Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the short 9-item drive for muscularity scale (DMS-9) DOI Creative Commons
Feten Fekih‐Romdhane, Diana Malaeb, Mariam Dabbous

et al.

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Sept. 19, 2023

Abstract Background After the original 15-item Drive for Muscularity Scale developed by McCreary et al. in 2004, a more theoretically based scale that replicates DMS subscales with better conceptual clarity and shorter number of items, i.e., DMS-9, has recently been Chaba 2018. We sought to contribute literature especially under Arab context, investigating psychometric properties an Arabic translation DMS-9 sample Arabic-speaking Lebanese university students both genders. Methods University (N = 402; 55.2% females) from multiple universities Lebanon were invited fill survey this cross-sectional designed study (December 2022 January 2023). Our was chosen using snowball technique; soft copy questionnaire created google forms software, online approach conceived proceed data collection. Results Using Exploratory Factor Analysis-to- Confirmatory Analysis strategy, we found two-factor model proposed parent adequately replicated our sample. The two factor scores showed very good McDonald’s omega values (ω > 0.8). Findings also gender invariance achieved at configural, metric, scalar levels. Additionally, drive muscularity correlated expected way other variables, providing support convergent divergent validity DMS-9. Specifically, greater attitudes behaviors significantly severe muscle dysmorphic symptoms, inappropriate eating attitudes, bias internalization, lower body appreciation. Conclusion preliminarily suggest is psychometrically sound suitable tool assess construct among community adults. Making available will hopefully benefit scientific working settings, promote local international research area, offer descriptive on how may interfere health indicators general population.

Language: Английский

Psychometric validation of the Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) into Arabic DOI Creative Commons
Feten Fekih‐Romdhane, Rabih Hallit, Vanessa Azzi

et al.

Middle East Current Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(1)

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

Abstract Background Research on dysmorphic concerns (DC) in Arabic-speaking contexts is hampered by the lack of validated tools. Because DC are culturally dependent, psychometrically sound measures needed at national level to closely and accurately investigate construct specific societies populations. The purpose current research was psychometric properties Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) its Arabic translation Lebanese adults. Methods study involved 515 participants (69.9% females, mean age 27.55 ± 10.92 years) who completed a self-report, web-based questionnaire. Results Confirmatory factor analysis indicated excellent validity, as one-factor structure DCQ fits well with data. McDonald’s omega 0.89 our sample, evidencing an internal consistency. Furthermore, results from multigroup showed that holds similar structural model between genders metric, configural, scalar levels. Finally, levels correlated inversely body appreciation self-esteem positively disordered eating symptoms, thus supporting concurrent convergent validity DCQ. Conclusion translated into appears have valid self-assessment measure capture presence manifestations. It anticipated will be advantageous for healthcare professionals researchers working people around world.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and predictors of anxiety and stress among Jordanian women following hysterectomy: an observational multicentre study DOI Creative Commons
Rasmieh Al‐Amer, Maha Atout, Malakeh Z. Malak

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: March 26, 2025

Abstract Background Jordan is a collectivist society where fertility rated highly. Hysterectomy, therefore, has the potential to negatively impact woman’s standing in leading increased levels of anxiety and stress. Purpose To assess hysterectomy on anxiety, stress, body appreciation, social support among women. Methods A cross-sectional design was utilized recruit 251 women post-hysterectomy. The study used Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS), Enriched Social Support Instrument (ESSI), Body Appreciation (BAS). Results Sexual difficulties were experienced by majority. Severe reported 39% with around 89% reporting stress that moderate or higher. Overall, participants had appreciation high level perceived support. problems, post-surgery duration, predicted both desire for more children longer durations heightening Conclusion Hysterectomy impacts women’s mental health, are important facets buffering consequences hysterectomy. culturally sensitive healthcare addressing individual needs communities paramount.

Language: Английский

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A cross-sectional study on the stronger negative association between body appreciation and body mass index among male compared to female undergraduate students in the United Arab Emirates DOI Creative Commons
Mo’ath F. Bataineh, Carine Platat,

Ruqaya Keftan

et al.

