Assessment of psychometric properties of the Korean SF-12 v2 in the general population

摘要: The psychometric properties of the Korean Short Form-12 Health Survey, version 2 (SF-12 v2) have not been assessed in general population. Therefore, aim our study was to evaluate SF-12 v2 population and provide domain scores according characteristics A total 1,000 participants from were recruited using a multistage quota sampling method. Psychometric evaluated by descriptive statistics, validity, reliability, exploratory factor analysis. Item convergent discriminant validity met criteria established instrument developer. In known-group comparison, male gender, age <60 years, high educational status, absence any comorbidity significantly associated with scale scores. reliability all items 0.88. findings this generally support idea that is feasible, valid, reliable for assessing health-related quality life seems be viable alternative