NCT06591676

Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) Into Urdu

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 620 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Translate and adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language and establishing the psychometric properties (reliability, validity, and norms) of the translated scale

Detailed description

the present study aims to translate and culturally adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language. This study aims to increase the accessibility and accuracy of clinical assessments, ultimately improving the quality of mental health care delivery and advancing research in the field of clinical psychology within Urdu-speaking communities.

Conditions

• Depression
• Anxiety

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)	Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) is a self-report scale designed to measure the presence and intensity of dysfunctional attitudes. It is widely used to assess impaired cognitive patterns associated with depression and other mental health conditions. Initially developed in English, its usefulness can be extended by translating and culturally adapting it into Urdu language.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-08
• Primary completion: 2024-11-30
• Completion: 2024-12-30
• First posted: 2024-09-19
• Last updated: 2024-09-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan