PERMA Well-Being Model and Profiler: Arabic Translation and Validation Among the Saudi Adult Population

Area of Science:

• Psychological assessment
• Cross-cultural psychology
• Psychometrics

Background:

• Psychological scales are vital for measuring constructs like cultural sensitivity and well-being.
• Arabic language variations necessitate culturally validated instruments for accurate assessment.
• The PERMA-Profiler is a widely used well-being assessment tool.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the psychometric properties and factorial structure of the PERMA-Profiler in the Saudi adult population.
• To validate the Arabic translation of the PERMA-Profiler for use in Saudi Arabia.
• To assess general well-being among Saudi adults using a culturally adapted instrument.

Main Methods:

• Stratified sampling recruited 2927 Saudi adults via electronic and social media.
• Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to examine the instrument's structure.
• Reliability was assessed using internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and Split-Half coefficients.

Main Results:

• Confirmatory factor analysis supported a single latent factor of well-being with five dimensions.
• High internal consistency was found for factors including positive emotions, engagement, and meaning (α = 0.83–0.84).
• The Split-Half reliability coefficient was significant at 0.87, indicating strong overall reliability.

Conclusions:

• The Arabic PERMA-Profiler is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring well-being in Saudi society.
• The validated scale can be applied in counseling, psychotherapy, and research within Saudi Arabia.
• This tool can aid in exploring, preventing mental health issues, and enhancing community well-being.