Validation of a Lithuanian-Language Version of the Brunel Mood Scale: The BRUMS-LTU

Abstract

Mood can be considered as a diffuse and global emotional state, with both valence and arousal characteristics, that is not directed towards a specific object. Investigation of moods in specific language and cultural contexts relies on the availability of appropriately validated measures. The current study involved the translation and validation of the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) from English into Lithuanian. The 24-item, 6-factor scale, referred to as the BRUMS-LTU, was administered to 746 participants who were fluent in Lithuanian (nmen = 199 (26.7%), nwomen = 547 (73.3%); age range = 17–78 years, M = 41.8 years, SD = 11.4 years). Confirmatory factor analysis showed an adequate fit of the hypothesized measurement model to the data (CFI = 0.954, TLI = 0 .944, RMSEA = 0 .060 [CI 0.056, 0.064], SRMR = 0.070) and multi-sample analysis supported configural, metric, scalar, and residual invariance across genders. Concurrent measures (i.e., Perceived Stress Scale, Big Five Personality Test) correlated with subscale scores in line with theoretical predictions, supporting both convergent and divergent validity. Internal consistency coefficients of the six subscales were satisfactory. Mood scores varied significantly by gender, with men generally reporting more positive moods than women. Findings support the adequacy of the psychometric properties of the BRUMS-LTU. Thus, the scale can be recommended for use in further psychological studies of mood in Lithuania and may also be useful for applied practitioners.

Bangla version of the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS): validity, measurement invariance and normative data in non-clinical sample

“…Finally, this study developed normative data of the Bangla version of BRUMS for the overall sample (see Table 6 ), and separately for men (see Table 7 ) and women (see Table 8 ). The norms are computed following the suggestion of Terry and Lane (2010) . These norms will help to understand both within and across group differences in raw scores.…”

“…The BRUMS ( Terry and Lane, 2010 ) consists of 24 mood descriptor adjectives such as annoyed, confused, sleepy, and energetic. All 24 items are divided into six subscales: anger (items 7, 11, 19, 20), confusion (items 3, 9, 17, 24), depression (items 5, 6, 12, 16), fatigue (items 4, 8, 10, 21), tension (items 1, 13, 14, 18), and vigor (items 2, 15, 20, 23).…”

Physical Activity and Healthy Habits Influence Mood Profile Clusters in a Lithuanian Population

“…Translation and re-validation studies of the BRUMS have occurred in many languages and cultural contexts. These include Afrikaans [58], Bangla [59], Brazilian Portuguese [60], Chinese [61], Czech [62], French [63], Hungarian [64], Italian [64,65], Japanese [66], Malay [67,68], Persian [69], Serbian [70], Singaporean [71], Spanish [72], Turkish [73], and most recently Lithuanian [11]. Researchers should note that the BRUMS measures six mood dimensions only, assesses the construct of depressed mood rather than clinical depression, and is not a diagnostic tool.…”

“…Sustaining mental health is a concern in Lithuania, with subjective well-being lower than the European Union (EU) average [6] and mental health support services regarded as suboptimal [7,8]. The development of simple methods of monitoring mental health status, including the recently translated version of the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) [9,10] into Lithuanian [11], adds to the available resources. The assessment of changes in mood over time is often used to monitor mental health [12], while the prevalence of mental health challenges globally increases the importance of research into risk indicators.…”

Cross-Cultural Validation of the Malaysian Mood Scale and Tests of Between-Group Mood Differences

“…To do this, comprehensive translation and validation processes are required to extend the cross-cultural generalizability of the BRUMS. This has most recently been applied to a validation of the Lithuanian-language version of the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS-LTU) [ 15 ], with the BRUMS previously being translated and cross-validated in Afrikaans [ 16 ], Bangla [ 17 ], Brazilian Portuguese [ 18 ], Chinese [ 19 ], Czech [ 20 ], French [ 21 ], Hungarian [ 22 ], Italian [ 22 , 23 ], Japanese [ 24 ], Persian [ 25 ], Serbian [ 26 ], Spanish [ 27 ], and Turkish [ 28 ] contexts.…”