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

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Sequeira, CA (Author) Other; Barbosa, ENM (Author) Other; Nogueira, MJC (Author) Other; Sampaio, FMC (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

Vol. 53

Pages: 243-250

ISSN: 0031-5990

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Other information

Authenticus ID: 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.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8