Psychometric properties and factor structure of the satisfaction with life scale in an elderly portuguese students sample.

López-Ramos, Yolanda; Navarro‐Pardo, Esperanza; Fernández-Muñóz, Juan José; Pocinho, Ricardo

doi:10.6018/analesps.34.1.267381

Cited by 5 publications

(9 citation statements)

References 47 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The internal consistency, test-retest reliability and discriminant and convergent validity of the UCLA-LS3 has been supported by several studies (e.g. Auné, Abal, & Attorresi, 2020;López-Ramos, Navarro-Pardo, Fernández Muñoz, & Da Silva Pocinho, 2017). Further confirming its utility over the two previous versions, the UCLA-LS3 has been adapted and validated in various cultural contexts and countries (e.g.…”

mentioning

confidence: 56%

The applicability of the UCLA loneliness scale in South Africa: Factor structure and dimensionality

Pretorius

2022

AJOPA

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study examines the generalisability of the University of California Los Angeles Loneliness Scale Version 3 (UCLA-LS3) in a South African sample of young adults. In particular, it examined the normative data, reliability, and factor structure of this scale. The participants were young adults (N = 337) who were randomly sampled from a university population and they responded to the UCLA Loneliness Scale. It was found that the sample had higher loneliness scores than those reported in the literature, potentially suggesting that loneliness may be a significant mental health concern amongst this group. Women reported higher levels of loneliness than men. Reliability analysis (Cronbach’s alpha) and analysis of the influence of individual items on the mean, variance, and alpha demonstrated that UCLA-LS3 had highly satisfactory internal consistency in the sample. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to test four conceptualisations of the factor structure of UCLA-LS3: a one-factor model, a correlated three-factor model, a bifactor model with two subscales, and a bifactor model with three subscales. Notably, CFA demonstrated that the two bifactor models are a better fit than the one-factor and correlated three-factor models and that the bifactor model with three subscales is marginally a better fit than the bifactor model with two subscales. Ancillary bifactor analysis confirmed the dimensionality of the scale as sufficient variance was accounted for by the three subscales, after the variance attributable to the total scale was partitioned out. Therefore, UCLA-LS3 is best conceptualised as comprising of three subscales (isolation, relational connectedness, collective connectedness), in addition to a total scale.

show abstract

mentioning

confidence: 56%

The applicability of the UCLA loneliness scale in South Africa: Factor structure and dimensionality

Pretorius

2022

AJOPA

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…AMOS 23 was used to perform validation through confirmatory factor analysis and to analyse two possible models to determine which one best fit the data, using maximum likelihood estimation. The fit indexes used were chi-square statistic, comparative fit index ( CFI ) and non-normed fit index ( NNFI ), in which values equal to or higher than .90 are considered acceptable (García-Ael et al, 2017; López-Ramos et al, 2017; Muñoz-Rivas et al, 2018). In addition, we computed root mean square error of approximation with 90% CI ( RMSEA ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, we computed root mean square error of approximation with 90% CI ( RMSEA ). In this case, the model is considered to fit properly when values between .05 and .08 are obtained, with values below .05 considered indicative of excellent fit (García-Ael et al, 2017; López-Ramos et al, 2017).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Couple-Specific Dependency Scale in Spanish adolescents and invariance by gender and relationship status (Escala de dependencia específica de la pareja en adolescentes españoles e invarianza por género y estatus de las relaciones)

Lorente-Anguís

López-Zafra

2022

International Journal of Social Psychology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Measures about dependency in romantic relations mostly focus on adults, even though the first couple relations begin during adolescence. This study aims to adapt and validate a widely used instrument in different ages, the Spouse Specific Dependence Scale, in a sample of adolescents. A total of 481 participants, 15-17 years old (Study 1 = 234, M age = 16.04 years, SD = 0.68, and Study 2 = 247, M age = 15.88, SD = 0.72), completed the scale to determine its psychometric guarantees.In Study 1, a three-dimensional model yielded adequate indices, and invariance showed that girls and boys involved in a current relationship interpret items in a similar way. Moreover, the instrument shows convergent validation with jealousy and sexism. In Study 2, adolescents who were not in a relationship were compared to the Study 1 participants. Measurement invariance by relationship status showed that the two subsamples interpret the items in a different way. Our results show that this instrument is appropriated for measuring partner dependency in adolescent couples, but only when involved in a current relationship. RESUMEN

show abstract

“…The fit indexes used were: adjusted goodness of fit index (AGFI), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), and comparative fit index (CFI). GFI, AGFI and CFI values equal to or higher than .90, are considered acceptable, and for RMSEA, values equal to or lower than .05 are considered excellent (Bentler, 2006;Byrne, 2012;García-Ael, Recio, & Silván-Ferrero, 2018;Hu & Bentler, 1999;Kline, 2010-, López-Ramos, Navarro-Pardo, Fernández-Muñoz, & da Silva-Pocinho, 2018.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Violence in dating relationships: Validation of the Dominating and Jealous Tactics Scale in Spanish youth

et al. 2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Dominant and Jealous Tactics Scale (Kasian & Painter, 1992) is one of the most extensively used instruments to measure dominance and jealousy in dating relationships of young adults and adolescents. The goal of this study is to analyze the psychometric properties of this scale and validate its adequacy for young Spanish population. the sample was made up of 8105 youths from the Region of Madrid, aged between 14 and 26 years. Results of the confirmatory factor analysis indicate two correlated factors: Dominant Tactics and Jealous Tactics, along the lines of the original study. The reliability of the scale was good. With regard to convergent validity, positive and significant correlations were observed with the modified version of the Conflicts Tactics Scale (M-CTS; Neidig, 1986), which measures physical and verbal violence in dating relationships. With regard to known groups validity, we observed significant differences in dominant and jealous tactics as a function of age and gender, in the expected direction. This scale is a reliable and valid instrument to assess dominant and jealous tactics in dating relationships of youth and adolescents in Spain.

show abstract

Psychometric properties and factor structure of the satisfaction with life scale in an elderly portuguese students sample.

Cited by 5 publications

References 47 publications

The applicability of the UCLA loneliness scale in South Africa: Factor structure and dimensionality

The applicability of the UCLA loneliness scale in South Africa: Factor structure and dimensionality

Couple-Specific Dependency Scale in Spanish adolescents and invariance by gender and relationship status (Escala de dependencia específica de la pareja en adolescentes españoles e invarianza por género y estatus de las relaciones)

Violence in dating relationships: Validation of the Dominating and Jealous Tactics Scale in Spanish youth

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About