Adaptation and Validation of the Perception of Anomie Scale in Chilean University Students.

The Perception of Anomie Scale (PAS) is a measure used to evaluate the state of society and whether it is disintegrated and deregulated. Although widely used, the psychometric properties of reliability, validity, and measurement invariance according to sex have not been studied in the Chilean university population. To explore these properties, a cross-sectional study was carried out with 383 students from public (45.7%) and private (54.3%) universities, with a mean age of 21.5 years (SD = 3.3). A CFA and ESEM were performed, which confirmed the two-factor correlated structure, achieving better goodness-of-fit indices by eliminating five items (RMSEA = 0.09; CFI = 0.98; TLI = 0.95). This also provided evidence of reliability and measurement invariance according to sex. This study provides evidence of the psychometric quality of the PAS scale, thus allowing its use in the Chilean university context.

Revisión psicométrica de la Escala de autorregulación de hábitos alimentarios en adultos mexicanos: ¿Es factible una versión breve? / Psychometric review of the Self-regulation scale of eating habits in Mexican adults: Is a short version feasible?

Introducción: De acuerdo con cifras oficiales, 75.0% de las mujeres y 69.6% de los hombres mexicanos presentan obesidad o sobrepeso, estas condiciones pueden desencadenar enfermedades crónicas. En ese sentido, los hábitos son factores determinantes para dicha prevalencia, y entre los que influyen de forma significativa sobre la salud están los hábitos alimentarios. Entonces, el objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Autorregulación de Hábitos Alimentarios, y derivar una versión breve. Material y método: Se realizó un estudio instrumental en el que participaron 442 adultos mexicanos (60% mujeres; Medad = 32.486 años). Además de la Escala de Autorregulación de Hábitos Alimentarios, se incluyó una ficha de datos sociodemográficos. Las evidencias de validez se analizaron desde un enfoque analítico-factorial mediante un modelamiento exploratorio de ecuaciones estructurales (ESEM, por sus siglas en inglés); mientras que la fiabilidad se estimó a nivel de puntuaciones (coeficiente alfa) y de constructo (coeficiente omega). Resultados: La escala responde a una estructura esencialmente unidimensional, de la cual se derivó una versión breve de 8 ítems que evidenció adecuados índices de ajuste, cargas factoriales elevadas, excelente fiabilidad, y es invariante entre hombres y mujeres. Conclusiones: La Escala de Autorregulación de Hábitos Alimentarios presenta una estructura unidimensional sólida, su adecuada fiabilidad permite su uso a nivel de investigación básica y aplicada, y evalúa de forma equivalente la autorregulación en hombres y mujeres (AU)

Introduction: According to official records, 75.0% of Mexican women and 69.6% of Mexican men are obese or overweight, conditions that can develop chronic diseases. In that sense, habits are determinate factors for this prevalence, among those that significantly influence health are eating habits. Therefore, the aim of this work was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Self-Regulation Scale of Eating Habits to obtain a brief version. Materials and methods: An instrumental study was carried out with 442 Mexican adults (60% women; Mage= 32.486 years). In addition to the Self-Regulation of Eating Habits Scale, a sociodemographic data sheet was included. The evidence of validity was analyzed with an analytical-factorial approach by an exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM); as well reliability was estimated at the level of scores (alpha coefficient) and construct (omega coefficient). Results: The scale responds to an essentially one-dimensional structure, a short version of 8 items was obtained, which showed an adequate adjustment index, high factor loads, excellent reliability, and being invariant between men and women. Conclusions: The Self-Regulation of Eating Habits Scale presents a solid one-dimensional structure; its adequate reliability allows it’s to use at the level of basic and applied research. Also evaluates self-regulation in men and women in an equivalent way (AU)

Gender-based differences in the impact of Dark Triad traits on academic dishonesty: The mediating role of moral disengagement in college students.

This study explores whether gender differences influence the components of the Dark Triad of personality and moral disengagement on the manifestations of dishonest academic behavior in Peruvian university students. Moreover, it evaluates how moral disengagement mediates the effect that the Dark Triad components have on academic dishonesty. The participants were 591 university students, aged between 18 and 40 years (women = 71.7 %; Mage = 21.5; SDage = 3.60), to whom the Dirty Dozen Dark Triad, the Propensity to Morally Disengage Scale, and the Scale of Academic Dishonesty, which has 3 dimensions (cheating on exams, plagiarism, and falsification) were applied. The results reveal that only Machiavellianism has a significant and consistent influence on all dimensions of academic dishonesty, in both men and women, while psychopathy influences the dimension of plagiarism in both men and women and falsification only in men. In addition, moral disengagement affects falsification in both groups, cheating on exams only in the men's group, and plagiarism in the women's group. Finally, the mediating role of moral disengagement between the effect of the Dark Triad and the manifestations of academic dishonesty was not demonstrated.

