Beck Self-Esteem Scale-Short Form: Development and psychometric evaluation of a scale for the assessment of self-concept in schizophrenia. (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thomas, Elizabeth C.; Murakami-Brundage, Jessica; Bertolami, Nina; Beck, Aaron T.; Grant, Paul M.
• Is Part Of: Psychiatry research. Volume 263(2018)
• Page Start: 173
• Page End: 180
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: BSES-SF Beck Self-Esteem Scale-Short Form -- PSYRATS Psychotic Symptom Rating Scales -- PMI Penn Motivation Inventory -- BDI-II Beck Depression Inventory-II; Validity -- Reliability -- Cognitive theory -- Positive symptoms -- Negative symptoms; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- periodicals; Psychiatrie -- Périodiques; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.02.053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-1781

Abstract

Abstract: A requisite step for testing cognitive theories regarding the role of self-concept in schizophrenia is the development of measures that follow a cognitive conceptualization and better capture the multifaceted nature of this construct. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties a new self-concept measure, the Beck Self-Esteem Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF), based on a sample of 204 individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. We evaluated the BSES-SF's dimensionality, internal consistency reliability, and construct and divergent validity using confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, Pearson correlations, independent samples t -tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Findings indicate that the 10-item BSES-SF is a reliable and valid measure of self-concept that is appropriate for a broad group of individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Following cognitive theory, the scale demonstrated significant relationships with delusion severity, motivation, and depression, further signifying its utility for research and practice efforts that are designed to address psychopathology in schizophrenia. Highlights: Confirmatory factor analysis supports a two factor structure of the BSES-SF. The BSES-SF and its subscales demonstrate good internal consistency. The BSES-SF is not markedly related to demographics, or neurocognition. The BSES-SF is significantly related to delusion severity, motivation, and mood. The BSES-SF is a reliable and valid measure for those with schizophrenia.