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(2015): Development of a Dating Violence Assessment Tool for Late Adolescence Across Three Countries. The Violence in Adolescents' Dating Relationships Inventory (VADRI). In: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, S. 2626-2646. DOI: 10.1177/0886260515593543
DOI: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26160857 Abstract: Accurate assessment of dating violence (DV) is crucial for evaluation and intervention planning. However, extant self-report measurement tools of DV do not adequately consider age-, generation-, and culture-specific issues, which are essential for its accurate conceptualization. To address these gaps, we developed the Violence in Adolescents' Dating Relationships Inventory (VADR I: ) and evaluated its psychometric properties. The VADRI was developed based on a qualitative approach for item development through adolescents' individual interviews, focus groups, and experts' judgments, followed by a quantitative approach for tool assessment. Two aspects of DV were addressed: victimization and perpetration. After the necessary cultural and linguistic adaptation of items, the instrument was administered to 466 adolescents from three Spanish-speaking countries: Guatemala, Mexico, and Spain. The items were best represented by a one-factor solution in each country, which suggests that DV is a unidimensional construct combining victimization and perpetration. Analyses of item-level factor weights and differential item functioning were conducted aimed at obtaining information about items that best represented the construct, resulting in a 26-item final version that was cross-culturally equivalent. Convergent validity was supported by positive correlations with the Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory, and reliability analyses yielded favorable results (with all Cronbach's α values above .90). We conclude that the VADRI is a valid and reliable instrument for the assessment of DV in various cultural contexts.
Keywords: adolescence, assessment, COMPONENTS, conflict, COUPLES, cross-cultural psychology, Culture, culture specific, Dating Violence, Fehlverhalten, Female, Gewalt, NUMBER, Observablen/Kriterien für sozial angemessenes Verhalten und dessen Bewertung, PARTNER VIOLENCE, Psychologie, SCALES, Sozialverhalten, Students, test development, Übertretung von sozialen Grenzen/Gewalt, VADRI (Violence in Adolescents Dating Relationships Inventory), VALIDATION -
(2015): Extensive assessment and evaluation methodologies on assistive social robots for modelling human–robot interaction – A review. In: Information Sciences 301, S. 305-344. DOI: 10.1016/j.ins.2014.12.017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2014.12.017 Abstract: Assessment and evaluation methodologies as well as combinations of them, for modelling of Human–Robot Interaction (HRI), are reviewed extensively and thoroughly in this paper. However, based on the types of robots and the kinds of interactions involved in the modelling of HRI, we concentrate just on the assistive social robot types. A comprehensive review has been done on each of these extensive evaluation and assessment methodologies applied for testing the usability of assistive social robots, user acceptance towards robots and robot acceptance in terms of behavioural adaptation during the HRI. The evaluation methodologies are reviewed based on the primary and non-primary basis, while the assessment methodologies are reviewed based on the type(s) of modelling approaches. We then discussed the weaknesses, strengths and uniqueness of each type of the past research work done on the evaluation and assessment methodologies. Comparison and contrast tables are also illustrated. Lastly, this paper provides our recommended directions, new vision, as well as our inspirations and new insights for future researches by highlighting the key areas for enhancing each of the past evaluation and assessment methodologies so that a better modelling approach for HRI can be achieved. Contributions of this review paper are also discussed thoroughly.
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(2015): A review of the empirical assessment of processes in ethnic–racial socialization. Examining methodological advances and future areas of development. In: Developmental Review 37, S. 1-40. DOI: 10.1016/j.dr.2015.03.001
Abstract: A rapid increase in the empirical literature on ethnic–racial socialization has led to the development of numerous assessments that capture various aspects of the ethnic–racial socialization process. To examine the methodological advances, this paper uses the Process Model of Ethnic–Racial Socialization (PMERS) to systematically review the assessment of ethnic–racial socialization among ethnic minority families in order to review how existing measures assess differential processes of ethnic–racial socialization. Using PsycINFO, ERIC, IngentaConnect, and JSTOR databases, 41 measures were identified that report information on the ethnic–racial socialization process. Findings suggest that existing measures largely consist of explicit assessments of parental and/or youth beliefs and verbal behaviors as measures of the ethnic–racial socialization process. Few measures have captured the behavioral and affective domains of the ethnic–racial socialization process and the implicit and subtle transmission of messages regarding race and ethnicity. Further, methodological approaches in the assessment of ethnic–racial socialization have largely used self-report surveys, suggesting the need for integration of other methods. Areas for future development are discussed using the PMERS framework. zitiert von 4
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(2008): Cross-cultural social intelligence. An assessment for employees working in cross-national contexts. In: Cross Cultural Management 15 (2), S. 109-130. DOI: 10.1108/13527600810870570
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/13527600810870570 Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the paper is to discuss the concept of cross-cultural social intelligence (CCSI), its relevance for both selecting and developing expatriates and other employees working in cross-cultural contexts, the development of a situational judgment test to assess CCSI, and practical 'lessons learned' in each of these areas. Design/methodology/approach: The four phases of the development and validation of the CCSI measure (using a total of 184 cross-cultural SMEs) were developing the scenarios and the response alternatives, the content analysis, and establishing construct validity. Findings: The results from the content analysis and construct validation provide support for the use of the CCSI in cross-cultural situations. Research limitations/implications: The CCSI has not yet been validated in a criterion-related way (i.e. based on relations to job performance). This should be done before using for selection. Practical implications: Possible uses for the CCSI in organisations include selection and/or promotion of expatriates and other employees in cross-cultural contexts and several types of training and development initiatives. This instrument is offered (free of charge) to any interested managers or HR practitioners. Originality/value: Despite the expressed need for instruments of this sort, nothing similar currently exists (especially not a theoretically grounded and empirically sound instrument). In addition, the 'lessons learned' provide practical advice to others engaged in similar undertakings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)
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