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The PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scales Young Adult Version

Feasibility, Reliability and Validity in a University Student Population

James W. Varni

Texas A&M University, USA, jvarni{at}archmail.tamu.edu

Christine A. Limbers

Texas A&M University, USA

This study determined the feasibility, reliability and validity of the 23-item PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scales Young Adult Version as a multidimensional measure of health-related quality of life. The study population consisted of 1273 students ages 18—25. The PedsQLTM (Physical, Emotional, Social, Work/School Functioning) Young Adult Version and SF-8TM were self-administered. The PedsQLTM evidenced minimal missing responses, achieved excellent reliability for the Total Scale Score, acceptable reliability for subscale scores, distinguished between healthy young adults and young adults with chronic health conditions and was significantly correlated with the SF-8TM. The results demonstrate the measurement properties of the PedsQLTM Young Adult Version.

Key Words: health-related quality of life • patient-reported outcomes • PedsQLTM • university students • young adult

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 4, 611-622 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105309103580
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