Psychometric validation of the Arabic version of the GAD-7 among Lebanese adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anxiety is one of the major global mental health concerns, particularly amidst accumulating adversities. It is the leading cause of distress in adolescents worldwide and has a profound deleterious impact on their mental and physical health and wellbeing. This paper seeks to identify and validate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the GAD-7 in Lebanon, aiming to improve the much-needed overall mental health screening in Middle Eastern countries.

Methods

This study includes a cross-sectional design including 638 adolescents in Lebanese public schools. Participants aged 15-18 years were assessed using GAD-7 (anxiety), PCL-5 (post-traumatic stress disorder), and PTGi (post-traumatic growth) in their Arabic versions at two-time points, spaced three

SUBMITTER: Khoury-Malhame ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12324113 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature