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Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire: An Instrument for Occupation-Based Research
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Paula, Peral-Gómez Sof, ía López-Roig Carita, Håkansson Pastor-Mira, María Abad-Navarro, Ester Valera-Gran, Desirée Wagman, Petra |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Occupational balance (OB) may be a major determinant of health outcomes due to its role in bringing a sense of purpose in the occupations that are personally experienced as a process of getting health and wellness. The Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ) is a reliable instrument for measuring OB, although it has not been adapted and validated in Spain so far; therefore, this study had a double aim: (1) to translate and cross-culturally adapt the original OBQ version into Spanish (OBQ-E); (2) to analyze the psychometric properties for its use in the Spanish population. Standard procedures were used for the cross-adaptation process and pilot testing was carried out using three different samples to extend the applicability of the OBQ-E. Validation measures of the final version of the OBQ-E were conducted in a sample of 219 participants. The OBQ-E showed that items and instructions were culturally appropriate and written clearly. Psychometric testing showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87; Guttman split-half coefficient = 0.85), good test–retest reliability $(r_{s}$ (Spearman rho) = 0.73), and acceptable convergent validity (overall status, $r_{s}$ = 0.37; Related Quality of Life, $r_{s}$ = 0.42; Satisfaction with Life Scale, $r_{s}$ = 0.54). The findings suggest that the OBQ-E may be a suitable instrument for assessing OB in the Spanish population; hence, it is a promising tool for epidemiological research that will significantly contribute to the understanding of OB as a health-related factor. Nevertheless, further investigation is also warranted to explore the potentiality of this instrument for clinical purposes. |
| Starting Page | 7506 |
| e-ISSN | 16604601 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18147506 |
| Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
| Issue Number | 14 |
| Volume Number | 18 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-07-14 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Occupational Balance Questionnaire Adaptation Validation Psychometric Testing |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
