Reliability and Validity Study of Life Balance Inventory in Schizophrenia

INTRODUCTION: Managing daily routines and life balance is difficult for people diagnosed with schizophrenia. It is important for professionals who wish to intervene to have assessment and intervention tools. This study examines the reliability and validity of the life balance inventory (LBI) for assessing life balance in individuals with schizophrenia.
METHODS: A sample of 52 patients (aged 26–64) from a community mental health center participated. Construct validity was evaluated through factor analysis, and reliability was assessed through test–retest and internal consistency analyses.
RESULTS: Significant correlations were found between LBI subscales and measures of psychopathology, with moderate correlations for the health subscale and strong correlations for the relationships, identity, and challenge/interest subscales. Internal consistency was satisfactory, with Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.695 to 0.842, and test–retest reliability was high (r=0.89).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: These findings support the LBI as a valid and reliable tool for occupational therapy interventions in schizophrenia.