Psychology Research and Behavior Management (Jul 2023)
Adaptation of the Mental Health Inventory (MHI-38) for Adolescents - Indonesian Version
Abstract
Abes Chrismayanti Parombean,1 Fitri Ariyanti Abidin,2,3 Laila Qodariah,2,3 Shally Novita4 1Postgraduate Professional Psychology Study Programme, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia; 2Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia; 3Center for Family Life and Parenting Studies, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia; 4Center for Innovations and Psychological Research, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Abes Chrismayanti Parombean, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km. 2, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia, Tel +62 812 7892 3493, Email [email protected]: This study validates the Indonesian version of the Mental Health Inventory-38 (MHI-38) for use among Indonesian adolescents. The adaptation process followed guidelines from the International Test Commission and involved translation, expert review, cognitive interviews, and psychometric evaluation. A total of 562 adolescents (mean age = 15.42, SD = 1.84) participated in the study.Results: The MHI-38 demonstrated dual factors: psychological well-being and psychological distress. Internal consistency was high for the MHI-38 (α = 0.892) and its factors: psychological well-being (α = 0.894) and psychological distress (α = 0.952). Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit (RMSEA = 0.048, CFI = 0.945, NFI = 0.908, TLI = 0.929). Psychological well-being correlated moderately with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (r = 0.469, p = 0.00) and positive affect (r = 0.448, p = 0.00), but negatively with the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (r = − 0.230, p = 0.00). Psychological distress correlated strongly with the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (r = 0.910, p = 0.00) and negative affect (r = 0.857, p = 0.00), but negatively with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (r = 0.556, p = 0.00).Conclusion: The Indonesian version of the MHI-38 demonstrated good psychometric properties and validity, making it a reliable tool for assessing mental health in Indonesian adolescents.Keywords: adolescents, mental health, psychological well-being, psychological distress, psychometric properties, validation
