Psychometric Properties of PERMA Profiler Scale in Argentinian Adolescents

Abstract

Aim. To adapt and validate the PERMA Profiler Scale (Butler & Kern, 2016) for Argentinian adolescents. Method. The items were reviewed by 6 expert judges and 21 adolescents. The sample consisted of 421 adolescents (M = 14.9; SD = 1.75). The content validity and the discrimination capacity of the items were assessed. Afterwards, the structure of the scale was analyzed, as well as the internal consistency and the concurrent validity. Results. All the items obtained an Aiken’s V between .8 and 1 and were discriminatory. The factor analysis confirmed the five-dimension structure (CFI = .94, TLI = .92; RMSEA = .08, SRMR = .04). An Alpha of .92 was obtained for the full scale and satisfactory levels were obtained for the subscales. The correlations for concurrent validity were significant and in line with what was theoretically expected. Conclusion. This adaptation enables the assessment of flourishing in a practical way.

Objetivo. Adaptar y validar la Escala Perfil PERMA (Butler & Kern, 2016) para adolescentes argentinos. Método. 6 jueces expertos y 21 adolescentes revisaron los ítems. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 421 adolescentes (Medad = 14.9; DE = 1.75). Se evaluó la validez de contenido y la capacidad de discriminación de los reactivos. Posteriormente, se analizó la estructura de la escala, la consistencia interna y la validez concurrente. Resultados. Todos los ítems obtuvieron una V de Aiken entre .8 y 1 y resultaron discriminativos. El análisis factorial confirmó la estructura de cinco dimensiones (CF I = .94, T LI = .92; RMSEA = .08, SRMR = .04). Se obtuvo un Alpha de .92 para la escala completa y valores satisfactorios para las subescalas. Las correlaciones para validez concurrente resultaron significativas y en línea con lo teóricamente esperable. Conclusión. La presente adaptación permite evaluar el florecimiento de manera práctica.