reviewFrontiers in PsychologyJan 23, 2025GOLD OA

Psychological, psychiatric, and behavioral sciences measurement scales: best practice guidelines for their development and validation

ASAlberto StefanaSDStefano DamianiUGUmberto GranziolUPUmberto ProvenzaniMSMarco Solmi

University of Pavia · University of Padua · +8 more institutions

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Abstract

Psychiatric, psychological, and behavioral sciences scales provide quantitative representations of phenomena such as emotions, beliefs, functioning, and social role perceptions. Methodologists and researchers have criticized current scale development practices, emphasizing that inaccurate measurements can derail theory development and clinical decisions, thereby impeding progress in mental health research and practice. These shortcomings often stem from a lack of understanding of appropriate scale development techniques. This article presents a guide to scope, organize, and clarify the process of scale development and validation for psychological and psychiatric use by integrating current methodological…

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  • Psychology
  • Scale (ratio)
  • CLARITY
  • Construct (python library)
  • Construct validity
  • Exploratory factor analysis
  • Applied psychology
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