Title of article :
The Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Brief Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale for Iranian Patients with Cancer
Author/Authors :
Shirinabadi Farahani ، Azam Department of Pediatric Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing - School of Nursing Midwifery - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Bussing ، Arndt Department of Health - Witten/Herdecke University , Akbari ، Mohammad Esmaeil Cancer Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Ashrafizadeh ، Hadis Student Research Committee, Nursing Midwifery School - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Heidarzadeh ، Mehdi Department of Nursing - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences , Hatamipour ، Khadijeh Department of Nursing - Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch , Tabatabaee ، Amir Department of Nursing - Islamic Azad University, Quchan Branch , Ansari ، Mojgan Department of Nursing - School of Nursing Midwifery - Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences , Karami ، Maryam Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing - School of Nursing Midwifery - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Fallahi ، Sahar Department of Pediatric Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing - School of Nursing Midwifery - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Khademi ، Fatemeh Department of Nursing - Faculty of Nursing - Arak University of Medical Sciences , Pakseresht ، Maryam Nursing and Midwifery School - Ilam University of Medical Sciences , Rassouli ، Maryam Cancer Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Due to the growing prevalence of cancer globally, the disease is considered one of the most important sources of stress, disability, and reduced life satisfaction. Although life satisfaction is supposed to be a relatively stable psychological construct, it may change in response to life events. Life-satisfaction is the assessment of the quality of life according to one’s chosen criteria. Objectives: The purpose of this research is the psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of “Brief Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale” (BMLSS) in Iranian patients with cancer. Methods: The present study was a methodological research, during which the BMLSS was translated and the Farsi version was validated for patients with cancer. Results: The fit indices of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the dual dimension of the BMLSS. Regarding the convergent validity of the BMLSS, the total score of the instrument had a positive and significant relationship with age and the sense of religiosity. Cronbach s alpha and Intraclass Correlation were calculated. Conclusions: The findings indicated that this Persian version has good validity and reliability and can be used as a comprehensive instrument in Iran
Keywords :
Psychometric Evaluation , Brief Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale , Cancer , Patients
Journal title :
International Journal of Cancer Management
Journal title :
International Journal of Cancer Management
