ISSN-L: 0798-1015   •   eISSN: 2739-0071 (En línea)

Vol. 45 (Nº 02) Año 2024. Art. 8

Recibido/Received: 06/03/2023 • Aprobado/Approuved: 28/03/2024 • Publicado/Published: 31/03/2024
DOI: 10.48082/espacios-a24v45n02p08

Análisis de las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Florecimiento de Diener en jóvenes universitarios

Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Diener flourishing scale in young university students

ARÍZAGA, Fabiola E. 1
REYES, Ivonne P. 2
SÁNCHEZ, Yadira L. 3
PLACENCIO, Mauricio R. 4

Resumen
El objetivo fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Florecimiento de Diener en estudiantes universitarios. La metodología implicó juicio de expertos, entrevistas cognitivas, grupos focales y pilotaje para validar el contenido y aspectos culturales. Posteriormente, se aplicó la escala (N=280) y se realizó análisis factorial exploratorio y de consistencia interna. Se obtuvo unidimensionalidad, con adecuada confiabilidad (α=0.97). Finalmente, la escala presenta propiedades psicométricas apropiadas en la muestra, posibilitando su aplicación para evaluar intervenciones de promoción.
Palabras clave: florecimiento, psicología positiva, propiedades psicométricas

Abstract
The objective was to analyze the psychometric properties of Diener's Flourishing Scale in university students. The methodology involved expert judgment, cognitive interviews, focus groups and piloting to validate the content and cultural aspects. Subsequently, the scale was applied (N=280) and exploratory factorial and internal consistency analysis were performed. It was obtained unidimensionality, with adequate reliability (α=0.97). Finally, the scale presents appropriate psychometric properties in the sample, enabling its application to evaluate flourishing promotion interventions.
Key words: flourishing, positive psychology, psychometric properties

ARTÍCULO COMPLETO/FULL ARTICLE

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1. Estudiante de pregrado. Carrera de Psicología Clínica. Universidad Técnica de Machala. Ecuador. farizaga1@utmachala.edu.ec

2. Estudiante de pregrado. Carrera de Psicología Clínica. Universidad Técnica de Machala. Ecuador. ireyes3@utmachala.edu.ec

3. Docencia universitaria. Carrera de Psicología Clínica. Universidad Técnica de Machala. Ecuador. ysanchez@utmachala.edu.ec

4. Docencia universitaria. Carrera de Psicología Clínica. Universidad Técnica de Machala. Ecuador. mplacencio@utmachala.edu.ec