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Somatic symptoms scale: Psychometric properties in clinical and normal sample
1Department of Applied Psychology, Queen Mary College, Lahore.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|December 30, 2015
Summary
This study developed a Somatic Symptoms Scale for female adolescents, finding it a valid and reliable tool for screening and diagnosis of somatic symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Health
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Somatic symptoms are common in adolescents.
- A validated scale is needed for accurate assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop a Somatic Symptoms Scale (SSS).
- Examine the psychometric properties of the SSS.
- Utilize exploratory factor analysis for validation.
Main Methods:
- Study conducted in Lahore, Pakistan (2010-2011).
- Included 150 female adolescents with diagnosed somatic symptoms and 150 controls.
- Administered the Urdu version of the SSS to assess symptoms.
Main Results:
- Exploratory factor analysis revealed significant differences between groups.
- Key symptom categories included conversion motor, conversion sensory, pain, hypochondriacal, and body dysmorphic symptoms.
- All symptom categories showed statistically significant differences (p<0.001).
Conclusions:
- The Somatic Symptoms Scale is a valid and reliable measure.
- The SSS can be used as a screening tool for non-clinical populations.
- The SSS is also effective as a diagnostic measure in clinical settings.
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