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French Adaptation of the Strengths Use Scale
Nicolas Bressoud1,2, Rebecca Shankland3,4, Philippe Dubreuil5
1Valais University of Teacher Education, St-Maurice, Switzerland.
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment
|January 22, 2024
Summary
The French Strengths Use Scale (SUS) shows good psychometric validity for measuring how people use their strengths. This validated tool supports positive psychology research and practice in French-speaking populations.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Positive psychology enhances well-being by leveraging psychological strengths for optimal functioning.
- Strengths use is linked to increased happiness and life satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the psychometric validity of the French adaptation of the Strengths Use Scale (SUS).
- Assess the reliability and factor structure of the French SUS for measuring daily strengths use.
Main Methods:
- Conducted exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on data from 1397 French-speaking Canadians.
- Examined internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha and model fit indices (RMSEA).
Main Results:
- Both EFA and CFA supported a unidimensional structure for the French SUS.
- The scale demonstrated good internal consistency (α = .94).
- Initial model fit required adjustments, but improved with residual covariation (RMSEA = .077).
Conclusions:
- The adapted French SUS is psychometrically sound, comparable to the original scale.
- This validated tool is suitable for research and clinical applications in French.
- Future work should explore a shorter version and adaptation for child populations.
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