Author/Authors :
Shafiei, Masih Sports Medicine Research Center - Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Lai, Meng Chuan Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and The Hospital for Sick Children - Department of Psychiatry - University of Toronto , Memari, Amir Hossein Sports Medicine Research Center - Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mirfazeli, Fatemeh Sadat School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Zarei, Sahar Sports Medicine Research Center - Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Moshayedi, Pouria Department of Neurology - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , Kordi, Ramin Sports Medicine Research Center - Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Objective: We aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the empathy quotient (EQ) and systemizing quotient (SQ) in a Farsi-speaking population.
Method: This study explores the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Farsi translations of the 22-item version of EQ and the 25-item version of SQ among 542 young university students.
Results: Applying a cross-validation approach, a 14-item two-factor model and a 15-item four-factor model for the Farsi translations of the short versions of EQ and SQ, respectively, were extracted from the exploratory dataset using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the validation dataset confirmed the factor structures identified by EFA. In addition, acceptable internal consistency and test-retest reliability were demonstrated for the Farsi translations of the 14-item two-factor EQ model and the 15-item four-factor SQ model.
Conclusion: The results suggested further evidence in favor of the multi-factorial constructs of the EQ and SQ and validity and reliability of the scales.
Keywords :
Empathy Quotient , Factor Structure , Farsi , Psychometric Properties , Systemizing Quotient
