Rasch Modeling and Multilevel Confirmatory Factor Analysis for the Usability of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aljaberi, Musheer A.; Lee, Kuo-Hsin; Alareqe, Naser Abdulhafeeth; Qasem, Mousa A.; Alsalahi, Abdulsamad; Abdallah, Atiyeh M.; Noman, Sarah; Al-Tammemi, Ala’a B.; Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed; Lin, Chung‐Ying

doi:10.3390/healthcare10101858

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“…The COVID-19 has overwhelmed many countries due to its high contagiousness and rapid spread as well as the control measures that most countries were forced to implement to mitigate or retard the spread of this disease (Al-Tammemi, 2020; Wendelboe et al, 2020). This global pandemic has not only resulted in biological or psychological harm, but also in dramatic changes that severely afflicted many sectors and industries globally, including healthcare provision, economy, social life, travel, and education (Al-Tammemi, 2020;Akour et al, 2021a,b;Aljaberi et al, 2021;Alrawashdeh et al, 2021;Fares et al, 2021;Folayan et al, 2021a,b;Garbóczy et al, 2021;Khatatbeh et al, 2021a,c;Ramadan et al, 2021).…”

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A qualitative exploration of university students’ perspectives on distance education in Jordan: An application of Moore’s theory of transactional distance

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The current study aimed at exploring university students’ perspectives on the emergency distance education strategy that was implemented during the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan, one of the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Utilizing a qualitative design supported by Moore’s theory of transactional distance, a total of 17 semi-structured interviews were conducted with university students of various study levels and disciplines. Data were inductively analyzed using thematic analysis as suggested by Braun and Clarke. Seven themes have emerged, including, (i) students’ psychological response to the sudden transition in educational process, (ii) students’ digital preparedness, equality, and digital communication, (iii) students’ and teachers’ technical competencies and technostress, (iv) student–student and student–teacher interpersonal communication, (v) quality and quantity of learning materials, (vi) students’ assignments, examinations, and non-reliable evaluation methods, and (vii) opportunities with positive impact of distance learning. The study findings provide evidence that the sudden transition from traditional on-campus to online distance education was significantly challenging in many aspects and was not a pleasant experience for many participants. Various factors under the jurisdiction of academic institutions and decision-makers are considered main contributing factors to the students’ educational experiences amid the pandemic crisis. Therefore, better planning and more sustainable utilization of educational resources have paramount importance in providing a high-quality education. Additionally, more dedicated efforts in terms of equitable, reliable, and credible evaluation systems should be considered in Jordan’s distance education strategy.

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“…The COVID-19 has overwhelmed many countries due to its high contagiousness and rapid spread as well as the control measures that most countries were forced to implement to mitigate or retard the spread of this disease (24,25). This global pandemic has not only resulted in biological or psychological harm, but also in dramatic changes that severely a icted many sectors and industries globally, including healthcare provision, economy, social life, travel, and education (14,(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35) According to the United Nations (UN), the COVID-19 pandemic has created the most prominent global disruption in education. Nearly, 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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A Qualitative Exploration of University Students’ Perspectives on Distance Education in Jordan: An Application of Moore’s Theory of Transactional Distance

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The current study aimed at exploring university students’ perspectives on the emergency distance education strategy that was implemented during the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan, one of the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Utilizing a qualitative design supported by Moore’s theory of transactional distance, a total of 17 semi-structured interviews were conducted with university students of various study levels and disciplines. Data were inductively analyzed using thematic analysis as suggested by Braun and Clarke. Seven themes have emerged, including, (i) Students’ psychological response to the sudden transition in educational process, (ii) Students’ digital preparedness, equality, and digital communication, (iii) Students’ and teachers’ technical competencies and technostress, (iv) Student-student and student-teacher interpersonal communication, (v) Quality and quantity of learning materials, (vi) Students’ assignments, examinations, and non-reliable evaluation methods, and (vii) Opportunities with positive impact of distance learning. The study findings provide evidence that the sudden transition from traditional on-campus to online distance education was significantly challenging in many aspects and was not a pleasant experience for many participants. Various factors under the jurisdiction of academic institutions and decision-makers are considered main contributing factors to the students’ educational experiences amid the pandemic crisis. Therefore, better planning and more sustainable utilization of educational resources have paramount importance in providing a high-quality education. Additionally, more dedicated efforts in terms of equitable, reliable, and credible evaluation systems should be considered in Jordan’s distance education strategy.

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“…A total IES‐R score of 33 or higher indicates the probable presence of PTSD symptoms. During the pandemic, the IES‐R was probably one of the most widely used self‐report measures to investigate subjective distress after the pandemic outbreak, since the beginning (e.g., references 30–32 ). In the present study, we asked participants to refer all questions to the home isolation condition specifically.…”

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Impact of physical activity on response to stress in people aged 65 and over during COVID‐19 pandemic lockdown

Radino

Tarantino

2022

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Background The outbreak of the COVID‐19 pandemic has negatively affected the lives of many people. In particular, restrictions of physical activity (PA) due to pandemic‐related lockdown have impacted their psychological status. The aim of this work was to investigate the relationship between PA habits, before the pandemic and during the lockdown, and responses to stress due to home isolation during the lockdown, in older people. Methods To this aim, an online survey addressed to people aged 65 years and over was conducted during the first pandemic wave in Italy (Study 1). To explore the effect of PA restrictions on responses to stress over time, the survey was replicated during the second wave (Study 2). A group of 72 and 43 participants, from 65 to 88 years, completed the two studies, respectively. The survey required the completion of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and of two questionnaires on stress response, namely, the Impact of Event Scale‐Revised and the Perceived Stress Scale. The correlation between the questionnaires' scores was examined. Results Study 1 demonstrated that higher levels of PA during the lockdown, related to working and walking activities, were associated with fewer stress‐related symptoms and lower stress perception. In parallel, greater reduction of PA, during lockdown compared to the pre‐pandemic period, was associated with more stress‐related symptoms. People who spent more time at rest (sitting) before and during the pandemic lockdown were those who showed higher psychological impact. Study 2 confirmed the benefits of maintaining working activities during lockdown, but also showed that during the second pandemic wave people were more resilient to PA restrictions and home isolation, even if conducting a sedentary lifestyle. Conclusions Maintaining good levels of PA during lockdown was a protective factor against developing stress‐related symptoms in older people. On the other hand, more resilient response to stress emerged in this population during the second wave.

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Rasch Modeling and Multilevel Confirmatory Factor Analysis for the Usability of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 40 publications

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A qualitative exploration of university students’ perspectives on distance education in Jordan: An application of Moore’s theory of transactional distance

A qualitative exploration of university students’ perspectives on distance education in Jordan: An application of Moore’s theory of transactional distance

A Qualitative Exploration of University Students’ Perspectives on Distance Education in Jordan: An Application of Moore’s Theory of Transactional Distance

Impact of physical activity on response to stress in people aged 65 and over during COVID‐19 pandemic lockdown

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