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Assessment of psychometric properties of Persian version of Perceived Socio-cultural Pressure Scale (PSPS).

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To generate the Persian version of the Perceived Socio-cultural Pressure Scale. METHODS: The study, done in Kerman, Iran, from November 2010 to February 2011, comprised 1200 volunteers. After translation and back-translation, the questionnaire's internal consistency, criterion and construct validity were evaluated, individual and global scores of the Perceived Socio-cultural Pressure Scale were assessed between people with and without eating disorders. RESULTS: The mean scores for comparison were 14.7 +/- 6.64 and 21.84 +/- 10.65, giving a p-value of 0.0001. Internal and inter-item consistency were acceptable. Item-total correlation ranged from 54% to 80%. Construct and criterion validity of the scale were also acceptable. CONCLUSION: The Persian version of the Perceived Socio-cultural Pressure Scale is a competent tool for use in the general population and in individuals with eating disorders.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Behshid Garrusi, Saeide Garrusi, Mohammad Reza Baneshi

Institution: Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Kerman University of Medical Sciences

OpenAlex ID: W2187703464