Convergent Validity of the Depression-Happiness Scale With the Bradburn Affect Balance Scale

McCollam, Paddy; Joseph, Stephen

doi:10.2224/sbp.2000.28.6.579

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“…Sample questions include, “Were you pleased to have accomplished something?” and “Upset because someone criticized you?” In the current study, the positive subscale demonstrated an internal consistency of .53 and the negative subscale .61. These low reliability estimates are comparable to those in other studies using the scale (i.e., 0.37–0.47 for the positive scale and 0.50–0.67 for the negative scale) [37, 38]. However, despite the low reliabilities of the ABS, the scale has shown great promise in terms of test–retest coefficients ranging from acceptable to strong [36], is well established in the subjective well-being literature, and is often used to evaluate convergent validity with newly developed affect measures [38].…”

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“…These low reliability estimates are comparable to those in other studies using the scale (i.e., 0.37–0.47 for the positive scale and 0.50–0.67 for the negative scale) [37, 38]. However, despite the low reliabilities of the ABS, the scale has shown great promise in terms of test–retest coefficients ranging from acceptable to strong [36], is well established in the subjective well-being literature, and is often used to evaluate convergent validity with newly developed affect measures [38]. Additionally, in our model testing, we selected not to combine positive and negative affects into a single affective balance measure.…”

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Physical activity and quality of life among university students: exploring self-efficacy, self-esteem, and affect as potential mediators

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Purpose-Physical activity (PA) has been shown to enhance quality of life (QOL) in older adults. Findings from these studies indicate that the relationship between PA and QOL is indirect and likely mediated by variables such as physical self-esteem, exercise self-efficacy, and affect. As PA varies greatly by age, the purpose of the current study is to extend this area of research to young adults and explore the complex relationship between PA and QOL in this target population.Methods-Data were collected via anonymous questionnaire from N = 590 undergraduate students. PA was assessed with the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire, and QOL was assessed by the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Path analysis was used to test the relationship between PA and QOL, with mediators of exercise self-efficacy, physical self-esteem, and affect.Results-The PA model (RMSEA = .03, CFI = .99) accounted for 25 % of the variance in QOL. PA had positive direct effects on exercise self-efficacy (β = .28, P < .001), physical self-esteem (β = .10, P < .001), positive affect (β = .10, P < .05), and negative affect (β = .08, P < .05). Physical self-esteem was found to be the most powerful mediating variable on QOL (β = .30, P < .001), followed by positive affect (β = .27, P < .001) and negative affect (β = .14, P < .001).Conclusion-Physical self-esteem and, to a lesser extent, positive affect emerged as integral components in the link between PA and QOL. Findings suggest that health education programs designed to promote regular PA and increase physical self-esteem may be effective in improving QOL in young adults.

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Physical activity and quality of life among university students: exploring self-efficacy, self-esteem, and affect as potential mediators

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“…A number of studies have offered support for the convergent validity of the D-H S, reporting positive correlations with the positive affect (Lewis, McCollam, & Joseph, 2000), internal locus of control and self-esteem (Cammock, Joseph, & Lewis, 1994), happiness, and life satisfaction (Joseph & Lewis, 1998). The D-H S has also been found to be negatively correlated with depression, as measured by the Beck Depression Inventory (Joseph, Lewis, & Olsen, 1996) and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (Joseph & Lewis, 1998).…”

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Relationship of Ethnic Identity, Acculturation, and Psychological Well‐Being Among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Americans

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Foley

2010

Jour of Counseling & Develop

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The current investigation examined the relationship of ethnic identity, acculturation, and psychological functioning among 334 Chinese, Japanese, and Korean American participants. Multiple regression analyses revealed that ethnic identity and acculturation differentially predicted well‐being on the basis of ethnic group membership. Results also indicated that a bicultural worldview was positively associated with psychological well‐being. Implications for counseling and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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“…Positive affect was measured by a modified version of the Bradburn's Affect Balance Scale (ABS; Bradburn, 1969). Internal consistency for the ABS has been less than satisfactory, ranging from .19 to .75 (Bradburn, 1969; Lewis, McCollam & Joseph, 2000; Macintosh, 1998). Hence, four items that have been added in previous research to increase the scale's robustness (e.g.…”

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Relationships between quality of life and finding benefits in a diagnosis of colorectal cancer

Rinaldis

Pakenham

Lynch

2010

British J of Psychology

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This longitudinal study investigated relations between benefit-finding domains and outcome measures. Participants were 1,757 individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer. A written questionnaire and telephone interview were completed at 5-months (Time 1) and 12-months post-diagnosis (Time 2). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed three psychometrically sound factors: personal growth, interpersonal growth, and acceptance. Results of regression analyses were conducted and found that Time 1 benefit-finding domains accounted for significant amounts of variance in Time 1 positive affect and cancer-related quality of life (both the aggregate score and its social/family, functional, and colorectal cancer-specific well-being subscales). Time 1 personal growth also predicted Time 1 psychological distress. After controlling for Time 1 positive affect, personal growth continued to predict Time 2 positive affect. Results delineate the benefit-finding domains in the context of colorectal cancer and their differential links with outcome measures cross-sectionally, and longitudinally. These findings have implications for theory building and the measurement of benefit-finding.

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Convergent Validity of the Depression-Happiness Scale With the Bradburn Affect Balance Scale

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Physical activity and quality of life among university students: exploring self-efficacy, self-esteem, and affect as potential mediators

Physical activity and quality of life among university students: exploring self-efficacy, self-esteem, and affect as potential mediators

Relationship of Ethnic Identity, Acculturation, and Psychological Well‐Being Among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Americans

Relationships between quality of life and finding benefits in a diagnosis of colorectal cancer

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