Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Suicide Risk Assessment Scale

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Suicide Risk Assessment Scale (RASS). To this end, 164 students from Azadshahr Islamic Azad University completed this scale. The reliability of the Suicide Risk Assessment Scale, as measured using Cronbach’s alpha, was found to be 0.76. The Cronbach’s alpha for the three subscales—intent, life, and history—was reported as 0.76, 0.67, and 0.67, respectively. The construct validity of the scale was assessed through convergent validity by administering the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) and the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R). The scale demonstrated a positive correlation with the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire and a negative correlation with the Satisfaction With Life Scale. Based on the findings of this study, the Suicide Risk Assessment Scale can be considered a useful measure in psychological research.