Psychometric properties of the catastrophic cognitions questionnaire-modified (CCQ-Modified) among community samples in Malaysia

Abdul Khaiyom, Jamilah Hanum and Mukhtar, Firdaus and Ibrahim, Normala and Mohd Sidik, Sherina and Oei, Tian Po (2016) Psychometric properties of the catastrophic cognitions questionnaire-modified (CCQ-Modified) among community samples in Malaysia. Stress and Health, 32 (5). pp. 543-550. ISSN 1532-3005 E-ISSN 1532-2998

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Abstract

The Catastrophic Cognitions Questionnaire-Modified (CCQ-M) is a common instrument for measuring catastrophic thoughts. In some countries, however, CCQ-M still poses concerns following the lack of appropriate validation among their populations. The current study aimed to examine the factor structure of the CCQ-M, the reliability, and the validity in community samples in Malaysia. The Malay version of CCQ-M and additional measures assessing the symptoms and cognitions relevant to anxiety disorders were completed by 682 university students and general community. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure accounting for 62.2% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor model by deleting four items. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the total and the two subscales were .94, .90, and .92, respectively. Test-retest reliability analysis was conducted on 82 university students in the interval period of 14days, and the result was r=.58. Evidence supported the concurrent, convergent, and discriminant validity. In conclusion, the 17-item CCQ-M-Malaysia is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing catastrophic cognitions among Malaysian populations

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5374/75571
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Catasrtrophic Cognitions Questionnaire-Modified-Malaysia, factor structures, reliability, validity
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF176 Psychological tests and testing B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF309 Consciousness. Cognition B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF511 Affection. Feeling. Emotion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF636 Applied psychology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA644.3 Chronic and Noninfectious Diseases and Public Health R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Dr Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom
Date Deposited:	28 Apr 2020 10:14
Last Modified:	28 Apr 2020 10:14
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/75571

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