Psychometric properties of the Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale in a sample of Chilean public school teachers.

The Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) has demonstrated suitable levels of reliability and validity for its use on the teacher population in several countries, and it is the most used scale to assess teachers' beliefs in their efficacy. However, few psychometric studies exist on its applicability to elementary teachers in public schools. This study analyzed the psychometric properties of the TSES in teachers who work in elementary education. The sample comprised 1,406 Chilean teachers, mainly women (77.2%), from various Chilean public and subsidized schools. The results obtained from three confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated that the model that best fit the data was bifactor exploratory structural equation modeling (B-ESEM) for 24 items, one general factor, and three residual factors. The results of the factorial invariance analysis indicate that the TSES remains stable up to the strict level of invariance for the variable sex. These results imply that the TSES can be used on Chilean teachers. The results are discussed based on the theoretical and empirical evidence available.

Psychometric Validation of the Adult Prosocialness Behavior Scale in a Professional Teaching Context.

For the teaching profession, prosociality is a relevant skill. From this perspective, the present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Adult Prosocialness Behavior Scale (APBS) in a professional setting of primary school Chilean teachers (n = 1404; mean age = 41.4; SD = 10.8; 77.4% women). ESEM and CFA were applied to evaluate its factor structure, internal consistency, factorial reliability, and invariance. The results supported a bifactor ESEM model in which prosociality was represented by a general latent factor and four specific factors (helping, sharing, caring, and empathy). A predominance of the unidimensional component of the APBS was observed (general factor, ECV = 0.938; ωh = 0.945), with adequate reliability (α = 0.932; ω of the factor general = 0.968) and invariance of the measurement in terms of gender. Its adequacy was confirmed by a good level of fit (RMSEA = 0.042 90%CI [0.036-0.049]; SRMR = 0.012; CFI = 0.995; TLI = 0.988). It is concluded that the APBS is a suitable instrument to measure prosociality in the professional setting studied. Its general and specific dimensions are relevant to the prosocial behaviors currently required of teachers. Future studies could contribute evidence of the transcultural validation of the APBS in other educational contexts in order to undertake comparative studies.

Psychometric Properties of the SV-RES60 Resilience Scale in a Sample of Chilean Elementary School Teachers.

The concept of resilience, identified as a crucial variable due to its association with several beneficial outcomes in adulthood, is of particular interest in the teaching field. Specifically, teachers work in a demanding, challenging, and stressful context that requires a remarkable ability to adapt; therefore, resilience is important in the field of teaching and training, as it plays a fundamental role in children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. This study sought to analyze the psychometric properties of the SV-RES60 Resilience Scale in a sample of Chilean elementary school teachers from first to eighth grade (N = 1406; mean age = 41.4; SD = 10.8). ESEM and bifactor ESEM analyses were performed to evaluate its factor structure, internal consistency, and reliability. The results supported a bifactor structure in which resilience was represented by one general latent factor and twelve specific factors (RMSEA = 0.032; 90%CI [0.030, 0.033]; SRMR = 0.012; CFI = 0.986; TLI = 0.977). A predominance of the unidimensional components of the SV-RES60 (general factor, ECV = 0.812; ωh = 0.975) and a high reliability (α = 0.981; ω of the general factor = 0.991) were observed. In conclusion, the SV-RES60 Resilience Scale is a suitable instrument for measuring the general factor of resilience in the investigated teaching environment. Future studies could contribute towards evidence of a reduced scale and transcultural validation to conduct comparative studies.

