Measuring psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the NoMoPhobia Questionnaire (NMPQ): Insight from Rasch measurement tool

Abstract

Mobile phone and human interaction can be a problematic mental health issue for individuals. Several studies have developed the instruments and/or psychologist scale to identify these problems. This study was designed to translated and validate by measuring psychometric properties of NoMoPhobia Questionnaire (NMPQ) on Indonesian version. The study used survey method and collected from March to May 2018 and involved 520 Indonesian participants. In this study Rasch Model was used to measure the psychometrics properties of the 20 items of the Indonesian version of NMPQ. The results of this study showed that the Indonesian version of NMPQ fulfilled by evidence as a valid and robust research instrument because of its psychometric properties and internal consistencies. The implications of this research NMPQ can be accepted by the researchers for data collection or information linked to the problem of NoMoPhobia in Indonesia.