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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284565
title: School Achievement Test: evidence of validity of the writing subtest

description: The School achievement test (TDE) (Stein, 1994) assesses learning broadly through three subtests: reading, writing and arithmetic. The goal of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Writing Subtest, to evaluate the internal structure, items difficulty and discrimination, using Item response theory (IRT). The sample consisted of data from surveys conducted in four Brazilian states (N=1831). Results indicated that the writing subtest presents: (a) evidence of unidimensionality, (b) is composed by items of average difficulty and (c) with high discrimination capability. Moreover, it was observed that the Subtests discriminate satisfactorily students between first and third grade and, less appropriately, students from fourth, fifth and sixth grade. This set of results indicates that the Subtest presents evidence of validity, but requires refinement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284568
title: Comparing Psychometric Indicators of Two Brazilian Versions of the Social Skills Rating System: A Literature Review

description: Abstract The Social Skills Rating System is one of the most frequently cited measures in the literature to assess social skills of children, with quite satisfactory reliability and validity properties in several countries. The Brazilian version of the instrument was subjected to validation processes at two different times, using two methods of Factor Analysis: Principal Components (SSRS-BR, 2009) and Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) with subsequent Confirmatory Factor Analysis (SSRS-BR2, 2015). The purpose of this article is to compare the psychometric indicators of the two Brazilian versions of these scales, presenting their differences and similarities in terms of: (a) extraction methods and data analysis, (b) psychometric indices of factor structure and reliability and (c) final factorial composition and content of the scales. Possible psychometric refinements arising from the SSRS-BR2 are discussed, as well as its implications for evaluation procedures of social skills in children.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284568.v1
title: Comparing Psychometric Indicators of Two Brazilian Versions of the Social Skills Rating System: A Literature Review

description: Abstract The Social Skills Rating System is one of the most frequently cited measures in the literature to assess social skills of children, with quite satisfactory reliability and validity properties in several countries. The Brazilian version of the instrument was subjected to validation processes at two different times, using two methods of Factor Analysis: Principal Components (SSRS-BR, 2009) and Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) with subsequent Confirmatory Factor Analysis (SSRS-BR2, 2015). The purpose of this article is to compare the psychometric indicators of the two Brazilian versions of these scales, presenting their differences and similarities in terms of: (a) extraction methods and data analysis, (b) psychometric indices of factor structure and reliability and (c) final factorial composition and content of the scales. Possible psychometric refinements arising from the SSRS-BR2 are discussed, as well as its implications for evaluation procedures of social skills in children.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284569
title: Personal and Collective Efficacy Beliefs Scales to Educators: Evidences of Validity

description: Abstract This paper presents the Teacher Self-efficacy Scale, short version, and the School Collective Beliefs Scale adaptation and search of validities evidences process. After the semantic-cultural adaptation process, this study was composed by 380 educators from the public educational system in the state of São Paulo. The teacher self-efficacy scale, composed by 12 items, was organized into three factors. The School Collective Efficacy scale, composed by 12 items, was structured into two factors. Such adaptations, through the exploratory factor analysis yielded similar factor structure to the original scales, showed good evidence for variance explained, and internal consistency. Convergent validity was verified by the significant correlation between self-efficacy and collective efficacy. Criteria validity was verified through significant correlations between these beliefs and school performance. It is suggested to increase the sample size to confirm these results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284569.v1
title: Personal and Collective Efficacy Beliefs Scales to Educators: Evidences of Validity

description: Abstract This paper presents the Teacher Self-efficacy Scale, short version, and the School Collective Beliefs Scale adaptation and search of validities evidences process. After the semantic-cultural adaptation process, this study was composed by 380 educators from the public educational system in the state of São Paulo. The teacher self-efficacy scale, composed by 12 items, was organized into three factors. The School Collective Efficacy scale, composed by 12 items, was structured into two factors. Such adaptations, through the exploratory factor analysis yielded similar factor structure to the original scales, showed good evidence for variance explained, and internal consistency. Convergent validity was verified by the significant correlation between self-efficacy and collective efficacy. Criteria validity was verified through significant correlations between these beliefs and school performance. It is suggested to increase the sample size to confirm these results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284565.v1
title: School Achievement Test: evidence of validity of the writing subtest

