Validation of the Korean version of the Multidimensional Sense Emptiness Scale (K-MSES)

Objectives The purposes of this study is to validate the Korean version of the Multidimensional Sense Emptiness Scale (MSES) developed by Ermis-Demirtas, Smith, and Watson (2022). Methods For this purpose, exploratory factor analysis was conducted on the MSES preliminary scale as questionnaire data targeting 300 adults nationwide, and confirmatory factor analysis and validity were confirmed for 500 adults nationwide. Results Through this, like the original scale, the Korean version of the Multidimensional Sense Emptiness Scale (K-MSES) consisted of a total of 13 questions, with three subfactors: inner emptiness (5 questions), absence of relationships (5 questions), and meaninglessness (3 questions). was confirmed. First, convergent validity was confirmed through the correlation between the Korean version of the Multidimensional Sense Emptiness Scale (K-MSES) and the Suicidal Ideation Scale (K-USSIS), and also the Korean version of the Multidimensional Sense Emptiness Scale (K-MSES) and the Korean Hope Scale (K-UHS). Discriminant validity was confirmed through correlation analysis with. Conclusions The above results proved that the Korean version of the Multidimensional Sense Emptiness Scale (K-MSES) is a valid tool to measure an individual's perception of emptiness. Finally, the significance, limitations, and follow-up research of this study were suggested.