Pierre Valois
Biographic Data
| ID | 1742641 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pierre Valois |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pierre |
| FAMILY NAME | Valois |
| SIGNATURE | VALOIS P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Université Laval |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9565-0895 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 21 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 25 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1988 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Following up on flood adaptation in Québec households four years later
Monitoring the evolution of individuals’ flood-related adaptive behaviors over time
Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency and intensity of floods in the province of Quebec, Canada. Therefore, in 2015, to better monitor the level of adaptation to flooding of Quebec residents living in or near a flood-prone area, the Quebec Observatory of Adaptation to Climate Change developed five indices of adaptation to flooding, according to the chronology of events. The present study was conducted 4 years later and is a follow…
Development and validation of a behavioral index for adaptation to lyme disease
This study led to the creation of a Lyme disease prevention index that can be used by public health agencies, researchers, and professionals to monitor the evolution over time of individuals' LDPB adoption rates. It also showed the usefulness of the TPB in understanding the adoption of LDPB and how intention to adopt such behaviors is formed
Using the theory of planned behavior to identify key beliefs underlying heat adaptation behaviors in elderly populations
Factors Leading Municipal Authorities to Implement Preventive Interventions for Lyme Disease
The aim of this study is to document climate change adaptation interventions targeting Lyme disease at the municipal level in the province of Quebec (Canada). This exploratory study relies on the theory of planned behavior and certain constructs from the health belief model to identify the factors leading municipal authorities to implement preventive interventions for Lyme disease (PILD). Data were obtained from an online survey sent, during the …
Development and validation of five behavioral indices of flood adaptation
Across a series of psychometric analyses, the results showed that these flood adaptation indices could properly measure a vast range of adaptive behaviors according to the chronology of events. Therefore, researchers, public health agencies, and professionals can use them to monitor the evolution of individuals' adaptive behaviors during floods
L’utilisation Des Questionnaires en Recherche
Development and Validation of a Behavioural Index for Adaptation to High Summer Temperatures among Urban Dwellers
One of the consequences of climate change is the growing number of extreme weather events, including heat waves, which have substantial impacts on the health of populations. From a public health standpoint, it is vital to ensure that people can adapt to high heat, particularly in cities where heat islands abound. Identifying indicators to include in a parsimonious index would help better differentiate individuals who adapt well to heat from those…
Teacher structure as a predictor of students' perceived competence and autonomous motivation
BackgroundAn important pedagogical practice is the provision of structure (Farkas & Grolnick, 2010, Motiv. Emot., 34, 266). According to self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985, Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior, Plenum, New York, NY), structure allows students to develop perceived competence in different school subjects, which in turn facilitates the development of autonomous motivation towards these subject…
Selecting the Best Items for a Short-Form of the Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire
Five studies were conducted to develop a short form of the Experiences in Close Relationships (ECR) questionnaire with optimal psychometric properties. Study 1 involved Item Response Theory (IRT) analyses of the responses of 2,066 adults, resulting in a 12-item form of the ECR containing the most discriminating items. The psychometric properties of the ECR-12 were further demonstrated in two longitudinal studies of community samples of couples (S…
A multilevel analysis to explain self-reported adverse health effects and adaptation to urban heat
This 3-level analysis shows the differential importance of the characteristics of residents, buildings and their surroundings on self-reported adverse health impacts and on adaptation (other than air conditioning) under hot and humid summer conditions. It also identifies indicators specific to impacts or adaptation. People with negative health impacts from heat rely more on adaptation strategies while low physical activity and good dwelling/build…
Fiabilité d’un dispositif d’évaluation de l’habileté à déterminer le résultat d’une chaîne d’opérations chez des élèves québécois du secondaire
La présente étude examine la possibilité d’évaluer avec un bon niveau de fiabilité l’habileté des élèves à déterminer le résultat d’une chaîne d’opérations en respectant la priorité des opérations. Selon le devis de recherche, deux facteurs liés à l’énoncé du problème ont été manipulés : son degré de réalisme et la complétude de ses données. À la suite d’une préexpérimentation, un ensemble de 12 problèmes ont été présentés à 82 élèves québécois d…
Using the theory of planned behavior to identify key beliefs underlying pro-environmental behavior in high-school students
Neighbourhood and dwelling characteristics associated with the self-reported adverse health effects of heat in most deprived urban areas
Dwelling and neighbourhood characteristics associated with the prevalence of self-reported heat-induced adverse health effects are not well known. We interviewed 3485 people in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods of the nine largest cities in Québec, Canada. The prevalence of heat-induced adverse health effects was 46%, out of which one fourth led to medical consultation. Multivariate analyses showed that dissatisfaction with the summer dwellin…
Perceived Adverse Health Effects of Heat and Their Determinants in Deprived Neighbourhoods
