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César Rubio-Belmonte1, Teresa Mayordomo Rodríguez2, Joaquín García-Alandete3
1Department of Occupational Science, Speech Therapy, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universidad Católica de Valencia "San Vicente Mártir", Valencia, Spain.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|November 23, 2022
Summary
The Purpose in Life Test-Short Form (PIL-SF) is a reliable Spanish measure for assessing meaning in life (MiL). This study confirmed its validity and good internal consistency in a nonclinical undergraduate population.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Meaning in life (MiL) is crucial for psychological well-being.
- Brief, validated measures are needed to assess MiL efficiently.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Purpose in Life Test-Short Form (PIL-SF).
- To confirm the reliability and validity of the PIL-SF as a measure of MiL.
Main Methods:
- Administered the PIL-SF, Seeking of Noetic Goals-8 Items (SONG-8), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) to 349 Spanish undergraduates.
- Conducted descriptive analyses, internal consistency estimation, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and correlational analyses.
Main Results:
- The PIL-SF demonstrated good internal consistency and excellent fit as a unidimensional scale.
- Positive and significant correlations were found between PIL-SF and SWLS (r=0.59) and OHQ (r=0.56).
- A significant negative correlation was observed between PIL-SF and SONG-8 (r=-0.23).
Conclusions:
- The Spanish adaptation of the PIL-SF is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring meaning in life.
- The findings support the use of PIL-SF for assessing MiL in Spanish-speaking populations.
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