The Psychometrics of an Arabic Language Version of the Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale

Objective: To translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of an Arabic-language version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS). Method: The items were translated, back translated, refined, and tested in an Australian immigrant sample ( N = 220). Results: Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the Arabic DASS discriminates between depression, anxiety, and stress but to a lesser degree than the English DASS. The factor loadings for all 42 items were comparable to those of the English DASS, indicating that the items had been appropriately translated and adapted. Analysis of exploratory items suggested by Arabic-speaking mental health professionals failed to reveal any new items that were both psychometrically adequate and theoretically coherent. Analysis of a bilingual sample ( N = 24) indicated that the English norms was appropriate for the Arabic DASS. Conclusion: The results support the universality of depression, anxiety, and stress across cultures and provide initial support for the psychometric properties of the Arabic DASS.

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An Arabic Language Version of the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile

Public Health Nursing ◽

10.1111/j.1525-1446.1998.tb00325.x ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 74-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Linda G. Haddad ◽

Rowaida M. Al-Ma'aitah ◽

Sheila J. Cameron ◽

Marjorie Armstrong-Stassen

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Arabic Language ◽

Language Version

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Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire for Yemeni Adolescents

Children ◽

10.3390/children8060448 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 448

Author(s):

Amal A. M. Alsanabani ◽

Zamros Y. M. Yusof ◽

Wan Nurazreena Wan Hassan ◽

Khalid Aldhorae ◽

Helmi A. Alyamani

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Age Groups ◽

Factor Loading ◽

Arabic Language ◽

Psychosocial Impact ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Validity Test ◽

Language Version ◽

Dental Aesthetics

(1) Objectives: This paper aimed to cross-culturally adapt the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) into an Arabic language version (PIDAQ(A)) for measuring the oral health related quality of life related to dental aesthetics among 12–17-year-old Yemeni adolescents. (2) Material and methods: The study comprised three parts, which were linguistic validation and qualitative interview, comprehensibility assessment, and psychometric validations. Psychometric properties were examined for validity (exploratory factor analysis (EFA), partial confirmatory factor analysis (PCFA), construct, criterion, and discriminant validity) and reliability (internal consistency and reproducibility). (3) Results: The PIDAQ(A) contained a new item. EFA extracted three factors (item factor loading 0.375 to 0.918) comprising dental self-confidence, aesthetic concern, and psychosocial impact subscales. PCFA showed good fit statistics (comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.928, root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.071). In addition, invariance across age groups was tested. Cronbach’s α values ranged from 0.90 to 0.93 (intraclass correlations = 0.89–0.96). A criterion validity test showed that the PIDAQ(A) had a significant association with oral impacts on daily performance scores. A construct validity test showed significant associations between PIDAQ(A) subscales and self-perceived dental appearance and self-perceived need for orthodontic braces (p < 0.05). Discriminant validity presented significant differences in the mean PIDAQ(A) scores between subjects having severe malocclusion and those with slight malocclusion. No floor or ceiling effects were detected.

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Sudanese Students’ Perceptions of Their Class Activities: Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of My Class Activities–Arabic Language Version

Journal of Advanced Academics ◽

10.1177/1932202x17701881 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 141-159

Author(s):

Nielsen Pereira ◽

Salaheldin Farah Bakhiet ◽

Marcia Gentry ◽

Tahani Abdulrahman Balhmar ◽

Sultan Mohammed Hakami

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Arabic Language ◽

Model Fit ◽

School Students ◽

Language Version ◽

Consistency Results ◽

Improve Model ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Elementary And Middle School

This study examined the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Arabic version of My Class Activities (MCA), an instrument designed to measure students’ perceptions of interest, challenge, choice, and enjoyment in classrooms. Scores of 3,516 Sudanese students in Grades 2 to 8 were used. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate the factor structure of MCA. Multigroup CFA was used to examine measurement invariance across students in gifted and regular schools (nongifted). Four items were deleted to improve model fit and internal consistency. Results indicated noninvariant indicator intercepts across gifted and nongifted students, suggesting that MCA-Arabic can be used with elementary and middle school students; however, it should not be used to compare gifted and nongifted students.

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The Development and Psychometric Validation of an Arabic-Language Version of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale

Pain Research and Management ◽

10.1155/2017/1472792 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Huda Abu-Saad Huijer ◽

Souha Fares ◽

Douglas J. French

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Factor Model ◽

Pain Catastrophizing ◽

Strong Support ◽

Arabic Language ◽

Self Report ◽

Psychometric Validation ◽

Pain Catastrophizing Scale ◽

Language Version

Context. The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) is the most widely used measure of pain-specific catastrophizing. Objectives. The purpose of the present study was to develop and psychometrically evaluate an Arabic-language version of the PCS. Methods. In Study 1, 150 adult chronic nonmalignant pain patients seeking treatment at a hospital setting completed the PCS-A and a number of self-report measures assessing clinical parameters of pain, symptoms of depression, and quality of life. Study 2 employed a cold pressor pain task to examine the PCS-A in a sample of 44 healthy university students. Results. Exploratory factor analyses suggested a two-factor structure. Confirmatory factor analysis comparing the 2-factor model, Sullivan’s original 3-factor model, and a 1-factor model based on the total score all provided adequate fit to the data. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients across all models met or exceeded accepted standards of reliability. Catastrophizing was associated with higher levels of depression and increased pain intensity and interference. Catastrophizing predicted decreased quality of life, even after controlling for the contribution of gender, employment, depression, and pain interference. PCS-A scores were positively correlated with heightened experimental pain severity and decreased pain tolerance. Conclusion. The present results provide strong support for the psychometric properties of the PCS-A.

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