České normativní skóry Beckovy škály depresivity : metaanalýza

Úvodem je představena historie lokální adaptace a standardizace Beckovy škály depresivity spolu se sociodemografickými proměnnými potenciálně ovlivňujícími získané skóry. Jádro studie se skládá z rešerše dosavadních výzkumů předkládajících českou adaptaci metody neklinickým či klinicky depresivním lidem. Získané deskriptivní statistiky byly použity pro metaanalytický odhad populačních parametrů skórů. Výsledky metaanalýzy ukazují vliv formy administrace na výsledný skór, kdy online forma způsobuje průměrné zvýšení skóru o více než tři body. I přes kontrolu formy administrace lze napříč studiemi sledovat výraznou heterogenitu průměrných skórů a směrodatných odchylek, která komplikuje odhad populačních parametrů. Pravděpodobnými příčinami rozdílů je výběrové zkreslení vzorku a kontextové efekty administrace. Kvůli výrazné heterogenitě skórů výzkumných vzorků je do budoucna žádoucí prozkoumat možný vliv těchto zkreslení i u jiných metod. Na základě odhadnutých populačních parametrů a teoretických předpokladů bylo následně simulováno rozložení populačních dat, které bylo použito pro stanovení přibližných cut-off skórů pro diagnostické účely. Na závěr jsou výsledky porovnány s výsledky zahraničních metaanalýz a jsou shrnuta doporučení ohledně používání Beckovy škály depresivity pro budoucí výzkum i pro praktickou diagnostiku. Závěry studie limituje především malé množství studií zahrnutých do metaanalýzy, heterogenita skórů napříč studiemi a nesplněný předpoklad normálního rozložení skórů.The article introduces the history of local adaptation and standardization of Beck Depression Inventory together with sociodemographic variables that have a potential to affect its scores. The core of the article consists of the overview of existing studies in which Czech adaptation of the method has been administered to healthy or clinically depressed participants. Resulting descriptives were used in a meta-analysis in order to estimate the properties of population scores. The meta-analysis suggests that the form of administration affects sum scores. Specifically, administration via online questionnaires raises sum scores by more than three points, on average. Even though the form of administration has been controlled for, mean scores and standard deviations among samples were strongly heterogeneous, which complicates the estimation of population scores. Sampling bias and administration context effects are the probable causes of these differences. Due to the strong heterogeneity of mean scores among studies, it is advisable to check for these potential biases in other clinical methods, too. Based on theoretical assumptions and the estimates of population scores, the distribution of population scores has been simulated. This distribution has been used to create cut-off scores for practical use in psychodiagnostics. Lastly, the meta-analytic results are compared with those of international meta-analyses and recommendations for employing Beck Depression Inventory in research and practice are made. The implications of this study are hindered by a low number of studies analyzed, the heterogeneity of scores among studies, and the distribution of scores not being normal

Autocorrelation Screening: A Potentially Efficient Method for Detecting Repetitive Response Patterns in Questionnaire Data

Valid data are essential for making correct theoretical and practical implications. Hence, efficient methods for detecting and excluding data with dubious validity are highly valuable in any field of science. This paper introduces the idea of applying autocorrelation analysis on self-report questionnaires with single-choice numbered, preferably Likert-type, scales in order to screen out potentially invalid data, specifically repetitive response patterns. We explain mathematical principles of autocorrelation in a simple manner and illustrate how to efficiently perform detection of invalid data and how to correctly interpret the results. We conclude that autocorrelation screening could be a valuable screening tool for assessing the quality of self-report questionnaire data. We present a summary of the method’s biggest strengths and weaknesses, together with functional tools to allow for an easy execution of autocorrelation screening by researchers, and even practitioners or the broad public. Our conclusions are limited by the current absence of empirical evidence about the practical usefulness of this method

Eating disorders symptoms and excessive internet use in adolescents : the role of internalising and externalising problems

Background: Both eating disorders and excessive internet use represent significant health issues for contemporary adolescents. Yet, the link between them has seldom been investigated. We aim to study this association through their common underlying psychological factors: internalising problems and externalising problems. Methods: A representative sample of 7,083 adolescents (Mage = 13.48 years; SDage = 1.32; 50.3% girls) from Slovakia was obtained from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) project in 2018. Study variables included the Excessive Internet Use Scale (EIU) and the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Eating disorders symptoms (EDS) were assessed by SCOFF and selected items from the Eating Disorder Screen for Primary Care (ESP). Data were analysed separately for boys and girls with Structural Equation Modelling. Results: There was a partial correlation between EDS and EIU (r = 0.36 for boys and r = 0.29 for girls) after controlling for the internalising and externalising of problems. Internalising and externalising problems were positively associated with EDS, while EIU was only associated with externalising problems. The results were comparable for both genders. Conclusion: The study provides evidence that, during adolescence, EDS and EIU are related and have a tendency to occur together. Also, they are related even when controlled for their shared underlying psychological factors, namely the emotional and attentional/behavioural difficulties

