Validity and Validity of Shame Questionnaire (MSRI-21)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Shame Questionnaire. The statistical population of the present study was the students of the Islamic Azad University of Saveh in the second semester of the academic year 1300-1389 and the statistical sample was 280 of these students who were selected by convenience sampling method and then the shame questionnaire (MSRI-21) on them. Was implemented. The questionnaire assesses shame-related responses in three categories: negative self-esteem, fear of social consequences, and tendency to maladaptive behavior. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha. According to the research findings, this questionnaire is saturated with three factors that together explained 54.296% of the variance and has acceptable validity and reliability. The results show that MSRI-21 is a reliable and valid evaluation of the response. Is related to shame, and is successful for medical research and use. Therefore, therapists, researchers, and all counselors can use it as a valid tool to measure the variable of shame.