Psychometric Evaluation of an Arabic Language Version of the Geriatric Sleep Questionnaire-6 Items (GSQ-6) in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Clinical Gerontologist Pub Date : 2025-03-23 DOI:10.1080/07317115.2025.2481118

Marwa Ibrahim Mahfouz Khalil, Reem Said Shaala, Mayar Elnakeeb, Enas Fouad Sayed Mousa, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit

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Abstract

Objectives: Assessing sleep quality and patterns in later life is essential for accurately diagnosing and effectively treating sleep problems and their associated consequences. The Geriatric Sleep Questionnaire-6 (GSQ-6) is a widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses sleep quality and disturbances specifically among older adults. This study aimed to translate the scale into Arabic and evaluate its psychometric properties in an older Arabic-speaking adults' population.

Methods: The GSQ-6 was translated into Arabic using forward and backward translation procedures, and was administered to a convenience sample of 539 older adults.

Results: The CFA results supported the unidimensional factor structure proposed by the developers. The McDonald's omega value was of 0.70, indicating acceptable internal consistency. The measurement model had an equivalent factor structure across sex. GSQ-6 scores correlated negatively with quality of life and resilience, and positively with neglect and abuse scores, supporting the validity of our Arabic translation.

Conclusions: The Arabic GSQ-6 demonstrated good psychometric properties. The findings support its use as a valid and reliable measure for evaluating sleep quality among the Arabic-speaking older adult population.

Clinical implications: The Arabic GSQ-6 now provides clinicians with an evidence-based means of incorporating routine sleep quality evaluation as part of their patient assessments.

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Clinical Gerontologist GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-PSYCHIATRY

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6.20

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25.00%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including: -adjustments to changing roles- issues related to diversity and aging- family caregiving- spirituality- cognitive and psychosocial assessment- depression, anxiety, and PTSD- Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders- long term care- behavioral medicine in aging- rehabilitation and education for older adults. Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.