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- Almén, Niclas, et al.
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Validation of the new brief 6-item version of the Shirom-Melamed Burnout Measure
- 2023
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Ingår i: Cogent Psychology. - : Taylor & Francis. - 2331-1908. ; 10:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The Shirom-Melamed Burnout Questionnaire/Measure (SMBQ/M) is one of the most commonly used measures of burnout. Using confirmatory factor analyses, the present study aimed to evaluate the model fit, composite reliability, and factorial (i.e. convergent and discriminant) validity of the new brief Swedish version of the scale-labeled SMBM-6. In addition, we used Cronbach’s α as an indicator of the internal consistency of the total scale. The SMBM-6 consists of two subscales: the emotional and physiological exhaustion subscale (three items) and the cognitive weariness subscale (three items). A total of 1251 teachers in Sweden were included in the study. The analyses showed that the Swedish version of the SMBM-6 has an excellent model fit and good convergent validity. The discriminant validity for the cognitive weariness subscale was good, but slightly inadequate for the physiological exhaustion subscale. Composite reliability and Cronbach’s α indicated high internal consistency for the subscales and the total scale, respectively. Multi-group invariance tests for age indicated no violation of invariance. These results are consistent with those of the study by Almén and Jansson (2021), in which the SMBM-6 was developed, and a subsequent psychometric study by Sundström et al. (2022). In conclusion, there is strong support for the Swedish version of the SMBM-6 as a reliable and valid scale for measuring burnout. Testing the scale in languages other than Swedish is warranted.
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- Ringer, Noam, 1977-, et al.
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Living with Paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) – a qualitative study of Children’s experiences in Sweden
- 2023
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Ingår i: Cogent Psychology. - 2331-1908. ; 10:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) is a relatively new diagnosis, characterized by an abrupt and dramatic onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder, together with neuropsychiatric symptoms. The study aimed to understand the experience of living with PANS from the perspective of children with the diagnosis. The study employed semi-structured interviews with nine children, aged 10–18 years old, with a diagnosis of PANS. An inductive qualitative content analysis approach was used as a guide for analysis of data. The analysis identified three main categories: (1) “Suffering” reflects the aversive emotional, cognitive, and physical experiences of PANS, and its negative consequences on life; (2) “Powerlessness” reflects a lack of control, difficulties involved with predicting and managing the symptoms, not having words to describe one’s needs, and experiencing a lack of understanding from healthcare providers; and (3) “Being encouraged” entails experiences of finding support and encouragement by receiving flexible treatments, adjusted to the person one is, and having someone who does not give up. The conclusions are that PANS has major negative consequences for the children’s well-being, and they experience limited possibilities to manage the symptoms. Flexible and personally adjusted treatments, and caregivers who are a stable source of support, are empowering.
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