Psychometric Adaptation of the Beck Hopelessness Scale as a Self-Rated Suicide Risk Screening Instrument Among Nigerian University Students

Aloba, Olutayo; Awe, O O; Adelola, Aderopo; Olatunji, Philemon; Aloba, Tolulope

doi:10.1177/1078390318762054

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“…Sin embargo, el presente estudio difiere con la solución final que propusieron Beck et al al eliminar los reactivos cinco y diez. Asimismo, los análisis factoriales confirmatorios demostraron que el presente estudio difiere con lo obtenido por Boduszek y Dhingra (2016), Aloba et al (2018) y González (2009) con estudiantes universitarios. Por otro lado, los datos de la presente investigación demostraron coincidir con los modelos y soluciones finales sugeridos por Hanna et al (2011), Chang et al (1994, Steed et al (1994) y Pompilini (2007) con universitarios.…”

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“…El análisis de la BHS arrojó correlaciones positivas y significativas con las variables de depresión y ansiedad. Los resultados de este estudio coincidieron con lo reportado por Szabó et al (2016), Zhang et al (2015), Aloba et al (2015), Kao et al (2012), Spangenberg et al (2016), Kocalevent et al (2016), Aloba et al (2016), Iliceto y Fino (2015), Kliem et al (2018), Aloba et al (2018), Hanna et al (2011) y González (2009. Además, se demostró la validez predictiva de la BHS, dado que la desesperanza de vida predice la depresión y la ansiedad.…”

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Análisis factorial confirmatorio y propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Desesperanza de Beck en estudiantes en contextos de pobreza en México

Tapia

Luévano

Castañeda-Camey

2019

RPPC

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Confirmatory factor analysis and psychometric properties of the Beck Hopelessness Scale in students in contexts of poverty in Mexico. Hopelessness predicts depression and suicide. In the world, suicide is the second cause of death in people between 15 and 29 years, and depression is the main cause of disability. The internal factorial structure, reliability and construct validity of the Hopelessness Scale were analyzed in upper secondary and higher education students in contexts of poverty in Mexico. 771 participants were evaluated. Reliability was examined with the coefficient omega, and validity with confirmatory factor analysis with the weighted least square mean and variance adjusted method. The value of omega was .89. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed an SRMR = .07, CFI = .95, TLI = .94, RMSEA = .05. The scale is valid and reliable for students in contexts of poverty in Mexico.Keywords: Reliability; validity; students; Beck Hopelessness Scale.Resumen: La desesperanza predice la depresión y el suicidio. En el mundo, el suicidio es la segunda causa de muerte en personas de 15 a 29 años, y la depresión es la principal causa de incapacidad. Se analizo la estructura factorial interna, fiabilidad y validez de constructo de la Escala de Desesperanza de Beck en estudiantes de educación media superior y superior en contextos de pobreza en México. 771 participantes fueron evaluados. Se examinó la fiabilidad con el coeficiente omega, y la validez con el análisis factorial confirmatorio con el método weighted least square mean and variance adjusted. El valor de omega fue de .89. El análisis factorial confirmatorio arrojó un SRMR = .07, CFI = .95, TLI = .94, RMSEA = .05. La escala es válida y fiable para los estudiantes en contextos de pobreza en México.Palabras clave: Fiabilidad; validez; estudiantes; Escala de Desesperanza de Beck.

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Análisis factorial confirmatorio y propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Desesperanza de Beck en estudiantes en contextos de pobreza en México

Tapia

Luévano

Castañeda-Camey

2019

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“…An example item of the BHS is, "I cannot imagine what my life would be like in 10 years". The BHS generally shows adequate reliability, with estimates ranging from 0.89-0.98 [51][52][53]. The BHS was used in two studies on young adults in South Africa, and the reliability estimates of 0.88 and 0.82 were reported in those studies [54,55].…”

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Assessment of Loneliness During the Pandemic: Comparing Various Short Forms of the UCLA Loneliness Scale in South Africa Using Classical Test Theory and Mokken Analysis

