Reliability Generalization of Scores on the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory

Lenz, A. Stephen; Ho, Chia‐Min; Rocha, Lauren; Aras, Yahyahan

doi:10.1080/07481756.2020.1747940

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“…On the other hand, there is a great heterogeneity between the means and confidence intervals of the articles of the meta-analysis, results that are repeated in last year’s studies that carried out reliability generalization meta-analyses in the field of psychology [ 101 , 102 , 103 ]. In the present study, about half of the articles presented mean values and confidence intervals of Cronbach’s α located below the global mean, both for cognitive empathy, which are 43.3% of the total, and affective empathy, 53.3% of the total.…”

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Basic Empathy Scale: A Systematic Review and Reliability Generalization Meta-Analysis

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The Basic Empathy Scale (BES) has been internationally used to measure empathy. A systematic review including 74 articles that implement the instrument since its development in 2006 was carried out. Moreover, an evidence validity analysis and a reliability generalization meta-analysis were performed to examine if the scale presented the appropriate values to justify its application. Results from the systematic review showed that the use of the BES is increasing, although the research areas in which it is being implemented are currently being broadened. The validity analyses indicated that both the type of factor analysis and reliability are reported in validation studies much more than the consequences of testing are. Regarding the meta-analysis results, the mean of Cronbach’s α for cognitive empathy was 0.81 (95% CI: 0.77–0.85), with high levels of heterogeneity (I2 = 98.81%). Regarding affective empathy, the mean of Cronbach’s α was 0.81 (95% CI: 0.76–0.84), with high levels of heterogeneity. It was concluded that BES is appropriate to be used in general population groups, although not recommended for clinical diagnosis; and there is a moderate to high heterogeneity in the mean of Cronbach’s α. The practical implications of the results in mean estimation and heterogeneity are discussed.

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Basic Empathy Scale: A Systematic Review and Reliability Generalization Meta-Analysis

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“…Results of the Spiritual change subscale, which assesses the search for spiritual meaning of things, the quest for meaning in life and existential personal approaches, are especially important. Recent meta-regression modeling has shown Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and related confidence intervals ranged from excellent (PTGI-21 total) to good (Relating to others, New possibilities, Personal strength, Spiritual change) and acceptable (Appreciation of life) and were unrelated to patient characteristics ( Lenz et al, 2021 ). The Cronbach’s alpha in our study was 0.92, 0.91, and 0.93 for the total score scale and 0.74–0.80, 0.77–0.83, and 0.72–0.88 for the five subscales, at T1, T2, and T3, respectively.…”

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Beyond the Boundaries of Disease—Significant Post-traumatic Growth in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Caregivers

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Despite the negative repercussions of a chronic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) might also lead to positive consequences. This longitudinal study explored post-traumatic growth in MS patients and attempted to identify possible determinants. Post-traumatic growth of 260 patients and their caregivers was compared. A subset of 209 patients and caregivers were evaluated at baseline. Patients filled in the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory and General Health Questionnaire at three different times over a 36-month follow-up period. Patient post-traumatic growth significantly increased over the follow-up period (p < 0.001) with large effect sizes on almost every subscale. Higher score on the Expanded Disability Status Scale, higher pain severity, female gender, and higher anxiety were positive predictors of post-traumatic growth, while more interference of pain, higher level of education, and more social dysfunction were negative predictors. Post-traumatic growth did not differ significantly between patients and caregivers. Our results showed significant positive intrapsychic changes of MS patients over a 36-month follow-up period up to 12 years from diagnosis. The potential influence of clinical, demographic, and mental health variables underlines the need for a personalized approach to be able to understand and sustain these processes. Comparable post-traumatic growth levels in patient-caregiver dyads at baseline suggest interdependently driven cognitive processes stabilizing well-being. Future research is recommended for further insight into the underlying cognitive processes.

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“…PTGI was developed by Tedeschi and Calhoun (1996) based on the theory of posttraumatic growth. Lenz et al (2020) stated that PTGI has a high reliability value (α=.941) based on the results of a meta-analysis related to the psychometric properties of PTGI.…”

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Construct Validity of Posttraumatic Growth Inventory in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Meilinawati

2023

JP3I

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Research that examines the construct validity of Posttraumatic Growth Inventory in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic has never been conducted. This study aimed to test the construct validity of Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) on the five dimensions to see the consistency of the PTGI dimensionality structure. Data collection was carried out on 135 COVID-19 survivors, aged 18–40 in Indonesia. Analysis was carried out by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and measurement invariance (MI). The results of the analysis proved that PTGI is a measuring instrument that tends to be multidimensional and reliable to be used in Indonesia. All model fit indices met the parameters based on the values of SRMR (<.06), RMSEA (<.10), CFI (>.85), and TLI (>.85). Factor loadings ranged from 0.616 to 0.839 except for item 6 and item 9, which were below 0.6. These low loading factors in item 6 and item 9 were caused by the choice of translated words which tend to be less precise with the dimension being measured. Recommendations related to changes in translated words were explained further in the article as a follow-up to the adjustment of the item statement. Other factors such as personality characteristics, level of self-esteem, and social stigma were also found to be associated with the results of the analysis. MI testing showed that the PTGI model was not influenced by gender in the study sample group.

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Reliability Generalization of Scores on the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory

Cited by 15 publications

References 26 publications

Basic Empathy Scale: A Systematic Review and Reliability Generalization Meta-Analysis

Basic Empathy Scale: A Systematic Review and Reliability Generalization Meta-Analysis

Beyond the Boundaries of Disease—Significant Post-traumatic Growth in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Caregivers

Construct Validity of Posttraumatic Growth Inventory in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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