scholarly journals THE AFFECT BALANCE SCALE (ABS): PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES IN ARGENTINA

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 427-443
Author(s):  
Hugo Simkin ◽  
Charles Benjamin Warter ◽  
Agustín Freiberg Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Affect Balance ◽  
Affective Component ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Probabilistic Sample

The Affect Balance Scale (ABS) was developed to assess the affective component of subjective well-being. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of ABS in a non-probabilistic sample composed of 2241 individuals in the general population in Argentina, ages ranging from 18 to 89 years (M = 37.53; SD = 14.80). The results suggest acceptable psychometric properties within the sample. Excellent adjustment to the data of the two-dimensional model is observed through confirmatory factor analysis. Results of the factorial invariance analysis of gender conducted indicate that both groups are equivalent in terms of the factor structure under investigation. Internal consistency was also found to be adequate. As a result, the study contributed to assessing positive and negative affect in Spanish speaking populations.

CONVERGENT VALIDITY OF THE DEPRESSION-HAPPINESS SCALE WITH THE BRADBURN AFFECT BALANCE SCALE

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 579-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Alan Lewis ◽  
Paddy McCollam ◽  
Stephen Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Affect Balance ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Negative Feelings

The aim of the present paper is to provide further evidence for the convergent validity of one such measure, the Depression-Happiness Scale (McGreal & Joseph, 1993; Joseph & Lewis, 1998). The Affect Balance Scale (Bradburn, 1969), a measure which is very well established in the subjective well-being literature, which contains measures of both positive and negative affect, was administered alongside the Depression-Happiness Scale to 67 undergraduate students. As predicted, higher scores on the Depression-Happiness Scale, indicating a higher frequency of positive feelings and a lower frequency of negative feelings, were significantly associated with higher scores on the Affect Balance Scale and the Affect Positive Scale and also with lower scores on the Affect Negative Scale. These data provide further evidence of the convergent validity of the Depression-Happiness Scale.

Measuring subjective well-being: Unfolding the Bradburn Affect Balance Scale

1995 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wijbrandt H. van Schuur ◽  
Martine Kruijtbosch
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Affect Balance ◽  
Balance Scale

Neuroticism and well-being inventories: measuring traits or states?

1983 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ormel
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Present State ◽  
Psychosocial Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Affect Balance ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Neuroticism Scale

SynopsisInventories designed to measure neuroticism are similar in form and content to inventories used to measure symptoms or subjective well-being. In addition, it is not clear to what extent traits as well as a person's present state explain the variance of such measures. Three inventories – the Neuroticism Scale from Wilde's Amsterdamse Biografische Vragenlijst, Bradburn's Affect Balance Scale and a Symptom Measure – were administered three times in order to study their reliability, stability and relation with psychosocial stress and life events. Major differences between inventories were not found. The results favoured the trait position.

scholarly journals Subjective Well-Being and Parenthood in Chile

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7408
Author(s):  
Consuelo Novoa ◽  
Claudio Bustos ◽  
Vasily Bühring ◽  
Karen Oliva ◽  
Darío Páez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Cultural Perception ◽  
Probabilistic Database ◽  
The Social ◽  
Life Trajectory ◽  
Being There ◽  
And Gender

Being a parent plays an important role in people’s life trajectory and identity. Though the general cultural perception is that having children is a source of subjective well-being, there is evidence that, at least in some societies, the subjective well-being of those who are parents is worse, in some aspects, than that of those who are not. This gap has been the object of interest and controversy. The aim of this study was to compare Chilean adults with and without children in a broad set of well-being indicators, controlling for other sociodemographic variables. A public national probabilistic database was used. The results show that, in terms of positive and negative affect, those who are not parents achieve greater well-being than those who have children. Other results also pointed in that direction. The implications of the social context and gender, which are aspects that pose a burden for the exercise of parenthood in Chile, are discussed.

scholarly journals Factor Structure and Reliability of Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) in Russian Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-126
Author(s):  
J.M. Poliakova ◽  
M.G. Sorokova ◽  
N.G. Garanian
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
External Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment Scale ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Three Factor

