Psicothema 

About: Psicothema is an academic journal published by Cologio Oficial de Psicólogos del Principado. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Poison control & Population. It has an ISSN identifier of 0214-9915. Over the lifetime, 2949 publications have been published receiving 69516 citations.

The Bar-On model of emotional-social intelligence (ESI)

Abstract: The present manuscript is an empirically based theoretical paper that presents, describes, and examines the Bar-On Model of Emotional-Social Intelligence (ESI) in deep. First, a description of the Emotional Quotient Inventory (the EQ-i), which has played an instrumental role in developing the model, is given. The EQ-i is a self-report measure of emotionally and socially intelligent behaviour. It has been translated into more than 30 languages, and data have been collected around the world. The impact of age, gender, and ethnicity on the Bar-On model is presented. A description of the model's construct and predictive validity is given. Finally, the author summarizes the key points, discusses the limitations of the model, and raises the ideas for developing a future model of ESI.

Non-normal data: Is ANOVA still a valid option?

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The robustness of F-test to non-normality has been studied from the 1930s through to the present day. However, this extensive body of research has yielded contradictory results, there being evidence both for and against its robustness. This study provides a systematic examination of F-test robustness to violations of normality in terms of Type I error, considering a wide variety of distributions commonly found in the health and social sciences. METHOD: We conducted a Monte Carlo simulation study involving a design with three groups and several known and unknown distributions. The manipulated variables were: Equal and unequal group sample sizes; group sample size and total sample size; coefficient of sample size variation; shape of the distribution and equal or unequal shapes of the group distributions; and pairing of group size with the degree of contamination in the distribution. RESULTS: The results showed that in terms of Type I error the F-test was robust in 100% of the cases studied, independently of the manipulated conditions. // Antecedentes: las consecuencias de la violacion de la normalidad sobre la robustez del estadistico F han sido estudiadas desde 1930 y siguen siendo de interes en la actualidad. Sin embargo, aunque la investigacion ha sido extensa, los resultados son contradictorios, encontrandose evidencia a favor y en contra de su robustez. El presente estudio presenta un analisis sistematico de la robustez del estadistico F en terminos de error de Tipo I ante violaciones de la normalidad, considerando una amplia variedad de distribuciones frecuentemente encontradas en ciencias sociales y de la salud. METODO: se ha realizado un estudio de simulacion Monte Carlo considerando un diseno de tres grupos y diferentes distribuciones conocidas y no conocidas. Las variables manipuladas han sido: igualdad o desigualdad del tamano de los grupos, tamano muestral total y de los grupos; coeficiente de variacion del tamano muestral; forma de la distribucion e igualdad o desigualdad de la forma en los grupos; y emparejamiento entre el tamano muestral con el grado de contaminacion en la distribucion. RESULTADOS: los resultados muestran que el estadistico F es robusto en terminos de error de Tipo I en el 100% de los casos estudiados, independientemente de las condiciones manipuladas.

Directrices para la traducción y adaptación de los tests: segunda edición

Abstract: Antecedentes: en los ultimos anos la adaptacion de los tests de unas culturas a otras se ha incrementado en todos los ambitos evaluativos. Vivimos en un entorno cada vez mas multicultural y multilingue en el que los tests se utilizan como apoyo en la toma de decisiones. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar la segunda edicion de las directrices de la Comision Internacional de Tests (ITC) para la adaptacion de los tests de unas culturas a otras. Metodo: un grupo de seis expertos internacionales revisaron las directrices originales propuestas por la Comision Internacional de Tests, teniendo en cuenta los avances habidos en el campo desde su formulacion inicial. Resultados: la nueva edicion esta compuesta por veinte directrices agrupadas en seis apartados: directrices previas, desarrollo del test, confirmacion, aplicacion, puntuacion e interpretacion y documentacion. Se analizan los diferentes apartados, y se estudian las posibles fuentes de error que pueden influir en el proceso de traduccion y adaptacion de los tests. Conclusiones: se proponen veinte directrices para guiar la traduccion y adaptacion de los tests de unas culturas a otras. Se discuten las perspectivas futuras de las directrices en relacion con los nuevos desarrollos en el ambito de la evaluacion psicologica y educativa.

Testing for multigroup equivalence of a measuring instrument:A walk through the process

Abstract: This article presents an overview and application of the steps taken in testing for the equivalence of a measuring instrument across one or more groups. Following a basic description of, and rationale underlying these steps, the process is illustrated with data comprising response scores to four nonacademic subscales (Physical SC [Ability], Physical SC [Appearance], Social SC [Peers], and Social SC [Parents]) of the Self Description Questionnaire-I for Australian (N= 497) and Nigerian (N= 439) adolescents. All tests for validity and equivalence are based on the analysis of covariance structures within the framework of CFA models using the EQS 6 program. Prospective impediments to equivalence are suggested and additional caveats proposed in the special case where the groups under study represent different cultures.

Escalas PANAS de afecto positivo y negativo: validación factorial y convergencia transcultural

Abstract: The PANAS Scales of Positive and Negative Affect: Factor Analytic Validation and Cross-cultural Convergence. Recent evidence suggests that the structure of mood is composed of two dominant and relatively independent dimensions, i.e., positive and negative affect. Such dimensions have consistently emerged as the first two factors in factor analyses (orthogonal or oblique solutions). The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS; Watson, Clark y Tellegen, 1988a), a 20-item self-report questionnaire, is one of the most widely used measure of affectivity and has been reported to have excelent psychometric properties with U.S. samples. This study investigated the structure of mood, as well as factorial validity of the Spanish version of the PANAS, in a sample of 712 undergraduates in Madrid. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analytic techniques (EQS), the autores tested the PANAS structure as well as the two-factor model of mood, and examined gender differences. Results revealed a robust and stable two-dimensional structure (positive and negative affect), and provide strong support to construct validity, reliability (internal consistency) and cross-cultural validation of the Spanish PANAS.