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Psychometric Characteristics of Children's Character
Zahra Khosrojerdi1, Shahriar Shahidi1
1Department of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
The Journal of Genetic Psychology
|August 22, 2025
Summary
This study validated the Children's Character Strengths Inventory for Iranian youth. The 89-item tool is a reliable measure for identifying character strengths in elementary school children.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Character strengths are crucial for child development.
- Validating assessment tools is essential for accurate measurement in diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the psychometric properties of the Children's Character Strengths Inventory (CCSI).
- To assess the validity and reliability of the CCSI in Iranian elementary school children.
Main Methods:
- Randomly selected 464 elementary school-aged children.
- Conducted exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.
- Assessed convergent reliability using parent opinions.
Main Results:
- Exploratory factor analysis supported a suitable structure for the inventory.
- Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the proposed factor structure.
- Significant correlations demonstrated convergent reliability.
Conclusions:
- The 89-item Children's Character Strengths Inventory is a valid and reliable instrument.
- The CCSI can be effectively used to identify character strengths in Iranian elementary school children.
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