Psychometric validation of an Arabic version of the WHO-5 wellbeing index among Lebanese adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Wellbeing in adolescence is frequently associated with positive developmental outcomes. The WHO-5 is widely recognized for its brevity, clarity, robust reliability, and cultural validity. In this study, we aimed to assess the psychometric properties of an Arabic version of the WHO-5 scale among Lebanese adolescents.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved 700 Lebanese school students aged 14-19 years. Participants were assessed using WHO-5 wellbeing index (WHO-5) (wellbeing), PHQ-9 (depression), and GAD-7 (anxiety) Arabic questionnaires at two-time points, 3 months apart.

Results

We found that the 5 items of the WHO-5 converged into a single factor. Internal consistency of scores was adequate in the total sample (ω = .83/ α = .83). The convergent vali

SUBMITTER: Doumit R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12270098 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature