Abstract

GARCIA-ALANDETE, Joaquín; MARTINEZ, Eva Rosa  and  SELLES NOHALES, Pilar. Factorial Structure and Internal Consistency of a Spanish Version of the Purpose-In-Life Test. Univ. Psychol. [online]. 2013, vol.12, n.2, pp.517-530. ISSN 1657-9267.

The main objective of this study was to examine the factorial structure and the internal consistency of a Spanish version of Purpose-In-Life Test, which measures the achievement of meaning in life from logotherapy assumptions. Participated 457 Spanish undergraduates (320 females, 137 males) ages 18 to 55 Μ = 21.8, SD = 4.56. Estatistical analysis included the descriptive statistics and the correlations of initial scale, an exploratory factor analysis, the internal consistency of the scale and the factors resulting from the factor analysis, a confirmatory factor analysis of resulting scale, and the analysis of the effect due to the gender and the age. Results of exploratory factor analysis showed two correlated factors with acceptable internal consistency, significant differences between women and men in the total score and one of the factors, but not significant depending on the age. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a proper adjustment, supporting the proposed model.

Keywords : Purpose-In-Life; Logotherapy; Exploratory Factor Analysis; Internal Consistency; Confirmatory Factor Analysis; Reliability; Validity; Psychometry; Quantitative Psychology.

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