Factorial Validity And Reliability Of The Simplified-Chinese Version Of Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale : A Study Among Depressed Patients At An Out-Patient Clinic In Malaysia
- Author:
Anne Yee
;
Huai Seng Loh
;
Chong Guan Ng
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Depression;
Chinese Version;
Pleasure Scale;
Validation
- MeSH:
Patients;
Depression;
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2014;15(1):66-71
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) is a self-assessment scale designed to evaluate anhedonia in various psychiatric disorders. To facilitate its use in Malaysian settings, our current study aimed to examine the
validity of the Simplified-Chinese translated version of the SHAPS (SHAPS-SC) in a group of subjects at a university out-patient clinic. Method: A total of 40
depressed patients were recruited in this cross sectional study. They were given both the Simplified Chinese and Malay versions of SHAPS, General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ-12) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to assess their hedonic state, general mental health condition and level of depression. Results: Our study showed that SHAPS-SC had impressive internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha 0.84) and concurrent validity, and fair parallel-forms
reliability (Pearson’s correlation 0.39). Conclusion: SHAPS-SC demonstrate good psychometric properties in the evaluation of hedonic state among a group of Chinese speaking depressed patients in an out-patient setting. It is easy to administer and suitable as a valid and reliable questionnaire in assessing anhedonia among depressed patients in Malaysia.
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