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30(1)

Published: May 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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The mediating effect of social support and body appreciation between child abuse and disordered eating symptoms among Lebanese adolescents DOI Creative Commons

Gaelle Kanj,

Souheil Hallit, Mariam Dabbous

et al.

Middle East Current Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(1)

Published: March 25, 2024

Abstract Objective The current study examines the mediating effect of social support and body appreciation between child abuse disordered eating symptoms among Lebanese adolescents. Methods This study, involving 403 participants, was cross-sectional conducted August September 2022. adolescents from all Lebanon’s governorates were recruited through “Snowball Sampling” method. measuring instruments composing questionnaire included Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-7) which identifies presence risk for disorders based on eating-related attitudes, behaviors feelings; “Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)” measures, three separate sources, extent one’s perception support; “Body Appreciation (BAS)” assesses care respect one has their own body, along with acceptance protection unrealistic beauty ideals; “Child Abuse Self-Report (CASRS-12)” detects lifelong abuse. Results Participants’ mean age 16.63 ± 1.46 years 57.3% females. results highlight mediation in association types symptoms. Additionally, a significant indicated more lower appreciation, whereas another underscored higher appropriate attitudes. Lastly, observed to be notably associated further inappropriate Conclusion findings preliminarily indicate that experiences forms may have possibly triggered perceived lack low levels turn resulted severe predisposed cautiously suggests both regarded as key targets community-based prevention intervention strategies aiming at reducing developing

Language: Английский

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Body appreciation is associated with optimism/pessimism in patients with chronic kidney disease: Results from a cross-sectional study and validation of the Arabic version of the Optimism–Pessimism Short Scale–2 DOI Creative Commons

Maroun Hajj-Moussa,

Nay El Hachem,

Ziad El Sebaaly

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(9), P. e0306262 - e0306262

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients encounter many obstacles that affect their physical and psychological well-being. The primary objective of the present study was to investigate potential correlates optimism/pessimism in a sample with CKD, including socio-demographics, body appreciation disordered eating symptoms. As secondary objective, we proposed examine psychometric properties an Arabic translation Optimism-Pessimism Short Scale-2 (SOP2) before its use our sample.

Language: Английский

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Body appreciation and mindful eating in Lebanese adults: the mediating role of psychological distress DOI

Emmanuelle Awad,

Nadine Zalaket, Elias Rahme

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Health Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: April 2, 2024

A gap in the literature exists about associations between adaptive eating patterns like mindful eating, body appreciation and psychological distress within Lebanese population. The current culture of acceptance increased emphasis on wellbeing elicits interest studying its correlates. aim study is to assess mediating effect association behaviors among a sample adults. This cross-sectional enrolled 465 participants. Men women over age 18 were eligible participate. Then, initial participants asked recruit other they know. Individuals who consented took an online questionnaire that contained following scales: section collecting sociodemographic information, Mindful Eating Behavior Scale, Depression Stress Anxiety Scale (DASS-8) Body Appreciation (BAS-2). results mediation analysis showed fully mediated with awareness/eating without distraction. Higher was significantly associated less distress, whereas higher However, not distraction respectively. These findings could guide further research different categories positive variables

Language: Английский

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Validation of an Arabic version of the eating disorder inventory’s body dissatisfaction subscale among adolescents, adults, and pregnant women DOI Creative Commons
Sarah Gerges, Sahar Obeïd, Diana Malaeb

et al.

