Development of a Shorten Version of the 22-Item Level of Self-Criticism Scale: Using Item Response Theory and Factor Analysis

IF 1.7 4区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL WORK

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-02 DOI:10.1177/10497315251335256

Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Janet Yuen-Ha Wong, Hong Wang Fung

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Purpose Excessive self-criticism, along with negative self-evaluation and perceived unfavorable judgments from others, often leads to emotional distress. The Levels of Self-Criticism (LOSC) scale identifies two distinct forms of self-criticism: comparative self-criticism and internalized self-criticism, yet with varying psychometric stability across different populations. Method This study developed a shortened, psychometrically robust version of the LOSC by employing item response theory (IRT) and factor analysis to enhance the practicality and reliability of the scale. Results 415 participants completed the baseline survey, and 232 completed the post-test, engaging 83% of females with Mage = 39.73. IRT analysis eliminated 11 items, with the remaining items demonstrating optimal item performance and significant concurrent validity with related measures. This shortened LOSC showed strong test–retest reliability and construct validity. Discussion This streamlined scale provides a precise tool for assessing self-criticism, contributing to better psychological practice and research.

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用项目反应理论和因子分析法编制22项自我批评精简版

过度的自我批评，加上消极的自我评价和他人对自己不利的评价，往往会导致情绪困扰。自我批评水平（LOSC）量表确定了两种不同形式的自我批评：比较自我批评和内化自我批评，但在不同人群中具有不同的心理测量稳定性。方法采用项目反应理论（IRT）和因子分析的方法，编制一个精简的、心理计量学上具有稳健性的失落行为量表，以提高量表的实用性和信度。结果415名参与者完成了基线调查，232名参与者完成了后测，83%的女性参与，Mage = 39.73。IRT分析剔除了11个项目，其余项目表现出最佳的项目表现，并与相关测量具有显著的并发效度。该方法具有较强的重测信度和结构效度。这种精简的量表为评估自我批评提供了一个精确的工具，有助于更好的心理学实践和研究。

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Research on Social Work Practice SOCIAL WORK-

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3.50

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11.10%

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105

期刊介绍： Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.