Opting for Living-Apart-Together and Cohabitation Relationships in people 50+: A Longitudinal Analysis

Despite a growing body of research on later-life relationships, there are still only a limited number of explorative longitudinal studies that have investigated the factors responsible for the establishment of either a Living-Apart-Together (LAT) arrangement or a cohabitation relationship. Two waves of data collection by the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (2014/2015-2017; N= 12,155; Mage=71.96; 76.3% women) were analyzed with a special focus on family, dwelling, and financial constraints. Those who were male, younger, and had more children were more likely to enter into a LAT arrangement or a cohabitation relationship than to remain unpartnered. More rooms and fewer years spent in the accommodation raised the odds to partner. LAT persons were slightly older than those in cohabitation relationships. No other factors influenced the form of living arrangement, which indicates that factors other than financial constraints and family responsibilities affect later-life LAT or cohabitation relationship formation.Despite a growing body of research on later-life relationships, there are still only a limited number of explorative longitudinal studies that have investigated the factors responsible for the establishment of either a Living-Apart-Together (LAT) arrangement or a cohabitation relationship. Two waves of data collection by the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (2014/2015-2017; N= 12,155; Mage=71.96; 76.3% women) were analyzed with a special focus on family, dwelling, and financial constraints. Those who were male, younger, and had more children were more likely to enter into a LAT arrangement or a cohabitation relationship than to remain unpartnered. More rooms and fewer years spent in the accommodation raised the odds to partner. LAT persons were slightly older than those in cohabitation relationships. No other factors influenced the form of living arrangement, which indicates that factors other than financial constraints and family responsibilities affect later-life LAT or cohabitation relationship formation

Exploring challenges in later-life relationships: a qualitative study of the queries posted on counselling websites

IntroductionDivorce rates among individuals aged 50 and above are on the rise. Given the greater life expectancy compared to previous generations, this is an issue that is affecting an increasing number of people. Therefore, it warrants an inquiry into the challenges these individuals encounter in their intimate relationships.MethodsThis study analyzed 225 relationship-related queries posted on Czech counselling websites to identify the strains and stressor patterns that older adults face in their relationships. The queries were limited to those that concerned themes and problems related to partnerships, were posted by one of the partners aged 60 or over, and were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsFour main relationship issues were identified: infidelity and jealousy; relationship estrangement and cooling; undesirable changes in personality; and illness and somatic issues. Additionally, three recurring themes were identified that made the problems more demanding and that were specific to older age: lack of norms for relationships in that age group, absence of resources to tackle the issues, and personal calculation for Time Spent and Time Remaining.DiscussionThe research found that the types of problems encountered by older adults were similar to those experienced by younger individuals. However, the way these problems were perceived and processed was influenced by specific aspects of aging, such as societal expectations, available coping resources, and the perception of time. The findings also highlighted the challenges faced by older adults in terms of relationship norms, sexual functioning, and personality changes

Kariérová adaptabilita : její podoby, proměny, souvislosti a role v životě mladých dospělých procházejících středním odborným vzděláváním

Život v dnešní uspěchané době plné nejrůznějších změn zvyšuje nároky na schopnosti jedince přizpůsobovat se těmto změnám. Významnou roli při zvládání měnících se nároků v pracovní oblasti hraje kariérová adaptabilita. Co to je kariérová adaptabilita? Proč je důležitá a co ovlivňuje? Odpovědi na tyto otázky i řadu dalších přináší monografie s názvem „Kariérová adaptabilita: její podoby, proměny, souvislosti a role v životě mladých dospělých procházejících středním odborným vzděláváním“. Autorský tým v knize, která je první česky psanou publikací na toto téma, představuje konstrukt kariérové adaptability a výsledky ojedinělého výzkumu realizovaného v České republice. V první části čtenář najde analytický přehled různých pojetí kariérové adaptability a příbuzných konceptů. Hlavní část publikace je věnována výsledkům kvantitativně vedeného longitudinálního výzkumu, jehož cílem bylo poznat kariérovou adaptabilitu a její vztahy k řadě vybraných demografických, školních, sociálních a osobnostních proměnných u žáků a později absolventů středního odborného vzdělávání – tedy těch, kteří se nacházejí v klíčové fázi konstruování své kariéry. Mnohá empirická zjištění koncentrovaná právě v této knize jsou přínosná nejen pro rozvoj teorií kariérového poradenství a výzkum kariérové adaptability, ale i pro odborné vzdělávání či praxi kariérového poradenství.Living in today’s rushed time full of various changes increases the demands on the individual’s ability to adapt to these changes. Career adaptability plays an important role in coping with changing demands in the field of work. What is career adaptability? Why is it important, and what does it affect? The answers to these questions and many others are provided in the monograph, entitled “Career adaptability: Its Forms, Changes, Contexts, and Roles in the Lives of Young Adults Undergoing Upper-Secondary Vocational Education,” which is the first publication written on this topic in the Czech language. In the book, a team of authors presents the construct of career adaptability and the results of unique research carried out in the Czech Republic. In the first part, the reader may find an analytical overview of various concepts of career adaptability and related concepts. The central part of the publication is devoted to the results of quantitatively conducted longitudinal research, which aimed to identify career adaptability and its relationships to several demographic, school, relational, and personality variables in the case of students and later graduates of upper-secondary vocational education—those who are in the crucial stages of their career construction. Many empirical findings concentrated in this book are beneficial not only for the career counseling theories and research on career adaptability but also for vocational education or career counseling practitioners

