@article{ref1,
title="Three-factor structure and psychometric properties of Witte's Risk Behaviour Diagnosis Scale: a French version adapted to diabetes",
journal="International journal of psychology",
year="2019",
author="Guarnaccia, Cinzia and Henry, Sophie",
volume="54",
number="2",
pages="205-213",
abstract="The aim of this study was to verify the psychometric properties and the factorial structure of Witte's Risk Behaviour Diagnosis (RBD). This article shows the results of a French version of the RBD adapted to diabetes screening. An exploratory factor analysis was carried out in order to understand the number of underlying factors, a confirmatory factor analysis was performed and the four-factor model proposed by the author and alternative models were compared. The concurrent validity was tested by a correlational analysis with the Perceived Fear Emotions Scale. The results confirmed a stable factor structure for the 12-item version, with three factors reflecting total efficacy, severity of and susceptibility to threat. The value of having a psychometrically valid instrument to assess the impact of fear appeal-based campaigns is linked to the current lack of a comprehensive assessment tool and the importance of preventing health risk behaviours.<br><br>© 2017 International Union of Psychological Science.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0020-7594",
doi="10.1002/ijop.12460",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12460"
}