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<p><i>Purpose</i>.&#xa0;This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the SWEMWBS in assessing the mental well-being of caregivers using the Item Response Theory (IRT) approach.&#xa0;<i>Methods</i>.&#xa0;The Grade Response Model (GRM) from IRT analysis was applied to survey data, estimating discriminant and difficulty parameters at various thresholds. The estimated parameters were examined and presented graphically. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha (α), McDonald’s omega (ω), and Intra-Class Correlation for test-retest reliability. Correlations with depression, anxiety, and insomnia were analyzed using multiple linear regression models.&#xa0;<i>Results</i>.&#xa0;The GRM results showed high discriminating parameters (2.17 to 3.67) and nearly evenly distributed difficulty parameters (-2.23 to 1.77). Graphical examinations indicated good performance across the latent trait continuum. Subgroup analyses revealed that caregivers had higher discrimination parameter estimates than non-caregivers. Difficulty parameters varied on the negative latent trait but were higher for non-caregivers on the positive latent trait. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega values of 0.90, and an Intra-Class Correlation of 0.78 with a four-week inter-test interval. Significant negative correlations with depression, anxiety, and insomnia were found after adjusting for demographic variables.&#xa0;<i>Conclusions</i>.&#xa0;The scale exhibits high discriminative power and an adequate response set for assessing a full range of latent traits in both caregivers and non-caregivers, with slightly better performance in caregivers.</p>

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The utility of the short Warwick Edinburgh mental wellbeing scale (SWEMWBS) in caregivers: an application of item response theory

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    2025年5月24日

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  • Lawrence T Lam

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Purpose. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the SWEMWBS in assessing the mental well-being of caregivers using the Item Response Theory (IRT) approach. Methods. The Grade Response Model (GRM) from IRT analysis was applied to survey data, estimating discriminant and difficulty parameters at various thresholds. The estimated parameters were examined and presented graphically. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha (α), McDonald’s omega (ω), and Intra-Class Correlation for test-retest reliability. Correlations with depression, anxiety, and insomnia were analyzed using multiple linear regression models. Results. The GRM results showed high discriminating parameters (2.17 to 3.67) and nearly evenly distributed difficulty parameters (-2.23 to 1.77). Graphical examinations indicated good performance across the latent trait continuum. Subgroup analyses revealed that caregivers had higher discrimination parameter estimates than non-caregivers. Difficulty parameters varied on the negative latent trait but were higher for non-caregivers on the positive latent trait. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega values of 0.90, and an Intra-Class Correlation of 0.78 with a four-week inter-test interval. Significant negative correlations with depression, anxiety, and insomnia were found after adjusting for demographic variables. Conclusions. The scale exhibits high discriminative power and an adequate response set for assessing a full range of latent traits in both caregivers and non-caregivers, with slightly better performance in caregivers.