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This study was conducted to develop a short form of the Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure (IPSM), translated into Chinese. A total of 1237 Chinese undergraduates, divided into four groups, participated during various phases of scale development. Exploratory factor analysis supported a five-factor structure of the IPSM-C among Chinese undergraduates, which is in accordance with the original model established by Boyce and Parker that contained 36 items. We next developed a 15-item short form of the IPSM (IPSM-CS) whose structural validity was comparable to the full form. All IPSM-CS sub-scales, as well as the total scale, showed good internal consistency, test–retest reliability and criterion-related validity. The present results indicate that the IPSM-CS may be a useful and reliable alternative to the original IPSM for individuals fluent in Chinese.
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This study was funded by National Social Science Fund Project of China (Grant No. 15CSH051) and Hunan Provincial Education Department scientific research outstanding youth project (Grant No. 16B103).
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You, Z., Liu, Y., Tan, Q. et al. Development and Validation of the Chinese Version of Short-Form of Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure (IPSM). Community Ment Health J 57, 277–284 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-020-00646-z
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