Factor structure and measurement invariance of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 among the Chilean population

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(5), P. e0304623 - e0304623

Published: May 31, 2024

Background The PHQ-4 is an ultrabrief screening test for depression and anxiety symptoms. psychometric properties of this among the population in Chile are unknown. This study was aimed to determine factor structure adult Chile, assess its measurement invariance across different groups. Methods considered a nationally representative sample 10921 people aged 18 above, 2021. Exploratory confirmatory analysis were conducted, configural, metric, scalar, strict assessed. Results two-factor supported two underlying constructs anxiety. model explained 67% variance had excellent fit (CFI: 0.9999; TLI: 0.9994; RMSEA: 0.0107; SRMR: 0.0022). Strict held gender, age, area residence, household income quintile, immigrant or host population, indigenous non-indigenous (ΔCFI<0.01). Conclusion can be used depressive symptoms studies, as public mental health programs Chile.

Language: Английский

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Validation of the 12-item Gamification User Types Hexad Scale in 1,610 Hong Kong Young Gamers

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 22, 2024

Abstract The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of Gamification User Types Hexad Scale (Hexad) and validate 12-item short version (Hexad-12) in Chinese context. An online survey recruited 1,610 young gamers aged between 11 29 (mean age = 23.1, SD 4.18) Hong Kong May June 2023, who completed Hexad-24 other validated measures. Factorial validity measurement invariance were evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent factors was examined with demographic gaming characteristics, social support, internet disorder (IGD) symptoms, depressive hikikomori. 6-factor model provided mediocre fits (comparative fit index < 0.90 standardized root mean square residuals > 0.07) original 24-item but adequate 0.97 0.04) Hexad-12 split samples substantial loadings acceptable reliability. showed scalar across gender, groups, game genre. Disruptor positively moderately strongly correlated IGD hikikomori, suicidal ideation. Philanthropist socializer support meaning life; free-spirits achievers negatively weakly findings demonstrated for Hexad-12, supporting its use brief assessment gamers' user types.

Language: Английский

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Minority Stress or Gender Shift? Testing the Effect of Sexual Orientation on Psychological Distress Among Hong Kong Adolescents

Sexuality & Culture, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 428 - 451

Published: Oct. 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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Dimensionality and reliability of the online version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) in a large Colombian sample: Results from the PSY-COVID study

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 43(12), P. 11182 - 11192

Published: Sept. 28, 2023

Abstract The Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) is an ultra-brief screening instrument to measure depressive and anxiety symptoms. This study evaluated the dimensionality reliability of online version PHQ-4 in a large sample general population Colombia. Data were collected during first phase lockdown measures occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic. A total 18,061 adult participants completed PHQ-4. characteristics items subscales explored. Dimensionality was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), including examination invariance (configural, metric, scalar) across socio-demographic characteristics. Reliability indices computed known-groups validity addressed estimating associations between scores CFA showed significantly adequate fit for expected two-factor structure, being invariant gender, age, income level, education region. Internal consistency satisfactory PHQ-2 ( α = .83), GAD-2 .79), .86). Higher on (PHQ-2), (GAD-2), psychological distress symptoms females young people, those respondents with lower income, unemployed, level observed. findings indicate that reliable scale among Colombian recommendable this tool surveys.

Language: Английский

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Latent heterogeneity of online sexual experiences and associations with sexual risk behaviors and behavioral health outcomes in Chinese young adults: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10, P. e50020 - e50020

Published: Dec. 14, 2023

Online sexual experiences (OSEs) are becoming increasingly common in young adults, but existing papers have reported only on specific types of OSEs and not shown the heterogeneous nature repertoire OSEs. The use patterns remain unclear, relationships with risk behaviors behavioral health outcomes been evaluated.

Language: Английский

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Validating interRAI Chinese self-reported carer needs (SCaN) assessment and predicting caregiving distress among informal Chinese caregivers of older adults

BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: May 8, 2024

Abstract Background This study aims to (1) determine the reliability and validity of interRAI Chinese Self-reported Carer Needs (SCaN) assessment among informal caregivers older adults, (2) identify predictors caregiving distress in Asian regions with long-standing Confucian values filial piety family responsibility. Methods cross-sectional recruited 531 adults Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, Singapore. The scale was examined using Cronbach’s alphas (α) McDonald’s omega coefficient (ω). concurrent discriminant were assessed Spearman rank correlations ( rho ). To examine we employed hierarchical linear regression analyses informed by Model Stress Burden categorized into six domains. Results revealed good internal consistency (α = 0.83–0.96) 0.45–0.74) SCaN assessment. Hierarchical analysis that entering background factors, primary stressors, secondary appraisal, exacerbating factors all significantly enhanced model’s predictability, indicating source is multidimensional. In full model, longer care time, lack support from friends, have unmet needs, experience role overload, sleep problems, low IADL functioning are at a higher risk distress. Conclusions Assessment found be reliable valid tool adults. It would useful for determining caregivers’ strengths, challenges, tailoring interventions address potentially modifiable associated maximize support. Healthcare providers working home community settings should aware early identification routine their needs empower them continue taking providing adequate recipient.