Pretorius¹,

Padmanabhanunni²

2022

OBM Neurobiol

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An important mental health concern arising from the COVID-19 pandemic was the loneliness resulting from the lockdown measures taken by many countries due to the outbreak. Thus, loneliness needs to be studied in detail for intervention purposes. The UCLA Loneliness Scale is the most widely used measure of loneliness. However, the 20-item measure has some drawbacks, including questionnaire fatigue, especially when used with other measures, and a lack of accurate responses to all items. In this study, we evaluated two short forms of the UCLA Loneliness Scale used in other studies (UCLA-10 and UCLA-8), as well as a five-item version developed in this study, through the classical test theory and Mokken analysis with two different sample groups (teachers, N = 337; students, N = 355). The results of the Mokken analysis and the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the UCLA-10 and UCLA-5 were unidimensional and exhibited reliability and convergent validity. In contrast, the UCLA-8 was multidimensional and violated several assumptions of monotonicity and invariant item-ordering, although it showed satisfactory reliability and concurrent validity. All three versions of the scale correlated significantly with other indices of psychological well-being regarding concurrent validity, and the correlation coefficients were comparable to the coefficients of the 20-item version with the same variables. All three versions of the loneliness scale also demonstrated satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. The results indicated that the UCLA-10 and UCLA-5 can be used as reliable and valid measures when the use of the long version of the UCLA Loneliness Scale is unsuitable.

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“…95 Both questionnaires show similar responses to change during the course of treatment for depression symptoms. 96 The BHS is a 20-question measure of the construct of relative hopelessness and anticipation about the future, 97 since hopelessness is associated with suicide risk. 98 (2) Suicidal Ideation: Because the RWC is not a psychotherapeutic intervention, suicide-specific instruments were not administered to avoid triggering suicidal thoughts.…”

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Effectiveness of Complementary and Integrative Approaches in Promoting Engagement and Overall Wellness Toward Suicide Prevention in Veterans

Vitale

Byma

Sun

et al. 2021

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Objective: Suicide is a major public health problem, specifically among U.S. veterans, who do not consistently engage in mental health services, often citing stigma as a barrier. Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) interventions are promising alternatives in promoting patient engagement and further, they may play a critical role in transitioning people into mental health care. Toward this goal, the Resilience and Wellness Center (RWC) was developed to break through the stigma barrier by addressing risk factors of suicide through multimodal CIH interventions via cohort design, promoting social connectedness and accountability among participants. Design: This is a program evaluation study at a large urban VA medical center, where assessments were evaluated from pre- to post-program completion to determine the effectiveness of an intensive multimodal CIH 4-week group outpatient intervention for suicide prevention. Outcome measures: Primary outcomes measured included group connectedness, severity of depression and hopelessness symptoms, suicidal ideation, sleep quality, and diet. Secondary outcomes included measures of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety severity stress/coping skills, pain, and fatigue. Results: The RWC showed high participant engagement, with an 84%–95% attendance engagement rate depending on suicide risk history. Data from 15 cohorts ( N = 126) demonstrate favorable outcomes associated with participation in this comprehensive program, as evidenced by a reduction in suicidal ideation, depression, and hopelessness, but not sleep quality and diet. In addition, in a subset of veterans with a history of suicidal ideation or attempt, significant improvements were noted in pain, PTSD/anxiety symptoms, and stress coping measures. Conclusions: The RWC shows that an intensive complement of CIH interventions is associated with a significant improvement with high veteran engagement. Findings from this program evaluation study can be used to aid health care systems and their providers in determining whether or not to utilize such multimodal CIH integrated interventions as an effective treatment for at-risk populations as a part of suicide prevention efforts.

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Psychometric Adaptation of the Beck Hopelessness Scale as a Self-Rated Suicide Risk Screening Instrument Among Nigerian University Students

Abstract: The BHS has satisfactory psychometric properties as a suicide risk screening tool among Nigerian university students.

Cited by 8 publications

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Análisis factorial confirmatorio y propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Desesperanza de Beck en estudiantes en contextos de pobreza en México

Análisis factorial confirmatorio y propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Desesperanza de Beck en estudiantes en contextos de pobreza en México

Assessment of Loneliness During the Pandemic: Comparing Various Short Forms of the UCLA Loneliness Scale in South Africa Using Classical Test Theory and Mokken Analysis

Effectiveness of Complementary and Integrative Approaches in Promoting Engagement and Overall Wellness Toward Suicide Prevention in Veterans

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