The aim of this study was to validate the Brandes´s Organizational Cynicism Scale in orderto use it with Argentinean workers. Functional equivalence of the instrument was analyzed. The adapted version was administered to a sample of 396 workers; who also answered a selection of instruments to explore organizational trust, organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Exploratory factor analysis showed a three-factor structure that explained 68.8% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis led to re-specification of the model, eliminating three items. Construct validity was demonstrated on the basis of correlationanalysis. Instrument reliability reached satisfactory levels. Weaknesses and strengths of theresearch are pointed out. A new agenda for future research is suggested. / El objetivo del estudio consistió en validar la Escala de Cinismo Organizacional de Brandespara su empleo con trabajadores argentinos. Se analizó la equivalencia funcional del instrumento. Se administró una versión adaptada a una muestra de 396 empleados, quienes respondieron también una selección de instrumentos para explorar confianza en la organización, compromiso organizacional y satisfacción laboral. El análisis factorial exploratorio mostró una estructura de tres factores que explicaron el 68.8% de la varianza total. El análisis factorial confirmatorio condujo a re-especificar el modelo, eliminando tres ítems. La validez de constructo quedó demostrada en base a los análisis de correlación efectuados. La confiabilidad del instrumento alcanzó niveles satisfactorios. Se puntualizan las debilidades y fortalezas de la investigación realizada. Se sugiere una agenda para futuros estudios.

The purpose of the current study was to provide both additional evidence of the psychometric properties of the TIPSA by examining reliability and validity coefficients, and to add to the empirical evidence for the application of betrayal trauma theory outside the context of complex and/or historical trauma. It was hypothesized that internal-consistency coefficients for the TIPSA would exceed 0.70; the TIPSA and the PTSD Checklist for DSM 5 (PCL-5) would be significantly positively correlated; the TIPSA and the Composite Codependency Scale (CCS) would not be significantly correlated; and that neither Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) nor Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCE) scores would be significantly correlated with, or have a significant effect on TIPSA or PCL-5 scores. This study was conducted using anonymous survey data from192 female participants who self-identified as partners of sex addicts. Participants completed the TIPSA, PCL-5, CCS, ACE, and BCE measures. All reliability estimates for the TIPSA were above 0.70, as were all total-scale reliability estimates for the additional measures. Correlation between the TIPSA and PCL-5 produced a Pearson's r of 0.851 (p = 5.541 E-55), which indicated a large effect size. Correlations with additional measures produced statistically significant, yet small to weak, effect sizes (CCS: r = 0.292; ACE: r = -0.173; BCE: r = 0.244). Based on study results, there appears to be sufficient evidence to establish convergent validity of the TIPSA as a measure of trauma symptoms. Moreover, statistical evidence indicates only a weak relationship between the TIPSA and the CCS, thus establishing divergent validity of the TIPSA. Finally, neither the BCE nor the ACE was strongly correlated with the TIPSA, which adds to the empirical evidence for utilizing betrayal trauma theory outside the context of complex trauma, and also serves to provide additional evidence for divergent validity of the TIPSA.

El objetivo del presente estudio consistió en validar la Escala de Percepción Global de Estrés en una muestra peruana de universitarios de un programa nacional de becas. El proceso de adaptación consideró la doble traducción a partir de la versión original, la comparación lingüística con la adaptación chilena y mexicana, así como la revisión por jueces. Asimismo, se aplicó una prueba piloto. Los participantes fueron 332 becarios universitarios. Los resultados del Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio confirmaron el modelo bifactorial de la EPGE-13. Asimismo, se obtuvieron evidencias de validez divergente y convergente utilizando el SPANAS. La confiabilidad estimada de los puntajes generados por el instrumento fueron α=.79 para el factor de eustrés y α= .77 para el factor de distrés. Los resultados demográficos indicaron mayor presencia de estrés percibido en mujeres que en hombres. No se observaron diferencias entre el estrés y el lugar de procedencia. / The present study aims to validate the Global Perceived Stress Scale on a Peruvian college students sample, involving young scholars of a state-funded program. The adaptation process involved a double translation from the original version, a linguistic comparison using the scales adapted in Chile and Mexico, and judgement criteria, as well as a pilot test. Participants were 332 college scholarship students. Results with the Confirmed Factorial Analysis confirmed the bifactorial model of the EPGE-13. Moreover, convergent and divergent validity was done with the SPANAS test. Likewise, the scale demonstrate adequate reliability (internal consistency, α = .79 for the factor of eustress and α = .77 for the factor of distress). Demographic results indicated that there was more perceived stress in women than in men. There were no significant differences in stress according to birthplace.