Purpose: This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt Harvey’s Stigmatization Scale to measure social stigma (long and short forms) in Korean and to evaluate its reliability and validity.Methods: The translation followed the World Health Organization guidelines, including forward translation, back-translation, and expert review, to ensure both linguistic and conceptual equivalence. Data were collected from 241 participants aged 18~24 (118 female university students and 123 adolescent mothers) between March and May 2024. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s α. Structural validity was verified using confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent validity was examined using standardized factor loadings (β), statistical significance (pχ²/df=3.35, comparative fit index=.93, Tucker–Lewis index=.92; short form: χ²/df=3.77, comparative fit index=.96, Tucker–Lewis index=.93), and appropriate convergent validity (average variance extracted=.50, construct reliability: long form=.93, short form=.87). Known-groups validity was confirmed, with adolescent mothers showing significantly higher social stigma scores than female university students for both the long (t=5.78, pp<.001).Conclusion: The Korean version provides a comprehensive tool for measuring individuals’ social stigma experiences in the Korean context, thereby supporting research, policy development, and education. Researchers can select either form based on their objectives.
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