XI Conference – European Congress of Methodology

Session

Symposium : "Intervention programs evaluation: effect size, moderator variables and methodological quality"

SY03

23 Jul 2025, 10:00

EAM2025

350. Convergent-discriminant validity evidence of the Methodological Quality Scale for Observational Methodology: A multitrait-multimethod analysis

23/07/2025, 10:00

Oral Presentation

Introduction: designs based on observational methodology allow the systematic recording and subsequent quantification of the spontaneous behavior displayed by participants in natural contexts. These research methods are frequently used in psychology, as well as in the social, educational and health fields due to their multiple advantages, such as a low level of intervention, independence with...

351. The goodness of fit indexes RMSEA and SRMR using ULS and RULS in Structural Equation Modeling: a review of its cut-off point

23/07/2025, 10:15

Oral Presentation

The use of Likert scales in the field of social research is becoming more and more common every day, it is necessary to investigate which is the most appropriate methodology to carry out the analysis of the data obtained. If they are ordinal, they should be treated as such, however, they are frequently analyzed considering them as continuous variables. One of the most widely used techniques to...

352. Training program outcomes for mental health professionals: The role of methodological quality, study type, and timing. A meta-analysis

23/07/2025, 10:30

Oral Presentation

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of training programs designed for mental health professionals. The analysis focuses on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cluster-randomized studies, examining the impact of these interventions across three levels of outcomes (based on Kirkpatrick & Kirkpatricks’model): knowledge acquisition, attitude changes, and behavioral modifications. The...

353. Risk of bias in clinical psychology meta-analyses (2000-2020): An overview

23/07/2025, 10:45

Oral Presentation

One of the biggest limitations of meta-analyses is that the information they provide can be affected by the biases of the included primary studies. To address this, evaluations of primary study risk of bias (RoB) can be performed and incorporated into the meta-analysis. However, research on this topic in clinical psychology is scarce. In this study, we examined this issue using a sample of...

354. Effectiveness of psychoeducation on myositis: Quality of life and well-being

23/07/2025, 11:00

Oral Presentation

Background: This study investigated the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention on the quality of life and well-being of patients with myositis, a rare condition that significantly impacts daily life. Methods: All myositis patients in a specific healthcare region were invited to participate. Thirty-four eligible patients were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a...

355. Validity evidence of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) in Chilean patients with chronic kidney disease

23/07/2025, 11:15

Oral Presentation

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health issue that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life due to physical and emotional symptoms. Anxiety and depression are common in these patients, negatively affecting their prognosis and treatment adherence. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a popular tool for assessing these disorders, but it has not been...

152. Intervention programs evaluation: effect size, moderator variables and methodological quality

Design/Research methods

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