Language: Английский

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A longitudinal examination of the measurement properties and invariance of the Sleep Condition Indicator in Chinese healthcare students

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 22, 2024

Abstract Background The Sleep Condition Indicator (SCI), an insomnia measurement tool based on the updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria with sound psychometric properties when applied in various populations, was evaluated here among healthcare students longitudinally, to demonstrate its invariance this particularly high-risk population. Methods Healthcare a Chinese university were recruited into two-wave longitudinal study, completing simplified version SCI (SCI-SC), Regularity, Satisfaction, Alertness, Timing, Efficiency, Duration (RU_SATED-C) scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4-C), sociodemographic variables questionnaire (Q-SV) between September November 2022. Structural validity, (MI), convergent discriminant internal consistency, test–retest reliability SCI-SC examined. Subgroups gender, age, home location, part-time job, physical exercise, stress-coping strategy surveyed twice test cross-sectional MI. Results We identified 343 valid responses (62.9% female, mean age = 19.650 ± 1.414 years) time interval seven days. two-factor structure considered satisfactory (comparative fit index 0.953–0.989, Tucker–Lewis 0.931–0.984, root means square error approximation 0.040–0.092, standardized residual 0.039–0.054), which mostly endorsed strict except for job subgroups, hence establishing invariance. presented acceptable validity RU_SATED-C scale ( r ≥ 0.500), PHQ-4-C (0.300 ≤ < consistency (Cronbach’s alpha 0.811–0.835, McDonald’s omega 0.805–0.832), (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.829). Conclusion is appropriate screening instrument available assessing symptoms students, promising provide additional evidence about detecting students.

Language: Английский

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Interaction Effects between Low Self-Control and Meaning in Life on Internet Gaming Disorder Symptoms and Functioning in Chinese Adolescents: A Latent Moderated Structural Equation Model (Preprint)

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26, P. e59490 - e59490

Published: Sept. 17, 2024

Background Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is an emerging behavioral addiction with mental health implications among adolescents. Low self-control established risk factor of IGD. Few studies have, however, examined the moderating role meaning in life (MIL) on relationships between low and IGD symptoms functioning. Objective This study aimed to examine effects MIL their interaction family school functioning a structural equation model. Methods A sample 2064 adolescents (967, 46.9% male; mean age 14.6 years) was recruited by multistage cluster random sampling from 5 middle schools Sichuan, China, 2022. The participants completed self-report questionnaire validated measures self-control, presence MIL, search for symptoms, commitment, Construct validity, measurement invariance, invariance were evaluated confirmatory analysis across sex. Structural modeling conducted indirect through symptoms. Latent moderated performed Results All scales showed satisfactory model fit scalar Males significantly greater lower levels (Cohen d=0.25-1.20, P<.001) than females. positively associated impulsivity (β=.20, P=.01), temper (β=.25, P<.001), (β=.11, P=.048) negatively (β=–.21, P<.001). Presence significant negative effect (β=–.11, SE .05; P=.03) positive stronger those high MIL. Temper (β=.08, .04; P=.04) Conclusions provides first findings large rural China. results have targeted interventions help male meaning.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial and Situational Risk Factors of Suicidality among Young Adults amid and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Three-Wave Cross-Sectional Network Analysis

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought situational impacts and mental distress among young people. No studies have investigated compared the risk factors of suicidality adults during after pandemic. The present study aimed to examine in this population via a network approach amid Methods: Repeated, cross-sectional telephone surveys recruited three samples Hong Kongvia random sampling autumns 2021 (N=1472), 2022 (N=1238), 2023 (N=1226). respondents completed measures on impact, meaning life, societal pessimism, Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), social withdrawal, suicidality. Mixed graphical modeling was conducted identify bridge linkages between across waves. Results: wave showed substantial decline COVD-19 but higher rates than models good stability. Financial PHQ-4, withdrawal positive with network. PHQ-4 consistently greatest strength Network comparison found no significant differences structure global gender, age groups, Societal pessimism significantly greater model from 2023. Conclusion: results elucidated population-based pandemic, highlighting life as potential targets interventions.

Language: Английский

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Is Bedtime Procrastination Related to Multidimensional Sleep Health? Evidence from Samples of Different Educational Stages (Aged 10–25) in China

Child Psychiatry & Human Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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