A Validity Study of the Positive Psychology Protective Profile

The purpose of this study was to conduct an exploratory factor analysis to provide support for the construct validity of the Positive Psychology Protective Profile, a self-report measure based on positive psychology. 985 undergraduates completed the profile, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Co...

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Published in:Psychological reports 2003-10, Vol.93 (2), p.441-447
Main Authors: Morse, Linda W., Jacquin, Kristine M., Adams-Price, Carolyn E., Morse, David T., Wells-Parker, Elisabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adolescent
Adult
Affect
Attitude
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Reproducibility of Results
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to conduct an exploratory factor analysis to provide support for the construct validity of the Positive Psychology Protective Profile, a self-report measure based on positive psychology. 985 undergraduates completed the profile, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the College Life Stress Inventory. Scores on the first two factor scores (Positive Oudook, Negative Symptoms) for the profile correlated significantly with scores on depression and stress, whereas scores on the third profile factor (Problem-solving) correlated significantly only with scores on the Beck Depression Inventory. Scores on the Positive Outlook significantly differentiated participants having either chronic illness or recent major illness from those who did not.
ISSN:0033-2941
1558-691X
DOI:10.2466/pr0.2003.93.2.441