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Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep (DBAS): Validation of a Brief Version (DBAS-16)

SLEEP · 2007 · Vol. 30(11) · pp. 1547–1554
Charles M. MorinAnnie VallièresHans Ivers

Abstract

The psychometric qualities of this abbreviated DBAS-16 version seem adequate. This patient-reported measure should prove a useful instrument to evaluate the role of sleep related beliefs and attitudes in insomnia and to monitor change on this cognitive variable as a potential moderator of treatment outcome.

Sleep and related disordersSleep and Wakefulness ResearchYouth Substance Use and School AttendanceInsomniaAnxietyWorryClinical psychologyDysfunctional familyCronbach's alphaPsychologyBeck Depression InventoryPsychiatryPsychometrics

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AdultAgedAttitudeCultureFemaleHumansSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesSeverity of Illness IndexSleep
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