Replikovatelnost českého psychologického výzkumu

Východiska: Bezdíček, Preiss a Dočkalová (2009) a Preiss a Mačudová (2012) sledovali počet publikací českých docentů a profesorů psychologie a zhodnotili ji jej jako nedostatečný – samotné množství publikací však neříká nic o jejich kvalitě. Jedním z ukazatelů kvality výzkumu je jeho replikovatelnost, která je přitom jedním z nosných témat současné světové psychologie. Ukazuje se totiž, že přinejmenším část psychologického výzkumu replikovatelná není (zejm. Open Science Collaboration, 2015; Klein a kol., 2016) a že nalezené efekty ve skutečnosti neexistují. Naopak efekty, které existují, mohou zůstat skryty v důsledku špatně naplánovaného výzkumu a nízké síly testů. Cíle: Představíme statistické postupy pro odhad replikovatelnosti výzkumu a aplikujeme je na české psychologické publikace. Soubor: Vzorek byl náhodně vybrán ze všech českých časopiseckých publikací indexovaných na Web of Science, u nichž bylo možné získat full-text a které testovaly alespoň jednu hypotézu. Ke každé publikaci byly dohledány údaje o autorech (počet publikací, citovanost aj.). Metody: V každé publikaci jsme identifikovali hlavní hypotézy a zaznamenali reportované statistiky. Na jejich základě jsme odhadli replikovatelnost těchto studií pomocí několika různých statistických testů, a to jak pro celý soubor dohromady, tak i zvlášť podle počtu publikací autorů a dalších ukazatelů. Výsledky: Výsledky popisují replikovatelnost českého psychologického výzkumu. Zároveň ukazujeme souvislosti mezi publikační aktivitou autora a replikovatelností jeho výzkumu.Background: Bezdíček, Preiss and Dočkalová (2009) and Preiss and Mačudová (2012) rated the number of publications of Czech academics (professors and associate professors) and evaluated it as insufficient– however, the number of publications says nothing about their quality. One indicator of research quality is its replicability, which is one of the main topics in the present psychology science. It has been shown that at least part of psychological research is not replicable (e.g. Open Science Collaboration, 2015; Klein et al., 2016) and some of the published psychological effects actually do not exist. On the contrary, some effects can remain hidden due to poor research and underpowered design. Objectives: We introduce statistical methods to estimate the replicability of research and apply them to the Czech psychological publications. Sample: The sample was randomly selected from all Czech journal publications indexed on the Web of Science, where it was possible to get a full-text and which tested at least one hypothesis. For each publication, we search their authors and publication impact (number of publications, their citation etc.). Method: In each publication, we identified the main hypotheses and reported statistics. Then we estimated the replicability of these studies using several different statistical tests, both for the whole set and also stratified by the authors and other indicators. Results: The results describe the replicability of the Czech psychological research. We also show the relationship between authors’ publication activity and replicability of their research

Registered replication report: a large multilab cross-cultural conceptual replication of Turri, Buckwalter, & Blouw (2015)

According to the Justified True Belief account of knowledge (JTB), a person can only truly know something if they have a belief that is both justified and true (i.e., knowledge is justified true belief). This account was challenged by Gettier (1963), who argued that JTB does not explain knowledge attributions in certain situations, later called Gettier-type cases, wherein a protagonist is justified in believing something to be true, but their belief was only correct due to luck. Lay people may not attribute knowledge to protagonists with justified but only luckily true beliefs. While some research has found evidence for these so-called Gettier intuitions (e.g., Machery et al., 2017a), Turri et al. (2015) found no evidence that participants attributed knowledge in a counterfeit-object Gettier-type case differently than in a matched case of justified true belief. In a large-scale, cross-cultural conceptual replication of Turri and colleagues’ (2015) Experiment 1 (N = 4,724) using a within-participants design and three vignettes across 19 geopolitical regions, we did find evidence for Gettier intuitions; participants were 1.86 times more likely to attribute knowledge to protagonists in standard cases of justified true belief than to protagonists in Gettier-type cases. These results suggest that Gettier intuitions may be detectable across different scenarios and cultural contexts. However, the size of the Gettier intuition effect did vary by vignette, and the Turri et al. (2015) vignette produced the smallest effect, which was similar in size to that observed in the original study. Differences across vignettes suggest epistemic intuitions may also depend on contextual factors unrelated to the criteria of knowledge, such as the characteristics of the protagonist being evaluated

Practices in Data Quality Evaluation: A Large-Scale Review of Online Survey Studies Published in 2022

This project explores and summarizes the methods which psychology researchers use for examining the quality of data in their online self-administered surveys