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Vlachopoulos SP, Lane AM, Terry PC. A Greek Translation of the Brunel Mood Scale: Initial Validation among Exercise Participants and Inactive Adults. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:234. [PMID: 38133101 PMCID: PMC10748169 DOI: 10.3390/sports11120234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to provide initial validity evidence of a Greek translation of the 24-item Brunel Mood Scale, referred to as the BRUMS-Greek, a measure of anger, confusion, depression, fatigue, tension, and vigour. Data were collected from 1417 Greek adult exercise participants and 369 physically inactive adults, totaling 1786 adults (male = 578, female = 1208) aged 18-64 years (M = 34.73 ± 11.81 years). Given the large univariate and multivariate non-normality, a confirmatory factor analyses treating responses as ordered categorical variables was conducted which supported the hypothesised six-correlated factor measurement model. The internal consistency reliability of the BRUMS-Greek subscales was supported via Cronbach alpha coefficients. The construct validity of the scales was supported (a) via correlations in the hypothesised direction with trait positive and negative affect, (b) with more positive and less negative moods reported immediately after participation in a single exercise class compared to pre-exercise mood, and (c) with exercise participants reporting more positive and less negative mood states compared to physically inactive adults. Women reported higher tension and lower vigour scores than men. Tension scores were higher and confusion scores lower among younger participants (≤35 years) than older participants (≥36 years). Participants with obesity reported higher negative mood scores than those who were underweight or normal weight. In sum, the BRUMS-Greek demonstrated acceptable psychometric characteristics, and is proposed to be a suitable measure for use with exercise participants, physically inactive adults, and other Greek populations to explore research questions related to mood.
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Affiliation(s)
- Symeon P. Vlachopoulos
- Laboratory of Social Research on Physical Activity, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 62122 Serres, Greece;
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- School of Psychology, Psychological Research Centre, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall WS1 3BD, UK
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- School of Psychology & Wellbeing, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia;
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Brownlow C, Eacersall D, Nelson CW, Parsons-Smith RL, Terry PC. Risks to mental health of higher degree by research (HDR) students during a global pandemic. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0279698. [PMID: 36574430 PMCID: PMC9794097 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected university students globally. Our study investigated mental health indicators among higher degree by research (HDR) students at a regional university in Queensland, Australia. A total of 231 HDR students (female = 137, male = 94) completed the Brunel Mood Scale to assess the constructs of Tension, Depression, Anger, Vigor, Fatigue, and Confusion. A subset of 11 students participated in three focus groups to explore their experiences. Results showed that reported mood among HDR students was generally more negative than population norms, although more positive than moods reported previously during the pandemic. A total of 52 participants (22.5%) reported mood profiles that indicated elevated risk of mental ill-health. Mood profiles varied significantly by gender, age, study mode (full-time/part-time), location (on-campus/online), and citizenship (domestic/international). Quantitative data were supported by focus group findings, which identified mental health and wellbeing as key themes of concern to HDR students. Our findings indicate that support mechanisms to safeguard the mental health and wellbeing of HDR students should be a priority for universities.
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Affiliation(s)
- Charlotte Brownlow
- Graduate Research School, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
- Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
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- Library Services, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
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- Graduate Research School, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia
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- Graduate Research School, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
- Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
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Terry PC, Skurvydas A, Lisinskiene A, Majauskiene D, Valanciene D, Cooper S, Lochbaum M. Validation of a Lithuanian-Language Version of the Brunel Mood Scale: The BRUMS-LTU. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:4867. [PMID: 35457734 PMCID: PMC9030022 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Mood can be considered as a diffuse and global emotional state, with both valence and arousal characteristics, that is not directed towards a specific object. Investigation of moods in specific language and cultural contexts relies on the availability of appropriately validated measures. The current study involved the translation and validation of the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) from English into Lithuanian. The 24-item, 6-factor scale, referred to as the BRUMS-LTU, was administered to 746 participants who were fluent in Lithuanian (nmen = 199 (26.7%), nwomen = 547 (73.3%); age range = 17-78 years, M = 41.8 years, SD = 11.4 years). Confirmatory factor analysis showed an adequate fit of the hypothesized measurement model to the data (CFI = 0.954, TLI = 0 .944, RMSEA = 0 .060 [CI 0.056, 0.064], SRMR = 0.070) and multi-sample analysis supported configural, metric, scalar, and residual invariance across genders. Concurrent measures (i.e., Perceived Stress Scale, Big Five Personality Test) correlated with subscale scores in line with theoretical predictions, supporting both convergent and divergent validity. Internal consistency coefficients of the six subscales were satisfactory. Mood scores varied significantly by gender, with men generally reporting more positive moods than women. Findings support the adequacy of the psychometric properties of the BRUMS-LTU. Thus, the scale can be recommended for use in further psychological studies of mood in Lithuania and may also be useful for applied practitioners.
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Affiliation(s)
- Peter C. Terry
- Division of Research & Innovation, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia;
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- Institute of Educational Research, Education Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania; (A.S.); (A.L.); (D.M.); (D.V.)
- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 03101 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Educational Research, Education Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania; (A.S.); (A.L.); (D.M.); (D.V.)
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- Institute of Educational Research, Education Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania; (A.S.); (A.L.); (D.M.); (D.V.)
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- Institute of Educational Research, Education Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania; (A.S.); (A.L.); (D.M.); (D.V.)
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- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA;
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- Institute of Educational Research, Education Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania; (A.S.); (A.L.); (D.M.); (D.V.)
- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA;
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