Abstract
Introduction. Investigation of the predisposing factors for affective disorders has shown that measures to assess affective temperament are necessary. The TEMPS-A is a self-evaluation measure to assess four affective temperaments (hyperthymic, depressive, cyclothymic and irritable) and anxious temperament. Method. The TEMPS-A questionnaire version that includes 110 questions has been adapted following the translation-backtranslation methodology, including two translations to Spanish and the classification of equivalence to English by an independent author. Results. The study results indicated that a satisfactory translation was obtained, as indicated by the validation of equivalence by the bilingual consultant. All the items showed a perfect (A) or satisfactory equivalence (B). Conclusions. The TEMPS-A, Spanish version, is an understandable questionnaire that is equivalent to the original version in English, that allows for the evaluation of affective temperaments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 325-330 |
Journal | Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sep 2005 |
Keywords
- Backtranslation
- Bipolar disorder
- Temperament
- TEMPS-A