Japanese version of the Brief Sense of Community Scale: construct validity and reliability.
BMC Psychol 2022;
10:301. [PMID:
36510313 PMCID:
PMC9743111 DOI:
10.1186/s40359-022-01017-x]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
The Brief Sense of Community Scale is a widely accepted eight-item scale that measures the four dimensions of sense of community; however, the factor structure of the Japanese version of this scale has never been confirmed. In this study, we demonstrated the reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Brief Sense of Community Scale.
METHODS
After completing the back translation of the scale, a sample of 993 Japanese individuals completed the Japanese version of the Brief Sense of Community Scale.
RESULTS
The results indicate that the Japanese version of the Brief Sense of Community Scale is comparable to the original scale and demonstrated adequate goodness-of-fit for both the four-factor and second-order models, which demonstrates its validity. Nonetheless, it remains necessary to consider possible cross-national cultural concerns when utilizing the scale.
CONCLUSIONS
The Japanese version of the Brief Sense of Community Scale will contribute toward the creation of a community in which all members feel comfortable.
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