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Psychometric evaluation of the PROMIS® Depression Item Bank: an illustration of classical test theory methods

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2019
Background Psychometric theory offers a range of tests that can be used as supportive evidence of both validity and reliability of instruments aimed at measuring patient-reported outcomes (PRO).
Sandra Nolte, Cheryl Coon, Stacie Hudgens, Mathilde G. E. Verdam   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

New version of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI-CAT): translation, cultural adaptation to Brazil and analyses of psychometric properties [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory-Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT), developed with innovative measurement methodologies, evaluates functioning of children and youth, from 0 to 21 years, with different health conditions.
Amaral, Maíra F., Avelar, Bruna S., Coster, Wendy J., Freitas, Raphael, Mancini, Marisa C., Sampaio, Rosana F.   +5 more
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Exploring personality traits and mental toughness in early career teachers in England

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract While some teachers thrive, in similar circumstances other teachers encounter considerable difficulties. This is particularly concerning in England, where high numbers of teachers with five or fewer years' experience leave the profession to take another job outside of teaching, and pupil numbers are outpacing teacher numbers (Bryan & Price ...
Joanne E. Taberner, Sarah MacQuarrie
wiley   +1 more source

Does education policy affect teachers' learning needs? An international comparison of trends in teachers' continuing professional learning needs in secondary schools in Australia, England, Japan and the Netherlands

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Education policy changes are believed to influence teachers' continuing professional learning (CPL) needs, but there is limited empirical evidence to support these claims. This lack of deep understanding has significant practical implications. This study used a new circular conceptual framework to analyse teachers' CPL needs. Leveraging public
Rikkert M. van der Lans, Remmert Daas, Joost Jansen in de Wal, Elaine Wilson, Noriyuki Inoue, Tracy L. Durksen, Frank Cornelissen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measurement of physician-patient communication--a systematic review.

PLoS ONE, 2014
BackgroundEffective communication with health care providers has been found as relevant for physical and psychological health outcomes as well as the patients' adherence.
Jördis M Zill, Eva Christalle, Evamaria Müller, Martin Härter, Jörg Dirmaier, Isabelle Scholl   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Welsh language adaptation of the short-form Junior Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised (JEPQR-S) [PDF]

, 2008
A sample of 780 pupils attending year four, five, and six classes in Welsh medium primary schools completed a Welsh translation of the short-form Junior Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised.
Francis, Leslie J., Thomas, Enlli M.
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Reimagining the General Health Questionnaire as a measure of emotional wellbeing: A study of postpartum women in Malta [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Postpartum health has been subject to a focus on psychological morbidity, despite positive associations between postpartum recovery and maternal emotional wellbeing.
Jomeen, J., Martin, C. R., Spiteri, M. C.   +2 more
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A systematic review of second language (L2) student writers' metacognitive experiences

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This systematic review synthesises empirical evidence on second language (L2) student writers' metacognitive experiences (MEs) across different classroom‐based L2 learning contexts in peer‐reviewed academic journals. A comprehensive search of six databases (Scopus, APA PsycINFO, British Education Index, ERIC subscription, Education Source and ...
Zhe Li, Jing Wu, Allen Thurston, Joanne O'Keeffe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measuring attitude toward theistic faith : assessing the Astley-Francis Scale among Christian, Muslim and secular youth in England [PDF]

, 2013
Empirical research within the social scientific study of religion in general and within the psychology of religion in particular remains very conscious of the complex nature of its subject matter. Empirical research in this field needs to take cognisance
DeVellis R. F., Eek J., Evans T. E., Fowler J. W., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Francis L. J., Kay W. K., Lewis C. A., Lewis C. A., Lewis C. A., Lewis C. A., Lewis C. A., Lewis C. A., Likert R., Munayer S. J., Osgood C. E., Sahin A., Tiliopoulos N.   +25 more
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The impact of trauma‐informed teacher education

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract In this study, two cohorts of university students in an employment‐based teacher education course undertook trauma‐informed education training embedded within their coursework to enhance their preparedness to work with diverse learners and their self‐efficacy for trauma‐informed teaching. With increased calls for teacher preparation programmes
Michael Witter, Tom Brunzell, Tanjin Ashraf   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source