The Ukrainian version of the Perceived Injustice Questionnaire: A psychometric evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Perceived injustice is increasingly recognized as a key factor influencing mental health in war survivors. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Ukrainian translation of the Perceived Injustice Questionnaire (PIQ) among individuals directly exposed to the war in Ukraine.

Methods

170 war-exposed Ukrainians completed the Ukrainian PIQ and measures of post-traumatic tress disorder (PCL-5), depression (PHQ-9), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7), and potentially traumatic life events (LEC-5). Internal consistency, factor structure, and criterion validity were assessed.

Results

While the factor structure of the English version could not be reproduced, indicating an issue with factor validity in the Ukrainian version,

SUBMITTER: Weigelt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11648219 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature