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The bereavement phenomenology questionnaire: a single factor only
D W Kissane1, S Bloch, D P McKenzie
1Centre for Palliative Care, University of Melbourne, Kew, Victoria, Australia.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|June 1, 1997
Summary
The Bereavement Phenomenology Questionnaire (BPQ) is a valid and reliable tool for measuring grief. It demonstrates good internal consistency and effectively differentiates grief intensity across various demographics and bereavement phases.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Grief measurement requires validated instruments.
- Understanding the psychometric properties of the Bereavement Phenomenology Questionnaire (BPQ) is crucial for its accurate application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Bereavement Phenomenology Questionnaire (BPQ).
Main Methods:
- Confirmatory factor analysis was performed.
- Continuous data were analyzed using two-tailed t-tests and analysis of variance.
Main Results:
- The BPQ exhibited strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.93).
- A single-factor structure emerged from the analysis.
- The BPQ effectively discriminated grief intensity between different groups (widows/widowers, spouses/offspring) and across bereavement phases.
Conclusions:
- The BPQ is a valid and reliable scale for grief measurement.
- Despite high item correlation and a single emerged factor, the BPQ's utility in assessing grief is confirmed.
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