Abstract

This study examined the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Social Pain Questionnaire (SPQ; Strangier, Schüller, & Brähler, 2021). A total of 339 adults aged between 20 and 64 completed the Korean version of the SPQ: K-SPQ. The K-SPQ consists of 10 items and was translated into Korean with reverse processes executed to ensure linguistic fidelity to the original scale. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to assess the instrument’s structural validity. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis revealed the goodness of fit of the 1-factor model, thus affirming the unidimensional structure inherent in the K-SPQ. Following this, an exploration of convergent validity revealed positive correlations with constructs such as adult attachment, social anxiety, interpersonal rejection sensitivity, depression, and mental health. These findings provided robust support for the average variance extracted and the composite reliability metrics. In summation, the outcomes of this inquiry collectively affirm the reliability and validity of the K-SPQ. Following this validation, the study delved into the discussion of its inherent limitations and insightful recommendations for future research endeavors.