Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Validación mexicana de la Escala de Funcionamiento Psicológico Positivo. Perspectivas en torno al estudio del bienestar y su medida. |
| Alternate Title: |
Mexican validation of the Positive Psychological Functioning Scale. Perspectives about the study of well-being and its measurement. |
| Authors: |
Dolores Merino, Maria1 lolamerino@psi.ucm.es, Privado, Jesús2, Gracia, Zeus1 |
| Source: |
Salud Mental. mar/abr2015, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p109-115. 7p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. |
| Subject Terms: |
*TEST validity, *SUBJECTIVE well-being (Psychology), *STUDENT well-being, *MENTAL health of college students, *COLLEGE students |
| Geographic Terms: |
MEXICO |
| Abstract (English): |
Background The Positive Psychological Functioning scale (PPF) is a newly developed measure in Spain. It consists of 11 psychological resources: autonomy, resilience, self-esteem, purpose in life, enjoyment, optimism, curiosity, Creativity, humor, environmental mastery and vitality. All of them are grouped into a second order factor called Positive Psychological Functioning. This measure has adequate validity and reliability. In addition, the confirmatory factor analysis showed a good level of adjustment. Objective The goal of this research is to validate the PPF in Mexico. Method We used a sample of 184 college students from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM). They applied the PPF and other scales to calculate the reliability and validity in Mexico. Results The results obtained in the PPF scale showed good psychometric properties (reliability and validity). Moreover, the scale has hierarchical factorial structure formed by 11 prime order factors, and one second order general factor. The same result was found in the Spanish scale validation. Discussion and conclusion This measurement is innovative because, to our knowledge, there is no scale to measure Positive Functioning in this country, since attempts to adapt other similar scales have not been satisfactory. The results allow us to recommend the application of this scale in Mexico. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): |
Antecedentes La escala de Funcionamiento Psicológico Positivo (FPP) es una escala recientemente desarrollada en España. Está formada por 11 recursos psicológicos: autonomía, resiliencia, autoestima, propósito en la vida, disfrute, optimismo, curiosidad, creatividad, humor, dominio del entorno y vitalidad. Éstos se agrupan en un factor de segundo orden que da nombre a la escala. Se trata de un instrumento que presenta una adecuada validez y fiabilidad. Además, los análisis factoriales confirmatorios arrojaron un buen nivel de ajuste. Objetivo El propósito del presente estudio es validar la escala de FPP en México. Método A tal fin, contamos con una muestra de 184 estudiantes de Psicología de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) a la que hemos aplicado la escala de FPP junto con otras medidas relacionadas para calcular la fiabilidad y validez de la escala en México. Resultados Los resultados obtenidos en la escala de FPP muestran una fiabilidad y validez adecuadas. Además, el cuestionario presenta una estructura factorial jerárquica formada por 11 factores de primer orden y un factor general de segundo orden. Los mismos resultados se encontraron en la validación española. Discusión y conclusión Al menos que sepamos, no hay otra escala que mida funcionamiento positivo en México, pues los intentos de adaptar otras escalas semejantes no han sido satisfactorios. Los resultados encontrados nos permiten recomendar la aplicación de esta escala en México. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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