title: Psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure (IPSM-K).
abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of a Korean version of Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure (IPSM). A Korean version of the IPSM (IPSM-K) was produced through forward translation, reconciliation, and back translation. A total of 338 healthy, non-clinical participants were selected through screening and clinical interview, and they each were given a set of questionnaires including IPSM-K. All subscales, as well as a full-scale IPSM-K showed satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.73-0.83 and 0.94, respectively). Test-retest reliability at 2-week intervals was significant, with coefficient r ranging between .80 and .94. In terms of convergent validity, IPSM-K showed the significant positive correlation with sociotropy and autonomy subscale of Personal Style Inventory-II, as well as with neuroticism subscale of Neuroticism Extraversion Openness-Personality Inventory. IPSM-K had no correlation with Social Desirability Scale, thus demonstrated divergent validity with social desirability. A factor analysis of the scale was conducted and five factors emerged (low self-confidence, interpersonal awareness, lack of assertiveness/separation anxiety, interpersonal vulnerability, and need for approval). This study demonstrated that IPSM-K could be useful in assessing interpersonal sensitivity in Korean population.
authors: Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea. Electronic address: mindcure@catholic.ac.kr.
authors: Kyoung-Uk
authors: KU
authors: Lee
authors: Na Young
authors: NY
authors: Jung
authors: Sheila A M
authors: SA
authors: Rauch
authors: Jeong Ho
authors: JH
authors: Chae
authors: Hae-Kook
authors: HK
authors: Lee
authors: Yong-Sil
authors: YS
authors: Kweon
authors: Chung Tai
authors: CT
authors: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders; D044466:Asian People / Q000523:psychology*; D001364:Awareness; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000075384:Neuroticism; D010551:Personality; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D056910:Republic of Korea; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014177:Translations