Validating the Korean Version of the External and Internal Shame Scale

Kang, M., Byeon, S., & Cho, H. (2024). Validating the Korean Version of the External and Internal Shame Scale. The Korean Journal of Health Psychology, 29(5), 889-908, https://doi.org/10.17315/kjhp.2024.29.5.008

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Abstract

This study aimed to validate the Korean version of the External and Internal Shame Scale (K-EISS). A total of 738 Korean university students completed the K-EISS and mental health questionnaires. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis revealed that a single-factor model had a better fit for the data than a two-factor model. The internal consistency and the test-retest reliability of K-EISS were 0.89 and 0.94 respectively, which were acceptable. Convergent validity for K-EISS was supported since they had a significant correlation with both KISI and ISS. K-EISS significantly correlated with mental health variables, which supported a concurrent validity. K-EISS explained mental health variables even after controlling for other shame scales (ISS, KISI), which supported an incremental validity. Lastly, clinical implications and study limitations were discussed.

keywords: External shame, Internal shame, Validation, Guilt, Depression

Submission Date: 2023-11-09

Revised Date: 2024-03-12

Accepted Date: 2024-06-17

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Vol.29 No.5

Validating the Korean Version of the External and Internal Shame Scale

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The Korean Journal of Health Psychology