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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
Journal Title ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Abbreviation aseanjournalofpsychiatry
Publisher Group ASEAN Federation of Psychiatry and Mental Health (AFPMH)
Website http://www.aseanjournalofpsychiatry.org
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Title 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
Authors Anne Yee; Huai Seng Loh; Chong Guan Ng
Abstract Objective: 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 demonstrated 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. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (1): January – June 2014: 66-71. 
Publisher ASEAN Federation of Psychiatry and Mental Health (AFPMH)
Date 2013-11-12
Source ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol 15, No 1 (2014): ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry

 

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