J Korean Med Sci.  2013 Nov;28(11):1672-1676. 10.3346/jkms.2013.28.11.1672.

Psychometric Properties of the Korean Version of Stanford Acute Stress Reaction Questionnaire

• Kweon YS
• Jung NY
• Wang SM
• Rauch SA
• Chae JH
• Lee HK
• Lee CT
• Lee KU

• KMID: 1777668
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2013.28.11.1672

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Korean version of Stanford Acute Stress Reaction Questionnaire (SASRQ). A Korean version of the SASRQ was produced through forward translation, reconciliation, and back translation. A total of 100 healthy, non-clinical participants were selected through screening and clinical interview, and they each were given a set of questionnaires including SASRQ. Psychometric properties of SASRQ were then examined through statistical analyses. Full-scale and subscales of SASRQ yielded excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.98 and 0.78-0.95, respectively). Test-retest reliability at 2-week intervals was satisfactory, with coefficient r ranging between 0.47 and 0.71. Convergent validity was also demonstrated by strong correlations between SASRQ and other trauma-related questionnaires. Correlation with Social Desirability Scale, however, was not found to be significant; thus evidenced divergent validity. The Korean version of SASRQ appears to be a reliable and valid measurement tool for assessing symptoms of acute stress disorder. Including clinical samples for comparison with controls would be necessary in future studies.

Keyword

Stress Disorders; Traumatic, Acute; Assessment; Reliability; Validity

MeSH Terms

Adult
Disability Evaluation
Female
Humans
Male
Psychometrics/*statistics & numerical data
Questionnaires
Reproducibility of Results
Republic of Korea
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/*diagnosis
Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute/*diagnosis

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