Convergent and discriminant validity results for the Brief-SWAP and 2 Brief-SWAP subscales*. Values are r (95% CI).
| Variables | Brief-SWAP, Total Score | Brief-SWAP, Dissatisfaction with Appearance | Brief-SWAP, Social Discomfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| CES-D | 0.33 (0.20–0.46)** | 0.24 (0.10–0.38)** | 0.36 (0.23–0.49)** |
| HAQ-DI | 0.34 (0.21–0.45)** | 0.32 (0.20–0.44)** | 0.28 (0.14–0.41)** |
| mRSS | 0.28 (0.17–0.40)** | 0.25 (0.12–0.36)** | 0.27 (0.14–0.40)** |
| SF-36 PCS | −0.22 (−0.36 – −0.08)** | −0.22 (−0.36 – −0.07)** | −0.19 (−0.33 – −0.05)** |
| SF-36 MCS | −0.30 (−0.43 – −0.17)** | −0.18 (−0.31 – −0.05)* | −0.36 (−0.47 – −0.23)** |
| SF-36 bodily pain† | −0.04 (−0.18–0.10) | −0.03 (−0.18–0.10) | −0.04 (−0.18–0.10) |
↵* p < 0.05 (2-tailed).
↵** p < 0.01 (2-tailed).
↵† Partial correlations controlling for depression using the CES-D. Brief-SWAP: Brief-Satisfaction with Appearance Scale; CES-D: Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Short Form; HAQ-DI: Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index; mRSS: Modified Rodnan skin score; SF-36: Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36; PCS: physical component summary; MCS: mental component summary.