Nationally representative score of the Japanese language version of the 13-item 7-point sense of coherence scale

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  • 13項目7件法 sense of coherence スケール日本語版の基準値の算出
  • 13コウモク 7ケンホウ sense of coherence スケール ニホンゴバン ノ キジュンチ ノ サンシュツ

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Objectives The amount of research relating to evaluation of intervention programs with regard to sense of coherence, a concept of salutogenic stressor coping capacity, is increasing in Japan. However, a nationally representative score of the Japanese version of the sense of coherence scale has not yet been reported. The aim of this study was to describe the 13-item, 7-point Japanese sense of coherence scale (SOC-13), with scoring by sex and age group, and to examine the relationships between the score and locality and city size.<br/>Methods Four thousand Japanese men and women were selected by stratified random sampling, and a cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted using the placement method. Responses were obtained from 2,067 individuals (response rate: 51.7%). This study analyzed 956 men and 1,107 women (mean age [standard deviation]: 50.0 [14.3]).<br/>Results The mean score on the SOC-13 was 59.0 (12.2) in all participants, 59.1 (11.8) in men, and 58.9 (12.5) in women. No significant difference was found between men and women (P=0.784). ANOVA and multiple comparison for age difference showed a clear relationship (P<0.05) between higher age and a higher SOC-13 score. Moreover, the results of main and interaction effects in ANCOVA, with independent variables for locality (11 segments) and city size (four segments), were not significant when controlled for age.<br/>Conclusion A nationally representative score for the Japanese SOC-13 was acquired. In future research, application of the SOC-13 in Japan for clinical studies is anticipated based on the nationally representative score.

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