This study identifies several characteristics of individuals who report their physical and/or mental health as being adversely affected by summertime heat and humidity, within the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods of the nine largest cities of Québec (Canada). The study is cross-sectional by stratified representative sample; 3485 people were interviewed in their residence. The prevalence of reported impacts was 46%, mostly physical health. Female…
Les modèles de mesure en éducation
Cet article vise à dresser un bilan des études ayant porté sur les modèles de mesure ou sur un aspect particulier de ces derniers au cours des trente der nières années. Pour ce faire, nous avons réalisé une recension des écrits à partir de quatorze revues internationales traitant, notamment, des modèles de mesure en éducation. Après avoir effectué une synthèse des résultats qui ressortent de notre analyse des articles sélectionnés, nous présenton…
Teaching to address diverse learning needs
In the province of Quebec, Canada, a trend towards full inclusion has impelled teachers to adapt their instruction to meet the needs of both advanced and weaker learners in regular school settings. The main purpose of the present investigation was to develop and validate the Differentiated Instruction Scale (DIS), which assesses the use of instructional adaptations and academic progress monitoring strategies in general education classrooms. A tot…
Jugement crédible en évaluation de programme
Program evaluation aims at establishing the quality of a program in order to generate a judgment that is valid and credible for the stakeholders. The present research aimed to gain a better understanding of the term “credible judgment” and to identify the required conditions to generate it. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six experienced evaluators and clients. The results highlight the required conditions to ensure credible judgme…
Use of a Remote Car Starter in Relation to Smog and Climate Change Perceptions
Remote car starters encourage motorists to warm up their vehicles by idling the motor--thus increasing atmospheric pollutants, including several greenhouse gas (GHG) with impacts on public health. This study about climate change (CC) adaptation and mitigation actions examined perceptions on air pollution and climate change and individual characteristics associated with the use of a remote car starter. A telephone survey (n = 2,570; response rate:…
Use of residential wood heating in a context of climate change
Increased residential wood heating could very well become a maladaptation to climate change, given its known consequences on winter smog and respiratory health. It would thus be appropriate to implement a long-term national program on improved and controlled residential wood heating. This would constitute a "no-regrets" adaptation to climate change, while reducing air pollution and its associated health impacts
Development and Validation of a Brief Version of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale With a Nonparametric Item Analysis Model.
The main purpose of the current research was to develop an abbreviated form of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) with nonparametric item response theory. The authors conducted 5 studies, with a total participation of 8,256 married or cohabiting individuals. Results showed that the item characteristic curves behaved in a monotonically increasing function for all items of the brief 4-item version of the DAS (DAS-4). The DAS-4 proved to be informati…
Psychometric Properties of a Perceived Behavioral Control Multiplicative Scale Developed According to Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior
The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of a scale to assess perceived behavioral control developed according to a multiplicative procedure. Based upon Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, belief-based and global measures of perceived behavioral control and intention to continue with the Certificate program in Law until graduation were assessed among a group of 217 students. Analyses indicated that the psychometric proper…
An application of Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour to predict mothers' intention to use oral rehydration therapy in a rural area of Benin
Optimism and Health-Relevant Cognitions after a Myocardial Infarction
The relationship between dispositional optimism (LOT) and health-relevant cognitions after a myocardial infarction was examined with 158 patients (mean age = 52.7 +/- 8.1 yr.). Patients above the median on optimism (i.e., optimists) scored significantly lower on perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, and experienced fear than did pessimists. However, no difference on perceived self-efficacy was reported between optimists and pessimists. It…
An Item-Analytic Investigation of the Fishbein and Ajzen Multiplicative Scale
The purpose was to study the empirical item characteristic curves and the internal structure of the multiplicative scale of the Fishbein and Ajzen paradigm. In previous research, Fishbein and Ajzen derived total scores by means of a belief by outcome cross-product. However, this procedure may bias the meaning of the attitude construct due to the fact that a person can obtain a meaningless score on a particular item by endorsing a negative categor…
Teaching to address diverse learning needs
In the province of Quebec, Canada, a trend towards full inclusion has impelled teachers to adapt their instruction to meet the needs of both advanced and weaker learners in regular school settings. The main purpose of the present investigation was to develop and validate the Differentiated Instruction Scale (DIS), which assesses the use of instructional adaptations and academic progress monitoring strategies in general education classrooms. A tot…
Teacher structure as a predictor of students' perceived competence and autonomous motivation
BackgroundAn important pedagogical practice is the provision of structure (Farkas & Grolnick, 2010, Motiv. Emot., 34, 266). According to self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985, Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior, Plenum, New York, NY), structure allows students to develop perceived competence in different school subjects, which in turn facilitates the development of autonomous motivation towards these subject…
