Propriedades psicométricas da Satisfaction with Life Scale em adultos jovens brasileiros

Silva, Bianca Nubia Souza; Campos, Lucas Arrais; Silva, Wanderson Roberto da; Marôco, João; Campos, Juliana Álvares Duarte Bonini

doi:10.1590/0102-311x00169020

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“…We evaluated satisfaction with life via the SWLS (Gouveia et al, 2009 ; Silva et al, 2018 , 2021 ). We adopted the Brazilian Portuguese version, which was translated by Gouveia et al ( 2009 ) from the original scale (Diener et al, 1985 ).…”

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“…We adopted the Brazilian Portuguese version, which was translated by Gouveia et al ( 2009 ) from the original scale (Diener et al, 1985 ). This version was validated for use in Brazilian young adults (Silva et al, 2018 , 2021 ), with acceptable reliability (internal consistency; Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87) (Silva et al, 2021 ) and validity (structure with one-factor solution) (Silva et al, 2018 , 2021 ). In the latter psychometric property, the single structural solution in both confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis confirmed the theory and explained > 57% of the total variance of the SWLS construct.…”

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“…Thus, monitoring satisfaction with life is an important step for maintaining the health of university students, especially in a pandemic (Rogowska et al, 2021 ). However, measuring this construct poses a challenge (Silva et al, 2021 ) because satisfaction with life is related to multifactorial characteristics, such as cultural aspects, economic conditions, biological sex, and age (Arrindell et al, 2022 ; Rogowska et al, 2021 ). In recent decades, scientists have worked on the construction of valid and comparable tools in different populations.…”

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“…During this period, the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) was developed to assess global life satisfaction (based on a one-factor structure solution) and does not tap related constructs such as positive affect or loneliness (Diener et al, 1985 ). The SWLS (based on 5 items with a 7-point Likert style response scale) has become the most widely used measure for assessing life satisfaction (Arrindell et al, 2022 ) and has been translated and validated into 40 different languages (available at https://eddiener.com/scales/7 , accessed on January 31, 2023), including Brazilian Portuguese (Gouveia et al, 2009 ; Silva et al, 2018 , 2021 ). The SWLS has also received attention from scientists due its low economic and logistical costs, as well as its ability for assessing satisfaction with life in healthy (non-patient) participants in cross-national surveys and also in special populations (Arrindell et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…The Brazilian version of the SWLS using a paper-and-pencil self-administered approach was validated in young adults from high-income regions and also showed a one-factor structure solution (Silva et al, 2018 , 2021 ). There is no evidence regarding the structure validity of the SWLS in Brazilian university students from low-income regions.…”

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Psychometric properties of the online Satisfaction with Life Scale in university students from a low-income region

Cardoso

Carvalho

Silva

et al. 2023

Psicol. Refl. Crít.

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Purpose To test the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) in an online format in university students from a low-income region. Methods This was a psychometric study, involving a study of reliability (n = 117) and validity (n = 195) in university students from a region with a Gini index of 0.56. The scale was applied at two time points with an interval of 2 weeks. This scale measures satisfaction with life based on five statements and responses ranging from 1 to 7 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). We conducted the reliability assessment using temporal stability and internal consistency and construct validity assessment by internal structure solution. Results All SWLS items showed acceptable (rho > 0.30) and significant (p < 0.05) temporal stability and acceptable internal consistency (alpha > 0.70). In construct validity (internal structure), we identified a factor with an explained variance of 59.0% in the exploratory factor analysis. Additionally, in the confirmatory factor analysis, we identified a one-factor structure solution for SWLS with an acceptable model fitting (chi-square/degrees of freedom [X2/df] = 6.53; Tucker–Lewis Index [TLI] = 0.991; Comparative Fit Index [CFI] = 0.996; root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.040; standardized root mean-squared residual [SRMR] = 0.026). Conclusion The Satisfaction with Life Scale, in the online format, is a reliable and valid tool for university students in a low-income context.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of body and orofacial appearance on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults

Campos

Silva

et al. 2022

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Aims 1. to elaborate a general model of physical appearance taking into account body image (BI) and orofacial appearance (OA) components; and 2. to evaluate the impact of BI and OA on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults. Methods This is a cross-sectional observational study. The cognitive, behavioral, affective, and satisfaction/dissatisfaction aspects of BI, the satisfaction and psychosocial impact of OA, and life satisfaction were evaluated by self-reported psychometric scales. Principal Component Analysis and Parallel Analysis were performed. Structural equation models were elaborated to estimate the impact of BI and OA on life satisfaction. The fit of the models was verified and the significance of the path estimates (β) was evaluated using z-tests (α = 5%). Results A total of 1,940 individuals participated in the study (age: mean = 24.8, standard deviation = 5.7 years; females = 70.1%). In the male sample, three physical appearance factors were retained (OA, cognitive and behavioral components of BI, and affective and satisfaction/dissatisfaction components of BI). In the female sample, two factors were retained (OA and all components of BI). All factors had significant impact on life satisfaction (β = |0.26|-|0.48|, p<0.001) in both samples. Individuals dissatisfied with BI and OA had lower levels of life satisfaction. For men, the affective and satisfaction components of BI had a greater impact on life satisfaction (β = 0.48, p<0.001) than the other factors (β =] -0.30;-0.25[, p<0.001). For women, both BI and OA had a similar impact (BI: β = -0.30, p<0.001; OA: β = -0.32, p<0.001). Conclusion BI and OA formed distinct clusters in the physical appearance evaluation. Physical appearance was perceived differently by men and women, fostering discussion about the sociocultural construction of the body. BI and OA had a significant impact on life satisfaction and should be considered in assessment and treatment protocols.

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A Network Analysis Study on the Structure and Gender Invariance of the Satisfaction with Life Scale among Spanish University Students

Diaz-Milanes,

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Santín Vilariño

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Introduction: The psychometric properties of the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) have been evaluated across numerous languages and population groups, primarily from a factor analysis perspective. In some studies, inconsistencies in structural invariance have been identified. Objective: This study aims to analyze the properties and gender invariance of the SWLS from a network analysis perspective. Method: A total of 857 Spanish university students were obtained through a stratified random cluster sampling method in a cross-sectional survey design study. Descriptive analysis of the items, partial-correlation network, Bayesian network model estimation, and invariance analysis by gender were conducted. Results: The instrument did not exhibit any floor or ceiling effects. Each item can be considered univariately normally distributed, and all items clustered in a single and stable community. The partial-correlation network model and centrality measures were stable in the full sample and invariant across genders. Item 3 emerged as the most central node in the network with the highest predictability. The Bayesian network indicated that items 2 and 4 initiate the process, while item 5 acts as the sink, and items 1 and 3 act as mediators. Conclusions: The SWLS can be used as a unidimensional measure, and the total score and relationships among items are stable and reliable. Any potential differences among genders cannot be associated with the functioning of the instrument. The predictability of every item was high, and the Bayesian network clearly identified different roles among the items.

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Propriedades psicométricas da Satisfaction with Life Scale em adultos jovens brasileiros

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Psychometric properties of the online Satisfaction with Life Scale in university students from a low-income region

Psychometric properties of the online Satisfaction with Life Scale in university students from a low-income region

Impact of body and orofacial appearance on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults

A Network Analysis Study on the Structure and Gender Invariance of the Satisfaction with Life Scale among Spanish University Students

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