Cross-Cultural Psychometric Analysis of the Mature Happiness Scale-Revised: Mature Happiness, Psychological Inflexibility, and the PERMA Model.

IF 3.1 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1007/s10902-023-00633-7

David F Carreno, Nikolett Eisenbeck, James Greville, Paul T P Wong

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Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Mature Happiness Scale, a measure focused on inner harmony. Mature happiness is achieved when a person can live in balance between both positive and negative aspects of their life. A total sample of 2,130 participants from five countries (Canada: n = 390, United States: n = 223, United Kingdom: n = 512, Spain: n = 724, and Hungary: n = 281) responded to an online survey including the original Mature Happiness Scale, the PERMA-Profiler, and the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses yielded a one-factor solution with seven positive items (non-reversed). We called this new version of the questionnaire the Mature Happiness Scale-Revised (MHS-R). Measurement invariance was found across countries, age groups, gender, and mental disorder diagnosis. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were high. Older people, males, and people without a mental disorder diagnosis scored higher in mature happiness than younger ones, females, and those with a mental health disorder diagnosis, respectively. Mature happiness showed strong positive associations with various subscales of the PERMA-Profiler, specifically with positive emotions and meaning in life. In addition, mature happiness was strongly correlated with less negative affect and inner conflict and lower psychological inflexibility, whereas it was moderately correlated with lower loneliness. This validity evidence supports the cross-cultural use of the MHS-R in the aforementioned countries to reliably measure happiness among adults. With its holistic approach, the MHS-R may be a unique complement to other well-being measures, particularly to better predict mental health problems.

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成熟幸福量表的跨文化心理测量分析——修正:成熟幸福、心理不灵活性和PERMA模型。

本研究旨在评估成熟幸福量表的心理测量特性，该量表侧重于内心和谐。当一个人能够在生活的积极和消极方面保持平衡时，就会获得成熟的幸福。共有来自五个国家的2130名参与者(加拿大:390名，美国:223名，英国:512名，西班牙:724名，匈牙利:281名)参与了一项在线调查，其中包括原始的成熟幸福量表，PERMA-Profiler和接受与行动问卷- ii。探索性和验证性因素分析产生了七个积极项目的单因素解决方案(非反向)。我们称这个新版本的问卷为成熟幸福量表修订版(MHS-R)。在国家、年龄组、性别和精神障碍诊断中发现测量不变性。内部一致性和重测信度高。老年人、男性和未被诊断为精神障碍的人在成熟幸福感方面的得分分别高于年轻人、女性和被诊断为精神障碍的人。成熟幸福感与PERMA-Profiler的各个子量表，特别是积极情绪和生活意义，表现出强烈的正相关。此外，成熟幸福感与较少的负面情绪、内心冲突和较低的心理不灵活性呈强相关，而与较低的孤独感呈中等相关。这一有效性证据支持在上述国家中跨文化使用MHS-R来可靠地衡量成年人的幸福感。凭借其整体的方法，MHS-R可能是对其他幸福指标的独特补充，特别是在更好地预测心理健康问题方面。

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Journal of Happiness Studies Multiple-

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8.60

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6.50%

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110

期刊介绍： The international peer-reviewed Journal of Happiness Studies is devoted to theoretical and applied advancements in all areas of well-being research. It covers topics referring to both the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives characterizing well-being studies. The former includes the investigation of cognitive dimensions such as satisfaction with life, and positive affect and emotions. The latter includes the study of constructs and processes related to optimal psychological functioning, such as meaning and purpose in life, character strengths, personal growth, resilience, optimism, hope, and self-determination. In addition to contributions on appraisal of life-as-a-whole, the journal accepts papers investigating these topics in relation to specific domains, such as family, education, physical and mental health, and work. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical and empirical submissions in the fields of economics, psychology and sociology, as well as contributions from researchers in the domains of education, medicine, philosophy and other related fields. The Journal of Happiness Studies provides a forum for three main areas in happiness research: 1) theoretical conceptualizations of well-being, happiness and the good life; 2) empirical investigation of well-being and happiness in different populations, contexts and cultures; 3) methodological advancements and development of new assessment instruments. The journal addresses the conceptualization, operationalization and measurement of happiness and well-being dimensions, as well as the individual, socio-economic and cultural factors that may interact with them as determinants or outcomes. Central Questions include, but are not limited to: Conceptualization: What meanings are denoted by terms like happiness and well-being? How do these fit in with broader conceptions of the good life? Operationalization and Measurement: Which methods can be used to assess how people feel about life? How to operationalize a new construct or an understudied dimension in the well-being domain? What are the best measures for investigating specific well-being related constructs and dimensions? Prevalence and causality Do individuals belonging to different populations and cultures vary in their well-being ratings? How does individual well-being relate to social and economic phenomena (characteristics, circumstances, behavior, events, and policies)? What are the personal, social and economic determinants and causes of individual well-being dimensions? Evaluation: What are the consequences of well-being for individual development and socio-economic progress? Are individual happiness and well-being worthwhile goals for governments and policy makers? Does well-being represent a useful parameter to orient planning in physical and mental healthcare, and in public health? Interdisciplinary studies: How has the study of happiness developed within and across disciplines? Can we link philosophical thought and empirical research? What are the biological correlates of well-being dimensions?