The Psychologically Rich Life Questionnaire (PRLQ): Validation in the Spanish General Population

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Well-being Research
• Psychometrics

Background:

• The concept of a psychologically rich life offers a novel perspective beyond hedonic and eudaimonic well-being.
• Validating measurement tools is crucial for advancing psychological research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide evidence for the validity of the Psychologically Rich Life Questionnaire (PRLQ) in a large Spanish sample.
• To compare the 17-item and 12-item versions of the PRLQ.
• To examine the relationship between PRLQ scores and measures of well-being and distress.

Main Methods:

• The study utilized a large Spanish sample.
• Psychometric analyses were conducted to assess internal consistency and model fit for both PRLQ versions.
• Correlational analyses examined associations between PRLQ scores and various well-being (resilience, meaning in life) and distress (depression, anxiety, loneliness) measures, as well as sociodemographic factors.

Main Results:

• Both the 17-item and 12-item PRLQ versions demonstrated high internal consistency and adequate psychometric fit.
• PRLQ scores were positively associated with well-being indicators and negatively associated with distress indicators.
• Significant, though small, associations were found between PRLQ scores and sociodemographic variables like age, education, and income.

Conclusions:

• The PRLQ is a valid instrument for assessing psychological richness in a Spanish-speaking population.
• The findings support the PRLQ as a valuable tool complementary to existing well-being frameworks.
• Further research is recommended to explore cross-cultural validity and longitudinal applications of the PRLQ.