Abstract

LAGES, Ana; MAGALHAES, Eunice; ANTUNES, Carla  and  FERREIRA, Célia. Social Well-Being Scales: Validity and Reliability Evidence in the Portuguese Context. Psicologia [online]. 2018, vol.32, n.2, pp.15-26. ISSN 0874-2049.  https://doi.org/10.17575/rpsicol.v32i2.1334.

This study aims to provide evidence of validity and reliability of the Social Well-being Scales in the Portuguese context. A cross-sectional study was developed with 322 adults (M = 30.45; SD = 8.52) aged from 18 to 58 years old, mostly females (65.8%). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good model fit considering the five-factor model consistent with the original theoretical proposal. Also, additional validity evidence was obtained with statistically significant associations being found between social well-being dimensions and satisfaction with life, depression and anxiety. Reliability data also showed adequate internal consistency of all well-being dimensions. This reliable and valid scale is useful to evaluate social well-being in adulthood in the Portuguese context, not only allowing a more comprehensive approach to the mental health research but also providing opportunities of assessment and intervention focused on a positive framework.

Keywords : Social Well-being Scales; Mental Health; Psychometrics; Adulthood.

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