Initial Standardization of a Shorter Tridosha Scale for Children
Keywords:
Vata, Pitta, Kapha CCPI scale, Dosha PrakritiAbstract
Background: Studies on Prakrti and its importance in health are published. The relationship between Prakrti and genetics is established. Scales to recognize the Prakrti are developed. Ayurveda child personality inventory, Charaka Child Personality Inventory, is available for measuring tridosha in children. The present study had the objective to validate a shorter version of the Charaka child personality.
Materials and Methods: The 21 items were developed based on the Charaka Child Personality Inventory (CCPI) scale, on the basis of translation of Sanskrit verses described in Ayurveda texts and by taking the opinions of 5 Ayurveda experts and psychologists. The scale was administered on children of the age group 8–12 years in New Generation National Public School, Bangalore.
Results: This inventory showed excellent internal consistency. The Cronbach’s alpha for A, B and C scales was above 0.8. The Split-Half reliability scores for the inventory were above 0.6. The result of the shorter CCPI was compared with the original CCPI. Subscales of shorter CCPI correlated significantly highly (above 0.80) with subscales of CCPI, which was done for the purpose of cross-validation with respect to CCPI.
Discussion: Cronbach’s alpha demonstrated the uniformity of the items. Concurrent validity was demonstrated by correlation with the original scale. According to traditional Ayurvedic writings, the strength of the study is the first attempt to develop and validate a shorter scale.
Conclusions: The Tridoshas of the children can be measured consistently by this scale. Correlations with CCPI pointed toward concurrent validity.
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