Development of the Sleep Quality Scale.

HYERYEON YI; KYUNGRIM SHIN; CHOL SHIN

Sleep quality affects health and the overall quality of life. As the factors that influence sleep quality and their relative importance vary among individuals, a self-report method is essential. Although various questionnaires have been used to assess sleep quality, few all-inclusive assessment scales have been developed. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop an instrument for measuring sleep quality and to study its validity and reliability. A Sleep Quality Scale (SQS) was developed using item analysis and factor analysis on items with content validity. SQS, composed of 28 items and six factors, accounted for 62.6% of the total variance. The difference of SQS score between insomniacs and normal subjects confirmed the construct validity ( t = −13.8, P = 0.000). Concurrent validity was identified by the significant correlation of SQS with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ( r = 0.72, P = 0.000). The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.92 for internal consistency and the correlation coefficient was 0.81 for test–retest reliability at a 2-week interval. The developed SQS was therefore confirmed to be a valid and reliable instrument for the comprehensive assessment of sleep quality.

SLEEP; REST; PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY; QUALITY of life; TEST validity; STATISTICAL reliability

Journal of Sleep Research, 2006, Vol 15, Issue 3, p309

0962-1105

Academic Journal

10.1111/j.1365-2869.2006.00544.x