Translation and Validation of Internalized Stigma of Substance Abuse Scale Urdu Version

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69671/socialprism.2.1.2025.30

Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Urdu version of the Internalized stigma of substance abuse scale (ISSA-U). The study was conducted in three phases. In the first phase, forward and backward translation was performed and linguistic equivalence was tested on a sample of 50 bilingual participants. In the second phase, a reliability analysis was conducted using Cronbach's alpha and the split-half method, followed by exploratory factor analysis. Phase three included validation of the scale. Convergent validity was estimated by applying the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) to a sample of 300 drug addicts. The item correlation results showed a highly significant relationship among the items of the ISSA-U. The Cronbach's alpha index was significantly high (r =.93). Exploratory factor analysis revealed five solution factors with high loading values. Moreover, there was a significant positive correlation between the ISSA Urdu and HDRS, demonstrating convergent validity. The ISSA-U showed sound psychometric properties and proved to be a reliable and valid instrument for measuring internalized stigma.

Author Biography

  • Iqra Sageer, The University of Lahore

    Lahore School of Behavioural Sciences

Published

30.03.2025

How to Cite

Sageer, I., Asmat, A., Sarfaraz, A., Hussain, S., & Khan, A. (2025). Translation and Validation of Internalized Stigma of Substance Abuse Scale Urdu Version. SOCIAL PRISM, 2(1), 127-146. https://doi.org/10.69671/socialprism.2.1.2025.30