Cross-Cultural Validation of the Malaysian Mood Scale and Tests of Between-Group Mood Differences
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Article Title | Cross-Cultural Validation of the Malaysian Mood Scale and Tests of Between-Group Mood Differences |
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ERA Journal ID | 44293 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Lew, Philip Chun Foong, Parsons-Smith, Renée L., Lamont-Mills, Andrea and Terry, Peter C. |
Journal Title | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Journal Citation | 20 (4), pp. 1-24 |
Article Number | 3348 |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Year | 2023 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 1660-4601 |
1661-7827 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043348 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/4/3348 |
Abstract | Mood measures have been shown to have utility for monitoring risks to mental health and to predict performance among athletes. To facilitate use in a Malaysian context, we tested a Malay-language version of the 24-item Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS), referred to as the Malaysian Mood Scale (MASMS). Following a thorough translation–back-translation process, the 24-item MASMS was administered to 4923 Malay-speaking respondents (2706 males, 2217 females; 2559 athletes, 2364 non-athletes), ranging in age from 17 to 75 years (M = 28.2 years, SD = 9.4 years). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the six-factor MASMS measurement model (CFI = 0.950, TLI = 0.940, RMSEA = 0.056 [CI 0.055, 0.058]). Convergent and divergent validity of the MASMS were supported via relationships with depression, anxiety, and stress measures. Significant differences in mood scores were found between athletes and non-athletes, males and females, and younger and older participants. Tables of normative data and profile sheets for specific groups were generated. We propose that the MASMS is a valid measure that can be used to monitor mental health status among athletes and non-athletes and that facilitates future mood-related research in Malaysia. |
Keywords | BRUMS; MASMS; Malaysia; sport; athlete; mood; cross-cultural; translation; validation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 529999. Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
Byline Affiliations | National Sports Institute, Malaysia |
Centre for Health Research | |
School of Psychology and Wellbeing | |
Pearson Online Learning Services, Australia | |
Academic Affairs Administration | |
Graduate Research School |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/wxy1w/cross-cultural-validation-of-the-malaysian-mood-scale-and-tests-of-between-group-mood-differences
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