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Cross-Cultural Validation of the Malaysian Mood Scale and Tests of Between-Group Mood Differences

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  • Philip Chun Foong Lew

    (Sport Performance Division, National Sports Institute of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
    Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia)

  • Renée L. Parsons-Smith

    (School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
    Pearson Online Learning Services, Pearson, Melbourne, VIC 3008, Australia)

  • Andrea Lamont-Mills

    (Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
    Academic Affairs Division, Ipswich Campus, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia)

  • Peter C. Terry

    (Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
    Graduate Research School, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia)

Abstract

Mood measures have been shown to have utility for monitoring risks to mental health and to predict performance among athletes. To facilitate use in a Malaysian context, we tested a Malay-language version of the 24-item Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS), referred to as the Malaysian Mood Scale (MASMS). Following a thorough translation–back-translation process, the 24-item MASMS was administered to 4923 Malay-speaking respondents (2706 males, 2217 females; 2559 athletes, 2364 non-athletes), ranging in age from 17 to 75 years ( M = 28.2 years, SD = 9.4 years). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the six-factor MASMS measurement model (CFI = 0.950, TLI = 0.940, RMSEA = 0.056 [CI 0.055, 0.058]). Convergent and divergent validity of the MASMS were supported via relationships with depression, anxiety, and stress measures. Significant differences in mood scores were found between athletes and non-athletes, males and females, and younger and older participants. Tables of normative data and profile sheets for specific groups were generated. We propose that the MASMS is a valid measure that can be used to monitor mental health status among athletes and non-athletes and that facilitates future mood-related research in Malaysia.

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  • Philip Chun Foong Lew & Renée L. Parsons-Smith & Andrea Lamont-Mills & Peter C. Terry, 2023. "Cross-Cultural Validation of the Malaysian Mood Scale and Tests of Between-Group Mood Differences," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-24, February.
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