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Oct. 19, 2023

The 9-item Body Dissatisfaction Subscale (BDS) of the Eating Disorder Inventory is one most used tools for assessing thinness-oriented body dissatisfaction in research and clinical practice. However, no validated Arabic version this scale exists to date. In study, we sought validate instrument three samples native Arabic-speaking adolescents, adults, pregnant women from Lebanon.A total 826 555 433 were included. To examine factor structure BDS, performed an exploratory analysis (EFA), using a principal component via FACTOR software on first split-half subsample among Lebanese adults. We data second adult sample conduct Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) through SPSS AMOS v.29 software. That verified model was tested CFA adolescents women.The EFA showed bidimensional with all 9 items retained divided into 1 = Satisfaction (negatively-worded items) 2 (positively-worded items). demonstrated invariable goodness-of-fit studied populations. McDonald's omega values also adequate samples, demonstrating its reliability. Moreover, BDS invariance across sex both Finally, higher scores correlated more disordered eating, less appreciation functionality appreciation, thus attesting convergent validity scale. addition, positively depression anxiety scores, indicating patterns divergent validity.In light our findings, endorse use by healthcare professionals countries, order assess appropriate timely manner ease early referral specialist, thereby preventing deleterious health-related risks associated condition.Body conceptualized as pejorative subjective assessment one's own discontent visual perception it or particular feature appearance, which considered be important global measure stress related body. has been found predictor development eating disorder occurs individuals different mental disorders. thinness-focused dissatisfaction, but not yet Arabic. end, aimed translate present would turn facilitate improve practices nations. findings provide support psychometric properties examining Lebanon.

Language: Английский

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Body appreciation is associated with optimism/pessimism in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Results from a cross sectional study and validation of the Arabic version of the Optimism–Pessimism Short Scale–2 DOI Creative Commons

Maroun Hajj Moussa,

Nay El Hachem,

Ziad El Sebaaly

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

Abstract Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients encounter many obstacles that affect their physical and psychological well-being. The primary objective of the present study was to investigate potential correlates optimism/pessimism in a sample with CKD, including socio-demographics, body appreciation disordered eating symptoms. As secondary objective, we proposed examine psychometric properties an Arabic translation Optimism–Pessimism Short Scale–2 (SOP2) before its use our sample. Methods: A cross-sectional carried out between April May 2023, enrolling 108 participants from three hospitals Lebanon providing insights into sociodemographic characteristics, activity levels, appreciation, optimism, pessimism, attitudes. Results : indicated Arabic-language adaptation SOP2 has good reliability coefficients. two facets scale displayed strong correlation each other, highly similar correlations external variables (i.e., household crowding index, activity, eating), suggesting can be interpreted as unidimensional measure for dispositional optimism by developers. Furthermore, findings revealed positive CKD who appreciate bodies tend exhibit more optimistic outlook on life. Conversely, higher is associated lower indicating image may mitigate feelings hopelessness despair patients. Conclusion: This contributes literature ways. First, it offers quick complete, easy administer, psychometrically sound instrument useful clinical research purposes. Second, unveils clear optimistic, less pessimistic mindset CKD.

Language: Английский

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Arabic validation of the Body-Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults DOI

Rezgui Hela,

S. Bourgou, Meriem Hamza

et al.

L Encéphale, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the short 9-item drive for muscularity scale (DMS-9) DOI Creative Commons
Feten Fekih‐Romdhane, Diana Malaeb, Mariam Dabbous

et al.

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Sept. 19, 2023

Abstract Background After the original 15-item Drive for Muscularity Scale developed by McCreary et al. in 2004, a more theoretically based scale that replicates DMS subscales with better conceptual clarity and shorter number of items, i.e., DMS-9, has recently been Chaba 2018. We sought to contribute literature especially under Arab context, investigating psychometric properties an Arabic translation DMS-9 sample Arabic-speaking Lebanese university students both genders. Methods University (N = 402; 55.2% females) from multiple universities Lebanon were invited fill survey this cross-sectional designed study (December 2022 January 2023). Our was chosen using snowball technique; soft copy questionnaire created google forms software, online approach conceived proceed data collection. Results Using Exploratory Factor Analysis-to- Confirmatory Analysis strategy, we found two-factor model proposed parent adequately replicated our sample. The two factor scores showed very good McDonald’s omega values (ω > 0.8). Findings also gender invariance achieved at configural, metric, scalar levels. Additionally, drive muscularity correlated expected way other variables, providing support convergent divergent validity DMS-9. Specifically, greater attitudes behaviors significantly severe muscle dysmorphic symptoms, inappropriate eating attitudes, bias internalization, lower body appreciation. Conclusion preliminarily suggest is psychometrically sound suitable tool assess construct among community adults. Making available will hopefully benefit scientific working settings, promote local international research area, offer descriptive on how may interfere health indicators general population.

Language: Английский

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