This study examines the psychometric properties of the Russian-version of G. Spanier’s Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS). 302 subjects (84 couples) participated in this research and each partner responded individually to the PFB or to both scales. The results of the exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure of the scale, which was endorsed by the means of confirmatory factor analysis. Three subscales and total score revealed appropriate reliability — internal consistency and split reliability. The construct validity was confirmed by correlations between DAS subscales and other instruments testing theoretically close constructs. External validity was confirmed by correlations between DAS subscales and perfectionism which shows that mentally focusing on one’s imperfections and failures is negatively related to subjective well-being in a marriage.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Georgian Version of the Grit Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Natia SORDIA ◽  
Khatuna MARTSKVISHVILI
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Order Structure ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The concept of grit refers to an individual’s tendency to keep perseverance and passion for long-term goals despite setbacks or obstacles. The present research examines the psychometric properties of the Georgian version of the Grit. 431 individuals participated in the study. Results from the confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) supported a two-dimensional higher-order structure of grit. The relationship with big five personality traits, creative activities, creative achievements, and psychological well-being demonstrated the construct validity of the Georgian version of the Grit Scale (G-Grit). The Georgian version of the Grit Scale seems well suited for future research purposes. Key words: Grit, Personality Traits, Creative Activities, Creative Achievements, Psychological Well-Being. 

scholarly journals Subjective Well-Being and Psychosocial Adjustment: Examining the Effects of an Intervention Based on the Sport Education Model on Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4570
Author(s):  
Pablo Luna ◽  
Alba Rodríguez-Donaire ◽  
Débora Rodrigo-Ruiz ◽  
Javier Cejudo
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sport Education ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Affective Component ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Education Model ◽  
Experimental Group

The current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention based on the Sport Education model, compared to an intervention based on the traditional model of Direct Instruction in children. The intervention was carried out during school hours for 18 sessions of 50-min each. The sample was made up of 146 children aged 10–12 years (M = 10.78 years; SD = 1.07 years). Participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 87) and a control group (n = 59). A quasi-experimental design with repeated pretest and posttest evaluations with the control group was implemented. The Positive and Negative Affect Scale for children and adolescents (PANASN) was used to assess the affective component of subjective well-being. The Child and Adolescent Behavior Assessment System (BASC) was used to assess psychosocial adjustment. The results showed significant improvements in the affective component of subjective well-being and a reduction in anxiety in favor of the experimental group. Our current results show the methodological and practical efficacy of a Sport Education intervention.

scholarly journals Gratitude and Subjective Well-Being among Koreans

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8467
Author(s):  
Jieun Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Demographic Background ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between gratitude and subjective well-being (life satisfaction, hope, and positive and negative affect) with individual demographic background (i.e., age, education level, perceived economic status, and religious affiliation) in a sample of 761 Korean adults participated from five universities in South Korea. Specifically, gratitude was still an essential element for the subjective well-being of Korean adults, although the meaning of gratitude under Confucian culture implies indebtedness and obligation. The relationship between gratitude and subjective well-being did not differ by gender. Implications for the subjective well-being of Koreans are discussed.

Psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form in a sample of South African adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Esmarilda S Dankaert ◽  
Tharina Guse ◽  
Casper JJ van Zyl
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
South African ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit

With expanding interest in the role of solitude in healthy psychological development during adolescence, there is a need for psychometrically sound solitude measures. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form by evaluating its internal consistency, factor structure, and convergent and discriminant validity using a group of South African adolescents ( n = 818). Results revealed satisfactory internal consistency for each of the two subscales, as well as good convergent and discriminant validity. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a two-factor higher order model as providing the best fit. The Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form seems to be a valid measure of motivation for solitude among South African adolescents and provides an avenue for further research on the role of solitude in adolescent well-being.

Assessing Coach Motivation: The Development of the Coach Motivation Questionnaire (CMQ)

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristy N. McLean ◽  
Clifford J. Mallett ◽  
Peter Newcombe
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Integrated Regulation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The aim of this research was to develop and assess the psychometric properties of the Coach Motivation Questionnaire (CMQ). Study 1 focused on the compilation and pilot testing of potential questionnaire items. Consistent with self-determination theory, items were devised to tap into six forms of motivation: amotivation, external regulation, introjected regulation, identified regulation, integrated regulation, and intrinsic motivation. The purpose of the second study (N = 556) was to empirically examine the psychometric properties of the CMQ. Items were subjected to confirmatory factor analyses to determine the fit of the a priori model. In addition, the validity of the questionnaire was assessed through links with the theoretically related concepts of intrinsic need satisfaction, well-being, and goal orientation. Together with test–retest reliability (Study 3), these results showed preliminary support for the psychometric properties of the CMQ. Finally, using an independent sample (N = 254), the fourth study confirmed the factor structure and supports the use of the CMQ in future coaching research.

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