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Stigma and discrimination toward mental illness: translation and validation of the Italian version of the attribution questionnaire-27 (AQ-27-I)

Abstract

Purpose  

The aim of this study was to translate the Attribution Questionnaire-27 (AQ-27) to the Italian language (AQ-27-I), and to
examine the reliability and validity of this new Italian version.

Methods  

The questionnaire was translated using the standard translation/back-translation method. Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass coefficients
were used to estimate instrument reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to corroborate the original English
version factor structure in the new measure, and to establish validity. Path analyses were meant to validate relationships
found in the English version among Italian-speaking participants.

Results  

The AQ-27-I demonstrated acceptable internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.82 for the total scale and ranging
between 0.52 and 0.91 for the subscales. The test–retest reliability was also satisfactory, with intraclass correlation coefficients
of 0.72 for the total scale and ranging between 0.51 and 0.89 for the subscales. Fit indices of the model supported the factor
structure and paths.

Conclusions  

The AQ-27-I is a reliable measure to assess stigmatizing attitudes in Italian.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • Pages 1-7
  • DOI 10.1007/s00127-011-0407-3
  • Authors
    • Luca Pingani, Department of Psychiatry, International Doctorate School in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, 71 Via del Pozzo, 41124 Modena, MO, Italy
    • Matilde Forghieri, Department of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, 71 Via del Pozzo, 41124 Modena, MO, Italy
    • Silvia Ferrari, Department of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, 71 Via del Pozzo, 41124 Modena, MO, Italy
    • Dror Ben-Zeev, Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, Dartmouth Medical School, Rivermill Commercial Center, 85 Mechanic Street, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA
    • Paolo Artoni, Department of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, 71 Via del Pozzo, 41124 Modena, MO, Italy
    • Fausto Mazzi, Department of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, 71 Via del Pozzo, 41124 Modena, MO, Italy
    • Gaspare Palmieri, Villa Igea Hospital, 73 Strada Stradella, 41126 Modena, MO, Italy
    • Marco Rigatelli, Department of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, 71 Via del Pozzo, 41124 Modena, MO, Italy
    • Patrick W. Corrigan, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, 3424 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
    • Journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
    • Online ISSN 1433-9285
    • Print ISSN 0933-7954
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 07/09/2011 | Link to this post on IFP |
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