Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Mental Vulnerability Questionnaire in Undergraduate Students

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2017

Autores

Sequeira, CA (Autor) Outra; Barbosa, ENM (Autor) Outra; Nogueira, MJC (Autor) Outra; Sampaio, FMC (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

Vol. 53

Páginas: 243-250

ISSN: 0031-5990

Editora: Wiley-Blackwell

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 2 Citações

Scopus - 2 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00M-W84

DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12164

Abstract (EN): PURPOSETranslate, adapt the language, and assess the psychometric properties of the Mental Vulnerability Questionnaire (MVQ) in a Portuguese population sample of young adults. DESIGN AND METHODSA psychometric validation study was performed. The sample comprised 166 undergraduate students. Factor analysis was applied to extract three indicators. FINDINGSThe MVQ showed divergent validity with the Positive Mental Health Questionnaire (p < .001) and convergent validity with the Mental Health Inventory including five items (p < .001). Reliability was verified through the assessment of internal consistency, evidencing positive outcomes (Cronbach's = 0.81). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONSThe MVQ shows psychometric properties enabling its adaptation to clinical practice and research, essential to an effective screening of mental vulnerability.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 8