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Resumen El bienestar psicológico es un importante factor protector de la salud mental, particularmente en población vulnerable como los adultos mayores. Por lo tanto, es necesario contar con instrumentos de medición válidos, confiables e invariantes para su adecuado uso, con fines de evaluación e intervención psicológica. Este estudio se propuso analizar las evidencias de validez, confiabilidad e invarianza factorial de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico (BIEPS-A) en una muestra de adultos mayores peruanos. Participaron 522 adultos mayores, de 60 a 93 años (M = 70.81, DE = 7.62), quienes respondieron la Escala BIEPS-A. Se encontraron adecuados índices de ajuste para un modelo de tres factores correlacionados: x2/gl = 1.631, CFI = .988, TLI = .984, SRMR = .0470, y RMSEA = .0350. También se halló relación entre las puntuaciones de la BIESP-A y el WHO-5 (r = .504), lo que es evidencia de validez convergente. Así mismo, se halló evidencia de confiabilidad de las puntuaciones con los coeficientes alfa (α) y omega (ω) (> .80). Finalmente, se encontró evidencia parcial de invarianza factorial en función al sexo (ΔCFI < .010, ΔRMSEA < .015). Se concluyó que la escala BIEPS-A reúne evidencias de validez, confiabilidad e invarianza parcial respecto al sexo para su correcto uso en adultos mayores peruanos.
Abstract Psychological well-being is an important protective factor for mental health, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Therefore, it is necessary to have valid, reliable, and invariant measurement instruments for their proper use for psychological assessment and intervention purposes. This study aimed to analyze the evidence of validity, reliability, and factor invariance of the Psychological Well-Being Scale (BIEPS-A) in a sample of older Peruvian adults. Participants were 522 older adults, from 60 to 93 years old (M = 70.81, SD = 7.62), who answered the BIEPS-A Scale. Adequate fit indices were found for a model of three correlated factors: x2/gl = 1.631, CFI = .988, TLI = .984, SRMR = .0470, and RMSEA = .0350. A relationship was also found between the scores of the BIESP-A and the WHO-5 (r = .504, r2 = .254), which is evidence of convergent validity. Likewise, evidence of reliability of the scores with the alpha (α) and omega (ω) coefficients (> .80) was found. Finally, partial evidence of factor invariance based on gender was found (ΔCFI < .010, ΔRMSEA < .015). It was concluded that the BIEPS-A scale gathers evidence of validity, reliability and partial invariance with respect to sex for its correct use in older Peruvian adults.
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Romantic love myths refer to culturally shared beliefs about love, falling in love and relationships. Their study and evaluation are of utmost importance, given that they have been recognized as a risk factor in dating violence with serious implications for the well-being and mental health of young people. The aim of the present study was therefore to develop a scale to evaluate beliefs about romantic love, establishing evidence of reliability and validity for the interpretation of the scores obtained. An instrumental cross-sectional design was carried out, applying the Multidimensional Romantic Love Myths Scale (MRL-MS) to a sample of 1001 Chilean young people between 18 and 25 years of age. As a result, a scale composed of 40 items assessing 8 interrelated dimensions was obtained, with evidence of validity based on internal structure, adequate levels of reliability, and evidence of metric and scalar invariance between sexes. Finally, the limitations of the study are discussed and possible applications and guidelines for future research are proposed.
Los mitos del amor romántico refieren a creencias culturalmente compartidas sobre el amor, el enamoramiento y las relaciones de pareja. Su estudio y evaluación son de suma importancia, dado que se han reconocido como un factor de riesgo en la violencia en el noviazgo con graves implicancia en el bienestar y salud mental de los jóvenes. Por tanto, el objetivo del presente estudio es desarrollar una escala que permita evaluar las creencias sobre el amor romántico, estableciendo evidencias de fiabilidad y validez para la interpretación de las puntuaciones obtenidas. Se llevó a cabo un diseño transversal de tipo instrumental, aplicando la Escala Multidimensional Mitos del Amor Romántico (MRL-MS) a una muestra de 1001 jóvenes chilenos entre 18 y 25 años. Como resultado, se obtuvo una escala compuesta por 40 ítems que evalúan 8 dimensiones interrelacionadas, con evidencia de validez basada en la estructura interna, adecuados niveles de fiabilidad, y evidencias de invarianza métrica y escalar entre sexos. Finalmente, se discuten las limitaciones del estudio y se proponen posibles aplicaciones y directrices para futuras investigaciones.
