Bayesian Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Psychological Capital PCQ-12 Scale

IF 3.2 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

European Journal of Psychological Assessment Pub Date : 2022-11-02 DOI:10.1027/1015-5759/a000738

J. M. Tomás, S. Martínez-Gregorio, Amparo Oliver

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Abstract

Abstract. Psychological Capital (PsyCap) is a key construct in psychological research across the lifespan. Although the 12-item Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-12) is among the most used scales to approach its measurement, its factor structure and reliability remain controversial, particularly in samples of adolescents. Data came from a cross-sectional survey administered to 267 Spanish adolescents, 59.9% girls ( Mage = 13.96, SD = 1.56). Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFAs) in Mplus 8.6 were used to compare three competitive models (one factor, four correlated factors, and a second order structure) estimated with Bayesian methods. Although Self-Efficacy, Hope, and Optimism significantly explained their indicators, and their cross-loadings were not statistically significant, Resilience operated differently. We obtained evidence supporting the second-order structure. Also, it becomes clear that the scale has difficulties measuring Resilience in adolescents. Consequently, further research should explore new adaptations or alternative measures to overcome these limitations when researching adolescents.

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心理资本PCQ-12量表的贝叶斯验证因子分析

摘要心理资本（PsyCap）是贯穿一生的心理学研究中的一个关键结构。尽管12项心理资本问卷（PCQ-12）是最常用的量表之一，但其因素结构和可靠性仍然存在争议，尤其是在青少年样本中。数据来自对267名西班牙青少年（59.9%为女孩）进行的横断面调查（Mage=13.96，SD=1.56）。Mplus 8.6中的验证性因素分析（CFA）用于比较用贝叶斯方法估计的三个竞争模型（一个因素、四个相关因素和二阶结构）。尽管自我效能感、希望和乐观主义显著解释了他们的指标，并且他们的交叉负荷在统计上并不显著，但韧性的作用不同。我们获得了支持二阶结构的证据。此外，很明显，该量表在衡量青少年的复原力方面存在困难。因此，在研究青少年时，进一步的研究应该探索新的适应或替代措施来克服这些限制。

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European Journal of Psychological Assessment PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED-

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