カワグチ ケンジロウ   KAWAGUCHI Kenjirou
  河口 謙二郎
   所属   医学部 医学科
   職種   助教
論文種別 原著
言語種別 英語
査読の有無 査読あり
表題 Development and validation of the Japanese version of the Death Literacy Index (DLI-J) and its short form (DLI-J-9).
掲載誌名 正式名:PCN reports : psychiatry and clinical neurosciences
略  称:PCN Rep
ISSNコード:27692558/27692558
掲載区分国外
巻・号・頁 4(4),pp.e70258
著者・共著者 Kenjiro Kawaguchi, Isaku Kurotori, Yu-Ru Chen, Shun Ozawa, Satoshi Sunohara, Hana Wakasa, Ho Chen, Takashi Kimura, Hirobumi Takenouchi, Susumu Shimazono, Katsunori Kondo, Etsuko Tadaka, Akiko Tamakoshi, Atsushi Nakagomi
担当区分 最終著者
発行年月 2025/12
概要 AIM:To translate, culturally adapt, and psychometrically validate the Japanese version of the Death Literacy Index (DLI-J) and its short-form version (DLI-J-9) to assess death literacy among Japanese adults.METHODS:A multiphase mixed-methods design was employed. The process included forward translation, reconciled single translation, back translation, translation review, cognitive interviews (n = 8), and psychometric validation using a nationally representative online sample of 2500 Japanese adults aged 20-79 years. Participants completed an online survey, with a subsample (n = 300) completing a retest after 4 weeks. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), internal consistency, construct validity, and test-retest reliability were evaluated.RESULTS:The DLI-J demonstrated excellent psychometric properties. CFA supported the six-factor structure of the DLI-J (Tucker-Lewis index [TLI] = 0.940, comparative fit index [CFI] = 0.947, standardized root mean square residual [SRMR] = 0.048, and root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.063) and the two-factor structure of the DLI-J-9 (TLI = 0.945, CFI = 0.960, SRMR = 0.042, and RMSEA = 0.069). Internal consistency was excellent for the total DLI-J scale (α = 0.959) and all subscales (α = 0.870-0.959). Convergent validity was supported by positive correlations with death competency, whereas discriminant validity was confirmed by negligible correlations with loneliness. Known-groups validity was established, with higher scores among bereaved individuals and end-of-life care professionals. The test-retest reliability was moderate to good (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.515-0.819). The overall DLI-J mean score was 3.82 (standard deviation = 1.91), lower than international benchmarks. Floor effects were observed in the hands-on care, accessing help, and community support subscales.CONCLUSION:The DLI-J and DLI-J-9 are psychometrically robust instruments for assessing death literacy.
DOI 10.1002/pcn5.70258
PMID 41362595