Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
مجله پزشکی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
Med J Islam Repub Iran
Medical Sciences
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir
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journal2
1016-1430
2251-6840
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10.18869/mjiri
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8888
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jalali
1393
10
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gregorian
2015
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Psychometric assessment of Beck scale for suicidal ideation (BSSI) in general population in Tehran
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Original Research
Original Research
<p> <strong> Background: </strong>Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI) is a widely used instrument to assess suicidality. However, there is only limited information about the psychometric characteristics of BSSI in the Persian language. In this study, we investigated the validity, reliability and factor structure of the BSSI in the general population of Tehran. </p><p> <strong> Methods </strong>: Initially, 900 questionnaire packages were distributed to the general population of Tehran (response rate: 59 percent), using cluster random sampling method. The questionnaire package consisted of a demographic questionnaire, the Persian translation of the BSSI, Symptom checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R), Beck Hopelessness Inventory (BHI) and Philips Social Support Appraisal Scale. Internal consistency and correlations of the BSSI scores with other constructs were investigated. Factor analysis was done using principal component method. </p><p> <strong> Results </strong>: The Cronbach's alpha coefficients of the screening part and the whole scale were satisfactory (>0.8). The scores of both the screening part and the total scale in individuals who experienced suicidal attempt were higher than others. Both the screening part and the total scale had a positive correlation with depression and Global Severity Index in SCL-90-R, and a negative correlation with social support. The scores of the screening part had a positive correlation with anxiety, psychoticism, hostility and hopelessness as well. The screening part consisted of a single factor which explains 60% of the total variance. </p><p> <strong> Conclusion </strong>: The Persian translation of the BSSI has desirable psychometric properties in research setting. However, the clinical usage of the scale remains to be explored, and the factor structure of the whole questionnaire should be assessed in a clinical sample. </p>
Suicidal Ideations, Psychometrics, Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation, Factor Analysis.
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http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-892&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Maryam
Esfahani
maryam.esfahani2011@gmail.com
200319475328460018722
200319475328460018722
Yes
Psychology & Educational Science Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.
Yasaman
Hashemi
hashemiyasaman@gmail.com
200319475328460018723
200319475328460018723
No
Psychology & Educational Science Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.
Kaveh
Alavi
kavehalavi@yahoo.com
200319475328460018724
200319475328460018724
No
Mental Health Research Center, Tehran Institute of Psychiatry- School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.