Arabic Version of the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II
Objective: This study aimed to translate the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II (LESS-II) into Arabic and validate its psychometric properties among Iraqi university students. The hypothesis was that the Arabic version would retain the original factor structure and demonstrate robustness and validity....
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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| author | Magda Ghassan Fathy Khaled Jamal Mandoob |
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| description | Objective: This study aimed to translate the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II (LESS-II) into Arabic and validate its psychometric properties among Iraqi university students. The hypothesis was that the Arabic version would retain the original factor structure and demonstrate robustness and validity.
Method: The process involved translation, cultural adaptation, backward translation, and the bilingual method to ensure linguistic and cultural relevance. The sample consisted of 280 Iraqi university students (64% female, 36% male). Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted to assess the factor structure. Reliability was tested using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest methods.
Results: EFA identified a 14-factor structure aligned with Leahy’s model, accounting for 91.83% of the total variance. CFA confirmed a good model fit (RMSEA = 0.08, CFI = 0.93, TLI = 0.90). The total scale’s reliability (Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.82, with test-retest reliability at 0.87. Pearson correlations indicated significant relationships between LESS-II factors, anxiety, and depression, supporting construct validity.
Conclusion: The Arabic LESS-II was established as a valid and reliable tool for assessing emotional schemas. However, the study's reliance on a nonclinical sample limits generalizability. Future research should validate the scale in diverse and clinical populations, highlighting its potential utility in Arabic-speaking contexts for both research and clinical practice.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a9af294bc1474d7790ab038f5d5ccb2d2025-01-06T08:39:47ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Psychiatry1735-45872008-22152024-10-0120110.18502/ijps.v20i1.17403Arabic Version of the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-IIMagda Ghassan Fathy0Khaled Jamal Mandoob1Department of General Psychology, College of Arts, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.Department of Psychological Counselling and Educational Guidance, College of Basic Education, Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq.Objective: This study aimed to translate the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II (LESS-II) into Arabic and validate its psychometric properties among Iraqi university students. The hypothesis was that the Arabic version would retain the original factor structure and demonstrate robustness and validity. Method: The process involved translation, cultural adaptation, backward translation, and the bilingual method to ensure linguistic and cultural relevance. The sample consisted of 280 Iraqi university students (64% female, 36% male). Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted to assess the factor structure. Reliability was tested using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest methods. Results: EFA identified a 14-factor structure aligned with Leahy’s model, accounting for 91.83% of the total variance. CFA confirmed a good model fit (RMSEA = 0.08, CFI = 0.93, TLI = 0.90). The total scale’s reliability (Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.82, with test-retest reliability at 0.87. Pearson correlations indicated significant relationships between LESS-II factors, anxiety, and depression, supporting construct validity. Conclusion: The Arabic LESS-II was established as a valid and reliable tool for assessing emotional schemas. However, the study's reliance on a nonclinical sample limits generalizability. Future research should validate the scale in diverse and clinical populations, highlighting its potential utility in Arabic-speaking contexts for both research and clinical practice. https://ijps.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijps/article/view/3935EmotionsFactor AnalysisPsychometricsQuestionnaireValidity and Reliability |
| spellingShingle | Magda Ghassan Fathy Khaled Jamal Mandoob Arabic Version of the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II Iranian Journal of Psychiatry Emotions Factor Analysis Psychometrics Questionnaire Validity and Reliability |
| title | Arabic Version of the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II |
| title_full | Arabic Version of the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II |
| title_fullStr | Arabic Version of the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II |
| title_full_unstemmed | Arabic Version of the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II |
| title_short | Arabic Version of the Leahy Emotional Schemas Scale-II |
| title_sort | arabic version of the leahy emotional schemas scale ii |
| topic | Emotions Factor Analysis Psychometrics Questionnaire Validity and Reliability |
| url | https://ijps.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijps/article/view/3935 |
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