Translation and Adaptation of the Perceived Stress Scale and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support into Marathi

Abstract

Purpose Researchers have validated local language versions of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in different parts of the world. Translated versions of the PSS and MSPSS are available in some Indian languages. However, these studies involve populations outside India. Methods We used a five-step systematic approach to translate and adapt the PSS and the MSPSS into Marathi. We then assessed the conceptual and operational equivalence between the original English and the translated Marathi versions. Results There was a very high correlation between the English and Marathi versions of the PSS (0.97) and the MSPSS (0.98). We used the Bland-Altman plots to establish the agreement between the two language versions of both scales and the self- and interviewer-administered versions. Conclusion After completing this study, we will assess the psychometric validity of these culturally adapted tools by administering them to a Marathi-speaking population.