Examination of the Psychometric Properties of the Observable Social Cognition Rating Scale (OSCARS) in Arabic-Speaking Patients with Schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: No Arabic-language version of the Observable Social Cognition Rating Scale (OSCARS) is available that allows to properly and specifically assess social cognition (SC) in Arabic-speaking populations. This study aimed to examine the preliminary psychometric characteristics of the Arabic translated version of the OSCARS, including factor structure, reliability, concurrent validity, and measurement invariance across sex. Methods: This cross-sectional study has been conducted during February and March 2024 and included 113 chronic, remitted, and clinically stable patients with schizophrenia. Results: The originally proposed two-factor model (Social Cognitive Bias and Social Cognitive Ability) showed acceptable model fit after removal of two items that

SUBMITTER: Fekih-Romdhane F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12468383 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature