Cultural adaptation and validation of the stigma of suicide scale–short Form (Soss-SF) in Kazakh and Russian among the population of Kazakhstan
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Suicide remains a serious public health problem in Kazakhstan, where high suicide rates and limited mental-health resources are exacerbated by strong social stigma. This study aimed to culturally adapt and validate the Stigma of Suicide Scale-Short Form (SOSS-SF) in Kazakh and Russian. The adaptation was conducted within a quantitative research design, with culturally sensitive translation and psychometric validation. Following international guidelines, the translated and adapted scale was administered to two adult samples ( n = 722, Russian; n = 644, Kazakh). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed a stable three-factor structure: Stigmatization, Isolation/Depression, and Glorification/Normalization. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's α = 0.72-0.88). Cultural differences included the item "an embarrassment" loading onto the Isolation/Depression factor and the exclusion of "dedicated" in the Kazakh version. Both versions demonstrated strong psychometric performance and are the first validated tools for assessing suicide stigma in Kazakhstan
Confirmatory factor analysis · Exploratory factor analysis · Kazakh · Poison control · Population · Psychometrics · Scale (ratio · Stigma (botany · Suicide prevention · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
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