Validation of the Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Scar Cognition Scale (NSSI-SCS) in a Russian-Speaking Sample
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Russian Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Scar Cognition Scale (NSSI-SCS) is now validated for clinical use. Its three-factor structure helps understand the psychological impact of NSSI scars, aiding targeted interventions.
Area Of Science
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background
- Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) scars have significant emotional impact.
- No validated tools existed to assess cognitions related to NSSI scars in Russian clinical settings.
Purpose Of The Study
- Adapt and validate the Russian-language version of the Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Scar Cognition Scale (NSSI-SCS).
- Examine the psychometric properties of the Russian NSSI-SCS in a clinical sample.
Main Methods
- Cross-cultural adaptation using forward-back translation.
- Reliability assessed via Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega.
- Construct validity evaluated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA).
- Convergent and discriminant validity examined through correlations with measures of suicidality, social anxiety, rumination, body image dysphoria, and NSSI functions.
Main Results
- Exploratory Factor Analysis supported a culturally adapted three-factor structure: 'Hopelessness', 'Shame', and 'Inner Strength'.
- The 21-item scale demonstrated high internal consistency (α = .876).
- Convergent validity was confirmed by significant positive correlations between 'Hopelessness'/'Shame' and clinical measures.
- 'Inner Strength' showed discriminant validity with non-significant correlations to clinical measures but positive correlations with NSSI functions.
Conclusions
- The Russian NSSI-SCS is a valid and reliable psychometric tool.
- The three-factor model offers a clinically useful framework for understanding the psychological impact of NSSI scars.
- This validated scale facilitates targeted interventions and future research in Russian-speaking populations.
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