and the method of gathering data was field research. The statistical population of the study 1 consisted of adult students, both under graduated and graduated, from the University of Tehran in the academic year of 2018-2019. The statistical population of the study 2 consisted of adults from general population living in Tehran in the years of 2018 and 2019. Factor structure of the SRPS-20 investigated using exploratory factor analyses in study 1 (368 university students) as well as using confirmatory factor analyses in study 2 (384 community adults). Convergent and discriminant validity of the SRPS-20 were examined through its correlations with measures of ego strength, mental health, and positive/negative affects in the 2 studies based on Ego Strength Scale (Besharat, 2016), Mental Health Inventory (Veit & Ware, 1983), and Positive and Negative Affects Schedule (Watson, Clarke & Tellegen, 1988), respectively. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the SRPS-20 were also investigated in the 2 studies. The results of both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported a general factor structure for the SRPS-20. The convergent and discriminant validity of the SRPS-20 were supported by an expected pattern of correlations between the scale and the measures of ego strength, psychological well-being, psychological distress, and positive and negative affects. Based on the preliminary evidence provided by the present study it can be concluded that the SRPS-20 is a reliable and valid scale to measure spiritual/religious perfectionism.
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The main purpose of the present study was to investigate psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Reactivity Scale (PSRS, Schlotz, Yim, Zoccola, Jansen & Schulz, 2011) among Iranian university students. 324 university students (130 male, 194 female) completed the PSRS and the Emotional Adjustment ...
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The main purpose of the present study was to investigate psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Reactivity Scale (PSRS, Schlotz, Yim, Zoccola, Jansen & Schulz, 2011) among Iranian university students. 324 university students (130 male, 194 female) completed the PSRS and the Emotional Adjustment Measure (EAM, Rubio, Aguado, Hontangas & Hernandez, 2007). The confirmatory factor analysis method and internal consistency were used to compute the PSRS's factorial validity and reliability, respectively. Also, in order to examine the construct validity of the PSRS, we computed correlations between different dimensions of PSRS with emotional adjustment. The results of confirmatory factor analysis indicated that 5-factor structure of the PSRS consisted reactivity to work overload, reactivity to social conflicts, reactivity to social stress, reactivity to failure and prolonged reactivity had good fit to data in the Iranian sample. Correlational analyses between different dimensions of PSRS with emotional adjustment provided initial evidence for the PSRS convergent validity. Cronbach’s α Coefficients ranged from 0/75 to 0/80 for six dimensions. In sum, these findings provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the PSRS as an instrument to measure of stress reactivity among Iranian university students.
