Validity and Reliability of Japanese Symptom Checklist 90 Revised
Author Information
Author(s): Tomioka Mitsunao, Shimura Midori, Hidaka Mikio, Kubo Chiharu
Primary Institution: Kyushu University Hospital
Hypothesis
To examine the validity and reliability of a Japanese version of the Symptom Checklist 90 Revised (SCL-90-R (J)).
Conclusion
The study confirmed the validity and reliability of SCL-90-R(J) for measuring individual distress.
Supporting Evidence
- The correlation coefficients between the nine primary subscales and items were .26 to .78.
- Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from .76 to .86.
- Test-retest reliability for outpatients was from .81 to .90.
- Each of the nine primary subscales correlated well with their corresponding constructs in the MMPI.
Takeaway
Researchers made a Japanese version of a questionnaire to help understand people's feelings, and it works well.
Methodology
The SCL-90-R was translated to Japanese, and its validity and reliability were tested using various groups including outpatients and students.
Potential Biases
Potential local bias due to data collection from a single area.
Limitations
The study did not include psychiatric patients and was conducted in only one area of Japan, which may introduce local bias.
Participant Demographics
460 participants from the community, including 143 men (average age 59.6) and 317 women (average age 50.9); 104 outpatients and 124 healthy students.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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