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Psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the everyday memory questionnaire - revised (EMQ-R) among the Lebanese population.
Taleb, Aya; Ismail, Ali; Abou-Abbas, Linda.
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  • Taleb A; Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Ismail A; Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Abou-Abbas L; Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Clin Neuropsychol ; : 1-18, 2024 Apr 18.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38634472
ABSTRACT

Objective:

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Everyday Memory Questionnaire- Revised (EMQ-R-A) in a sample of Lebanese adults.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in August 2023. A diverse sample of 483 Lebanese adults aged 18 to 60 years from all Lebanese governorates was recruited. Participants completed an Arabic-language questionnaire comprising three sections socio-demographic characteristics, health-related inquiries, the EMQ-R-A and the Arabic version of the Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire (PRMQ).

Results:

The study's findings indicated that the EMQ-R-A displayed strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.925). Convergent validity was supported by a significant correlation with PRMQ. Test-retest results demonstrated strong reliability with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.925. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a three-factor model including retrieval related factors, attentional tracking related factors, and other factors. The factors labeled "Retrieval" and "Attentional Tracking" elucidate aspects of memory retrieval system efficacy and attention-related challenges. Higher EMQ-R-A scores were found to be associated with the female gender, lower attention, physical inactivity, lower educational levels, and higher number of comorbid disorders.

Conclusion:

The EMQ-R-A exhibits good validity and reliability. The identified factors associated with memory decline underscore the importance of addressing lifestyle factors, such as promoting physical activity, better educational attainment, and addressing comorbid health conditions, to potentially mitigate memory challenges.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Clin Neuropsychol Asunto de la revista: NEUROLOGIA / PSICOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Líbano Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Clin Neuropsychol Asunto de la revista: NEUROLOGIA / PSICOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Líbano Pais de publicación: Reino Unido