Validación de una escala de estilos de vida saludable en estudiantes universitarios mexicanos / Validation of a scale of healthy lifestyles in Mexican university students

Objetivo: Determinar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Estilos de Vida Saludables para Estudiantes Universitarios (EEVSEU) en hombres y mujeres estudiantes universitarios mexicanos. Material y método: Fueron evaluadas las evidencias de validez respecto a la estructura e invarianza de medición de la EEVSEU mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio. Inicialmente se evaluaron dos modelos: el modelo original (8 dimensiones), y el modelo obtenido en mujeres mexicanas (4 dimensiones). Se determinó la magnitud de las cargas factoriales de cada ítem (≥0,50) y la fiabilidad de las puntaciones y del constructo de los modelos a través de los coeficientes alfa y omega. Finalmente se analizó la asociación entre los estilos de vida saludable con el bienestar psicológico y con la autorregulación de los hábitos alimentarios. Resultados: Luego de los análisis iniciales, se consideró un nuevo modelo con 7 dimensiones de la EEVSEU (ejercicio, comportamiento regular, comportamiento nutricional, responsabilidad en salud, apoyo social, manejo del estrés y apreciación por la vida) (M3), el cual evidencio parámetros factoriales adecuados (índices de ajuste y cargas factoriales), además ser invariante entre hombres y mujeres y asociarse de forma significativa con la autorregulación de los hábitos alimentarios y el bienestar psicológico. Conclusiones: La EEVSEU presenta adecuadas propiedades psicométricas para su aplicación en hombres y mujeres estudiantes universitarios mexicanos con fines de investigación. (AU)

Objective: To determine the psychometric properties of the Scale of Healthy Lifestyles for University Students (EEVSEU) for male and female university students in Mexico. Materials and methods: Validity evidence regarding the structure and measurement invariance of the EEVSEU was evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis. Initially, two models were evaluated: the original model (8 dimensions) and the model obtained in Mexican women (4 dimensions). The magnitude of the factorial loads of each item (≥0.50) and the reliability of the scores and the construct of the models were determined through the alpha and omega coefficients. Finally, the association between healthy lifestyles and psychological well-being and self-regulation of eating habits was analysed. Results: After the initial analyses, a new model was constructed with 7 dimensions of the EEVSEU (exercise, regular behaviour, nutritional behaviour, health responsibility, social support, stress management and appreciation for life) (M3). It evidenced adequate factorial parameters (adjustment indices and factorial loads), was invariant between men and women and significantly associated with the self-regulation of eating habits and psychological well-being. Conclusions: The EEVSEU has adequate psychometric properties for its application in studies involving male and female university students in Mexico. (AU)

Psychometric Analysis of Two Brief Versions of the CERQ in the Argentinean Population: CERQ-18 and CERQ-27.

Background: Emotion Regulation (ER) involves any explicit or implicit process that may alter the emotion felt, its duration and expression, and is a transdiagnostic factor of vulnerability involved in the etiology and maintenance of different emotional disorders. The Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) assesses nine cognitive strategies involved in ER and is a valuable tool. Its popularity and wide use led to the development of two abbreviated versions: a version with 18 items (two items per factor) and a 27-item version (three items per factor). Objective: To analyze the psychometric properties of both versions in the Argentinean population. Design: The research design was instrumental. The factor structure of the CERQ-18 and CERQ-27 as well as the reliability of the scores and the construct of each dimension were evaluated. In addition, we gathered validity evidence for its relationship with other variables by associating the CERQ scores with Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) scores. Results: The CERQ-18 presented more consistent evidence regarding its internal structure (adequate fit indices and factor loadings of moderate magnitude) and reliability. Given that the association of the two versions with the DERS is similar, we recommend that the 18-item version be used. Conclusion: The CERQ-18 has quite similar psychometric properties to the CERQ-27 in the general population of Argentina and the findings contribute to an understanding of its internal structure.

Regulación cognitiva de las emociones durante un estado de emergencia sanitaria: análisis estructural del CERQ

Las experiencias emocionales se ven influenciadas, tanto por el contexto como por las interpretaciones individuales; es decir, los cambios repentinos en el estilo de vida causados por circunstancias aversivas impactan en la estabilidad emocional de las personas, pudiéndose manifestar malestar o problemas psicológicos. En este sentido, debido al impacto de la pandemia del COVID-19 en la salud mental es necesario explorar estrategias que regulen emociones, mediante instrumentos confiables y apropiados a la población y su contexto. El objetivo es analizar evidencias de validez de dos versiones del Cognitive Emotional Regulation Questionnarie (CERQ), de 36 y 18 ítems, durante la primera ola de la pandemia. Fueron evaluados 401 jóvenes y adultos peruanos (75.1% mujeres), con edad promedio de 30.1 años (DEedad = 11.8). El método de análisis factorial confirmatorio demostró mejores índices de ajuste con el CERQ-18 que con el CERQ-36, así como adecuados coeficientes de fiabilidad a un contexto específico de pandemia; sin embargo, hubo una elevada correlación entre los factores Rumiación - Catastrofización y Reinterpretación positiva - Focalización en los planes. En conclusión, el CERQ-18 presenta adecuadas evidencias de validez y fiabilidad. Se discuten las implicancias teóricas y prácticas de los resultados.

