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A Polish language version of Wood et al.'s multidimensional Authenticity Scale.
Joanna Gutral1, Marzena Cypryańska1, John B Nezlek2,3
1SWPS University, Warsaw, Poland.
Current Issues in Personality Psychology
|December 12, 2025
Summary
Researchers developed a Polish version of the authenticity scale to measure self-alienation, authentic living, and external influence acceptance. This validated tool aids dispositional authenticity research in Polish speakers.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Authenticity is a key area of interest in personality psychology.
- A multidimensional measure of authenticity by Wood et al. assesses self-alienation, authentic living, and acceptance of external influence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a Polish language version of Wood et al.'s multidimensional authenticity scale.
- To provide a psychometric tool for studying dispositional authenticity in Polish speakers.
Main Methods:
- 825 Polish adults completed the new authenticity scale and validation measures (well-being, self-esteem, life satisfaction, stress).
- Confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess the scale's structure and reliability.
Main Results:
- The Polish version demonstrated the same three-factor structure as the original scale.
- Item loadings and scale reliability were consistent with the original measure.
- Relationships between authenticity and validation measures mirrored findings from the original study.
Conclusions:
- The Polish authenticity scale is a reliable and valid measure.
- It effectively assesses the same constructs as the original English scale.
- This new tool will facilitate research on dispositional authenticity among Polish speakers.
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