An application of Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour to predict mothers' intention to use oral rehydration therapy in a rural area of Benin
Neighbourhood and dwelling characteristics associated with the self-reported adverse health effects of heat in most deprived urban areas
Dwelling and neighbourhood characteristics associated with the prevalence of self-reported heat-induced adverse health effects are not well known. We interviewed 3485 people in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods of the nine largest cities in Québec, Canada. The prevalence of heat-induced adverse health effects was 46%, out of which one fourth led to medical consultation. Multivariate analyses showed that dissatisfaction with the summer dwellin…
Les modèles de mesure en éducation
Cet article vise à dresser un bilan des études ayant porté sur les modèles de mesure ou sur un aspect particulier de ces derniers au cours des trente der nières années. Pour ce faire, nous avons réalisé une recension des écrits à partir de quatorze revues internationales traitant, notamment, des modèles de mesure en éducation. Après avoir effectué une synthèse des résultats qui ressortent de notre analyse des articles sélectionnés, nous présenton…
An Item-Analytic Investigation of the Fishbein and Ajzen Multiplicative Scale
The purpose was to study the empirical item characteristic curves and the internal structure of the multiplicative scale of the Fishbein and Ajzen paradigm. In previous research, Fishbein and Ajzen derived total scores by means of a belief by outcome cross-product. However, this procedure may bias the meaning of the attitude construct due to the fact that a person can obtain a meaningless score on a particular item by endorsing a negative categor…
Optimism and Health-Relevant Cognitions after a Myocardial Infarction
The relationship between dispositional optimism (LOT) and health-relevant cognitions after a myocardial infarction was examined with 158 patients (mean age = 52.7 +/- 8.1 yr.). Patients above the median on optimism (i.e., optimists) scored significantly lower on perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, and experienced fear than did pessimists. However, no difference on perceived self-efficacy was reported between optimists and pessimists. It…
Psychometric Properties of a Perceived Behavioral Control Multiplicative Scale Developed According to Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior
The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of a scale to assess perceived behavioral control developed according to a multiplicative procedure. Based upon Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, belief-based and global measures of perceived behavioral control and intention to continue with the Certificate program in Law until graduation were assessed among a group of 217 students. Analyses indicated that the psychometric proper…
An application of Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour to predict mothers' intention to use oral rehydration therapy in a rural area of Benin
Development and Validation of a Brief Version of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale With a Nonparametric Item Analysis Model.
The main purpose of the current research was to develop an abbreviated form of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) with nonparametric item response theory. The authors conducted 5 studies, with a total participation of 8,256 married or cohabiting individuals. Results showed that the item characteristic curves behaved in a monotonically increasing function for all items of the brief 4-item version of the DAS (DAS-4). The DAS-4 proved to be informati…
Use of residential wood heating in a context of climate change
Increased residential wood heating could very well become a maladaptation to climate change, given its known consequences on winter smog and respiratory health. It would thus be appropriate to implement a long-term national program on improved and controlled residential wood heating. This would constitute a "no-regrets" adaptation to climate change, while reducing air pollution and its associated health impacts
Use of a Remote Car Starter in Relation to Smog and Climate Change Perceptions
Remote car starters encourage motorists to warm up their vehicles by idling the motor--thus increasing atmospheric pollutants, including several greenhouse gas (GHG) with impacts on public health. This study about climate change (CC) adaptation and mitigation actions examined perceptions on air pollution and climate change and individual characteristics associated with the use of a remote car starter. A telephone survey (n = 2,570; response rate:…
Jugement crédible en évaluation de programme
Program evaluation aims at establishing the quality of a program in order to generate a judgment that is valid and credible for the stakeholders. The present research aimed to gain a better understanding of the term “credible judgment” and to identify the required conditions to generate it. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six experienced evaluators and clients. The results highlight the required conditions to ensure credible judgme…
Teaching to address diverse learning needs
In the province of Quebec, Canada, a trend towards full inclusion has impelled teachers to adapt their instruction to meet the needs of both advanced and weaker learners in regular school settings. The main purpose of the present investigation was to develop and validate the Differentiated Instruction Scale (DIS), which assesses the use of instructional adaptations and academic progress monitoring strategies in general education classrooms. A tot…
Perceived Adverse Health Effects of Heat and Their Determinants in Deprived Neighbourhoods
This study identifies several characteristics of individuals who report their physical and/or mental health as being adversely affected by summertime heat and humidity, within the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods of the nine largest cities of Québec (Canada). The study is cross-sectional by stratified representative sample; 3485 people were interviewed in their residence. The prevalence of reported impacts was 46%, mostly physical health. Female…
Les modèles de mesure en éducation