Emotional experiences are influenced by context and individual's interpretations, that is, sudden changes in lifestyle caused by aversive circumstances impact people's emotional stability and may manifest distress or psychological problems. In this sense, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, it is necessary to explore emotional regulation strategies through reliable and appropriate instruments for the population. The objective is to analyze validity evidence of two versions of the Cognitive Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), with 36 and 18 items, during the first wave of the pandemic. 401 Peruvian youths and adults (75.1% women) were evaluated; the mean age was 30.1 years (SD age = 11.8). The confirmatory factor analysis method showed better fit índices with the CERQ-18 than the CERQ-36, as well as adequate reliability coefficients for a specific context; however, high correlation between factors Rumination - Catastrophizing and Positive reinterpretation - Focusing on plans was obtained. Therefore, the CERQ-18 presents adequate evidence of validity and reliability. The theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed.

As experiências emocionais são influenciadas, tanto pelo contexto quanto pelas interpretações individuais; ou seja, mudanças repentinas no estilo de vida causadas por circunstâncias aversivas impactam a estabilidade emocional das pessoas, manifestando-se desconforto ou problemas psicológicos. Nesse sentido, devido ao impacto da pandemia de COVID-19 na saúde mental, é necessário explorar estratégias que regulem as emoções, por meio de instrumentos confiáveis ​​e adequados à população e seu contexto. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar as evidências de validade de duas versões do Questionário de Regulação Emocional Cognitiva (CERQ), com 36 e 18 itens, durante a primeira onda da pandemia. Foram avaliados 401 jovens e adultos peruanos (75,1% mulheres), com média de idade de 30,1 anos (DP idade = 11,8). O método de análise fatorial confirmatória apresentou melhores índices de ajuste com o CERQ-18 do que com o CERQ-36, bem como coeficientes de confiabilidade adequados para um contexto específico de pandemia; porém, houve alta correlação entre os fatores Ruminação - Catastrofização e Reinterpretação Positiva - Foco nos planos. Em conclusão, o CERQ-18 apresenta evidências adequadas de validade e confiabilidade. As implicações teóricas e práticas dos resultados são discutidas.

Invarianza factorial de dos versiones breves de la Escala de Resiliencia de Connor-Davidson (CD-RISC) en estudiantes universitarios de Arequipa / Factorial Invariance of two Short Versions of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in Arequipa University Students

Resumen La resiliencia es una característica individual que posibilita el reajuste biopsicosocial y espiritual que ayuda al bienestar psicológico y al desenvolvimiento académico de los estudiantes universitarios. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la invarianza de medición según el sexo, de dos versiones breves de la Escala de Resiliencia de Connor-Davidson (CD-RISC) y determinar si existen diferencias entre hombres y mujeres. Se evaluó con la CD-RISC-10, que incluye la CD-RISC-7, a una muestra de 491 universitarios arequipeños (312 mujeres; 179 hombres) con edad promedio de 20.56 años (DE = 3.18), de una institución privada. Inicialmente se realizó un análisis factorial multigrupo con cada versión para valorar el grado de invarianza de medición alcanzado, y luego de ello se compararon las medias latentes de resiliencia entre hombres y mujeres. En cuanto a los resultados, la CD-RISC-7 presentó indicadores estructurales más favorables (e.g., λ > .50; en mujeres: CFI = .981, RMSEA = .087, WRMR = 0.683; en hombres: CFI = .966, RMSEA = .124, WRMR = 0.783), que la CD-RISC-10 (e.g., λ < .50, índices de ajuste en mujeres: CFI = .974, RMSEA = .073, WRMR = 0.774; en hombres: CFI = .960, RMSEA = .095, WRMR = 0.803) incluyendo la invarianza de medición (invarianza estricta: ΔCFI = .003; ARMSEA = .001), y al comparar las medias latentes fueron halladas diferencias significativas a favor de los hombres (d = .471). Finalmente, se discuten las implicancias teóricas y metodológicas de los hallazgos, así como la necesidad de ampliar los estudios considerando otros aspectos relevantes para una mejor comprensión del constructo resiliencia.

