Validation of the Relational Self-Esteem Scale in Ecuador: Unidimensional Structure and Gender Invariance.

IF 1.7 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Psychology in Russia-State of the Art Pub Date : 2026-03-01 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI:10.11621/pir.2026.0102

Aitor Larzabal-Fernandez, Marlon Mayorga-Lascano, Diana Carolina Validiviezo Rodríguez, Giovanni Lascano-Arias, Rocío Játiva Morillo, Carlos Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera

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Abstract

Background: Relational self-esteem - self-worth derived from significant relationships - is central to psychosocial functioning. However, brief measures validated with appropriate methods for ordinal items are scarce in Ecuadorian populations.

Objective: To examine the factorial structure, internal consistency, convergent validity, and gender-based measurement invariance of the Relational Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), using a cross-validation approach.

Design: Instrumental, cross-sectional study with n = 1.478 Ecuadorian adults. The sample was split for cross-validation: 40% (n = 591) for EFA and 60% (n = 887) for CFA. EFA used a polychoric matrix, ULS extraction, and oblimin rotation; factor retention was guided by parallel analysis. CFA employed WLSMV. Convergent validity was tested against personal self-esteem (RSES), collective self-esteem (CSE), and mental well-being (MHC-SF). Multigroup measurement invariance by gender was assessed (configural, metric, scalar, strict).

Results: Parallel analysis and confirmatory factor analysis supported a unidimensional structure with robust factor loadings and an adequate overall model fit. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency and reliability. Convergent validity was established through significant positive correlations with measures of self-esteem, core self-evaluations, and mental health. The instrument showed full measurement invariance across genders, meeting all criteria from configural to strict levels.

Conclusion: The RSE shows a unidimensional structure, adequate reliability, convergent validity, and gender invariance in Ecuadorian adults. Findings support using the total score as a brief, valid indicator of relational self-esteem in this context.

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厄瓜多尔关系自尊量表的验证：单向度结构与性别不变性。

背景：关系自尊——源自重要关系的自我价值——是社会心理功能的核心。然而，在厄瓜多尔人口中，用适当方法验证的简单措施很少。目的：采用交叉验证方法检验关系自尊量表（RSE）的因子结构、内部一致性、收敛效度和基于性别的测量不变性。设计：工具，横断面研究，n = 1.478厄瓜多尔成年人。将样本分开进行交叉验证：EFA为40% (n = 591)， CFA为60% （n = 887）。EFA采用多共络合基质，ULS萃取，oblimin旋转；因子保留采用平行分析指导。CFA采用了WLSMV。对个人自尊（RSES）、集体自尊（CSE）和心理健康（MHC-SF）进行趋同效度测试。按性别评估多组测量不变性（构形、公制、标量、严格）。结果：平行分析和验证性因子分析支持一维结构，具有稳健的因子负荷和充分的整体模型拟合。量表具有较高的内部一致性和信度。收敛效度与自尊、核心自我评价和心理健康呈正相关。该仪器显示了跨性别的完全测量不变性，满足从配置到严格级别的所有标准。结论：厄瓜多尔成人RSE量表具有单向度结构、足够的信度、收敛效度和性别不变性。在这种情况下，研究结果支持使用总分作为关系自尊的一个简短、有效的指标。

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Psychology in Russia-State of the Art PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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2.00

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14 weeks

期刊介绍： Established in 2008, the Russian Psychological Society''s Journal «Psychology in Russia: State of the Art» publishes original research on all aspects of general psychology including cognitive, clinical, developmental, social, neuropsychology, psychophysiology, psychology of labor and ergonomics, and methodology of psychological science. Journal''s list of authors comprises prominent scientists, practitioners and experts from leading Russian universities, research institutions, state ministries and private practice. Addressing current challenges of psychology, it also reviews developments in novel areas such as security, sport, and art psychology, as well as psychology of negotiations, cyberspace and virtual reality. The journal builds upon theoretical foundations laid by the works of Vygotsky, Luria and other Russian scientists whose works contributed to shaping the psychological science worldwide, and welcomes international submissions which make major contributions across the range of psychology, especially appreciating the ones conducted in the paradigm of the Russian psychological tradition. It enjoys a wide international readership and features reports of empirical studies, book reviews and theoretical contributions, which aim to further our understanding of psychology.