Deutsche Version der Snaith-Hamilton-Pleasure-Scale (SHAPS-D)

Abstract

The Snaith-Hamilton-Pleasure-Scale (SHAPS), introduced in English in 1995, assesses self-reported anhedonia in psychiatric patients. It has proven psychometric properties and advantages in applicability compared to other instruments assessing anhedonia. This study presents results of a systematic transcultural protocol translating the SHAPS into German (SHAPS-D). Quality of translation was confirmed on the one hand by bilingual reviewers with regard to equivalence in content and tone. On the other hand stable results were found in a test-retest-design crossing the English and German version with bilingual persons. SHAPS-D was obtained from schizophrenic (n = 50) and depressive (n = 33) patients and from healthy controls (n = 67). Results on applicability, internal consistency and relationship to depression, subjective quality of life, well-being as well as psychopathology indicate that the SHAPS-D is a useful and promising instrument in assessing anhedonia.

Implicit and explicit learning in schizophrenics treated with olanzapine and with classic neuroleptics

“…Other investigators have reported similarly low SHAPS scores in schizophrenic subjects (Franz et al 1998). Possibly, due to reduced insight and the hypothetical nature of the SHAPS questions ("I would enjoy..."), schizophrenics tend to overestimate their hedonic drive.…”

“…For all participants the German version of a structured interview for DSM-IV diagnoses (Margraf 1994) and subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale (general knowledge, vocabulary, digit-symbol test) (Tewes 1991) were performed. In addition, the schizophrenic patients were asked to complete the German versions of Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS-D) (Franz et al 1998), the Brief Psychiatric Ratings Scale (BPRS, Overall and Gorham 1962), the Scale for Assessment of Positive Symptoms (SANS, Andreasen 1984a) and the Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms (SAPS, Andreasen 1984b). Extrapyramidal side effects were not assessed.…”

Neuropsychological and psychiatric changes after deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a randomised, multicentre study

“…Subscores of the brief psychiatric rating scale (anxiety and depression, anergia, thought disorders, activity, and hostility) were analysed separately. The Snaith-Hamilton pleasure scale 32 was used to assess hedonic tone; 32,33 this is a 14-item, self-rating scale that covers four domains of hedonic experience (interest and pastimes, social interaction, sensory experience, and food and drink). The sum score ranges between 0 and 14 (high scores indicate low hedonic tone).…”

Reward Processing in Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: A Functional MRI Study

“…The Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS, Young et al, 1978) was used to assess manic symptoms. The German version of the Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS-D, Franz et al, 1998;Snaith et al 1995) was used to assess self-reported anhedonia. In order to control for effects of trait anxiety, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-trait version; Spielberger et al, 1970) was administered.…”