Adaptation of Positive Mental Health Scale into Turkish:  A Validity and Reliability Study

Abstract. Background: The PMH-scale is a person-centered, brief and psychometrically sound scale measuring positive mental health. Considering the practicality of the scale and the good psychometric properties reported previously, the adaptation of the PMH-scale to Turkish may provide professionals and researchers a beneficial tool to assess well-being. Aims: This study was designed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Positive Mental Health Scale among Turkish university students by utilizing a cross-sectional correlational survey model. Method: For the adaptation of the scale, different validity and reliability tests were performed. Confirmatory factor analysis was run for construct validity. Convergent validity was assessed by examining relations of the scale with Life Orientation Test, Short Depression-Happiness Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and General Self-Efficacy Scale. Reliability was assessed with internal consistency and composite reliability. Measurement invariance across genders was tested through Structural Equation Modelling. Results: Validity and reliability analyses provided satisfactory results. Results of confirmatory factor analysis revealed that current data fit the original unidimensional model. Besides, measurement invariance analysis provided validity evidence in terms of gender invariance. Limitations: Findings of the present study were limited to university students, most of whom were female. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Turkish Positive Mental Health Scale was found to be valid and reliable in the sample of university students.

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The validity and reliability of Positive Mental Health Scale

Anatolian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.5455/apd.284116 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Cemile Teke ◽

Leyla Arabacı

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Mental Health Scale

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Validity and Reliability of the Eysenck Personality Inventory with Outpatients

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1982.51.2.541 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 51 (2) ◽

pp. 541-542 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

John B. Gabrys

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Community Mental Health ◽

Health Center ◽

Community Mental Health Center ◽

Mental Health Center ◽

Personality Inventory ◽

Research Tool ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Reliability Study ◽

Eysenck Personality Inventory

A validity and reliability study of the Eysenck Personality Inventory, Form A and Form B, is reported for 274 females and 303 male outpatients attending a community mental health center. Findings were similar to those published for randomized samples. The present study helped to sustain interest in the inventory as a research tool with psychological outpatients.

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Psychometric properties of the positive mental health scale in Arequipa (Peru)

Anales de Psicología ◽

10.6018/analesps.472061 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 76-84

Author(s):

José Manuel Calizaya López ◽

Miguel Ángel Pacheco Quico ◽

Yaneth Alemán Vilca ◽

Felipe Mario Zapata Delgado ◽

Nicole Caldichoury-Obando ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Structure ◽

The Elderly ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Original Structure ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Mental Health Scale ◽

Optimal Functioning ◽

Salud Mental

La salud mental positiva es un constructo complejo que está relacionado con el funcionamiento óptimo de la persona. Comprende un conjunto de cualidades orientadas al desarrollo del potencial del individuo. La Escala de Salud Mental Positiva es uno de los instrumentos más utilizados para evaluarlo, sin embargo, los antecedentes señalan inconsistencias respecto a su estructura interna. El objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Salud Mental Positiva en Arequipa-Perú. Participaron 3933 personas, 50.3% fueron mujeres y 49.7% fueron varones, incluyendo desde adolescentes hasta adultos mayores. La evaluación mediante AFC de la estructura original evidenció índices de ajuste pobres, por lo que se tuvo que evaluar la dimensionalidad y proponer una nueva estructura. Para lo cual, se dividió a la muestra (n1 = 1966 y n2 = 1967). En la primera, se aplicó un AFE y en la segunda se valida mediante un AFC. Se hallaron tres factores y se concluye que tiene un buen ajuste (χ2(431) = 2473.378; CFI = .959; TLI = .956, RMSEA = .049; SRMR = .051). La consistencia interna mostró valores mayores a .81. Finalmente, se evaluó la equivalencia de la medición según el sexo, hallando que el instrumento presenta invarianza de la medición. Positive mental health is a complex construct that is related to the optimal functioning of the person. It comprises a set of qualities aimed at the development of the individual's potential. The Positive Mental Health Scale is one of the most used instruments to evaluate it, however, the antecedents indicate inconsistencies regarding its internal structure. The objective of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Positive Mental Health Scale in Arequipa-Peru. 3,933 people participated, 50.3% were women and 49.7% were men, including from adolescents to the elderly. The evaluation by CFA of the original structure showed poor fit indices, so the dimensionality had to be evaluated and a new structure had to be proposed. For which the sample is divided (n1 = 1,966 and n2 = 1,967). In the first, an EFA was applied and in the second, it is validated by means of a CFA. Three factors were found and it is concluded that it has a good fit (χ2 (431) = 2,473.378; CFI = .959; TLI = .956, RMSEA = .049; SRMR = .051). The internal consistency showed values greater than .81. Finally, the equivalence of the measurement according to sex was evaluated, finding that the instrument presents measurement invariance.

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