Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of Iranian Version of External Shame scale
Journal Title: Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: Shame is one of the important self-conscious emotions that have a crucial function in mental well-being and vulnerability to mental disorders. Lack of shame and being very ashamed one come with psychopathology. Shame consists of two important components, those are internal and external. External shame scale at first was designed by Gross and his colleagues. According to their factor analysis, 3 factors of feel of inferiority, feelings of emptiness and being ashamed of making mistake are determined for external shame. Method: In order to survey about psychometric properties and factor structure analysis of this scale, 210 individuals from Shahid Beheshti university of medical sciences in Tehran were chosen in available sampling procedure. The participants were also asked to complete the scales of external shame, self- compassion, negative affect and perfectionism.Liserl-8 andSSPS-18 were used for analyzing data. Cronbach's Alpha, Correlation Coefficient and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were calculated. Results: The three-factor structure of external shame scale was supported by the results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Iranian sample(RMSEA=0/09،NFI=0/94،CFI=0/96). External Shame Scale had the positive and meaningful correlation with perfectionism(17/0) and negative affect(51/0)and had negative and meaningful correlation with self-compassion(21/0). Also Cornbrach’s Alpha coefficient, for the whole of scale and factors of feel of inferiority, feelings of emptiness and being ashamed of making mistake were gained 0/93, 0/92, 0/71 and 0/75 respectively. Conclusion: The three-factor structure of external shame scale demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties in Shahid Beheshti University. Shame positively relate to symptoms of psychopathology. The external shame scale have suitable psychometric properties for the use of research and clinical practice.
Authors and Affiliations
Fariba tayeri, Aliakbar foroughi, Sajad khanjani, Mohabat kazemini
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP268414
- DOI -
- Views 159
- Downloads 0
Anxiety Sensitivity and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Mini Review
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the common psychological disorders that effects on the most aspects of individuals’ life. In this regard, various studies have been explored to examine underlying factors inv...
The Effect of Psychological First Aid in Improving Multidimentional Pain Sympotems and the Way of Coping with Stress on Women Suffering M.S
Introduction: MS patients suffering from MS because of their stress and pain require different assistance during physical and mental therapy. Aim: The aim of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of educat...
The effectiveness of Group well-being Therapy on marital satisfaction and psychological well- being among housewives
Introduction: Marital satisfaction and psychological well-being are the two domains of mental health. Their promotion is inversely related to common disorders, such as depression and anxiety Aim: The present study aimed...
The relationship of the Intolerance of uncertainty and worry and metacognitive beliefs in people with depressive symptoms
Aim: The present study aims to relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and worry and metacognitive beliefs in people with symptoms of depression. Methods: The research method in terms of purpose is Practical an...
Comparison of serum vitamin D levels among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and healthy children
Introduction:One of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders in children is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which according to diagnostic criteria, it includes high symptoms, attention deficit di...