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Abdulwali Sabo1,2, Garry Kuan3, Sarimah Abdullah1
1Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Scientific Reports
|March 29, 2025
Summary
This study validates the new Individual Potentials Questionnaire (IP-Q) for assessing subjective individual potential in Nigerian university students. The IP-Q demonstrates strong psychometric properties, confirming its reliability and validity for measuring personal and biological potential.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- The holistic health model emphasizes individual potential for managing life's demands.
- Assessing subjective individual potential is crucial for personal development and well-being.
- A validated instrument is needed to measure individual potential accurately.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically evaluate the Individual Potentials Questionnaire (IP-Q).
- To assess the construct validity and reliability of the IP-Q among Nigerian university undergraduates.
- To determine if the IP-Q can effectively measure subjective individual potential.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 730 Nigerian university undergraduates.
- Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants.
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed to assess construct validity, alongside reliability tests (ICC).
Main Results:
- The EFA identified two factors: biologically given potential and personally acquired potential, retaining all 14 items.
- The IP-Q demonstrated excellent psychometric properties, with high content validity (I-CVIs, S-CVIs, I-FVIs, S-FVIs) and factor loadings.
- CFA confirmed good model fit indices (CFI, TLI, SRMR, RMSEA), and high test-retest reliability (ICCs > 0.95).
Conclusions:
- The newly developed Individual Potentials Questionnaire (IP-Q) possesses adequate construct validity and reliability.
- The IP-Q is a suitable tool for assessing subjective individual potential in the studied population.
- This validated instrument supports the holistic health model's focus on individual potential.
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