Abstract Resilience is an individual trait that enables biopsychosocial and spiritual readjustment, helping the psychological well-being and academic performance of university students. The objective of this research was to analyze the measurement invariance by sex of two short versions of the Connor - Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and to determine if there are differences between men and women. A sample of 491 Arequipa university students (63.5% women), with an average age of 20.56 years-old (SD = 3.18), from a private institution in Arequipa-Peru was evaluated with the CD-RISC-10, which includes the CD-RISC-7. First, a multi-group factor analysis was carried out with each version to assess the degree of measurement invariance achieved, and then the latent means of resilience between men and women were compared. Regarding the results, the cD-Risc-7 presented more favorable structural indicators (e.g., λ > .50; in women: CFI= .981, RMSEA= .087, WRMR = 0.683; in men: CFI= .966, RMSEA= .124, WRMR= 0.783), than THE CD-RISC-10 (e.g., λ < .50, fit indices in women: CFI = .974, RMSEA = .073, WRMR = 0.774; in men: CFI = .960, RMSEA = .095, WRMR = 0.803), including measurement invariance (strict invariance: ΔCFI= .003; ARMSEA = .001), and when comparing latent means, significant differences in favor of men were found (d = .471). Finally, the theoretical and methodological implications of the findings are discussed, as well as the need to extend the studies considering other relevant aspects for a better understanding of the resilience construct.

Peer pressure and risky driving: Development of a new scale.

INTRODUCTION: Peer pressure is a main factor influencing risky driving behavior in young people. Most empirical studies have focused either on direct or indirect peer pressure, and comprehensive measures assessing both are currently lacking. The present study aimed at developing and validating a scale to examine the influence of different types of peer pressure on risky driving in young drivers: the Peer Pressure on Risky Driving Scale (PPRDS). METHOD: Scale construction and assessment of its psychometric properties involved four phases: item development, assessment of content validity by expert reviewers, pre-testing of the scale and evaluation of psychometric properties of the final version in a sample of 773 young drivers aged 18-29. RESULTS: Confirmatory factor analysis supported a three-factor structure that reflected the multifaceted definition of peer pressure on risky driving in the immediate driving context: risk-encouraging direct peer pressure; risk-discouraging direct peer pressure, and indirect pressure. The three factor scales showed good internal consistency and construct reliability, and correlated as expected with self-reported risky driving. Younger drivers (18-24) reported more direct and indirect peer pressure to engage in risky driving. Males indicated more direct peer pressure towards risky driving. Finally, interaction effects between age and sex were observed. Young male drivers reported the greatest direct peer pressure and adult female drivers the lowest direct peer pressure. CONCLUSIONS: The 23-item PPRDS scale has good psychometric properties and provides a useful tool for assessing different forms of peer pressure on risky driving. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The PPRDS can be used for evaluating the impact of peer-based education and road safety programs. The scale also provides valuable information for the design of evidence-based intervention.

Análisis psicométrico de versiones cortas del Big Five Inventory en universitarios mexicanos / Psychometric analysis of short versions of the Big Five Inventory in Mexican college students / Análise psicométrica de versões curtas do Big Five Inventory em universitários mexicanos

La personalidad es uno de los constructos centrales de la psicología, no obstante, las escalas extensas pueden dificultar su inclusión en diversos estudios. En este sentido, el objetivo de este estudio fue verificar si las dos versiones breves del Big Five Inventory (BFI, 15p y BFI-10p) presentan evidencias de validez y de confiabilidad en una muestra de 451 estudiantes universitarios mexicanos (57,2% mujeres; Medad = 20,84). El BFI-15p y el BFI-10p fueron analizados mediante un modelo exploratorio de ecuaciones estructurales (método de estimativa, y rotación geomin), y se encontró que el BFI-15p tenía un índice de ajuste satisfactorio y estructura interna coherente, así como asociaciones significativas con una breve medida de inteligencia emocional. Además, los coeficientes y puntuaciones de confiabilidad del constructo fueron adecuados. Se concluye que el BFI-15p presenta propiedades psicométricas satisfactorias para su uso en estudiantes universitarios.(AU)

