Psychometric validation of selected scales assessing mental health conditions among Ghanaian youth
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| ID | 7148958 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu (0000-0003-0530-8138, Education University of Hong Kong), Derek Oppong (University of Cape Coast), Chung-Ying Lin (0000-0002-2129-4242, Kaohsiung Medical University) |
| Año | 2026 |
| Volumen | 13 |
| Páginas | e16-e16 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2026-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 2054-4251 • E-ISSN: 2054-4251 |
| Editorial | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/gmh.2026.10128 |
| PMID | 41658312 |
| OpenAlex | W7125403910 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 82 |
Mental health conditions among youths are increasing rapidly, taking into consideration their biological, psychological and social development in the time of technological advancement with its associated challenges. Therefore, this study examined the psychometric properties of eight mental health scales among Ghanaian youth. A total of 708 youths (62.1% females; 10–29 years) from junior high schools, senior high schools and a university were recruited to respond to measures on depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms, obsessive–compulsive symptoms, insomnia, smartphone application-based addiction, internet addiction, life satisfaction, stress and cognitive fatigue. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Pearson’s r were used to analyse the data. The findings indicated acceptable CFA fit for all scales (comparative fit index [CFI] >0.9, Tucker–Lewis index [TLI] >0.9, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA
Cognition · Confirmatory factor analysis · Construct validity · Correlation · Life satisfaction · Mental health · Psychometrics · Reliability (semiconductor) · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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