Abstract
This study was proposed to examine the reliability and validity of Japanese version of MBSS (Miller Behavioral Style Scale), measuring an individual’s dispositional coping style about critical medical and health information (e.g., cancer notification, screening). Three points were investigated: (1) statistical characteristics of the Japanese version of MBSS, (2) effects of the Japanese version of TCI (Temperament and Character Inventory)-125 subscales on the Japanese version of MBSS subscales, and (3) effects of the Japanese version of MBSS subscales on current mood states (Japanese short version of POMS). Three hundred and seventy six undergraduate students (110 male and 266 female: 18.9 ± 1.3 yr) participated in this study and completed an investigation form. As a result, blunting subscale of the Japanese version of MBSS showed low reliability and validity and monitoring subscale showed somewhat low reliability. In the future, further standardizing studies of the Japanese version of MBSS would be needed to use it in Japanese medical situations.
