Japanese Version of the Perceived Stress Scale
Author Information
Author(s): Mimura Chizu, Griffiths Peter
Primary Institution: King's College London
Hypothesis
Is the Japanese version of the Perceived Stress Scale equivalent to the original English version?
Conclusion
The Japanese version of the Perceived Stress Scale is substantially equivalent to the original and suitable for cross-cultural studies.
Supporting Evidence
- Factor analysis showed similar factor loadings for both versions of the scale.
- Cronbach's alpha was high for both the original and Japanese versions.
- The study included a large sample size of 1542 participants.
Takeaway
Researchers made a Japanese version of a stress questionnaire and found it works just as well as the original English one.
Methodology
A forward-backward translation procedure was used, followed by factor analysis and reliability testing.
Potential Biases
The use of non-professional translators may introduce bias, as they may not represent the general population.
Limitations
The study's sample consisted mainly of undergraduate nursing and pharmacy students from a single institution, which may not represent the general population.
Participant Demographics
The UK sample included 222 students (12.6% male, 87.4% female) aged 18-45, while the Japanese sample included 1320 students (22.4% male, 77.1% female) aged 18-44.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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