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-27T14:19:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Otilia Aida Monteiro Loth.pdf: 1016710 bytes, checksum: 9c3eff095f11fcca6e3b545c7fc3fbe7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-08-06 / This dissertation is composed of two sections, and its principal aim is the study of psychological instruments for Personality Assessment. The first section consists of a systematic literature revision with the purpose of analyzing the scientific production regarding the use of personality assessment instruments and studies related to these. Two databases in Psychology were consulted: (a) The Virtual Library of Health in Psychology (BVS-PSI), that integrates several sources; and (b) The Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (BDTD), a repository of Stricto Sensu Graduation works from several Brazilian Universities. Additionally, research has been extended to theses and dissertation databases of nine specific Brazilian universities which maintain research in Psychological Evaluation in Stricto Sensu courses. Results have shown the prevalence of Stricto Sensu studies over articles; the majority of works from South-eastern and South Regions; and the main focus at psychometric parameters of the assessment personality evaluation instruments. Self-reporting measuring instruments are employed more often than projective and performance ones. The second section analyses the convergent validity among variables from the Rorschach Method and the Big Five Model. One hundred and twenty nine psychology undergraduate students, from two Universities in Goiânia, one public and one private, have participated. They were submitted to a socio-demographic questionnaire and two types of psychological tests: the (projective) Rorschach Method and the (objective) Inventário Reduzido dos Cinco Fatores de Personalidade (ICFP-R). Results have showed the Five Factors are correlated to some variables the Rorschach Method. However in correlations to studies, these correlations are few and low, which corroborates previous studies. Some hypotheses were considered to explain this fact. In a broad view, this study has contributed to knowledge expansion on what has been produced in Personality Assessment and its psychological tests in particular. Moreover, it was possible to improve understanding on how distinct assessment methods could be related and factors that could influence their correlations. / A presente dissertação está organizada em duas seções que têm como objetivo principal o estudo de instrumentos psicológicos para avaliação de personalidade. A primeira seção consiste em uma revisão bibliográfica sistematizada a fim de analisar a produção científica sobre o uso de instrumentos de avaliação de personalidade e estudos relacionados a estes instrumentos. Para isso, foi realizada uma busca em duas bases de dados na área de psicologia: (a) Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde na área específica de Psicologia (BVS-PSI), que faz buscas em vários bancos de dados; e (b) Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD), que é um banco de trabalhos de pós-graduação stricto sensu de várias universidades do país. Além das duas bases de dados, pesquisouse em bancos de teses e dissertações de nove universidades que oferecem linhas de pesquisa na área de Avaliação Psicológica nos cursos de pós-graduação Stricto Sensu. Os resultados mostraram prevalência de estudos de pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em relação aos artigos; a concentração de estudos nas regiões Sudeste e Sul; e maior preocupação a respeito de parâmetros psicométricos dos instrumentos de avaliação de personalidade. Em relação ao tipo de instrumento utilizado, houve maior incidência de instrumentos de medida de autorrelato em comparação a medidas projetivas ou de desempenho. A segunda seção tem por objetivo analisar a validade convergente entre as variáveis do Método de Rorschach e dos Cinco Grandes Fatores de Personalidade. Participaram deste estudo 129 alunos, graduandos de psicologia, provenientes de duas universidades de Goiânia, uma pública e outra privada. Os alunos foram submetidos a dois tipos de testes psicológicos: um teste projetivo Método de Rorschach, e um teste objetivo Inventário Reduzido dos Cinco Grandes Fatores de Personalidade (ICFP-R), além de responderem a um Questionário Sócio-demográfico. Os resultados mostraram que os Cinco Fatores apresentaram correlações com algumas variáveis do Rorschach. No entanto, foram encontradas poucas correlações e estas foram consideradas baixas, o que corrobora estudos anteriores. Foram consideradas algumas hipóteses que podem explicar, pelo menos parcialmente, a baixa quantidade e intensidade das correlações encontradas. De forma geral, os estudos possibilitaram ampliação do conhecimento sobre o que está sendo produzido na área de Avaliação de Personalidade, especialmente no que diz respeito aos testes psicológicos utilizados pra esse fim. Além disso, foi possível compreender melhor como métodos distintos de avaliação podem estar relacionados e os fatores que podem influenciar na correlação destes.