Chinese CSUQ: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Evaluation of Measurement Properties

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AbstractThe Computer System Usability Questionnaire is one of the most popular standardized usability questionnaires used to assess the perceived usability of computer software, and it has been rigorously translated into multiple languages. This article aims to complete the cross-cultural adaptation of CSUQ in a Chinese environment and examine the psychometric characteristics. We used the forward–backward translation method to complete the initial translation, and designed the psychometric experiment according to the measurement properties required by the consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments (COSMIN). The COSMIN risk of bias checklist and updated criteria for good measurement properties were used to examine the Chinese CSUQ. The results demonstrated good performance of the Chinese CSUQ in content validity, internal structure and the remaining measurement properties. The results of the factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure, as well as any discrepancy between the Chinese CSUQ and its original version. Therefore, the Chinese CSUQ can be used confidently by Chinese usability practitioners and also serve as an effective alternative to other standardized usability scales. Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis work was supported by the Philosophy and Social Science Foundation of Hunan Province [21YBA015].Notes on contributorsYuhui WangYuhui Wang is a researcher of the Industrial Design Department, Central South University. He is focused on usability theory, user experience and product design.Yahan XieYahan Xie is a Ph.D student of Academy of Art and Design, Tsinghua University. Her current research include usability assessment, cross-culture study and cognitive behavior.Yu QiaoYu Qiao is an associate professor of the industrial design department, Central South University. Her research interest is virtual reality and user experience.Zhaohui XiaZhaohui Xia is an assistant professor, is currently working at the National CAD Support Software Engineering Research Center, HUST. His research covers software engineering, mechanical design and computer aided design.Yanying ChenYanying Chen is an associate professor of the industrial design department, Central South University. Her research covers design management, user experience, art philosophy.