The Chinese version of the PERMA profiler: a validity and reliability study

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Psychiatry
• Health Psychology

Background:

• Positive psychology interventions can improve mental health.
• Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients experience compromised psychological well-being.
• A culturally adapted assessment tool is needed for MHD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a Chinese version of the PERMA Profiler.
• To assess flourishing in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.
• To provide a reliable research tool for mental health in MHD patients.

Main Methods:

• Translation and cultural adaptation of the PERMA Profiler.
• Survey of 376 maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.
• Psychometric analysis including item analysis, factor analysis, validity, and reliability testing.

Main Results:

• The Chinese PERMA Profiler demonstrated strong psychometric properties.
• Factor analysis revealed two dimensions: positive experience and self-actualization.
• The scale exhibited excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α=0.914) and test-retest reliability (r=0.764).

Conclusions:

• The Chinese PERMA Profiler is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing flourishing in MHD patients.
• The tool is suitable for use in Chinese cultural contexts.
• It provides a foundation for research and interventions to improve MHD patient mental health.