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Resumo O medo de ficar solteiro pode ocasionar alterações na qualidade de vida dos indivíduos, podendo afetar o bem-estar e a autoestima. Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo validar a Escala Medo de Ficar Solteiro (EMFS) para o Brasil, apresentando evidências de sua qualidade psicométrica por meio de dois estudos. Estudo 1 contou com 172 participantes (Idade M = 23,69, DP = 7,77; 64,5% mulheres) e reproduziu a estrutura unifatorial do modelo original, com seis itens. O Estudo 2 contou com 220 participantes (Idade M = 21,90, DP = 5,64; 59,5% mulheres) e confirmou a estrutura por meio de uma AFC, com índices satisfatórios (CFI = 0,96; TLI = 0,94), além de fornecer evidência quanto a invariância fatorial do instrumento em relação ao status de relacionamento dos participantes. Adicionalmente, apresentou-se validade convergente por meio de correlações significativas com solidão e escore de satisfação com a vida, além de ter sido observada diferença entre homens e mulheres quanto ao medo de ficar solteiro. Por fim, a medida apresentou índices adequados de confiabilidade (alfa de Cronbach, α = 0,88) e confiabilidade composta (CC = 0,82). Concluindo, a medida apresentou evidências satisfatórias para o seu uso no contexto brasileiro.
Resumen El miedo a estar soltero puede conducir a modificaciones en la calidad de vida de los individuos, que pueden afectar su bienestar y autoestima. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo validar la Escala Miedo a Estar Soltero (EMES) en Brasil, presentando evidencias de su calidad psicométrica a través de dos estudios. Estudio 1 contó con 172 participantes (Edad M = 23.69, DE = 7,77; 64,5% mujeres) y se replica la estrutura unifactorial del instrumento, con seis ítems. Estudio contó con 220 participantes (Edad M = 21.90, DE = 5,6; 59,5% mujeres) y confirmó la estructura mediante una AFC, con índices satisfactorios (CFI = .96; TLI = .94), y proporcionó evidencia de la invariancia factorial del instrumento, en relación al estado de relacionamento dos Participantes. Además, sí presenta validez convergente a través de correlaciones significativas con la soledad y la pontuación de satisfacción con la vida, y se ha observado diferencia entre hombres y mujeres cuando el miedo a estar soltero. Por último, la medida mostró niveles adecuados de fiabilidad (alfa de Cronbach, α= 0,88) y fiabilidad compuesta (CC = 0,82). En conclusión, la medida presenta pruebas satisfactorias para su uso en el contexto brasileño.
Abstract The fear of being single can lead to changes in the quality of life of individuals, which may affect their well-being and self-esteem. This research aimed to validate the Fear of Being Single Scale (FBSS) for Brazil, presenting evidence of its psychometric quality through two studies. Study 1 had 172 participants (Age M = 23.69, SD = 7.77; 64.5% women) and replicated the one-factor structure of the instrument, with six items. Study 2 had 220 participants (Age M = 21.90, SD = 5.64; 59.5% women) and confirmed the structure using a CFA, with satisfactory indices (CFI = .96; TLI = .94), and provided evidence for the factorial invariance of the instrument, in relation to participants' relationship status. Additionally, convergent validity was presented through significant correlations with loneliness and life satisfaction scores, and a difference was also observed between men and women regarding the fear of being single. Finally, the scale showed adequate levels of reliability (Cronbach's alpha, α = 0.88) and composite reliability (CR = 0.82). In conclusion, the scale presented satisfactory evidence for its use in a Brazilian context.