Indonesian Version Of The Perceived Stress Scale- 10 (IPSS): A Psychometric Properties Of The Indonesian PSS-10 in Adolescents With Obesity

IntroductionStress significantly impacts adolescent obesity, which may impact both physical and mental health outcomes. One popular tool for measuring perceived stress is the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of the PSS-10 (IPSS) in this demographic. MethodsParticipants of 296 adolescents selected by random cluster sampling, and stratified by geographical location and age. The scale was translated into Indonesian using the translation-back translation technique. For convergent validity, participants filled out the Indonesian PSS-10 and associated psychological tests. The factor structure of the scale was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Cronbachs alpha was used to determine internal consistency, and a group of individuals was evaluated for test-retest reliability over two weeks. ResultsThe Indonesian conflict of interest nothing declared PSS-10 demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbachs alpha = 0.862) and CFA supported the two-factor model had acceptable fit indices (CFI-0.950, RMR-0.085, RMSE= 0.072) consistent with the original scale, indicating satisfactory construct validity Convergent validity was confirmed through significant correlations with related psychological constructs. DiscussionAccording to the results, the PSS-10 in Indonesia is a viable and dependable instrument for assessing felt stress in obese teenagers. The tool can be used to understand better the factors associated with stress in this group in both clinical and research settings. Future studies should examine the predictive validity of the scale and how well it applies to other teen demographics.