Cet article vise à dresser un bilan des études ayant porté sur les modèles de mesure ou sur un aspect particulier de ces derniers au cours des trente der nières années. Pour ce faire, nous avons réalisé une recension des écrits à partir de quatorze revues internationales traitant, notamment, des modèles de mesure en éducation. Après avoir effectué une synthèse des résultats qui ressortent de notre analyse des articles sélectionnés, nous présenton…
Using the theory of planned behavior to identify key beliefs underlying pro-environmental behavior in high-school students
Neighbourhood and dwelling characteristics associated with the self-reported adverse health effects of heat in most deprived urban areas
Dwelling and neighbourhood characteristics associated with the prevalence of self-reported heat-induced adverse health effects are not well known. We interviewed 3485 people in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods of the nine largest cities in Québec, Canada. The prevalence of heat-induced adverse health effects was 46%, out of which one fourth led to medical consultation. Multivariate analyses showed that dissatisfaction with the summer dwellin…
Selecting the Best Items for a Short-Form of the Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire
Five studies were conducted to develop a short form of the Experiences in Close Relationships (ECR) questionnaire with optimal psychometric properties. Study 1 involved Item Response Theory (IRT) analyses of the responses of 2,066 adults, resulting in a 12-item form of the ECR containing the most discriminating items. The psychometric properties of the ECR-12 were further demonstrated in two longitudinal studies of community samples of couples (S…
A multilevel analysis to explain self-reported adverse health effects and adaptation to urban heat
This 3-level analysis shows the differential importance of the characteristics of residents, buildings and their surroundings on self-reported adverse health impacts and on adaptation (other than air conditioning) under hot and humid summer conditions. It also identifies indicators specific to impacts or adaptation. People with negative health impacts from heat rely more on adaptation strategies while low physical activity and good dwelling/build…
Fiabilité d’un dispositif d’évaluation de l’habileté à déterminer le résultat d’une chaîne d’opérations chez des élèves québécois du secondaire
La présente étude examine la possibilité d’évaluer avec un bon niveau de fiabilité l’habileté des élèves à déterminer le résultat d’une chaîne d’opérations en respectant la priorité des opérations. Selon le devis de recherche, deux facteurs liés à l’énoncé du problème ont été manipulés : son degré de réalisme et la complétude de ses données. À la suite d’une préexpérimentation, un ensemble de 12 problèmes ont été présentés à 82 élèves québécois d…
Development and Validation of a Behavioural Index for Adaptation to High Summer Temperatures among Urban Dwellers
One of the consequences of climate change is the growing number of extreme weather events, including heat waves, which have substantial impacts on the health of populations. From a public health standpoint, it is vital to ensure that people can adapt to high heat, particularly in cities where heat islands abound. Identifying indicators to include in a parsimonious index would help better differentiate individuals who adapt well to heat from those…
Teacher structure as a predictor of students' perceived competence and autonomous motivation
BackgroundAn important pedagogical practice is the provision of structure (Farkas & Grolnick, 2010, Motiv. Emot., 34, 266). According to self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985, Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior, Plenum, New York, NY), structure allows students to develop perceived competence in different school subjects, which in turn facilitates the development of autonomous motivation towards these subject…
L’utilisation Des Questionnaires en Recherche
Factors Leading Municipal Authorities to Implement Preventive Interventions for Lyme Disease
The aim of this study is to document climate change adaptation interventions targeting Lyme disease at the municipal level in the province of Quebec (Canada). This exploratory study relies on the theory of planned behavior and certain constructs from the health belief model to identify the factors leading municipal authorities to implement preventive interventions for Lyme disease (PILD). Data were obtained from an online survey sent, during the …
Development and validation of five behavioral indices of flood adaptation
Across a series of psychometric analyses, the results showed that these flood adaptation indices could properly measure a vast range of adaptive behaviors according to the chronology of events. Therefore, researchers, public health agencies, and professionals can use them to monitor the evolution of individuals' adaptive behaviors during floods
Monitoring the evolution of individuals’ flood-related adaptive behaviors over time
Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency and intensity of floods in the province of Quebec, Canada. Therefore, in 2015, to better monitor the level of adaptation to flooding of Quebec residents living in or near a flood-prone area, the Quebec Observatory of Adaptation to Climate Change developed five indices of adaptation to flooding, according to the chronology of events. The present study was conducted 4 years later and is a follow…
Development and validation of a behavioral index for adaptation to lyme disease
This study led to the creation of a Lyme disease prevention index that can be used by public health agencies, researchers, and professionals to monitor the evolution over time of individuals' LDPB adoption rates. It also showed the usefulness of the TPB in understanding the adoption of LDPB and how intention to adopt such behaviors is formed
Using the theory of planned behavior to identify key beliefs underlying heat adaptation behaviors in elderly populations
Following up on flood adaptation in Québec households four years later
Psychology (19 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Medicine (12 works) · Geography (9 works) · Climate Change and Health Impacts (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Perception (7 works) · Adaptation (eye (6 works) · Population (6 works) · Public health (6 works)