Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Grief Response Scale (GRS) in Bereaved Iranian Students
| Author | Fatemeh Serjouie | en |
| Author | Fatemeh Moradi | en |
| Author | Ehsan Safaei Far | en |
| Author | Manuel Fernandez-Alcantara | en |
| Author | Hajieh Sheydaei | en |
| Author | Hannaneh Fayyaz Rouhi | en |
| Author | Amir Sam Kianimoghadam | en |
| Orcid | Fatemeh Serjouie [0009-0006-9790-5480] | en |
| Orcid | Fatemeh Moradi [0009-0001-8732-4838] | en |
| Orcid | Ehsan Safaei Far [0000-0002-5258-1367] | en |
| Orcid | Manuel Fernandez-Alcantara [0000-0002-3481-8156] | en |
| Orcid | Hajieh Sheydaei [0000-0003-1651-7410] | en |
| Orcid | Hannaneh Fayyaz Rouhi [0009-0007-3141-3480] | en |
| Orcid | Amir Sam Kianimoghadam [0000-0001-8686-523X] | en |
| Issued Date | 2026-03-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) has been included in the new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR). Research has demonstrated the crucial role of various responses concerning grief, and the occurrence of grief responses is culture-dependent. Investigation of grief response in Iran is necessary. Objectives: The present study aimed to study the psychometric properties of the Grief Response Scale (GRS) in a sample of bereaved university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among university students in Iran in 2024. The sample included 315 bereaved university students (82% female, 18% male) with a mean age of 30.4 years (SD = 10.8); most participants were single and held a bachelor’s degree. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to investigate construct validity. Reliability was determined by Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega. Results: Six factors accounting for 61.99% of the variance were revealed by exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) demonstrated an acceptable fit [χ2/df = 2.655, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) = 0.848, root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.073], supporting the construct validity of the Persian GRS. The total Cronbach’s alpha value was 0.70, and the total McDonald’s omega value was 0.72, demonstrating adequate reliability. Conclusions: The GRS is a reliable and valid tool for measuring grief reactions in Iranian students, with potential use in mental health screening, clinical evaluation, and intervention planning in school and community settings. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs-161477 | en |
| Keyword | Bereavement | en |
| Keyword | Death | en |
| Keyword | Grief | en |
| Keyword | Prolonged Grief Disorder | en |
| Keyword | Validation Study | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Grief Response Scale (GRS) in Bereaved Iranian Students | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |