Essays about: "psychometric"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the word psychometric.

  1. 1. Behavior Change Techniques in programs for Low Back Pain patients and the long term effects (6 months) on physical activity

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Peter Grundmann; Jan Ondrus; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) presents a global health challenge. Physical activity (PA) is a standard component of LBP management. The maintenance of long-term PA adherence in LBP patients remains complex. READ MORE

  3. 2. STUDENT-LED STRESS- AND SLEEP-INTERVENTIONS : Longitudinal changes in mental health symptoms for primary care patients

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Johanna Törnström; [2023]
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    Abstract : Mental health issues are a growing problem, and vast contributors are stress-related mental health issues and sleep problems. The health care system is struggling to adjust, and to calibrate the right interventions to the right patients at the right time. READ MORE

  4. 3. Acquisitions and Family Businesses : Socioemotional wealth and selling decisions

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Joao Cesário; Natalia Sánchez; [2023]
    Keywords : Family Businesses; Socioemotional Wealth; Generational Transition; Mergers and Acquisitions; Heterogeneity; FIBER; Selling Decisions;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to establish the psychometric five-dimension model proposed by Berrone, Cruz, & Gomez-Mejia (2012) with the objective of investigating the effect of SEW (Socioemotional Welath) in strategic choices made by family firms towards M&A decisions, specifically selling decisions. Studying SEW among different family firms and its implications on their M&A decisions will contribute to literature on SEW and M&A's involving family firms. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Appearance-related Repetitive Behaviors Online Self-Report Scale : Behaviors Online Self-Report Scale

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

    Author : Anders Moberg; Abdullah Mahimd; [2023]
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    Abstract : Introduction: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an obsessive compulsive disorder that is marked by a distressing preoccupation with perceived physical flaws causing the individual to engage in compulsive behavior. The Appearance-related Repetitive Behavior Online self-report scale (ARBO) was developed to easily screen for appearance related behaviors believed to be common among BDD patients. READ MORE

  6. 5. Public Domain Intelligence Tests: Psychometric properties of the Cog15 and ICAR16 cognitive ability scales

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Dagný Kristjánsdóttir; Aya Zaiter; [2023]
    Keywords : general intelligence; intelligence testing; public domain; CFA; PCA; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The current paper aims to explore the psychometric properties of two public domain cognitive ability scales, Cog15 and ICAR16, and investigate how well they each capture the g-factor in a Swedish sample (N = 428). The motivation for choosing these aims is that public domain, free, and easily accessible intelligence tests are needed for measuring the g-factor. READ MORE