description: The School achievement test (TDE) (Stein, 1994) assesses learning broadly through three subtests: reading, writing and arithmetic. The goal of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Writing Subtest, to evaluate the internal structure, items difficulty and discrimination, using Item response theory (IRT). The sample consisted of data from surveys conducted in four Brazilian states (N=1831). Results indicated that the writing subtest presents: (a) evidence of unidimensionality, (b) is composed by items of average difficulty and (c) with high discrimination capability. Moreover, it was observed that the Subtests discriminate satisfactorily students between first and third grade and, less appropriately, students from fourth, fifth and sixth grade. This set of results indicates that the Subtest presents evidence of validity, but requires refinement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284576
title: Impact of the Psychological Testing Assessment System (SATEPSI) for Scientific Publications in Psychological Assessment

description: Abstract The strengthening of psychological assessment in Brazil in the twenty-first century can be understood as a result of the foundation of Psychological Test Evaluation System (SATEPSI, its Portuguese acronym) by Resolution 02/2003 of the Federal Council of Psychology. In this sense, the present study aimed to describe the impact of SATEPSI for research in the area. A survey of Brazilian researchers' publications was conducted in two periods in SciELO and BVS-Psi databases - 1993-2002 and 2003-2014 - using the terms "psychological evaluation", "psychological tests" and "construction / adaptation of psychological instruments". Overall, the results point to the positive impact of SATEPSI for the area of psychological assessment. It was observed an increasing in quantity and quality of publications, as well as a greater variety of psychological tests used in different contexts. It can be concluded that the pursued goals of the Resolution 02/2003 were mostly achieved.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284573
title: Assessment of Body Image: Instruments Available in Brazil

description: Abstract Because of the increasing number of Brazilian studies on body image (BI), the aim of the present study was to review Brazilian scientific research on the construction and adaptation of systematic assessment instruments for this construct. After conducting a broad literature search, 34 BI assessment studies were analyzed, including 27 adaptation studies and seven construction studies. The results were summarized based on the procedures that were used for the adaptation and construction of BI assessment instruments, indicating strong convergence among most researchers with regard to national and international recommendations on techniques to drive such processes and test the psychometric properties before implementing the instruments in professional practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284573.v1
title: Assessment of Body Image: Instruments Available in Brazil

description: Abstract Because of the increasing number of Brazilian studies on body image (BI), the aim of the present study was to review Brazilian scientific research on the construction and adaptation of systematic assessment instruments for this construct. After conducting a broad literature search, 34 BI assessment studies were analyzed, including 27 adaptation studies and seven construction studies. The results were summarized based on the procedures that were used for the adaptation and construction of BI assessment instruments, indicating strong convergence among most researchers with regard to national and international recommendations on techniques to drive such processes and test the psychometric properties before implementing the instruments in professional practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284576.v1
title: Impact of the Psychological Testing Assessment System (SATEPSI) for Scientific Publications in Psychological Assessment

description: Abstract The strengthening of psychological assessment in Brazil in the twenty-first century can be understood as a result of the foundation of Psychological Test Evaluation System (SATEPSI, its Portuguese acronym) by Resolution 02/2003 of the Federal Council of Psychology. In this sense, the present study aimed to describe the impact of SATEPSI for research in the area. A survey of Brazilian researchers' publications was conducted in two periods in SciELO and BVS-Psi databases - 1993-2002 and 2003-2014 - using the terms "psychological evaluation", "psychological tests" and "construction / adaptation of psychological instruments". Overall, the results point to the positive impact of SATEPSI for the area of psychological assessment. It was observed an increasing in quantity and quality of publications, as well as a greater variety of psychological tests used in different contexts. It can be concluded that the pursued goals of the Resolution 02/2003 were mostly achieved.
DOI: 10.22008/fk2/oiajvo/15rdde
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284578
title: Scale for Assessment of Effectiveness of Family Health Strategy by Users

description: Abstract The Family Health Strategy (ESF) is the main gateway to the services of the National Health System (SUS), which needs to be constantly reviewed. This research aimed to create an instrument for assessing the effectiveness of ESF, seizing the beliefs about the effectiveness of ESF of a non-stratified random sample of 390 users in Natal, with data analyzed using descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analysis using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences software for Windows. The new instrument with 25 items and dichotomous scale has one factor, Effectiveness of care at ESF, divided into four sub-factors, level of internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha of 0.77. It is contemplated that the effectiveness of care was evaluated negatively by 74.6% of users. In conclusion, the relevance of the new scale and the need for changes to the operation of the ESF availability of quality services are clear.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284578.v1
title: Scale for Assessment of Effectiveness of Family Health Strategy by Users