A personalidade é um dos construtos centrais da psicologia, no entanto, as escalas extensas podem dificultar a sua inclusão em diversos estudos. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar se as duas versões breves do Big Five Inventory (BFI-15p e BFI-10p) apresentam evidências de validade e de confiabilidade numa amostra de 451 estudantes universitários mexicanos (57.2% mulheres; Midade = 20.84). O BFI-15p e o BFI-10p foram analisados por meio de um modelo exploratório de equações estruturais (método de estimativa WLSMV e rotação Geomin), e verificou-se que o BFI-15p apresentava índice de ajuste satisfatório e estrutura interna coerente, assim como associações significativas com uma breve medida de inteligência emocional. Além disso, os coeficientes e pontuações de confiabilidade do construto foram adequados. Conclui-se que o BFI-15p apresenta propriedades psicométricas satisfatórias para o uso em estudantes universitários.(AU)

Personality is one of the central constructs of psychology, however, its extensive scales can hinder its inclusion in various studies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to verify whether the two short versions of the Big Five Inventory (BFI-15p and BFI-10p) present evidence of validity and reliability in a sample of 451 Mexican university students. (57.2% women; Mage = 20.84). The BFI-15p and BFI-10p were analyzed through exploratory structural equation modeling (WLSMV estimation method and geomin rotation), and it was found that the BFI-15p presented a satisfactory fit index and a coherent internal structure, as well as significant associations with a brief measure of emotional intelligence. The construct reliability coefficients and scores were also adequate. It was concluded that the BFI-15p presents satisfactory psychometric properties for use with university students.(AU)

Análisis psicométrico del Cuestionario de ción Conductual de las Emociones en universitarios peruanos / Psychometric analysis of the Behavioral Regulation of Emotions Questionnaire in Peruvian university students

Resumen La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo traducir e identificar las propiedades psicométricas del Behavioral Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (BERQ) en 315 universitarios de Lima, Perú, entre los 16 y 44 años (M edad = 21.31; DE edad = 3.39; 59.7 % hombres). Para la evaluación se aplicó el BERQ y el Inventario Multicultural de Depresión Estado Rasgo (IMÜDER), y las evidencias de validez de la estructura interna se obtuvieron por medio de un análisis factorial confirmatorio y un modelamiento exploratorio de ecuaciones estructurales, mientras que las evidencias de validez en relación con otras variables se obtuvieron a través de un análisis de regresión lineal. Los resultados indican que la estructura pentafactorial se replica en la muestra peruana, que las estrategias adaptativas predicen significativamente el eutrés, y que las estrategias desadaptativas predicen el distrés; además, los valores de confiabilidad fueron aceptables. Al final se discuten aspectos teóricos y prácticos de los hallazgos y la importancia de continuar brindando evidencia para su utilización en diferentes poblaciones y contextos, teniendo en cuenta que esta la primera vez que se analiza una versión en español del BERQ.

Abstract The present study aimed to translate and identify the psychometric properties of the Behavioral Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (BERQ) in 315 university students from Lima, Peru, aged 16 to 44 years (Mage = 21.31; SD = 3.39; 59.7% male). The BERQ and the Multicultural Inventory of Trait State Depression (IMUDER) were administered for the assessment. Evidence of internal structure validity was obtained through confirmatory factor analysis and exploratory structural equation modeling, while evidence of validity in relation to other variables was obtained through linear regression analysis. The results indicate that the pentafactorial structure is replicated in the Peruvian sample; that adaptive strategies significantly predict eutres, and that maladaptive strategies predict distress; in addition, reliability values were acceptable. At the end, theoretical and practical aspects of the findings and the importance of continuing to provide evidence for its use in different populations and contexts are discussed, taking into account that this is the first time that a Spanish version of the BERQ has been analyzed.

Structural analysis and reliability of the Perceived Stress Scale in nursing professionals from Peru.

OBJECTIVE: The objective was to provide psychometric evidence of the 14-item and 10-item version of the Perceived Stress Scale in nursing professionals from Peru. METHOD: Data on 2848 professionals (92.275% women) between 23 and 69 years old (M = 21.876; SD = 10.763) was extracted from ENSUSALUD 2015. An exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) was applied with Mplus 7.0 software to analyse several measurement models in the PSS: unidimensional, bidimensional, models with method factor, and bifactor. Finally, the reliability was analysed. RESULTS: The two-factor structure obtained adequate fit indices, and acceptable factorial loadings (>.50), while the unidimensional model has poor statistical support. The construct and score reliability was also adequate. CONCLUSION: The two-factor model of the PSS-10 and PSS-14 presents adequate psychometric properties to expand its use to empirical research.

