Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Multi-Modality Unusual Sensory Experiences Questionnaire (MUSEQ) Among Students of Medical Sciences Universities in Tehran
| Author | Faezeh Moslehi | en |
| Author | Amir Sam Kianimoghadam | en |
| Author | Zahra Askari | en |
| Author | Zahra Amanollahi | en |
| Author | Mohammad Hossein Babazadeh | en |
| Author | Maryam Bakhtiyari | en |
| Orcid | Faezeh Moslehi [0009-0004-0267-5201] | en |
| Orcid | Amir Sam Kianimoghadam [0000-0001-8686-523X] | en |
| Orcid | Zahra Askari [0009-0004-8737-3842] | en |
| Orcid | Zahra Amanollahi [0000-0002-7051-4950] | en |
| Orcid | Mohammad Hossein Babazadeh [0009-0006-5503-9019] | en |
| Orcid | Maryam Bakhtiyari [0000-0002-5106-9775] | en |
| Issued Date | 2026-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Unusual sensory experiences (USE) are sensory perceptions characterized by a mismatch between perceived experience and the external environment and can occur across multiple sensory modalities. The Multi-Modality Unusual Sensory Experiences Questionnaire (MUSEQ) assesses USE across six modalities and has demonstrated strong psychometric properties. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the MUSEQ among students at medical sciences universities in Tehran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 358 students aged 18 years or older from medical sciences universities in Tehran were recruited using convenience sampling. Construct validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha, and convergent and divergent validity were examined through correlations with the Launay-Slade Hallucination Scale-Modified-II (LSHS-M-II) and selected subscales of the Oxford-Liverpool Inventory of Feelings and Experiences-Short Version (sO-LIFE). Results: The six-factor model showed mixed fit indices, with moderate incremental fit (χ2/df = 3.75, CFI = 0.95) but poor absolute fit (RMSEA = 0.088, 90% CI [0.085, 0.091]; GFI = 0.71). Internal reliability was adequate for all subscales (α = 0.77 - 0.91) and the total score (α = 0.95). Convergent validity was supported by strong correlations with related measures (r = 0.69 and 0.67, P < 0.001), whereas evidence for divergent validity was limited, with correlations ranging from 0.19 to 0.43 for conceptually distinct constructs. Conclusions: The Persian MUSEQ demonstrated adequate internal reliability and convergent validity among medical sciences students in Tehran. However, mixed fit indices and limited divergent validity warrant caution when interpreting results in nonclinical samples. Future studies should examine generalizability beyond student samples and further assess divergent validity. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs-168341 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/ijpbs/articles/168341 | en |
| Keyword | Hallucinations | en |
| Keyword | Perception | en |
| Keyword | Perceptual Distortions | en |
| Keyword | Surveys and Questionnaires | en |
| Keyword | Validation Studies | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Multi-Modality Unusual Sensory Experiences Questionnaire (MUSEQ) Among Students of Medical Sciences Universities in Tehran | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |