Not applicable (for general adults)
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
CHIBA UNIVERSITY
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age 18 years or older. 2) After receiving a sufficient explanation of the study and fully understanding it, participants are able to give their own voluntary written consent to participate. 3) Japanese native speakers who can understand the explanation in Japanese and can give their own voluntary consent. [Rationale for selection] 1~2) To take into consideration safety and ethics. 3) Fluent Japanese language ability is required to develop a Japanese version of the scale.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those who meet any of the following criteria: 1) Those at imminent risk of suicide. 2) Those with antisocial personality disorder. 3) Those with severe mental disorders that may require hospitalization. 4) Those who have not been fully informed of the study and have not given written consent of their own free will. 5) Those who the principal investigator otherwise considers to be inappropriate as subjects. [Rationale for setting] 1-5) Due to ethical and safety considerations.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcome Measures: 1. Internal consistency of the Japanese version of the MDS-16 (e.g., Cronbach's alpha) 2. Construct validity through correlation with related scales (e.g., DES-II, ASRS, PHQ-9) 3. Clarity and cultural appropriateness of items after translation and adaptation | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactSERTAP MARAL
CHIBA UNIVERSITY Research Center for Child Mental Development
Outcome results
None listed