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Validation of the Chinese version of the Reynolds’ suicidal ideation questionnaire: psychometric properties and its short version

Authors: Yi Zhang, Paul Siu Fai Yip, King-wa Fu

Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Background

This study aims to validate the Chinese version of the Reynolds’ Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ) in a Chinese society and explore a convenient short version.

Methods

A sample of 711 cases was derived from two territory-wide surveys of Hong Kong adolescents aged between 15 and 19 years old.

Results

The SIQ and the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire-Junior (SIQ-JR) demonstrated good reliability and concurrent validity among Hong Kong adolescents. However, the factor structure for both SIQ and SIQ-JR appeared to be unclear. A four-item short form of the SIQ-JR, namely, SIQ-JR-4, was proposed.

Conclusion

The SIQ-JR-4 is an ideal substitute of the SIQ/SIQ-JR for future quick assessment of suicidal ideation in Chinese young adolescents.

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Title: Validation of the Chinese version of the Reynolds’ suicidal ideation questionnaire: psychometric properties and its short version
Authors: Yi Zhang
Paul Siu Fai Yip
King-wa Fu
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7525
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7525-12-33

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Validation of the Chinese version of the Reynolds’ suicidal ideation questionnaire: psychometric properties and its short version

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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