The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS): psychometric properties of a Mongolian version in university students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding affective states is essential in psychology and psychiatry, yet few validated scales remain for evaluating affect in Mongolia. The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) is widely used globally, but cultural and linguistic differences necessitate its validation for specific populations. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Mongolian PANAS among university students, a group navigating academic and socio-emotional challenges where emotional well-being is crucial.

Methods

After a comprehensive translation and back-translation procedure with expert validation, we administered the 20-item Mongolian PANAS to 480 university students (mean age = 20.5, SD = 2.0; 54% female). We used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirm

SUBMITTER: Balgansuren D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577241 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature