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Validation and reliability of the Athens Insomnia Scale-8 in Chinese psychiatric inpatients

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  • Wei Li

  • Yi-Yuan Qiao

  • Jie Zhong

  • May 8, 2026

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    The study assessed the validity and reliability of the Athens Insomnia Scale-8 (AIS-8) among 411 Chinese psychiatric inpatients.

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    A two-factor model of 'nighttime sleep problems' and 'daytime dysfunction' was identified for the AIS-8 in this population.

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    The AIS-8 demonstrated a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.84, indicating good internal consistency and reliability.

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    Significant positive correlations were found between the AIS-8 and measures of anxiety and depression, supporting its convergent validity.

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    The findings suggest that the AIS-8 can be a reliable tool for clinical insomnia assessment in Chinese psychiatric settings.

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Validation and reliability of the Athens Insomnia Scale-8 in Chinese psychiatric inpatients

  • by Wei Li, Yi-Yuan Qiao, Jie Zhong

  • May 8, 2026

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