Psychometric Properties of the Short Version of Temperament Factors Scale (TEMPS-A)

Abstract

The present study aimed to validate the version of the Short TEMPS-A, prepared by Akiskal, a measure consisting of )39( Items, built according to the model of Temperament factors of Akiskal. The study sample consisted of )383( students from King Saud University, Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University and Princess Noura University. A sample of Al-Amal Medical Complex in Riyadh was also usedm that consisted of )31( of the Patients who were diagnosed with bipolar disorder, To verify the Psychometric Properties of the scale, validity of the scale was studied using Factor Analysis, Concurrent Validity, and Differentation Between Groups. Reliability was determined by Cronbach's alpha. The results of the study, in its entirety, indicate that the TEMPS-A has the appropriate indications of validity and reliability, the study recommended that further investigation about TEMPS-A, especially on other samples.