Análisis estructural y de fiabilidad de la Escala de estrés percibido (PSS) en profesionales de enfermería del Perú / Structural analysis and reliability of the Perceived Stress Scale in nursing professionals from Peru

Objetivo: El objetivo fue brindar evidencia psicométrica de las versiones de 10 y 14 ítems de la Escala de Estrés Percibido en profesionales de enfermería del Perú. Método: Se obtuvo información de 2.848 profesionales (92,27% mujeres), con edades entre 23 y 69 años (M=43,28; DE=10,76) de la base de datos ENSUSALUD, del Ministerio de Sanidad, 2015. Se aplicó un modelamiento exploratorio de ecuaciones estructurales con el software Mplus v. 7.0, a fin de evaluar diversos modelos de medición en la Escala de Estrés Percibido: unidimensional, bidimensional, modelos con factor de método y bifactor. Finalmente se analizó la fiabilidad. Resultados: La estructura de 2 factores obtuvo índices de ajuste adecuados en la versión de 14 ítems (PSS-14) y de 10 ítems (PSS-10), así como cargas factoriales aceptables (>0,50), mientras que el modelo unidimensional no recibe apoyo estadístico. Adicionalmente, la fiabilidad del constructo y de las puntuaciones fue adecuada. Conclusión: El modelo de 2 factores de la PSS-10 y PSS-14 presenta propiedades psicométricas adecuadas que le permite ampliar su uso en investigación empírica.(AU)

Objective: The objective was to provide psychometric evidence of the 14-item and 10-item version of the Perceived Stress Scale in nursing professionals from Peru. Method: Data on 2848 professionals (92.27% women) between 23 and 69 years old (M=21.87; SD=10.76) was extracted from ENSUSALUD 2015. An exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) was applied with Mplus 7.0 software to analyse several measurement models in the PSS: unidimensional, bidimensional, models with method factor, and bifactor. Finally, the reliability was analysed. Results: The two-factor structure obtained adequate fit indices, and acceptable factorial loadings (>.50), while the unidimensional model has poor statistical support. The construct and score reliability was also adequate. Conclusion: The two-factor model of the PSS-10 and PSS-14 presents adequate psychometric properties to expand its use to empirical research.(AU)

Parental Burnout Assessment (PBA) in Different Hispanic Countries: An Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling Approach.

Parental burnout is a unique and context-specific syndrome resulting from a chronic imbalance of risks over resources in the parenting domain. The current research aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Parental Burnout Assessment (PBA) across Spanish-speaking countries with two consecutive studies. In Study 1, we analyzed the data through a bifactor model within an Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM) on the pooled sample of participants (N = 1,979) obtaining good fit indices. We then attained measurement invariance across both gender and countries in a set of nested models with gradually increasing parameter constraints. Latent means comparisons across countries showed that among the participants' countries, Chile had the highest parental burnout score, likewise, comparisons across gender evidenced that mothers displayed higher scores than fathers, as shown in previous studies. Reliability coefficients were high. In Study 2 (N = 1,171), we tested the relations between parental burnout and three specific consequences, i.e., escape and suicidal ideations, parental neglect, and parental violence toward one's children. The medium to large associations found provided support for the PBA's predictive validity. Overall, we concluded that the Spanish version of the PBA has good psychometric properties. The results support its relevance for the assessment of parental burnout among Spanish-speaking parents, offering new opportunities for cross-cultural research in the parenting domain.

Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico para Adultos (BIEPS-A) en estudiantes de enfermería: un análisis preliminar

Objetivo: Explorar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico para Adultos (BIEPS-A) en estudiantes mexicanos del pregrado de enfermería. Materiales y método: Se realizó un estudio instrumental, orientado a la evaluación de las propiedades psicométricas, validez y fiabilidad de la BIEPS-A. Participaron 228 estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Enfermería de una universidad pública de Oaxaca, México. Fue ejecutado un análisis factorial confirmatorio con el programa EQS 6.2, usando el método de máxima verosimilitud robusto. El modelo oblicuo fue evaluado en función de los índices de ajuste y se consideró la validez interna convergente y discriminante. La fiabilidad del constructo fue estimada con los coeficientes co y H. Resultados: Tras la eliminación de dos ítems por baja carga factorial, la estructura interna del BIEPS-A obtuvo un ajuste adecuado. La mayoría de los factores evidencian una varianza extraída promedio destacada (> 0,50), así como una correcta discriminación entre factores lo que permite la interpretación independiente de cada factor. En lo que respecta a la fiabilidad del constructo, los cuatro factores obtuvieron magnitudes aceptables (> 0,70) y los dos últimos elevadas (> 0,80). Conclusiones: La BIEPS-A presenta características psicométricas adecuadas, y podría ser incorporada en evaluaciones masivas llevadas a cabo en estudiantes, y así valorar el grado de bienestar autorreportado.

Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the Scale of Psychological Well-Being for Adults (BIEPS-A) over Mexican students of nursing school. Method: An instrumental case study was made, oriented to the study of the psychometric properties, validity and reliability of the BIEPS-A, in which 228 students from the Nursing School of a public university in Oaxaca, Mexico participated. A confirmatory factorial analysis was executed with the program EQS 6.2, using the robust maximum likelihood method. The oblique model was evaluated in accord with the adjustment indexes, and the intern convergent and discriminant validity was considered. The construct's reliability was estimated through the cg and H coefficients. Results: It was found that, after the elimination of two items due to their low factorial charge, an adequate adjustment of the internal structure of the BIEPS-A was obtained. The majority of factors showed a prominent average variance extracted (> 0,50), as well as a correct discriminant factors that allowed the independent interpretation of each factor. As for the construct's reliability, all four factors got acceptable magnitudes (> 0,70), and high magnitudes for the last two (> 0,80). Conclusions: It was concluded that the BIEPS-A has adequate psychometric properties that make it well suited for its incorporation into massive evaluations taken on students, given that it can effectively evaluate the degree of self-reported well-being of the students.

Análisis psicométrico de la escala breve de satisfacción con los estudios en universitarios / Psychometric analysis of the satisfaction with studies brief scale in college students / Análise psicométrica da escala breve de satisfação com estudos em universitarios

El objetivo del estudio fue obtener evidencias de validez de una medida breve de satisfacción con los estudios. Fueron evaluados 531 estudiantes de psicología peruanos (77.6% mujeres) con la Escala Breve de Satisfacción con los Estudios (EBSE) y la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida (ESV). Fueron evaluados tres modelos de medición (unifactorial, dos factores oblicuos, y bifactor) con un modelamiento exploratorio de ecuaciones estructurales (ESEM). La fiabilidad del constructo fue evaluada con el coeficiente omega. Los resultados mostraron que la estructura de dos factores (satisfacción con los estudios y satisfacción con la vida) recibió mayor respaldo, indicando a su vez que los ítems del EBSE corresponden a su factor teórico, y que la relación con la ESV es significativa. Por último, el coeficiente de fiabilidad fue adecuado. En conclusión, la EBSE presenta evidencias de validez favorables con respecto a su asociación con la ESV, y alta confiabilidad del constructo. (AU)

The aim was to obtain evidence of validity for a brief measure of satisfaction with studies. A total of 531 Peruvian Psychology students (77.6% women) were evaluated using the Satisfaction with Studies Brief Scale (SSBS) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) was carried out for three measurement models (single factor, two oblique factors, and bifactor). The construct reliability was evaluated through the omega coefficient. The results show that the two-factor structure (satisfaction with studies and satisfaction with life) received more support, that the SSBS´s items correspond to their theoretical factors, and that its relationship with the SWLS was significant. An adequate reliability coefficient was obtained. In conclusion, the SSBS shows favorable validity evidence regarding its relationship with the SWLS, and a high level of construct reliability. (AU)

O objetivo do estudo foi obter evidências de validade de uma breve medida de satisfação com os estudos. 531 estudantes de psicologia peruanos (77,6% mulheres) foram avaliados com a Escala Breve de Satisfação com Estudos (EBSE) e a Escala de Satisfação com a Vida (ESV). Foram avaliados três modelos de medida (unifatorial, dois fatores oblíquos e bifator) com modelagem exploratória de equações estruturais (ESEM). A confiabilidade do construto foi avaliada com o coeficiente ômega. Os resultados mostraram que a estrutura de dois fatores (satisfação com os estudos e satisfação com a vida) recebeu maior apoio, indicando, por sua vez, que os itens do EBSE correspondem ao seu fator teórico e que a relação com o ESV é significativa. Finalmente, o coeficiente de confiabilidade foi adequado. Em conclusão, o EBSE apresenta evidências favoráveis ​​de validade em relação à sua associação com o ESV e alta confiabilidade do construto. (AU)

Nuevas evidencias de validez de la CD-RISC2 en adultos mayores peruanos / New evidence of the validity of CD-RISC2 in Peruvian older adults

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