Reliability of Greek Version of SWN-20 Scale
Author Information
Author(s): Siamouli Melina, Moutou Katerina, Pantoula Eleonora, Magiria Stamatia, Chatzivasileiou Irini, Arapidis Konstantinos, Chatzivasileiou Achileas, Deres Simeon, Fountoulakis Konstantinos N
Primary Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Hypothesis
The Greek translation of the SWN-20 scale will demonstrate reliable psychometric properties.
Conclusion
The Greek version of the SWN-20 is reliable with psychometric properties close to the original scale.
Supporting Evidence
- The SWN-20 had a Cronbach α equal to 0.79.
- Factor analysis revealed seven factors explaining 66% of total variance.
- There was a moderate relationship between SWN-20 and other psychometric scales.
Takeaway
This study shows that a questionnaire can help understand how happy patients feel while taking their medication.
Methodology
100 patients with schizophrenia were assessed using various scales including the SWN-20, and statistical analyses were performed.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the subjective nature of well-being assessments.
Limitations
The sample consisted mainly of chronic schizophrenic patients, which may affect generalizability.
Participant Demographics
100 participants (79 males, 21 females) aged 42.6 ± 11.35 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.79
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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