Development of a new perceived injustice scale for Bangla speaking population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perceived injustice is a relatively novel psychosocial construct starting to get some attention among researchers studying health and mental health outcomes. In the context of the widespread perception of being a victim of injustice in Bangladesh, a gap in instruments measuring perceived injustice was evident. The novelty of the construct and lack of similar instruments necessitated the development of a new Perceived Injustice Scale for Bangla speaking population.

Method

A three-stage approach was used to develop the instrument. A thorough review of literature coupled with interviews with the general population as well as professionals contributed to the conceptualization of the construct. A rigorous process of expert evaluation and item analysis resulted in the i

SUBMITTER: Mourin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11449271 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature