Psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure (IPSM-K).

Abstract	The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of a Korean version of Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure (IPSM). A Korean version of the IPSM (IPSM-K) was produced through forward translation, reconciliation, and back translation. A total of 338 healthy, non-clinical participants were selected through screening and clinical interview, and they each were given a set of questionnaires including IPSM-K. All subscales, as well as a full-scale IPSM-K showed satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.73-0.83 and 0.94, respectively). Test-retest reliability at 2-week intervals was significant, with coefficient r ranging between .80 and .94. In terms of convergent validity, IPSM-K showed the significant positive correlation with sociotropy and autonomy subscale of Personal Style Inventory-II, as well as with neuroticism subscale of Neuroticism Extraversion Openness-Personality Inventory. IPSM-K had no correlation with Social Desirability Scale, thus demonstrated divergent validity with social desirability. A factor analysis of the scale was conducted and five factors emerged (low self-confidence, interpersonal awareness, lack of assertiveness/separation anxiety, interpersonal vulnerability, and need for approval). This study demonstrated that IPSM-K could be useful in assessing interpersonal sensitivity in Korean population.
Authors	Kyoung-Uk Lee, Na Young Jung, Sheila A M Rauch, Jeong Ho Chae, Hae-Kook Lee, Yong-Sil Kweon, Chung Tai Lee
Journal	Comprehensive psychiatry (Compr Psychiatry) Vol. 54 Issue 7 Pg. 918-24 (Oct 2013) ISSN: 1532-8384 [Electronic] United States
PMID	23642631 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Copyright	Crown Copyright © 2013. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Topics	Adult Anxiety Disorders Asian People (psychology) Awareness Female Humans Interpersonal Relations Male Middle Aged Neuroticism Personality Personality Inventory Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Psychometrics Reproducibility of Results Republic of Korea Self Concept Surveys and Questionnaires Translations

Join CureHunter, for free Research Interface BASIC access!

Take advantage of free CureHunter research engine access to explore the best drug and treatment options for any disease. Find out why thousands of doctors, pharma researchers and patient activists around the world use CureHunter every day.

Realize the full power of the drug-disease research graph!