description: Abstract The Family Health Strategy (ESF) is the main gateway to the services of the National Health System (SUS), which needs to be constantly reviewed. This research aimed to create an instrument for assessing the effectiveness of ESF, seizing the beliefs about the effectiveness of ESF of a non-stratified random sample of 390 users in Natal, with data analyzed using descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analysis using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences software for Windows. The new instrument with 25 items and dichotomous scale has one factor, Effectiveness of care at ESF, divided into four sub-factors, level of internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha of 0.77. It is contemplated that the effectiveness of care was evaluated negatively by 74.6% of users. In conclusion, the relevance of the new scale and the need for changes to the operation of the ESF availability of quality services are clear.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284583
title: Positivity Scale (POS): New Evidence of Validity in the Brazilian Context

description: Abstract This study investigates new evidence of validity for the Positivity Scale (POS) to the Brazilian context. 876 individuals (66% women), with age varying from 18 to 83 years old participated in the study. A multigroup confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to evaluate gender measurement invariance. Results showed configural, metric and scalar invariance, suggesting POS to be invariant for both men and women. Two multiple linear regression analysis were conducted to evaluate the relation among the POS with constituent variables of the construct positivity (model 1) and with convergent constructs (model 2). Results from model 1 suggested that, in fact, positivity can be considered a composite of self-esteem, hope, optimism and life satisfaction. Results from model 2 provided further convergent validity evidence for the scale. This study extends the validity evidence for the POS in the Brazilian context.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284579
title: Overview of Brazilian Scientific Production in Psychological Evaluation

description: Abstract Attentive to the scenario of the Psychological Assessment, this study aimed at the meta-scientific investigation of national publications dated from 2003-2012. 696 articles obtained through Index Psi, PEPSIC, LILACS, and SciELO were analyzed under the following categories: disclosure, authorship, speech, theme and methodology. Among the results we met: a) an increase in the domestic production from 2003 to 2008 and its subsequent slowdown in publications; b) the high concentration of production in the Southeastern region of the country; c) the predominance of empirical studies for the development of instruments; d) the focus in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, and School Psychology; e) absence of work that expose the articulation and integration of data in the evaluation process. Therefore, we discuss the need for investment in underdeveloped regions in this area of production, approach diversification, themes and contexts, and attention to the effective capability of methods integration in Psychological Assessment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284579.v1
title: Overview of Brazilian Scientific Production in Psychological Evaluation

description: Abstract Attentive to the scenario of the Psychological Assessment, this study aimed at the meta-scientific investigation of national publications dated from 2003-2012. 696 articles obtained through Index Psi, PEPSIC, LILACS, and SciELO were analyzed under the following categories: disclosure, authorship, speech, theme and methodology. Among the results we met: a) an increase in the domestic production from 2003 to 2008 and its subsequent slowdown in publications; b) the high concentration of production in the Southeastern region of the country; c) the predominance of empirical studies for the development of instruments; d) the focus in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, and School Psychology; e) absence of work that expose the articulation and integration of data in the evaluation process. Therefore, we discuss the need for investment in underdeveloped regions in this area of production, approach diversification, themes and contexts, and attention to the effective capability of methods integration in Psychological Assessment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284580
title: The Experiences in Close Relationships - Relationship Structures Questionnaire (ECR-RS): validity evidence and reliability

description: Abstract The ECR-RS assesses attachment in close relationships: father, mother, romantic partners and friends. Each relationship is assessed by a scale that theoretically comprises two factors: anxious and avoidant attachment. The main goals of this research was to estimate the first evidences of internal structure validity and reliability of the ECR-RS Brazilian version, and describe the item parameters and participants’ characteristics. The sample comprised 251 participants (mean age: 28.21 ± 10.29; 81.95% women). The categorical Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed two-dimensional structure of the scales, as theoretically hypothesized, with desirable internal consistency indexes. The Rasch-Masters Partial Credit Mode indicated that the instrument items have a level of difficulty close to the mean and suitable adjustments indexes (Infit/Outfit), and summarized description of participants’ theta levels. The results suggest that the instrument is an appropriate measure of attachment in adults.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284583.v1
title: Positivity Scale (POS): New Evidence of Validity in the Brazilian Context

