Multiple-Group Invariance with Categorical Outcomes Using Updated Guidelines: An Illustration Using M<i>plus</i> and the lavaan/semTools Packages

Svetina, Dubravka; Rutkowski, Leslie; Rutkowski, David

doi:10.1080/10705511.2019.1602776

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“…Measurement invariance according to Svetina and Rutkowski [39] was tested in order to establish that the scale measures the same for both the older and younger age group and for both sexes. Since the observed means equal the intercept/thresholds of the variable added together with the factor loadings times the factor score, it is in theory possible for the intercept/thresholds to be unequal resulting in elevated or attenuated observed means for different groups giving biased observed means [40].…”

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Validation of the Swedish version of the Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale second edition (RADS-2) in a normative sample

Blomqvist

Ekbäck

Dennhag

et al. 2020

Nordic Journal of Psychiatry

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Background: Due to the sharp global increase in prevalence of adolescent major depressive disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, we need internationally validated tools for multi-dimensional assessment. Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale second edition (RADS-2) measures dysphoric mood, anhedonia/negative affect, negative self-evaluation and somatic complaints and is widely used internationally, but not yet available in Swedish. Aim: The aim of this study is to test the psychometric characteristics of the Swedish version of RADS-2 in a normative sample. Material and method: Data was gathered from junior and high school students in Northern Sweden (N ¼ 637). We performed: 1. Confirmatory factor analysis to examine the 4-factor structure proposed by Reynolds, 2. Measurement invariance analysis for sex (girls, boys) and age group (12-15 years, 16-20 years). 3. Reliability testing and 4. Tests for concurrent, discriminant and convergent validity using Beck's Youth Inventories of Emotional and Social Impairment Depression and Anger subscales, the Patient Reported Outcome Measurements Information System, Anxiety and Friends subscales and the World Health Organization Wellness Index. Results: The sample consisted of n ¼ 637 students (n ¼ 389 girls and n ¼ 248 boys), mean age 15.73 (SD ¼ 1.76); 12-20 years. The 4-factor structure was confirmed, as well as measurement invariance for sex and age group. Reliability was acceptable to excellent for all subscales and RADS-2 total scale. Concurrent, convergent and discriminant validity was good. Conclusion: The Swedish version of RADS-2 showed acceptable reliability and validity in a Swedish normative sample.

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Validation of the Swedish version of the Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale second edition (RADS-2) in a normative sample

Blomqvist

Ekbäck

Dennhag

et al. 2020

Nordic Journal of Psychiatry

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“…Measurement invariance was assessed by comparing the final CFA model between girls who reported using only disposable sanitary pads at home, with others. We tested for threshold and loading invariance, using the updated guidance for multigroup CFA for ordinal data 33 34…”

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Measuring menstrual hygiene experience: development and validation of the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36) in Soroti, Uganda

Hennegan

Nansubuga²,

Smith³

et al. 2020

BMJ Open

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Strengths and limitations of this study► This study reports the development and validation of the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36) and the conceptual justification for the measure. ► Measure development drew on systematic reviews and findings from studies of measurement challenges in menstrual health research across a range of contexts. ► The MPNS-36 sought to measure the degree to which the practices and environments used in managing menstrual bleeding meet respondents' needs. ► There were no existing validated measures of menstrual experience against which to demonstrate the convergent and divergent validity of the scale. ► The scale was tested among schoolgirls in Uganda, a single population and language, and requires further research on cross-cultural validity and use in other populations. AbStrACtObjective This study describes the development and validation of the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36), which measures the extent to which respondents' menstrual practices and environments meet their needs.Methods A 54-item pool was developed following systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies and expert feedback. Item reduction and scale validation were undertaken using a cross-sectional survey of 538 menstruating schoolgirls in Soroti, Uganda. Test-retest reliability was assessed in a subsample of 52 girls 2 weeks after the first administration. Construct validity was tested through relationships with hypothesised correlates: confidence to manage menses, self-reported school absenteeism and mental health symptoms.results The MPNS-36 comprises 28 items applicable to all respondents and 8 items capturing washing and drying experiences for those reusing menstrual materials. A four-factor solution for the core 28 items was the best fit for the data (root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=0.028-0.029; comparative fit index (CFI)=0.961-0.964; Tucker-Lewis index (TLI)=0.953-0.955), supplemented by two factors for reuse (RMSEA=0.021-0.030; CFI=0.987-0.994; TLI=0.981-0.991). Subscale and total scores were calculated as mean scores to support accessibility for practitioners. The subscales were 'material and home environment needs' (11 items, α ordinal =0.84), 'transport and school environment needs' (5 items, α ordinal =0.73), 'material reliability concerns' (3 items, α ordinal =0.55), 'change and disposal insecurity' (9 items, α ordinal =0.80), 'reuse needs' (5 items, α ordinal =0.76) and 'reuse insecurity' (3 items, α ordinal =0.56). Relationships between subscales and hypothesised correlates supported validity. Home-based and school-based items were more strongly associated with confidence to manage menstruation at home and school, respectively. Higher total scores indicated more positive experiences and were associated with greater odds of not missing school during the last menstrual period (OR=2.62, 95% CI 1.52 to 4.50). Test-retest reliability was moderate (total score: intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC (2,1) =0.69).Conclusions The MPNS-36 demonstrated acceptable reliabili...

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“…We then conducted invariance analyses on the sixfactor model in Table 3, we present the results of measurement invariance by sex and age, although these groups were smaller than ideal for this type of analysis. Following the recommendations for measurement invariance analyses, with ordered categorical data (Svetina et al, 2020;Wu & Estabrook, 2016), we tested for configural/threshold invariance, threshold and loading invariance, and threshold, loading, and intercept invariance, in that order. As can be seen in the table, model fit did not decrease substantially with increasing constraints, supporting intercept invariance.…”

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Time Attitude Profiles and Health-Related Behaviors: Validation of a Spanish Version of the Adolescent and Adult Time Inventory–Time Attitudes (AATI-TA)

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Temporal psychology constructs are an individual difference variable related to behavioral outcomes. Recent research has shown that there are different time attitude profiles based on different configurations of the six Adolescent and Adult Time Inventory-Time Attitude (AATI-TA) subscales. The objective of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of AATI-TA scores in Uruguay and determine the existence of temporal profiles in this context. Participants were a convenience sample of 446 (36.5% males) adults in Uruguay with a mean age of 34.53 years (SD = 13.17, range 18–75 years). Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the AATI-TA, and questionnaires on intentions, behaviors, and attitudes towards healthy food consumption and physical activity. AATI-TA scores had good reliabilities (> .70). The six-factor solution was supported and invariance by gender and age group was established. We identified five profiles – Resilients, High Positives, Negatives, Present Negatives, and Moderate Positives – which were associated differently with healthy food consumption patterns. Negative profiles were related to higher levels of unhealthy food consumption.

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Multiple-Group Invariance with Categorical Outcomes Using Updated Guidelines: An Illustration Using Mplus and the lavaan/semTools Packages

Cited by 293 publications

References 41 publications

Validation of the Swedish version of the Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale second edition (RADS-2) in a normative sample

Validation of the Swedish version of the Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale second edition (RADS-2) in a normative sample

Measuring menstrual hygiene experience: development and validation of the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36) in Soroti, Uganda

Time Attitude Profiles and Health-Related Behaviors: Validation of a Spanish Version of the Adolescent and Adult Time Inventory–Time Attitudes (AATI-TA)

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