Validation of the self regulation questionnaire as a measure of health in quality of life research.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES:Several epidemiological studies address psychosomatic self regulation as a measure of quality of life aspects. However, although widely used in studies with a focus on complementary cancer treatment, and recognized to be associated with better survival of cancer patients, it is unclear what the self regulation questionnaire exactly measures. DESIGN AND SETTING:In a sample of 444 individuals (27% healthy, 33% cancer, 40% other internal diseases), we performed reliability and exploratory factor analyses, and correlated the 16-item instrument with external measures such as the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Herdecke Quality of Life questionnaire, and autonomic regulation questionnaire. RESULTS:The 16-item pool had a very good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.948) and satisfying/good (r subsetrt = 0.796) test-retest reliability after 3 months. Exploratory factor analysis indicated 2 sub-constructs: (1) Ability to change behaviour in order to reach goals, and (2) Achieve satisfaction and well-being. Both sub-scales correlated well with quality of life aspects, particularly with Initiative Power/Interest, Social Interactions, Mental Balance, and negatively with anxiety and depression. CONCLUSIONS:The Self Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ) was found to be a valid and reliable tool which measures unique psychosomatic abilities. Self regulation deals with competence and autonomy and can be regarded as a problem solving capacity in terms of an active adaptation to stressful situations to restore well-being. The tool is an interesting option to be used particularly in complementary medicine research with a focus on behavioural modification.

journal_name

Eur J Med Res

authors

Büssing A,Girke M,Heckmann C,Schad F,Ostermann T,Kröz M

doi

10.1186/2047-783x-14-5-223

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2009-05-14 00:00:00

pages

223-7

issue

5

eissn

0949-2321

issn

2047-783X

journal_volume

14

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