Validation of the Mirror Image Comfort and Avoidance Scale in a General Population.

IF 0.7 Q4 NURSING

Journal of nursing measurement Pub Date : 2024-03-27 DOI:10.1891/JNM-2023-0090

Wyona M Freysteinson, Paul Yeatts, Becky Keele, Harriet Omondi

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Abstract

Background and Purpose: Mirror viewing is a central concept in body image, as many feelings and thoughts about one's body originate in the mirror. The Mirror Image Comfort and Avoidance Scale (MICAS) is a self-reported instrument to assess the experiential aspects of mirror viewing. The development of this instrument is grounded in the nursing mid-range Neurocognitive Mirror Comfort and Avoidance theory. This study aimed to validate the MICAS in a general population, explore its subscales, and note demographic differences. Methods: Waltz, Strickland, and Lenz's instrument validation framework guided the process. A survey website was used to recruit adult participants (n = 205). Convergent validation was established by assessing the relationships between mirror comfort and avoidance scores and measures of anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and body appreciation. Results: Validity was obtained, and the subscales were reliable. Cronbach's α score was satisfactory for comfort at .90 and avoidance at .92. Significant associations were found between mirror comfort and avoidance and all psychological variables, indicating that mirror comfort and avoidance play a role in body image and overall well-being. Conclusions: MICAS is a nurse-developed instrument designed for research purposes to enhance our understanding of mirror viewing and formulate supportive nursing interventions to improve the mirror viewing experience.

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在普通人群中验证镜像舒适与回避量表

背景和目的：照镜子是身体形象的一个核心概念，因为许多关于身体的感觉和想法都源自镜子。镜像舒适与回避量表（MICAS）是一种自我报告工具，用于评估镜子观察的体验方面。该工具的开发以护理中级神经认知镜像舒适与回避理论为基础。本研究的目的是在普通人群中验证 MICAS，探索其分量表，并注意人口统计学差异。研究方法Waltz、Strickland 和 Lenz 的工具验证框架为本研究提供了指导。通过调查网站招募成年参与者（n = 205）。通过评估镜子舒适度和回避得分与焦虑、抑郁、压力、自尊和身体欣赏测量之间的关系，建立了收敛性验证。结果：各分量表均可靠。舒适度的 Cronbach's α 得分为 0.90，回避度的 Cronbach's α 得分为 0.92，均令人满意。在镜子舒适度和回避度与所有心理变量之间发现了显著的关联，表明镜子舒适度和回避度对身体形象和整体健康有影响。结论MICAS 是一款由护士开发的研究工具，旨在加深我们对照镜子的理解，并制定支持性护理干预措施，以改善照镜子的体验。

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Journal of nursing measurement NURSING-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Nursing Measurement specifically addresses instrumentation in nursing. It serves as a prime forum for disseminating information on instruments, tools, approaches, and procedures developed or utilized for measuring variables in nursing research, practice, and education. Particular emphasis is placed on evidence for the reliability and validity or sensitivity and specificity of such instruments. The journal includes innovative discussions of theories, principles, practices, and issues relevant to nursing measurement.