Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Hungarian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

Stankovic, Mona; Papp, Laszlo A.; Nyúl, Boglárka; Ivánkovits, László; Pető, Zoltán; Töreki, Annamária

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“…Contemporary study introduced the validation of the Hungarian version of the FCV-19 Scale, showing congruent results to our study, though research groups worked separately [15]. Although, minor differences in translation regarding synonyms appeared, literally the sentences were corresponding.…”

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“…Currently it has been validated in at least 40 countries and translated to more than 20 languages (see supplementary material). The Hungarian version of FCV-19S has been validated in a convenient sample of university students and lecturers in 2021 [15].…”

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“…pain or fear), preferably the item numbers should be balanced related to each dimension, particularly when more than one latent factor may be present. So far, several studies have approved the one-dimensional structure of the FCV-19S [15,42,43], although other evaluations reported valid and reliable two-dimensional factor structures identifying both emotional and physiological factors of fear [31,44]. The two-factor models were inconclusive, divergent factor structures appeared [29,40,41].…”

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Parallel exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the Hungarian Fear of COVID-19 Scale in a large general population sample: a psychometric and dimensionality evaluation

2022

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Background This study aims to confirm validity and reliability of the Hungarian version of Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and evaluate its dimensional structure. Methods Cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2021 among Hungarian general population. In addition to classical test theory methods, construct dimensionality of FCV-19S was assessed using EFA with principal axis factoring method and CFA with diagonally-weighted least squares estimation. Fear score was compared in age, gender, educational level, vaccination and infection subgroups. Results Significant differences in FCV-19S mean scores were observed between three subgroups (age, gender, vaccination). Items showed good internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.88). EFA identified two latent factors (eig = 4.2 and 1.02), though parallel analysis supports the one-factor model. The two-dimensional structure was confirmed by CFA, items 3,4,6,7 correlated with Factor 1 (physiological fear), items 1,2,5 with Factor 2 (emotional fear). Conclusion The Hungarian version of FCV-19S seems valid and reliable. The EFA identified two-latent factors (emotional and physiological fear), that was confirmed by CFA. The two-factor structure had better model fit, though its’ acceptance is limited.

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Parallel exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the Hungarian Fear of COVID-19 Scale in a large general population sample: a psychometric and dimensionality evaluation

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“…The convergent validity of the FCV-19S in LTC settings showed a significant correlation with depression (GDS-5) and an inverse correlation with emotional wellbeing (PANAS-Balance). The relationship between fear and depression has been hypothesized in other validation studies [ 21 , 22 , 56 ]. More resilience and greater satisfaction with life have also been associated with less fear [ 18 , 57 , 58 ], although in our study, the inverse correlation with the BRCS was not statistically significant.…”

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Validation of the Spanish Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in Long-Term Care Settings

Soriano

Rodríguez‐Blázquez

Forjaz³

et al. 2022

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Fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one of the main psychological impacts of the actual pandemic, especially among the population groups with higher mortality rates. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) has been used in different scenarios to assess fear associated with COVID-19, but this has not been done frequently in people living in long-term care (LTC) settings. The present study is aimed at measuring the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the FCV-19S in residents in LTC settings, following both the classical test theory (CTT) and Rasch model frameworks. The participants (n = 447), aged 60 years or older, were asked to complete the FCV-19S and to report, among other issues, their levels of depression, resilience, emotional wellbeing and health-related quality of life with validated scales. The mean FCV-19S score was 18.36 (SD 8.28, range 7–35), with higher scores for women, participants with lower education (primary or less) and higher adherence to preventive measures (all, p < 0.05). The Cronbach’s alpha for the FCV-19S was 0.94. After eliminating two items due to a lack of fit, the FCV-19S showed a good fit to the Rasch model (χ2 (20) = 30.24, p = 0.019, PSI = 0.87), with unidimensionality (binomial 95% CI 0.001 to 0.045) and item local independency. Question 5 showed differential item functioning by sex. The present study shows that the FCV-19S has satisfactory reliability and validity, which supports its use to effectively measure fear in older people living in LTC settings. This tool could help identify risk groups that may need specific health education and effective communication strategies to lower fear levels. This might have a beneficial impact on adherence to preventive measures.

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“…Currently it has been validated in at least 40 countries and translated to more than 20 languages (see supplementary material). Also, the Hungarian version of FCV-19 has been validated in a convenient sample of university students and lecturers in 2021 (3). Despite of many existing scales measuring fear and anxiety of individuals, the crucial role of fear in response to global pandemic outbreak generated demand in research of psychology and related disciplines towards the FCV-19 scale.…”

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Parallel Exploratory And Confirmatory Factor Analysis Of The Hungarian Fear Of Covid-19 Scale In A Large General Population Sample: A Psychometric And Dimensionality Evaluation

Balázs

Mitev

Brodszky

2022

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Background: The seven-item Fear of Covid-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is the most frequently applied instruments for assessing fear of COVID-19 infection. Our objectives were to develop a Hungarian version of FCV-19S, to evaluate its psychometric properties and dimensionality.Methods: In May 2021, a sample of adults representative of the Hungarian general population completed an online questionnaire survey with respect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Outcome measures included FCV-19S, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) questionnaire and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depressive severity score. Item characteristics, validity and internal consistency reliability of FCV-19S were determined. Maximum likelihood method EFA was used to measure item-factor relationships (h²; factor loading; eigenvalues), while goodness-of-fit of the FCV-19 was evaluated by comparison of one and two-factor CFA model fits (RMSEA, SRMR, χ²/df, CFI, NFI, RFI, IFI, TLI). Correlations explored the relationships between fear, anxiety and depression and FCV-19 scores were compared in vaccinated and non-vaccinated subgroups.Results: Overall, n=2000 responded the online questionnaire. The mean age was 49.1, majority being females (62.2%). EFA identified a maximum of two factors (eig=4.2 and 1.01). Items 3,4,6,7 strongly correlated with Factor 1 (physiological fear) and items 1,2,5 linked to Factor 2 (emotional fear). FCV-19 items showed good internal consistency (Cronbach α=0.88) and correlated moderately or highly, while showing weak to moderate correlation with PHQ-9 (r=0.364) and GAD-7 (r=0.424). Significant differences were observed between vaccinated (14.2) and non-vaccinated (13.1) FCV-19 mean scores.Conclusions: The Hungarian version of the FCV-19 Scale seems valid and reliable construct to measure fear associated with COVID-19. Both uni- and bi-dimensional CFA is feasible, though the two-factor structure faces some limitations.

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Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Hungarian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

Cited by 6 publications

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Parallel exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the Hungarian Fear of COVID-19 Scale in a large general population sample: a psychometric and dimensionality evaluation

Parallel exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the Hungarian Fear of COVID-19 Scale in a large general population sample: a psychometric and dimensionality evaluation

Validation of the Spanish Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in Long-Term Care Settings

Parallel Exploratory And Confirmatory Factor Analysis Of The Hungarian Fear Of Covid-19 Scale In A Large General Population Sample: A Psychometric And Dimensionality Evaluation

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