The Development of the Japanese Version of the Mentalization Scale and the Examination of its Reliability and Validity

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  • 日本語版メンタライゼーション尺度（The Japanese version of Mentalization Scale：MentS-J）の開発と信頼性，妥当性の検討

Abstract

<p>This study developed the Japanese version of the Mentalization Scale (MentS-J) and tested its reliability and validity. We translated the original MentS-J into Japanese with the permission of its author and surveyed 352 university students. Confirmatory factor analysis of indices supported the hypothesized three-factor structure of the scale: mentalization of self, mentalization of others, and motivation to mentalize. Reliability testing confirmed the instrument's internal and retest consistency. A correlation analysis performed with a scale measuring similar constructs confirmed criterion-related validity. Partial correlation analysis to test construct validity revealed significant negative correlations between the MentS-J and the Borderline Personality Traits Scale as well as the Japanese version of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient-10 (AQ-J-10). The results established the acceptable reliability and validity of the MentS-J and indicated its potential usefulness as an instrument for the assessment of mentalization.</p>

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  • CRID
    1390859616464647040
  • DOI
    10.11201/jjdp.33.137
  • ISSN
    21879346
    09159029
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
  • Abstract License Flag
    Disallowed

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