Psychology

A psychometric evaluation of the Italian short version of the Fear of Pain Questionnaire-III: Psychometric properties, measurement invariance across gender, convergent, and discriminant validity

P. Diotaiuti, S. Corrado, et al.

Discover the psychometric properties of the newly validated short Italian version of the Fear of Pain Questionnaire-III (FPQ-III), crafted by a team of dedicated researchers. This compelling study confirms a three-factor structure and establishes measurement invariance across genders, showcasing the validity of the questionnaire through thorough analyses and innovative testing methods.

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Abstract

This study aimed to validate a short Italian version of the Fear of Pain Questionnaire-III (FPQ-III). Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses were performed on a large sample (n=1064), confirming a three-factor structure (severe, medical, and minor pain). Measurement invariance across gender was established. Convergent validity was assessed using additional measures (Pain Catastrophing Scale, Locus of Control of Behavior Scale, Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced), and discriminant validity was examined using fear-eliciting videos. Results supported the psychometric properties and validity of the 13-item Italian FPQ-III short form.

Publisher

Frontiers in Psychology

Published On

Jan 11, 2023

Authors

Pierluigi Diotaiuti, Stefano Corrado, Stefania Mancone, Elisa Cavicchiolo, Andrea Chirico, ThaisCristina Siqueira, Alexandro Andrade, Laura Mandolesi, Valeria Biasi, Abdolvahab Samavi

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