Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Mental Vulnerability Questionnaire in Undergraduate Students.
Perspect Psychiatr Care
; 53(4): 243-250, 2017 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Translate, adapt the language, and assess the psychometric properties of the Mental Vulnerability Questionnaire (MVQ) in a Portuguese population sample of young adults. DESIGN ANDMETHODS:
A psychometric validation study was performed. The sample comprised 166 undergraduate students. Factor analysis was applied to extract three indicators.FINDINGS:
The MVQ showed divergent validity with the Positive Mental Health Questionnaire (p < .001) and convergent validity with the Mental Health Inventory including five items (p < .001). Reliability was verified through the assessment of internal consistency, evidencing positive outcomes (Cronbach's α = 0.81). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The MVQ shows psychometric properties enabling its adaptation to clinical practice and research, essential to an effective screening of mental vulnerability.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Psicometría
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Estudiantes
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Universidades
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Salud Mental
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Perspect Psychiatr Care
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Portugal