Validation of the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP) in a Sample of Depressed Danish Psychiatric Patients: Applying Factor Analyses

Research in Exercise and Sports Medicine

دوره 2، شماره 1، بهمن 2011، صفحه 34-45   

نوع مقاله: Original Article

چکیده

This study investigated the factor structure, validity, and internal reliability of the Physical Self-Perception 
Profile (PSPP) in Danish depressed patients. The mediating role of self-esteem in physical self-perceptions and 
negative affect relationship were examined. A sample of 96 Danish psychiatric patients completed the PSPP, 
the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. The 
Danish version of the PSPP showed high internal consistency. Applying the exploratory and confirmatory 
factor analyses provided support for the PSPP to be used with depressed patients. The data were more 
consistent with the four-factor model than with a combined three-factor model. PSPP significantly 
discriminated between healthy subjects (n=46) and patients (p<0.005). A path analysis indicated the role of 
Physical Self-Worth as a mediator between the PSPP sub-domains and self-esteem and depression. The strong 
content validity and construct validity confirmed the PSPP application to depressed patients.

کلیدواژه‌ها

Physical self-perception؛ Self-esteem؛ Depression؛ Factor analysis؛ Path analysis