The Psychometric Properties of a Jordanian Version of Overexcitability Questionnaire-Two, OEQII

Abstract

This study deals with the psychometricproperties and derivation of norms for an Arabic version of theOverexcitability Questionnaire-Two, OEQII. The standardization sample consistedof 289 students (159 males, 130 females) ranging from 15-17 years in age. Factor analysis and one-way ANOVA reveals a goodconstruct, factorial, and discriminatory validity. The Cronbach-a formula was used to estimate internalconsistency coefficients. All the results indicate acceptable reliability forthe OEQII. The Overexcitabilities scores were distributed normally in terms ofthe age range. And the Deviation for the Overexcitabilities degrees andpercentiles were calculated for each group of the sample. Finally, results indicatedno statistical difference at (α=0.05) among males and females students in thetotal scale, the female tended to do better in the overall average of the OEQII andin Sensual and in Emotional Overexcitability: Overall, the OEQII appears to have acceptablepsychometric characteristics allowing for use instrument to promote the use ofstrength-based learning activities to enhance instructional practice andpersonal improvement.