description: Abstract This study investigates new evidence of validity for the Positivity Scale (POS) to the Brazilian context. 876 individuals (66% women), with age varying from 18 to 83 years old participated in the study. A multigroup confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to evaluate gender measurement invariance. Results showed configural, metric and scalar invariance, suggesting POS to be invariant for both men and women. Two multiple linear regression analysis were conducted to evaluate the relation among the POS with constituent variables of the construct positivity (model 1) and with convergent constructs (model 2). Results from model 1 suggested that, in fact, positivity can be considered a composite of self-esteem, hope, optimism and life satisfaction. Results from model 2 provided further convergent validity evidence for the scale. This study extends the validity evidence for the POS in the Brazilian context.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284585.v1
title: The Causal Attributions and Self-Handicapping Strategies of Pedagogy Students

description: Abstract Self-regulation of learning is the process by which a student monitors and guides his own learning. Therefore, taking into account its great importance for the quality of learning, the present study aims to investigating two variables related to self-regulation: causal attributions and use of self-handicapping strategies. The sample consisted of 164 participants, of both sexes, with age range varying from 18 to 48 years old, enrolled in the second and fourth year of Pedagogy at Brazilian public universities. Data collection was carried out by means of two self-reported Likert scales. Results indicated that students who attribute failure to internal causes and success to external ones were those who reported using self-handicapping strategies more frequently. Data is discussed in terms of the need of analyzing the college student´s attributional beliefs and their strategic behavior in learning situations.
DOI: 10.22008/fk2/oiajvo/edkdnj
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284585
title: The Causal Attributions and Self-Handicapping Strategies of Pedagogy Students

description: Abstract Self-regulation of learning is the process by which a student monitors and guides his own learning. Therefore, taking into account its great importance for the quality of learning, the present study aims to investigating two variables related to self-regulation: causal attributions and use of self-handicapping strategies. The sample consisted of 164 participants, of both sexes, with age range varying from 18 to 48 years old, enrolled in the second and fourth year of Pedagogy at Brazilian public universities. Data collection was carried out by means of two self-reported Likert scales. Results indicated that students who attribute failure to internal causes and success to external ones were those who reported using self-handicapping strategies more frequently. Data is discussed in terms of the need of analyzing the college student´s attributional beliefs and their strategic behavior in learning situations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284587
title: Reading Comprehension for Students from the Third and Fourth Cycles of Basic Education

description: Abstract This study aimed at identifying reading comprehension of elementary school students and explore age, school year and gender related differences among the participants. The sample was composed of 240 students of both genders, with ages range between 10 and 17 years (M = 12.85; SD = 1.60), from the sixth to the ninth school year of a public school in an inner city in the state of São Paulo. An identification questionnaire and a text based activity using Cloze technique were applied collectively to students whose parents signed the informed consent. Results showed basic level of reading comprehension, among participants, far behind the expectation for their school grade level. Girls scored significantly higher when compared to boys. There was a significant increase in mean values due to the school year and the participants' ages.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5734236
title: Job Crafting: A Review of International Scientific Production

description: Abstract Job crafting is a process of proactive actions to change the work, seeking to customize it to the values and interests of the individual. In this study we reviewed the international scientific literature on the construct, with a single descriptor “job crafting”, from 2000 to May 2015, in PsycINFO and EBSCO databases. We analyzed 34 articles following the criteria: year of publication, publishing journal, authorship, study type, method and instruments used. We tracked an increase of scientific publications, specifically quantitative empirical studies, driven by the development of measures. This diffusion of the publications was found in different journals, led by the Netherlands and the United States. We argue for the adaptation of Job crafting measures in Brazil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14284588
title: Getting Started in Elementary School: Cognitive Competence, Social Skills, Behavior, and Stress

description: Abstract The entry into elementary education - EE - represents an important transition in child development. The study aimed to assess stability and change in indicators of academic achievement, general intelligence, social skills, behavioral adjustment, and stress between the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of EE. The participants were 151 children (79 boys), longitudinally evaluated using the Social Skills Rating System, Raven's Progressive Matrices, Provinha Brazil, Child Stress Scale and the School Stressors Inventory. The results indicated at least moderate stability of the variables and a continuous increase in academic achievement. Girls showed better indicators of social skills and behavioral adjustment. Children showed more externalizing behaviors in the 1st year; more stress symptoms in the 2nd year; greater general intelligence, more academic social skills and fewer stress symptoms in the 3rd year. These trends suggest that the transition extends up to 2nd year, whereas developmental achievements are consolidated in the 3rd year.