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Article: The Development and Validation of The Arabic Scale of Insomnia (ASI)
- Article from:
- Sleep and Hypnosis
- Article date:
- January 1, 2008
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CopyrightCopyright Kure Iletism Grubu A.S. 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Study Objectives: To assess the psychometric parameters of the Arabic Scale of Insomnia (ASI), and to report its descriptive statistics and gender differences.
Methods: Kuwaiti, non-clinical secondary school students (N=5,044), college students (N=2,210) and employees (N = 1,247) were recruited. The ASI has 12 items. Each statement is answered on a 5-point intensity scale, during the most recent month.
Results: Test-retest reliability ranged from 0.70 to 0.83, and the alpha ranged between 0.84 and 0.87, denoting good temporal stability and internal consistency. Criterion-related validity (2 criteria) ranged from 0.57 to 0.94, and the loadings of the ASI onto a general factor of insomnia ...