Evidências iniciais de validade de conteúdo da adaptação transcultural da Daydream Frequency Scale (DFS)

Abstract

Considering that the phenomenon of daydreaming can be associated with negative emotional states and psychopathological symptoms, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). In this context, the Daydream Frequency Scale (DFS) emerges as a relevant tool to assess the frequency of these thoughts, helping professionals understand their relationship with such conditions. This study aimed to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of the DFS to Brazilian Portuguese, aiming to explore evidence of content validity and the adequacy of the translated items through the Content Validity Coefficient (CVC). The methodology consisted of four stages: independent translations, synthesis of the translations, back-translation of the synthesis, and a meeting with a committee of experts. The committee of five judges evaluated the criteria of clarity, relevance, and theoretical pertinence on a Likert scale. The results indicated that the scale presents initial evidence of content validity, with high indices of clarity (0.93), relevance (0.97), and theoretical pertinence (0.98). It is concluded that the DFS presents good indicators for use in Brazilian Portuguese, potentially integrating the available tools to deepen the understanding of mental disorders characterized by difficulties related to the frequency of daydreaming in the Brazilian population.